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3280.26(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

The Emergency Plan did not contain documentation of a letter to the parents which explained the emergency procedures.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2026

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3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

The file for Staff #1 contained clearances which were dated beyond 60-months: State Police Clearances were dated 11.6.20 and 12.10.25, FBI Clearances were dated 10.31.20 and 2.28.26, and NSOR Certificates were dated 11.17.20 and 12.10.25.

Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

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3280.123(a)(3)/3280.124(f) · An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f). 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.

The files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not contain documentation of Child Service Reports.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2026

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3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #3, did not contain the enrolling parent's work phone number.

Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

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3280.124(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 Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #4, did not contain the release person's address.

Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

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3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met

The fire detection system testing log contained documentation of testing on 12.28.25 to 1.18.26 (31 days) and 1.18.26 to 2.28.26 (31 days), which exceeded the 30-day requirement.

Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

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3280.14/3280.20 · 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 Emergency Plan did not address Continuity of Operations.

Corrected by Jun 27, 2025

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3280.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.

The Daily Activities/Routines chart was not posted.

Corrected by Jun 24, 2025

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3280.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

The Agreement, in the file for Child #1, did not specify the fee amount.

Corrected by Jun 24, 2025

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3280.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

The Agreement, in the file for Child #1, did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Corrected by Jun 24, 2025

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3280.94(a)(5) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

The Evacuation Route was not posted on the first floor of the facility.

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

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3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #3, did not contain written consent, signed by a parent, for emergency medical care.

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

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3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The Health Assessment, in the file for Child #2, an older toddler, was dated more than 12 months ago.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2025

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3280.151(a)/3280.192(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 for Staff #1 did not contain an updated Health Assessment, as the most recent one was dated 6.21.22. The file for Staff #2 did not contain a Health Assessment prior to providing initial service at the facility.

Corrected by Jun 26, 2025

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3280.151(c)(1)/3280.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

The file for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of a physical examination or the physician's/CRNP's assessment of suitability to provide child care.

Corrected by Jun 27, 2025

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3280.151(c)(3)/3280.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

The file for Staff #2 did not contain a Health Assessment which addressed communicable diseases or medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit the staff from providing adequate care to children.

Corrected by Jun 27, 2025

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3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #3, did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.

Corrected by Jun 26, 2025

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3280.171(a) · The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

Documentation was not provided that the facility notified the local traffic safety authority, in writing, of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes.

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

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3280.94(a)(5) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Evacuations routes were not posted on the main floor or loft.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

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3280.26(a)/3280.26(d) · The facility shall have an emergency plan. The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

An Emergency Plan was not available at the facility.

Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

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3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

A method to contact parents and a method to inform parents that an emergency has ended with instructions for reunification in an emergency situation, were not addressed.

Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

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3280.26(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.

As confirmed by the operator, the Emergency Plan had not been sent to the local municipality or the county emergency management agency.

Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

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3280.52(c)/3280.113(a)(2) · 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 at §3280.52(b). The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3280.51--3280.53.

During the inspection, the following number and ages of children were in care: 3 - YT, 1 - OT, 2 - PS, with one (1) staff, which exceeded 1:5 (staff:child ratio), with young toddlers in care.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2024

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3280.76 · 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.

Three (3) stained, sagging/off-rails ceiling tiles were observed in the gym/loft area, which created a hazard for children in care.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

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3280.92(b) · Fixed and portable space heaters shall be insulated or equipped with protective guards.

A portable space heater was located on the floor in the Main room, was not insulated or equipped with protective guards, and was accessible to children in care.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2024

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3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

The Agreement, in the file for Child #3, did not specify the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2024

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3280.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #4, did not contain the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2024

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3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #3 and Child #4, did not contain consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2024

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3280.124(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 Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #2 and Child #4, did not contain the address of the release person(s).

Corrected by Jun 10, 2024

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3280.124(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.

An Emergency Transportation Plan was not available.

Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

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3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file for Child #1, a PS child, did not contain an updated Health Assessment, which was due by 4.7.24.

Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

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3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

The Immunization Record, in the file for Child #1, did not contain documentation of the Hepatitis A vaccination, and a letter of exemption was not provided.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

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3280.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

The Health Assessment, in the file for Child #1, did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

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3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #3 and Child #4, did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2024

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3280.26(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.

Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions were not addressed.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

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3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

As confirmed by the operator, an Emergency Drill had not been conducted.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2024

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3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Fire system testing was not conducted every 30 days, as required: 7.2.23 to 8.2.23, 8.2.23 to 9.2.23, 10.2.23 to 11.2.23, 12.2.23 to 1.2.24, 1.2.24 to 2.2.24, 3.2.24 to 4.2.24, 5.2.24 to 6.2.24.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2024

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3280.26(a)(1)/3280.26(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by § 3280.94 (relating to fire drills).

Shelter, Lockdown or Evacuation of children were not addressed.

Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

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3280.14/3280.20 · 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 for Staff #1 lacked completion of the UPDATED 1 Hour Health and Safety Training on or before 12/30/2022.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2023

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3280.26(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

The provider did not have their Emergency Plan posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Corrected by Jun 23, 2023

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3280.26(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.

The facility file lacked proof of sending a copy of the Emergency Plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2023

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3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(h) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection(f).

The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings for staff #1 were dated more than 24-months apart.

Corrected by Jun 23, 2023

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3280.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

One window on the second-floor, in the infant room, was able to be opened six inches or more which allowed the window to be opened fully.

Corrected by Jul 7, 2023

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3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

The file for Child #1 enrolled for at least 60 days, lacked written verification of immunizations.

Corrected by Jul 7, 2023

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3280.131(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 file #2 (YT) lacked a yearly Influenza shot for 2022/2023 with no Letter of Exemption in the File.

Corrected by Jul 7, 2023

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3280.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

A copy of the facility's pick-up and drop-off procedures was not posted in a conspicuous place.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2023

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3280.183 · A facility person may not disclose information concerning a child or family, except in the course of inspections and investigations by agents of the Department.

Through conversation with the provider, Child Records are not kept in a locked cabinet which leaves confidential information vulnerable.

Corrected by Jun 23, 2023

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3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 01/30/2023 and03/022023 (31 Days). The test conducted was more than 30 days apart.

Corrected by Jun 23, 2023

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3280.105(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.

The facility's rest equipment lacked labels with the names of the specific children.

Corrected by Aug 14, 2022

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3280.124(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 Emergency Contact form for child file #1 lacked the address of the listed release person.

Corrected by Aug 24, 2022

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3280.124(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.

The child care space lacked emergency contact forms for children receiving care in the child care space.

Corrected by Aug 14, 2022

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3280.124(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.

The facility lacked a posted Transportation Plan.

Corrected by Aug 12, 2022

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3280.74 · 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 facility lacked emergency telephone numbers posted by each telephone in the facility.

Corrected by Aug 14, 2022

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3280.26(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.

The facility lacked an Emergency Plan.

Corrected by Aug 14, 2022

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3280.26(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

A copy of the facility's current Emergency Plan was not posted in a conspicuous place.

Corrected by Aug 14, 2022

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3280.26(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.

The facility lacked proof of sending a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Corrected by Aug 15, 2022

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3280.33(a)/3280.192(2)(iv) · 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 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 for Staff #1 did not include hours/years of experience in childcare.

Corrected by Jul 26, 2022

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3280.131(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 file #2 (YT) lacked a yearly Influenza shot for 2021 with no Letter of Exemption in the File.

Corrected by Aug 12, 2022

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3280.151(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 Health Assessment for Staff #1 was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The initial health assessment was dated 06/22/2022.

Corrected by Aug 15, 2022

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3280.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Current Pick-up and Drop-off procedures were not posted.

Corrected by Aug 14, 2022

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3280.192(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

Staff #1 was lacking two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by Aug 14, 2022

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3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 08/30/2021 and 09/30/2021. The test conducted was more than 30 days apart.

Corrected by Aug 14, 2022

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3280.24(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 operator had outdated regulations posted and had not provided parents with the information on how to access the regulations electronically.

Corrected by Aug 12, 2022

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3280.52(b)/3280.113(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 12; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 12; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 12; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 12; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 15. 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.

Observed an infant napping in the infant room without staff supervision at approximately 2:00pm.

Corrected by Sep 2, 2021

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3280.94(a)(5) · Evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.

Corrected by Sep 3, 2021

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3280.171(a) · The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

Corrected by Sep 3, 2021

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3280.69(a) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

The water at the sink in the bathroom used by the children exceeded 110 degrees F. The water measured 140 degrees F.

Corrected by Jul 13, 2021

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3280.111(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.

The facility lacked a written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play.

Corrected by Jul 19, 2021

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3280.123(a)/3280.181(b) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.Information in a child's record shall be kept current by the operator.

The file for child #1 lacked an agreement and emergency contact information/form.

Corrected by Jul 26, 2021

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3280.52(c)/3280.113(a) · 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 at §3280.52(b). 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.

Observed 3 children of varying ages walking between the large muscle room and the child care space without staff being present in both spaces.

Corrected by Jul 12, 2021

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3280.124(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.

The facility lacked a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency .

Corrected by Jul 19, 2021

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3280.94(a)(5) · Evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.

Corrected by Jul 19, 2021

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3280.171(a) · The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

Corrected by Jul 26, 2021

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