3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare 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 childcare position at the facility.

On the day observing the files Staff#1 who lived in PA for 1yr did not have proof of Criminal History and Sex Offender from New Jersey.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.183(b) · 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.

On the day of visit it was verified that staff#1 did discuss other children's business in front of other parents.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

On the day of visit it was verified that Staff#2 reported to Staff#3 that Staff#1 placed their hands on the students face and pushed the student away.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

During unannounced inspection 08/04/25, staff person #1 was heard by staff saying that they would duct tape children's mouths shut if they did not "shut up" and tape them to their chairs to prevent them from running around.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

On the day of allocated unannounced visits, the provider did not have proof of the Fire Drill Log Sheet.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

During unannounced inspection 06/12/2025, child #1 was observed sleeping in a crib labeled for child #2.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

During unannounced inspection 06/12/2025, emergency contact forms in Rm #1, Rm #2, Rm #3, Rm #9, Rm #11 and Rm #12 had not been updated; emergency contact forms in classrooms were 10 months to a year old for children present in the space; emergency contact forms in Rm #4, Rm #5, Rm #6 and Rm #8 had some emergency contact forms for the children present in the space updated, not all (5 out of 10, 7 out of 10, 6 out of 8 and 4 out of 14 updated respectively)

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5) · 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. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

During unannounced inspection 06/12/2025, health assessment on file for staff person #2 did not indicate that staff person did not have any medical problems that would prohibit staff person from working and that staff person was suitable to work in child care.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

During unannounced inspection 06/12/2025. file of staff person #1 did not contain two written non family references attesting to staff person's suitability in child care. THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.135(e) · A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled.

During complaint investigation 05/28/25, after reviewing the Tadpoles app used by facility, there was no verification that toddlers were being checked and/or changed after 3:20pm by afternoon staff.

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

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

3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

During unannounced inspection 05/12/2025, files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not contain verification that emergency plan training had been received at time of initial employment.

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 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. STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY.

During unannounced inspection 05/12/2025, file of staff person #1 and #2 did not contain a completed Disclosure Statement; file of staff person #1 did not contain request for nor completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance; file of staff person #2 did not contain request for nor completed DHS FBI clearance; FBI clearance on file for staff person #2 was a PDE FBI clearance.

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During unannounced inspection 05/12/2025, file of staff person #2 did not contain verification of education and previous child care experience.

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(3) · 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.

During unannounced inspection 05/12/2025, files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not contain required initial health assessment. File of staff person #1 did not contain verification that TB test was given and subsequent results of TB test confirming staff #1 was free from communicable disease.

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

During unannounced inspection 05/12/2205, files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not contain two (2) written non family references attesting to staff persons suitability to serve in a child care position.

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Staff person #1 was observed lifting 3 children over a lower bookcase, letting them go before their feet made contact with the floor; staff person #1 lifted one child again over lower bookcase, letting child go before child's feet met the floor dropping child and child hit head; staff person #1 was observed yelling at the children in the classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.183(a)/3270.183(b) · Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. 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.

During unannounced inspection 03/13/2025, staff person #1 acknowledged that children's files were at the front desk area and were on a folding table with staff person #2 present for parents to locate their child's file to update requested information.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2025

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. THE REQUIRED STAFF:CHILD RATIOS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

During unannounced inspection 03/13/2025, staff person #1 left the infant room to use the restroom leaving staff person #2 in the room alone with 5 infants.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2025

Category: ratio. 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.

During unannounced inspection 03.13/2025, hinge post on the toddler playground was not sturdy in the ground allowing a young toddler to slip between the post and the gate and leave the playground area and run to another gated area.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2025

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

3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

During renewal inspection on 02/24/2025, agreement forms on file for child #1, #2, #3 and #6 did not contain date of admission.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

During renewal inspection on 02/24/2025, emergency plan on file at the facility did not contain plan for continuity of operations.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

Category: ratio. 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.

During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, Pediatric Frist Aid and CPR on file for staff person # 3 is not through an approved OCDEL recognized curriculum by a PQAS certified trainer.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

During renewal inspection 02.24/2025, file of staff person #5 did not contain verification that staff person received emergency plan training at time of hire.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).

During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, file of staff person #1 did not have verification that Part 2 of Health and Safety training had been completed; file of staff person #3 did not contain verification that health and safety training had been completed within 90 days of hire.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: STAFF PERSONS #1 AND #2 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. STAFF PERSONS #1 AND #2 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY.

During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, file of staff person #1 contained a volunteer Child Abuse clearance; file of staff person #3 contained volunteer clearances for Child Abuse and PA State Police; file of staff person #2 did not contain complete out of state clearances (New Jersey).

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

Category: supervision. 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.

During renewal inspection 02/24/2025. ceiling vents in Room #11 on the left side were dusty and needed to be cleaned.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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

3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, agreement form on file for child #3 did not contain operator's signature.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(3) · 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, child service reports on file for child #1, #4, #5 and #6 were more than 6 months old.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, emergency contact form on file for child # 3 did not contain health insurance information and policy number.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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.

During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, emergency contact forms on file for child #1, #3 and #6 did not contain release persons addresses.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, emergency contact forms located in classrooms were more than 6 months old and were not up to date in child care space.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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.

During renewal inspection on 02/24/2025, file of staff person #5 did not contain a health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, health assessment on file for staff person #6 did not answer question #2 in regards to staff person being free from communicable disease.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, file of staff person #1, #2, #5 and #6 did not have two written non family references on file to attest to staff persons suitability.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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.

During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, emergency plan on file at the facility did not contain accommodations for the evacuation of infants and toddlers.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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.

During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, file of staff person #1 and #5 did not contain verification that Pediatric First Aid and CPR had been completed within 90 days of hire.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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.

During renewal inspection on 02/24/2025, facility was unable to provide fire inspection report dated within the last year showing that fire detection system is operable and in compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 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.

During renewal inspection 02.24/2025, facility was unable to provide verification that emergency plan had been sent to local municipality and county emergency management agency.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

During renewal inspection 02.24/2025, file of staff person #4 did not contain 12 clock hours of annual child care training; staff person had 9 clock hours of child care training on file.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

During unannounced inspection 01/15/2025, files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not contain verification that emergency plan training had been received at time of hire.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: STAFF PERSON #2 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. STAFF PERSON #2 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY.

During unannounced inspection 01/15/2025, file of staff person #2 did not contain verification that NSOR had been applied for or completed clearance had been received; file of staff person #2 did not contain verification of completed out of state clearances (New Jersey).

Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025

Category: supervision. 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.

During unannounced inspection 01/15/2025, file of staff person #2 did not contain two written non family references attesting to staff person's suitability.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025

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. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by maintaining a record of the documentation at the facility for a period of three months after the form has been approved. The forms will be made available to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning staff for review during unannounced visits. Verification of compliance with ratio will be completed by more than one on site visit at the facility over a three month period of time.

During unannounced inspection it was acknowledged that staff will leave classrooms out of ratio to use restroom or to get items for classroom; attendance and staff time cards also confirm that staff were out of ratio during morning drop off on 11/19/2024.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2025

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. THE REQUIRED STAFF:CHILD RATIOS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES

During unannounced inspection it was acknowledged that staff will leave classrooms out of ratio to use restroom or to get items for classroom; attendance and staff time cards also confirm that staff were out of ratio during morning drop off on 11/19/2024.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 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). 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.

During unannounced inspection 11/25/2024, file of staff person #1 did not contain completed PA State Police Clearance. Clearance on file stated "Request Under Review".

Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

During unannounced inspection 11/25/2024, several three year olds from Room12 were observed opening a gate leading to a gated side of the facility that leads to the parking lot.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

During unannounced inspection 11/25/2024, staff #1 and staff #2 in Room 10 identified 17 children in the classroom but only accounted for 13 children when identifying assigned primary care group; staff #3 stated they did not know their primary care group when asked.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024

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.

Child#1 enrolled in the daycare program was injured several times falling off the furniture in the classroom since being enrolled in the daycare center which resulted in bruises.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.