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2459 Reservoir Rd, Hollidaysburg PA 16648 · License #CER-00254654 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. 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 file of staff #1 had Child Abuse clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 8-27-25 and 8-24-20. The file of staff #2 had PA State Police clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 1-15-26 and 10-9-20.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. 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 of staff #2 completed Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 8-28-25 and 5-2-20.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Observed sanitizing wipes labeled keep out of the reach of children on the bottom shelf of an unlocked cabinet located in the hall outside room 305.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the complete work address of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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 of staff #1 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 8-31-25 and 3-16-23.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
The file of staff #3, an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked proof of education to support the position.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2025
Category: supervision. 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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file of staff #1 lacked an acceptable PSP clearance due to the fact the one in the file was for volunteer rather than employment. The file of staff #2 had PSP clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 8-3-23 and 7-30-18.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(1) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.
Observed homeopathic topical medication in a jar for child #1. The homeopathic medication was reported to be used when the child breaks out in hives and/or to prevent such event. The medication was not in its original container.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
The file of staff #4 completed mandated reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 8-28-25 and 5-2-20.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 of staff #3 had documentation of completing Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Observed in room 310 a clear plastic bin with cracked edges. Observed in the outdoor play space the middle space fencing that is adjacent to the third space had splintering wood and exposed screws at the interior gate and to the left of the gate. Observed in the middle play space a bench storage bin crack on the ends of the front panel.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 files of staff #1, #2, and #4 had documentation of health assessments more than 24 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(4) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.
Based on the fire drill log, the hypothetical location was the same on 12-17-24 and 1-16-25.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
At the time of reviewing the Emergency Plan, there was not documentation the plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52 · 1) When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). 2) The facility director will conduct random assessments in each classroom and the facility's outdoor play area as applicable. The director will ask each staff member to point out each child in their assigned group and identify them by name. The director will record all assessments in a log that shall include the date, time, child care space, the staff person's name and qualification, as well as the number of children and their ages. The log shall also identify whether the staff could name the children in the group and will include a place for notes. The director shall submit the proposed log to the Department for approval prior to implementation. The monitoring shall be done for a period of 3 months, and the log shall be made available to the Department's representative upon request.
Based on interviews, Staff #1, #2, and #3 took 12 children including 10 older toddlers and 2 preschoolers outside at 10:30 AM. At approximately 11:00 AM Staff #1 began the process of bringing 4 to 5 children at a time inside for diapering. At approximately 11:20 AM a toddler was dropped off by the parents while Staff #2 and #3 were on the play space with the children. At approximately 11:30 AM Staff #1 brought the last 4 children inside for diapering. At approximately 11:45 AM Staff #2 and #3 brought 8 children inside. At approximately 11:53 AM Child #1 was observed by Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 to be alone in the Toddler Play Space. Staff #4 and #6 reported that the gate leading to the parking lot and side entrance to the facility was open.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
Category: ratio. 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. 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. 1) Children must be supervised at all times. 2) The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. 3) The legal entity will conduct mandatory staff meetings at least once per month for a period of 4 months following the approval of this plan of correction. At each staff meeting, time will be set aside to review and discuss the facility's previous regulatory non-compliance relating to supervision and ratio. An agenda will be prepared for each staff meeting and a log identifying the date, time and persons attending each meeting will be maintained. The staff meeting agendas and logs will be made available to OCDEL-DHS representatives upon request.
Based on interviews, Staff #1, #2, and #3 took 12 children including 10 older toddlers and 2 preschoolers outside at 10:30 AM. At approximately 11:00 AM Staff #1 began the process of bringing 4 to 5 children at a time inside for diapering. At approximately 11:20 AM a toddler was dropped off by the parents while Staff #2 and #3 were on the play space with the children. At approximately 11:30 AM Staff #1 brought the last 4 children inside for diapering. At approximately 11:45 AM Staff #2 and #3 brought 8 children inside. At approximately 11:53 AM Child #1 was observed by Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 to be alone in the Toddler Play Space. Staff #4 and #6 reported that the gate leading to the parking lot and side entrance to the facility was open.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2025
Category: supervision. 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. Staff person #4 must complete PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2.
Staff person #4 has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2025
Category: ratio. 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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #1, #3, and #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #1#3, and #5, staff persons #1, #3, and #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff persons #1and #3 have not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Staff persons #1 and #3 only completed the online portion of Pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training. Staff person #5 has documentation of completing Health and Safety Training on 8/27/16.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child are position at the facility.
Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/30/20.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
Staff person #2 had not completed the required 1-hour update Health and Safety Training by 12-30-22 due to the fact documentation of completion was dated 2-1-23 (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #6 had not completed the required 1-hour update Health and Safety Training by 12-30-22 due to the fact documentation of completion was dated 3-7-24 (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 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).
The file of staff #2 had Child Abuse clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 1-16-24 and 1-15-19. The file of staff #4 had FBI clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 10-4-19 and 9-29-14. The file of staff #5 had PA State Police and Child Abuse clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated PSP 8-19-20 and 7-28-15; CA 8-24-20 and 8-3-15.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.
At the time of the inspection, there was not a daily schedule posted in rooms 310, 314, and in the gross motor space.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full work address of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 file of staff #1 had documentation of a late health assessment due to the fact they were dated 2-2-23 and 10-14-20.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
The file of staff #3 completed Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 3-23-22 and 2-22-17.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51/3270.113(a) · 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. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. 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.
Child #1, an older toddler, was left behind and unattended in the outdoor play area for approximately 5 minutes before being found and returned to the facility by a teacher in the community. The assigned staff member was unaware that the child was not with their group.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2024
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.
Staff person #1 was assigned supervision of child #1. Child #1 was left behind, unattended in the outdoor fenced play area. The assigned staff member was unaware that the child was not with their group.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 files for Staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to lack documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Training that was updated 2022 by December 30, 2022.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · Staff person #5 will have until April 21, 2023, to complete the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. 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 file of Staff #5 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 4/21/2023(actual date- 15 days from POC requested date) to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff 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 following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date: 10 hour Health and Safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The files of #2, #4, and #5, all Assistant Group Supervisors lacked documentation to support their position due to the fact there was not proof of 2500 hours of child care experience. The file of staff #1, an AGS lacked documentation of education.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: supervision. 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.
Observed in room 311, used tissues in a garbage can lacking a lid.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
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.
There was no handwashing sign posted in the restroom used by children in room 305.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
Observed in room 311, a square Magna-tile that was cracked.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Observed in room 310, 2 red foam blocks with teeth marks.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
Observed in room 311, a round, wooden table in kitchen play area with 2 loose legs.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
Observed in the kitchen an Amana brand refrigerator used for drinks served to the children in care, lacking a thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 files of staff #4 and #5 had initial health assessments that were more than 12 months prior to their start dates.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The file of staff #3 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Staff person #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their dates of hire (see LIS code sheet): 10 hour Health and Safety. This is evidenced by the 10 hour health and safety training not being completed until 3/3/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
The file of child #1 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of start.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
On 3/28/22 observed peeling on paint on the white board by the gate in the Older Toddler Outdoor Play Space.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
On 3/28/22 observed 2 pair of adult scissors in the top drawer of the teacher's desk which were accessible to children in the Older Preschool Classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
The files of Staff #2, #4, and #5 lacked documentation of renewing certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on or before the expiration of the most current certification. The files of Staff #2, #4, and #5 contained documentation of first aid and CPR training completed on 1/27/21 with a previous training completed on 1/26/19.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:
The files of Staff #1, #3, and #7 lacked documentation of completing pre-service training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of completing pre-service training on 1/31/22. The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of completing pre-service training on 1/23/22. The file of Staff #7 contained documentation of completing pre-service training on 12/24/21.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 of Staff #3 lacked documentation of completing Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). Staff #3 had documentation of completing Mandated Reporter Training on 2/20/22.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
On 3/28/222 observed rotted wood at the frame of the gate located in the Older Toddler Outdoor Play Space. On 3/28/22 observed a divider in the Infant Classroom which was not secured creating a potential tipping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2022
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 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 file of Staff #1 lacked the National Sex Offender Registry within 45 days of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). Staff #1 had a NSOR dated 2/2/22. The file of Staff #9 lacked a valid disclosure statement. The disclosure statement on file for Staff #9 was not the one updated in 2020.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: background checks. 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 of Staff #4 lacked a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. The file of Staff #4 contained a written evaluation dated 12/13/21 with the previous one dated 11/1/20.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
The file of Staff #7, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years experience with children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by the telephone in the Young Preschool Classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
On 3/28/22 observed a first-aid kit on the shelf by the air conditioner and teacher's desk in the Older Preschool Classroom which was accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 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 Young Preschool Classroom lacked scissors and soap.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
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.
On 3/28/22 observed a cracked yellow bin containing white boards and a cracked square orange Magna Tile in the Older Preschool Classroom. On 3/28/22 observed a broken knob on the gear base in the Pre K Classroom. On 3/28/22 observed a cracked pie-shaped Magna Tile in the Pre K Counts Classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
On 3/28/22 observed 12 geometric foam blocks with bite marks, 2 larger foam blocks with bite marks, and 5 hollow foam blocks with bite marks in the Older Preschool Classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
On 3/28/22 observed rest equipment in the Older Preschool Classroom and Young Preschool Classroom which were not labeled for the use of a specific child.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
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.
The written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Young Preschool Classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
At approximately 12:30 PM Certification Staff observed Staff #3 place an infant on his/her side to sleep.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
Emergency contact information for Child #4 was not present in the Young Preschool Classroom while Child #4 was receiving care in the space.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Child #1, a 15 month old, lacked Pneumococcal immunizations, an influenza immunization, MMR immunization, Varicella immunization, and Hepatitis A immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #1 contained documentation of 3 Pneumococcal immunizations, no MMR immunization, no Varicella immunization, and no Hepatitis A immunization. Child #2, a 4 year old, lacked an influenza immunization and Hepatitis A immunizations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #2 contained documentation of no Hepatitis A immunizations.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 of Staff #9 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The file of Staff #9 contained a health assessment dated 2/24/22.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 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 files of Staff #7 and #8 lacked an adult health assessment which includes tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Staff #7 had a health assessment dated 6/3/21 but a Mantoux test read date of 6/9/21. Staff #8 had a health assessment dated 3/4/22 but a Mantoux test read date of 3/7/22.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
The file of Staff #7 lacked documentation of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
An emergency drill was not conducted annually. The facility provided documentation of an emergency drill being conducted on 3/9/22.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
The files of Staff #3 and #7 lacked documentation of completing professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on 11/30/21. The file of Staff #7 lacked documentation of a valid pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation course.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
The file of Staff #6 lacked documentation of completing an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a) · 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.
Child #3, with an admission date of 9/1/21, lacked an initial health report no later than 90 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The file of Child #3 contained a health report dated 1/20/22 and a previous health report dated 6/2/20.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Based on interviews, Staff #1 grabbed Child #1's arms before pinning Child #1's head between his/her legs to keep Child #1 still to wipe Child #1's nose.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
Based on interviews, Staff #1 grabbed Child #1's arms before pinning Child #1's head between his/her legs to keep Child #1 still to wipe Child #1's nose.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(d) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.
Emergency contact information specific to each child did not accompany staff when the children left the facility to go swimming.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.