3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The OCDEL ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-04 requires facility emergency plans to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/20/24. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include a continuity plan for operations in times of an emergency.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the Child Abuse Clearance and Sex Offender Registry check for New Jersey are on file at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/20/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, who has lived in New Jersey in the past five years, did not include the Child Abuse Clearance or Sex Offender Registry check, or the requests for New Jersey clearances.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/20/24. At that time, the fire drill log was reviewed. The dates of the fire drills conducted since the school age program began this school year were 10/3/23, 10/25/23, 1/11/24, and 1/12/24, showing 79 days between fire drills on one occasion.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/30/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #1 had not been reviewed since 8/30/22. The emergency contact information for Child #3 had not been reviewed since 9/8/22. The emergency contact information for Child #4 had not been reviewed since 9/4/22.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(3) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/30/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The file for Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/30/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The file for Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/30/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 did not include verification of experience or verification of high school education.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/30/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 did not include documentation of the health and safety training that had been completed after the onset of employment at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(4) · A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/30/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 did not include a signed disclosure statement. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include a state police clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2023

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.25(b) · The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 4/18/23. At that time, a copy of the inspection summary issued at the renewal inspection could not be located in the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1, who has been employed longer than 1 year, did not contain a staff evaluation. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 3/8/2023 with a correction date of 3/3/2023. An unannounced inspection was conducted on 4/18/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a staff evaluation.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, the current certificate of compliance could not be located. Information on how to access the regulations and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office could not be located during the inspection. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 3/8/2023 with a correction date of 3/3/2023. An unannounced inspection was conducted on 4/18/23. At that time, the current certificate of compliance could not be located. Information on how to access the regulations and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office could not be located during the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an assistant group supervisor who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, then staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, Staff Person #2, who did not have a staff file, stated that they had not completed the mandated reporter training, the health and safety training or the pediatric first aid training. Staff Person #2 was observed working unsupervised with children during the inspection when they went to pick up the children from the other school.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, the liability insurance on file was dated 11/7/21-11/7/22.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(b) · A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, Staff Person #2, who was hired as a staff person, stated that they began their employment at the child care center prior to turning 18.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #1 and Staff Person #3 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 3/13/23.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. Staff Person #3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. Staff Person #3, a former staff at this child care center, arrived so that a qualified staff person was present with the children.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #2 will have until March 13, 2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an assistant group supervisor who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, then staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, Staff Person #2, who did not have a staff file, stated that they had not completed the health and safety training or the pediatric first aid training. Staff Person #2 has been employed longer than 90 days.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Clearance, FBI Clearance, and NSOR certificate are on file at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, Staff Person #2 indicated that they were the director for the facility. Staff Person #2 does not have any clearances on file. A director may not be hired provisionally.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2023

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until an updated PA Child Abuse Clearance and an updated PA State Police Clearance are on file at the facility. Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Clearance, FBI Clearance, and NSOR certificate are on file at the facility. The legal entity must arrange for the legal entity and the director to register for the existing provider orientation by 4/15/23 and both must attend the existing provider orientation conducted by the NE Regional office on 5/4/2023. The training may not be counted towards the 12 hours of training required by regulation.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed. The PA Child Abuse clearance on file was dated 8/9/17 and the PA State Police Clearance was dated 8/8/17. Both clearances were due to be updated by 8/2022. Staff Person #2 did not have a staff file, but stated that they had not yet applied for any clearances and have been employed longer than 90 days. Staff Person #2 stated that they had not yet completed the mandated reporter training. Staff Person #2 stated that no other staff have been employed at this facility since December 2022.

Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2023

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until an updated PA Child Abuse Clearance and an updated PA State Police Clearance are on file at the facility. Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Clearance, FBI Clearance, and NSOR certificate are on file at the facility. For a period of three (3) months, the legal entity must send a complete file to the Northeast Regional Office for all new hires. New hires may not begin to work in childcare until the file has been approved by the Northeast Regional Office.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed. The PA Child Abuse clearance on file was dated 8/9/17 and the PA State Police Clearance was dated 8/8/17. Both clearances were due to be updated by 8/2022. Staff Person #2 did not have a staff file, but stated that they had not yet applied for any clearances and have been employed longer than 90 days. Staff Person #2 stated that they had not yet completed the mandated reporter training. Staff Person #2 stated that no other staff have been employed at this facility since December 2022.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2023

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until an updated PA Child Abuse Clearance and an updated PA State Police Clearance are on file at the facility. Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Clearance, FBI Clearance, and NSOR certificate are on file at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed. The PA Child Abuse clearance on file was dated 8/9/17 and the PA State Police Clearance was dated 8/8/17. Both clearances were due to be updated by 8/2022. Staff Person #2 did not have a staff file, but stated that they had not yet applied for any clearances and have been employed longer than 90 days. Staff Person #2 stated that they had not yet completed the mandated reporter training. Staff Person #2 stated that no other staff have been employed at this facility since December 2022.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2023

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.33(a) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, Staff Person #2 stated that they were the director of the child care. Staff Person #2 had no file; they that they have a high school diploma, but no college education. Staff Person #2 does not meet the qualifications for child care director.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1, who has been employed longer than 1 year, did not contain a staff evaluation.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(b)/3270.241(c)(1)(i) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). In a program operating 30 or fewer hours a week, a director or director/group supervisor shall be present at a facility as required at §3270.34 (relating to director qualifications and responsibilities) at least 20% of the program's operational hours.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, Staff Person #2 indicated that they were the director for the facility. Staff Person #2 does not meet the qualifications to be a director. The facility did not have a qualified director at the time of inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(4) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, the emergency contact information for Child #2 and Child #4 did not include signed consent by a parent for emergency medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The legal entity must create a policy in order to maintain proper supervision. This policy will ensure that all children are properly assigned to a staff person and supervised at all times. This policy must address supervision during transition times, such as visiting the bathroom, picking up children from the other school, and supervision on the playground. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision policy.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, Staff Person #2 said that the children are not split up into primary care groups and that both staff watch the children. A child was observed asking to go to the bathroom, being given permission, and walking out of the cafeteria unsupervised. Staff Person #2 was reminded that children should be supervised when going to the bathroom, Staff Person #2 said that the bathroom is just down the hall and that staff do not accompany the children until the teachers leave the school building at 3:30. Later during the inspection, a child was observed asking to get a drink from the water fountain, being given permission, and then walking out of the cafeteria unaccompanied by a staff person. Staff Person #2 was reminded that children must be accompanied when leaving the cafeteria. Staff Person #2 then got up and walked to where the child was able to be seen while getting a drink from the water fountain.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, Staff Person #2 said that the children are not split up into primary care groups and that both staff watch the children. A child was observed asking to go to the bathroom, being given permission, and walking out of the cafeteria unsupervised. Staff Person #2 was reminded that children should be supervised when going to the bathroom, Staff Person #2 said that the bathroom is just down the hall and that staff do not accompany the children until the teachers leave the school building at 3:30. Later during the inspection, a child was observed asking to get a drink from the water fountain, being given permission, and then walking out of the cafeteria unaccompanied by a staff person. Staff Person #2 was reminded that children must be accompanied when leaving the cafeteria. Staff Person #2 then got up and walked to where the child was able to be seen while getting a drink from the water fountain.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, the emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the address or phone number of the child's physician.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, the emergency contact information for Child #2 and Child #4 did not include signed consent by a parent for emergency medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, the emergency contact information for Child #3 and Child #4 did not include health insurance information and the policy number.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, the emergency contact information for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not include the address of the release persons. The emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the phone number of the release persons.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, the emergency contact information for Child #2 and Child #4 did not include signed consent by a parent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, Staff Person #2 did not have a file at the child care center.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, the fire drill log was reviewed. The log showed that fire drills were not conducted every 60 days. The dates of the drills were 10/27/22 and not again until 69 days later on 1/4/23.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, the current certificate of compliance could not be located. Information on how to access the regulations and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office could not be located during the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 contained only 6 hours of training completed between 12/19/21 and 12/19/22.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(4) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/21/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The file for Child #2 and Child #4 did not contain health reports. Both children have been enrolled at the facility longer than 60 days.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted 3/15/22. At that time, the facility did not have a copy of the liability insurance on file at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

A renewal inspection was conducted 3/15/22. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. At that time, the file did not contain the health insurance policy number.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

A renewal inspection was conducted 3/15/22. At that time, the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2022

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(2) · A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

A renewal inspection was conducted 3/15/22. At that time, none of the child files reviewed contained the child's date of admission.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted 3/15/22. At that time, the facility did not have a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). As of 12/19/2020, PA Chapter 3270, Child Care Centers, was updated requiring all existing staff hired prior to the regulation change to complete the Health and Safety Training prior to 6/17/2021. All staff hired after the new regulations went into effect have 90 days to complete the Health and Safety Training from their date of hire.

Paperwork was reviewed for the renewal inspection. At that time, the file for Facility Person #2, date of hire 4/28/16, was reviewed. The file did not contain the Health and Safety Training documentation.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2021

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification certificate effective 9/30/2019, requiring anyone hired after 9/30/19 to have the NSOR verification certificate to work in child care. The CPSL revision also includes the removal of the provisional hire period as of 12/31/2019. Effective December 31, 2019, the 90-day provisional hire period was obsolete and has been replaced by a 45-day provisional hire period. The new 45-day provisional hire period is only permitted once the certified child care facility applies for a provisional hire waiver and it is granted by OCDEL. All clearances are required to be kept on file and updated every 60 months.

Paperwork was reviewed for the renewal inspection. At that time, the file for the director, Facility Person #1, date of hire 9/6/16, was reviewed. The file contained a volunteer PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 9/28/20. A PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment is required. The file contained an FBI Clearance dated 9/7/21. The FBI Clearance was not completed through DHS. The FBI Clearance is required to be completed through DHS. The file contained an application for an NSOR certificated dated 9/9/21, but not the completed NSOR certificate. The file did not contain PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, or a DHS FBI Clearance completed prior to the current clearances that would have been required for Facility Person #1 to begin work on 9/6/16. A file for Facility Person #2, date of hire 4/28/16, was reviewed. Facility Person #1 stated that Facility Person #2 does not have an NSOR certificate and has just applied for the clearance. The file contained a DHS FBI Clearance dated 4/19/16. The FBI Clearance was required to be updated by 4/19/21. The file did not contain PA State Police Clearance or PA Child Abuse Clearance completed prior to the current clearances that would have been required for Facility Person #2 to begin work on 4/28/16.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2021

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Paperwork was reviewed for the renewal inspection. At that time, the file for the director, Facility Person #1, date of hire 9/6/16, was reviewed. The file did not contain any health assessments or TB test results.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.33(d) · One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care. Pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR must be completed in-person or as a hybrid course.

Paperwork was reviewed for the renewal inspection. At that time, the file for Facility Person #1 contained documentation of online pediatric first-aid and CPR training that is not approved by DHS. The file for Facility Person #2, date of hire 4/28/16, contained First Aid training conducted 4/26/2018 that is valid for two years and needed to be renewed prior to 4/28/2020. Facility Person #1 and Facility Person #2 are the only two staff persons employed at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2021

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.