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.

It was observed in the bathroom in the infant classroom that there was no handwashing sign posted within the bathroom.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 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.

The director could not provide proof staff persons #1, #2, #6 and #7 received training regarding the facility's emergency plan at the time of initial employment. The director could not provide proof staff persons #3, #4, #5, and #8 received training regarding the facility's emergency plan on an annual basis and/or at the time of each plan update.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The director could not provide proof staff persons #3, #4, #5, and #8 received fire safety training annually.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. 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 person #1, #2, #6 and #7 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, #2, #6 and #7 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 date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid and CPR and the required Health and Safety training). Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid and CPR and the required Health and Safety training). Staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (required Health and Safety training). Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid and CPR)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

File for staff #4 did not include an updated FBI clearance. Current FBI clearance on file expired 10/21/20. Staff person #8 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file expired 9/12/25.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025

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

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

It was observed in the infant classroom, hand sanitizer was placed on a low toy shelf beside a crib and was accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2025

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.

It was observed in the infant and young toddler classrooms that the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control was not posted by each telephone in the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

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.

It was observed that a roll of plastic trash bags was being stored on a changing table used for infants and young toddlers making the plastic trash bags accessible to children while the changing table is utilized for changing diapers.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2025

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

3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

It was observed in the infant classroom, nap mats being used by young toddlers were not at least 2 feet of space on three sides. (this was corrected on site)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2025

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

3270.106(j) · Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

It was observed that a sound machine was attached to the side of a crib being used by an infant.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2025

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.

It was observed in the infant classroom that a written plan of daily activities was not posted within the child care space.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

It was observed in the infant classroom, sound machines being used at high volume levels that could potentially prevent staff from being able to properly hear, direct and assess infants while sleeping in the cribs.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.121(b) · At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

The facility does not provide to parents in writing the facility's general daily schedule, clothing, supervision and dismissal policies at the time of enrollment.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

The agreements on file for children #1, #2, and #3 do not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact information on file for child #1 does not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

It was observed in the infant and young toddler classrooms that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2026

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

File for staff person #3 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 3/23/23. File for staff person #4 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 9/7/23. File for staff person #5 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 10/11/23.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

The emergency contact forms for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 include parent initials rather than parent signatures to give consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2026

Category: transportation. 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 for staff person #1 did not include proof of education prior to service at the facility. The file for staff person #2 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 8/12/25-9/29/25, and 9/29/25-10/31/25.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

At the time of the investigation when completing one-on-one interviews, it was stated by four separate staff members that they have witnessed staff person #1 using an aggressive tone of voice towards infant children using harsh and demeaning language.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

It was observed in the Pre-K classroom, disinfecting wipes and Expo spray that states keep out of reach of children was stored on a teacher's desk accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024

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 Pre-4 classroom bathroom.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024

Category: health medication. 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.

A school-age child was observed returning into the library unsupervised after utilizing the restroom. It was indicated by staff members that school-age children walk themselves to and from the restrooms without supervision. It was also observed that child #1 was coming to and from the Pre-k and Preschool B classrooms unsupervised while escorting preschool children to their families for dismissal from the program.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 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 could not identify the specific children to which they were assigned.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024

Category: supervision. 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.

It was observed in the Preschool B classroom that emergency contact information was not present for the children receiving care in the space.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

It was observed in the Pre-4 classroom, a child did not wash their hands prior to eating a snack.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024

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.

Individual file for staff person #4 does not include an updated health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 8/31/22. Individual file for staff person #5 does not include an updated health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 3/8/22.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

It was observed in the Pre-4 classroom, a staff member did not wash their hands prior to serving snack to a child.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024

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.

Individual files for staff persons #1, #2, and #3 do not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 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.

Individual files for staff persons #2 and #6 do not include a written report of initial including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

The facility does not have a policy and procedure in place to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2024

Category: health medication. 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.

Staff persons #4 and #5 have not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024

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

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

The director could not provide written documentation of an annual review and update of the emergency plan on file.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 will have until 2/1/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 must be supervised, when interacting with children by an AGS that has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10, staff persons #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Staff persons #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire. (See LIS Code Sheet) (Health and safety)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff persons #1, #5, and #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Individual staff files for staff persons #1 and #5 (DOH See LIS Code Sheet) do not include NSOR certificate. Individual staff file for staff person #6 (DOH, See LIS Code Shee) does not include DHS FBI clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2024

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

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff persons #6 and #7 will have until 2/1/24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff persons #6 and #7 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 person(s) available to supervise staff persons #6 and #7, staff persons #6 and #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff persons #6 and #7 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

It was observed in the Pre-K classroom, disinfecting cleaning spray was kept in an unlocked cabinet under the sink and was accessible to children. (corrected on site)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

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 emergency contact forms on file for children #1 and #3 do not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact form on file for child #1 does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

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.

Individual staff files for staff persons #6 and #7 do not include an initial health assessment. Individual staff files for staff person #2 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 8/29/21. Individual staff files for staff person #3 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 9/24/21.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(3) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

The emergency contact form on file for child #1 does not contained signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

The emergency contact form on file for child #1 does not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

The emergency contact forms on file children #1 and #2 do not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

The emergency contact form on file for child #1 does not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

Category: transportation. 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.

Individual staff files for staff persons #5, #6, #7, #9, #10, and #11 do not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at facility.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

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.

Individual staff files for staff persons #5 include initial health assessments, but do not include the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024

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.

Individual staff files for staff persons #6 and #7 do not contain two written nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024

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.

The director could not provide proof that the emergency plan was sent to the county emergency management agency and the local municipality.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2024

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