3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

On 6/5/2025, Staff #2 only had one written, nonfamily reference on file. See LIS code sheet.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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). All required staff clearances must be for employment. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 childcare position at the facility until the Pennsylvania child abuse clearance for employment purposes is on file.

On 6/5/25, Staff #1 had a volunteer Pennsylvania child abuse clearance on file, which is not suitable for employment purposes. Staff #1 was observed to have direct contact with children during the inspection. See code sheet for date of hire.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2025

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

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During an unannounced inspection on 6/5/2025, peeling paint was observed on the wall in the front area of the room located on the left side of the building upon entering the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 childcare position at the facility until each of the required clearances are on file. All required staff clearances must be updated at least once every 60 months.

On 10/23/2024, Staff #1 it was discovered that Staff #1 has resided outside of the state of Pennsylvania during the previous 5 years. Staff #1 did not apply for the out of state clearances prior to employment as required by the CPSL. Staff #2 had current clearances on file on 10/29/2024. However, the updated state police clearance on file for Staff #2 was dated 8/6/2024. The previous state police clearance on file for Staff #2 was dated 4/23/2019.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024

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

3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

During the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2024 and on 11/5/2024, the facility did not have a qualified director present at the facility site for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024

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. Facility Person # 1 and # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The file of Staff # 1 indicated this staff had lived out of state within the past 60 months. As a provisional hire, Staff # 1 was not hired correctly as a provisional hire as per the CPSL because they did not apply for the out of state clearances before working in child care. Staff # 1 was working at the time of this inspection. Staff # 2 was hired as a provisional hire but did not apply/receive for the FBI clearance until 12/18/23. The file also did not contain an NSOR clearance. Staff # 2 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire because they did not apply for the FBI clearance at the time of hire and the file did not contain an NSOR clearance prior to the ending of the 45-day provisional hire period.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2024

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

3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of enrollment for the children. Regulation requires children's health reports to be obtained no later than 60 days following the first date of attendance at the facility. The following children's health reports were not obtained within 60 days: Child # 1 and Child # 2. Child # 1 obtained a health report on 12/26/23. Child # 2 obtained a health report on 1/2/24.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2024

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