3270.27(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.

At the time of inspection emergency plan was not onsite for review.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2025

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

3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

At the time of inspection facility did not have a director onsite working at least 30 hours pers staff at facility and lack of being present when certification has done unannounced visits..

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2025

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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. 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 sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

At the time of inspection, the young toddler class had 1 staff and 7 children ratio with the youngest child being 1 year old when the ratio should be 1 staff and 5 children.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

At the time of inspection, the facility did not have any children files onsite.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

At the time of inspection facility did not have any staff files at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 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.

At the time of inspection facility did not have a fire drill conducted or documented.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 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.

At the time of inspection facility did not have documentation of testing of fire detection system on file.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.33(a) · 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.

At the time of inspection two volunteers were unsupervised watching children.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 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.

At the time of inspection there were no policies on: 1. Recognition of potential signs / symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

At the time of inspection there was no liability insurance on file for the daycare.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.23 · A parent of a child in care shall be permitted free access, without prior notice, throughout the center whenever children are in care, unless a court of competent jurisdiction has limited the parental right of access to the child and a copy of the order is on file at the facility. Opportunity shall be provided for parents to participate in the facility's program. The operator shall maintain a yearly file which documents general announcements to promote parent participation. The file shall be updated annually.

At the time of inspection parents were not allow access into the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of inspection there was no updated emergency plan.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(a) · A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6).

At the time of provisional inspection facility did not have a director hired. During the annual renewal inspection there also was no director onsite. The director on file informed OCDEL that she has a full-time job and does what she can to help the daycare since it is family owned.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection classrooms, the toddler, the Preschool, and PreK had outlets that were not covered and accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 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.

At the time of inspection there were no emergency telephone numbers post in the Toddler classrooms.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

At the time of inspection classrooms did not have complaint first aid kits. Classrooms toddler did not have tape, Preschool did not have soap, and Pre-K did not have Band-Aids, tweezers and tape.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

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

3270.78 · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

At the time of inspection Toddler classroom had 5 lights out and the Preschool class had 3 lights out.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. 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. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

During the inspection 6 children in the Pre-K class were left alone and unsupervised while the teacher went to open the door for a family upstairs.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025

Category: supervision. 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.

At the time of inspection facility conducted fire drills quarterly.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(c)/3270.124(e) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. 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.

At the time of inspection facility's classrooms (Toddler and Pre-K) did not have emergency contact forms for their children. Also, there were no transportation plan posted in the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.135(c) · The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service.

At the time of inspection facility person #2 was changing child #1 on a table that is used for multipurpose including food preparation.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

At the time of inspection facility did not refrigerate children's lunch that was potentially hazardous without refrigeration such as milk, eggs, fish, cheese etc.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

At the time of inspection there was drop off pick up procedure in the facility or posted.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

At the time of inspection there were no files at the facility for any of the children that were there or enrolled at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

At the time of inspection there were no files at the facility for facility, staff or volunteers.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

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.

At the time of the inspection facility did not conduct their annual emergency drill for the year.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 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 inspection facility did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

At the time of inspection facility persons 2, 4 and 6 did not have annual emergency plan training on file.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2024

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.

At the time of inspection facility persons 1, 2 and 4 did not have a Health and Safety Update training on file.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection facility persons 2, 4, and 6 did not have annual fire safety training on file.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

At the time of inspection facility persons 2 and 4 did not have Health and Safety training on fille.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2024

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

3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) · 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 # -- 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 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.

At the time of inspection facility person 4 did not have a State Police Clearance, 2 did not have Child Abuse Clerance, 4 did not have a NSOR. 2, 4 and 6 did not have a disclosure statement and 2 and 3 did not have Mandated reporter training on file at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

At the time of inspection facility person #4 did not have valid education and experience on file at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of inspection 1, 2, 4, and 6 did not have annual staff evaluation on file.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.

At the time of inspection facility persons 2, and 4 did not have a valid health assessment on file.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2024

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

3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

At the time of the inspection facility person 2 did not have Mantoux test reading and results on file.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2024

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

3270.192(2)(iv) · 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.

At the time of inspection facility persons 1, 5 and 6 did not have valid education and experience on file.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of inspection facility persons 2, and 4 did not have 12 hours of annual PD training on file.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2024

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.

At the time of inspection facility persons 1, 2, 3 and 4 did not have a Health and Safety Update training on file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

At the time of inspection department was not given access to staff and children files.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)/3270.27(b) · The facility shall have an emergency plan. 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.

At the time of inspection facility did not have an emergency plan or a plan reviewed provided.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2024

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.

At the time of inspection facility persons 2, 4, 5 and 6 did not have annual emergency plan training on file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have Pediatric first aid / CPR training on file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection facility persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 did not have annual fire safety training on file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

At the time of inspection facility persons 1, 2 and 4 did not have Health and Safety training on fille

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024

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

3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1,2, 4 and 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

At the time of inspection facility person 4 did not have a State Police Clearance, 2 did not have Child Abuse Clerance, 1 and 4 did not have a NSOR, 1, 2, 4 and 6 did not have a disclosure statement and 1, 2 and 3 did not have Mandated reporter training on file at the time of the

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024

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

3270.34(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

At the time of inspection facility person #4 did not have valid education and experience on file at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of inspection 1, 2, 3, 4,5 and 6 did not have annual staff evaluation on file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection facility had several electrical outlets with no covers.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.

At the time of inspection facility persons 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not have a valid health assessment on file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024

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

3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.

At the time of the inspection facility person 1, 2 ,3 and 5 did not have Mantoux test reading and results on file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024

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

3270.181(a)/3270.191 · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. An individual record is required for each facility person.

At the time of inspection there were no children or staff files at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(iv) · 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.

At the time of inspection facility persons 1, 5 and 6 did not have valid education and experience on file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.15(a) · A certificate of compliance will not be granted by the Department until the legal entity provides a certificate of occupancy as proof of compliance with the applicable requirements of the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 (relating to child day care facilities) and under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).

At the time of inspection there was no certificate of occupancy at facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024

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.

At the time of inspection facility did not have fire drills conducted every 60 days or system tested every 30 days.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.25(a)/3270.25(b) · 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 shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.

At the time of inspection there was no certificate of compliance or inspection summaries posted.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2024

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.

At the time of inspection facility persons 1, 2, 3 and 4 did not have 12 hours of annual PD training on file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024

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.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 7/3/23 it was observed the facility did not provide documentation of a completed annual emergency drill.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 7/3/23 it was observed staff person # 1 and 3 file did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

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. Until such time as the required training is completed, staff persons # 1 through 6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there is no staff person available to supervise staff persons# 1through 6 ; staff persons # 1 through 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 7/3/23 it was observed staff persons# 1through 6 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons# 1 through 6 does not have current pediatric first aid/CPR training. This evidence by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training expired 6/30/23

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2023

Category: supervision. 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.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 7/3/23 it was observed staff persons# 1 through 3 file did not include verification of completed emergency plan training

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 7/3/23 it was observed staff persons # 1 and 2, file did not include a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 7/3/23 it was observed staff person# 1,2, and 5 file did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

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.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 7/3/23 it was observed staff person # 1 file did not include an expired subsequent health assessment and no subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays; staff persons # 4 and 6 file did not include subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

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.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 7/3/23 it was observed staff person# 1through 3 file did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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 an unannounced inspection on 4/26/23 classroom#1 had a total of 8 older toddlers present. When staff person#1 was asked for the names of the children responsible for, staff person# 1 did not identify children specifically assigned to child care group.

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

Continued noncompliance unannounced visit was conducted on 4/26/23 it was observed Provider still was unable to submit staff files at time of visit.

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023

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.

While conducting an inspection it was observed insect spray, Lysol disinfect spray, WD40 in a bin on the floor in the main lobby. These toxic materials were in the reach of the children.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

While conducting an inspection it was observed Provider did not have staff persons # 1 through 8 file on site or electronically.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2023

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.

It was observed on 9/12/22 the play kitchen located in classroom #3 had a crack that posed an issue of pinching, scratching, or cutting children fingers.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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.

It was observed on 9/12/22 that staff person # 1,2,3,4,5,6, and 7 file did not include updated emergency plan training.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

It was observed on 9/12/22 classroom # 2 and 3 first aid kit was missing tweezers.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

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

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

It was observed on 9/12/22 that staff person # 4, and 6, file did not have verification of updated annual fire safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

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: Facility Person # 3, and 6 must obtain verification of NSOR required under CPSL. Facility person #3 and 6 may not work in child care position at the facility. Facility person #7 must obtained New Jersey state FBI clearance and child abuse clearance.

It was observed on 9/12/22 that staff person # 3, and 6 file did not include verification of NSOR clearance. Facility person #3, and 6 may not work at the facility. Staff person #7 file did not include verification of completed FBI and child abuse clearances. Facility person #7 cannot work unsupervised in child care position at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

Category: supervision. 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.

It was observed on 9/12/22 staff person # 1,2,3,4,5, and 6 did not have documentation of annual evaluation being conducted.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.36(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, including 600 or more hours of secondary training described in §3270.31(c) (relating to age and training). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

It was observed on 9/12/22 that staff person# 2 file did not include verification of qualifications for the Assistant Group supervisor position.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

It was observed on 9/12/22 toxic cleaning disinfectant materials were placed in the entrance of the child care facility accessible to children. Classroom #1 also had bleach cleaning materials in an unlabeled spray bottle in the reach of children. The outside play area also had a basket that contained cleaning materials, WD40, and alcohol based sanitizer toxic materials in the reach of children.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

It was observed on 9/12/22 the outside play space protective mulch surrounding the slides and other climbing equipment was less than 1 inch deep.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

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

3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

It was observed on 9/12/22 that the high chair located in classroom #3 safety straps had been removed from the chair.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

It was observed on 9/12/22 that child # 2 and 3 agreement form did not include designated release person.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

It was observed that child # 1 emergency contact form did not include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

Category: health medication. 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.

It was observed on 9/12/22 that child #1 emergency contact did not include enrolling parents work address or phone number.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

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.

It was observed on 9/12/22 classroom # 1, 2, or 3 emergency contact forms were not present in the individual child care space.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

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.

It was observed on 9/12/22 that staff person # 2 file did not contain a valid health assessment dated within the last 24 months of initial health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2022

Category: ratio. 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.

It was observed on 9/12/22 the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for toddlers, and children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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.

It was observed on 9/12/22 the facility did not have documentation of emergency drills being conducted annually.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(g) · Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

It was observed on 9/12/22 staff person # 2 file did not include documentation of health and safety training

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

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

3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

It was observed on 9/12/22 documentation of annual fire detection testing was not provided. Also no documentation of purchase of interconnected system was provided.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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.

It was observed on 9/12/22 the facility did not provide verification that emergency plan or subsequent plan has been forwarded to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

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.

It was observed on 9/12/22 staff person # 4 file did not include verification of 12 hour annual training.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

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: Facility Person #01 and # 02 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 #01 and #02 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

ON THE DAY OF VISIT INDIVIDUAL#1 LISTED AS A VOLUNTEER IS MISSING CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, NSOR CLEARANCE, AND THE FBI CLEARANCE. INDIVIDUAL#2 LISTED AS A VOLUNTEER IS MISSING CURRENT CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, NSOR CLEARNACE, AND A COMPLETED STATE POLICE CLEARANCE.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 28, 2021

Category: supervision. 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.

INDIVIDUAL#1 AND INDIVIDUAL#2 BOTH LISTED AS A VOLUNTEER DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF THE PHYSICAL IN THE FILE.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 28, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.