3290.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Observed staff file #1, contained an updated criminal background clearance (9/23/23) which was dated more than 60 months after the previous valid criminal background clearance (8/23/18).

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2024

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

3290.63 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Observed an electrical outlet, which did not have a protective receptacle cover, in the eating area used by the children.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Observed child file #1, who has been in attendance at the facility for more than 60 did not contain an initial health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2024

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

3290.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Observed household member medication accessible to children, on a low shelf in the refrigerator.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2024

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

3290.22(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office posted at the same location.

Observed the facility did not have the current certificate of compliance posted and the instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office were not posted at the same location.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.22(b) · The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Observed the operator did not have information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically, posted and accessible to the parent of each enrolled child.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.73(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.

Observed the facility first aid kit did not contain soap.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023

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

3290.74(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Observed several spots of damaged drywall by the sliding door in the room used for childcare.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023

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

3290.117(c) · A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.

Observed the operator did not have current rabies immunization certificates for a dog and a cat at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023

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

3290.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Observed child file #1, 2, and 3 contained original agreements.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Observed the initial health assessment for child #3, which was dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023

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

3290.95(a)/3290.95(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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Observed the operator did not have receipts as documentation of proof of purchase for the fire alarms within the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file of child #1 with an enrollment date of 9-22-21 lacked an initial health assessment. The files of children #2 and #3 with enrollments dates of 8-28-21 lacked initial health assessments.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2022

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