3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

The interconnected fire detection system was not tested every 30 days during the time period between 5/12 to 6/26/2025.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

A protective cover was not placed in a receptacle on an extension cord that was plugged into an electrical outlet in the McCarty Room, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Sharp metal bolts were protruding from the chain link fence by the entrance gates to the outdoor play spaces; and prickly weeds were growing by the playhouses in the outdoor play spaces, which posed a potential hazard to children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

Peeled paint was observed on the chalkboard trays in room 10 and 11.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

The sink faucet in the playhouse in the outdoor play space was broken with sharp edges, which posed a potential hazard for children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The record for child #1 contained a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

The operator's policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the prevention of child maltreatment, as per Announcement C-22-03

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

The operator did not document in writing their annual review of the emergency plan.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Staff person #1 participated in fire safety training conducted on 6/30/2023, which was more than 1 year following their previous fire safety training conducted on 5/26/2022.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 #1 will have until 2/10/2024 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

A handwashing sign was not posted at the diapering areas in room #10 and #11.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024

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

3270.82(j) · A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.

A source of running water for handwashing was not present in the infant and toddler diapering areas in room #10 and #11.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024

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

3270.113(a)(1) · 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.

Staff #2 and #3 were present in room #11 with a group of 8 children, including 6 infants and 2 younger toddlers; Each of the staff were assigned the responsibility for supervision of 4 specific children and when staff #2 was asked to name the 4 children in their assigned supervision group, they were unable to identify them.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

A bottle in room #11 was not labeled with the child's name.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Sharp adult scissors (3 pairs) were observed in an unlocked drawer in an unlocked kitchen off the gross motor room, accessible and posing a potential threat to the health and safety of children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2023

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

3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

The following cleaning materials and other toxics labeled keep out of the reach of children were observed in areas accessible to children in care: containers of ice melt were sitting on the floor by the exit doors in the building; wall mounted hand sanitizer dispensers were hung on the walls in the gross motor room; a plug-in air freshener was in use in the Phillips room; odor absorbing gel containers were sitting on the floor in unlocked women's and men's bathrooms off of the gross motor room; and cleaning materials (glass cleaner, multi-surface bleach cleaner and 409 multi-purpose cleaner) were stored on a shelf in an unlocked kitchen off the gross motor room.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Trash that was possibly contaminated by human secretions was contained in plastic-lined receptacles that were not closed in the following areas: the gross motor room and in the hallway outside the PS classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

In the Phillips room, the water temperature in the utility sink was 120° F and the water temperature in the bathroom sink was 117° F.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

A ventless gas heater that was not equipped with protective guards was observed in an unlocked kitchen off the gross motor room making it accessible to children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

A first-aid kit was observed in an unlocked drawer in an unlocked kitchen off the gross motor room making it accessible to children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

A visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on the glass entrance doors to the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the gross motor room and the Phillips room.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

The record for staff #1 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

SECOND VIOLATION: On 3/24/22 at 1:15 PM, Staff #1 was observed walking through the hallway of the building into the Young Toddler Room. Upon entry to the YT room, Staff #1 was present with 5 YT with no other staff present. When asked whom was supervising the children when Staff #1 was in the hallway, Staff #1 reported no other staff were present and the children were alone. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON SIN-00198726 ON 1/27/22.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a) · 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.

SECOND VIOLATION:On 3/24/22 at 1:15 PM, Staff #1 was observed walking through the hallway of the building into the Young Toddler Room. Upon entry to the YT room, Staff #1 was present with 5 YT with no other staff present. When asked whom was supervising the children when Staff #1 was in the hallway, Staff #1 reported no other staff were present and the children were alone. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON SIN-00198726 ON 1/27/22.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)(1) · All facility persons will be required to complete a 2 hour supervision course pre-approved by OCDEL.

**SECOND VIOLATION: On 3/24/22 at 1:15 PM, Staff #1 was observed walking through the hallway of the building into the Young Toddler Room. Upon entry to the YT room, Staff #1 was present with 5 YT with no other staff present. When asked whom was supervising the children when Staff #1 was in the hallway, Staff #1 reported no other staff were present and the children were alone. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON SIN-00198726 ON 1/27/22.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)(1) · 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.

*SECOND VIOLATION: On 3/24/22 at 1:15 PM, Staff #1 was observed walking through the hallway of the building into the Young Toddler Room. Upon entry to the YT room, Staff #1 was present with 5 YT with no other staff present. When asked whom was supervising the children when Staff #1 was in the hallway, Staff #1 reported no other staff were present and the children were alone. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON SIN-00198726 ON 1/27/22.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Adult scissors were observed to be accessible to children in the top drawer of the kitchen, which contained a faulty lock.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022

Category: health medication. 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.

The file for Staff #1 contained a most recent staff evaluation yet lacked an evaluation from the previous year, making it unable to be determined if evaluations were completed timely.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

At 11:45 AM on 1/27/22, Staff #2 left the Infant Room to enter the foyer and open the front door to allow certification representative entry into the building. Staff #2 left 3 Infants alone and unsupervised in the Infant Room during this time. At approximately 12:15 PM on 1/27/22, Staff #4 was observed walking one PS child to the bathroom and back, leaving Staff #5 with 13 PS children in the PS Room. At approximately 12:25 PM on 1/27/22, Staff #5 was observed leaving the PS Room to enter the kitchen, leaving Staff #4 with 13 PS children.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Toxic Clorox and Lysol were observed to be accessible to children in a low kitchen cabinet which contained a faulty lock, in the PS Room.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

The first-aid kit in the PS Room was observed to be accessible to children, hanging on a door knob.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a) · 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.

At 11:45 AM on 1/27/22, Staff #2 left the Infant Room to enter the foyer and open the front door to allow certification representative entry into the building. Staff #2 left 3 Infants alone and unsupervised in the Infant Room during this time.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)(1) · 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.

At 11:45 AM on 1/27/22, Staff #2 left the Infant Room to enter the foyer and open the front door to allow certification representative entry into the building. Staff #2 left the 3 Infants she was responsible for alone and unsupervised in the Infant Room during this time.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022

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.

The file for Child #1contained an emergency contact form which lacked the address and telephone number of the child's medical provider.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2022

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.

The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the address for a release person.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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 written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the gross motor room.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(a) · 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.

The file for Staff #1 contained an initial health assessment dated after the first day of employment in a child care position.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of an initial tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method which was dated after the first day of employment in a child care position.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2022

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

3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) · 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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

The file for Child #3 contained a most recent update to the emergency contact and agreement forms which was dated more than 6 months ago.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The observed emergency plan lacked accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of certification in pediatric first-aid and CPR dated more than 90 days after the first day of employment in a child care position.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2022

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

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Proof of purchase for the observed interconnected fire detection system was not available on the day of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2022

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.

The certificates observed to be posted in the facility were expired.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.