Barbara Marshall

3290.94(a)(1) · Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Documentation shows that fire drills were not completed every 60 days. 11.7.25 - 1.22.26 (76 days)

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

3290.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Child #1 agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission. (Corrected on site)

Corrected by Mar 5, 2026

3290.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Documentation on file for facility person #1, did not include an updated mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training on file expired on 2.28.2026.

Corrected by Mar 5, 2026

3290.75(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During the time of inspection, there was peeling paint observed in the living room. (Corrected on site)

Corrected by Mar 5, 2026

3290.64(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

During the time of inspection, diaper rash ointment labeled "keep out of reach of children" was in the diaper changing table accessible to children. - Corrected on site

Corrected by Mar 24, 2025

3290.102(a)/3290.135(b) · 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. Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

During the time of inspection, the diaper changing pad was ripped exposing the foam inside. The tears in the changing pad did not allow for proper sanitizing.

Corrected by Mar 24, 2025

3290.103 · 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.

During the time of inspection, the kitchen cabinet was unlocked with multiple sizes of Ziplock bags and saran wrap accessible to children.

Corrected by Apr 30, 2025

3290.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Child #1 and child #2 did not have an updated health report on file within the last 12 months.

Corrected by Apr 30, 2025

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.

Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 1.31.25 - 3.3.25 (31 days)

Corrected by Mar 24, 2025

3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

During the time of inspection, there was a child in a car seat on top of the kitchen table.

Corrected by Apr 10, 2024

3290.102(e) · Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were small white rocks outside next to the play spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Corrected by Apr 18, 2024

3290.105(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the nap mats were not labeled with the children's names.

Corrected by Apr 10, 2024

3290.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3290.124(e).

Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not have a child service report on file.

Corrected by Apr 18, 2024

3290.124(d) · A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the vehicle used to transport children did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care.

Corrected by Apr 18, 2024

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.

Documentation shows that fire drill testing was not completed every 30 days. 1/16/2023 - 2/20/2023 6/12/2023 - 7/18/2023 7/18/2023 - 8/31/2023 10/6/2023 - 11/10/2023

Corrected by Apr 10, 2024

3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

The file for Staff Person #1 did not include documentation of completed 2022 1-hr Health and Safety training, as required.

Corrected by May 4, 2023

3290.24(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The Emergency Plan and letter to families about the emergency plan, did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with special needs. It also did not include a plan for continuity of care as required.

Corrected by May 15, 2023

3290.174(a) · A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. § § 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law).

The vehicle used for transporting children contained an insurance card which expired 1/1/22 (corrected during inspection).

Corrected by Mar 9, 2022

3290.176 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3290.73 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

The first-aid kit in the vehicle used for transporting children did not contain scissors, tape, soap, tweezers, and gloves and a bottle of water.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

3290.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

Staff person #1 and household member #2's files were combined.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

3290.94(a)(5) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Child #1's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

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.

It was observed that there were large areas of peeling wallpaper in the living room (front room) under the chair guard (on 3 walls), and in the bathroom. In the kitchen, the drawer to the left of the sink contained metal knives which were accessible to children.

Corrected by Apr 3, 2022

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

Staff person #1's Disclosure Statement was not dated or witnessed. Staff person #1's file did not contain the previous State Police clearance received before the current 4/25/21 one. Staff person #1 had a time between FBI clearances received and Mandated Reporter training which exceeded the permitted 60 months (FBI current 8/31/20, previous 6/27/15; Mandated Reporter training current 2/28/21, previous 5/20/15).

Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

3290.64(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

It was observed that there was a bottle of hand sanitizer, Clorox, and disinfectant wipes accessible to children in the bottom bathroom cabinet (corrected during inspection).

Corrected by Mar 9, 2022

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.

It was observed that the first-aid kit did not contain soap.

Corrected by Mar 27, 2022

3290.103 · 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, in the kitchen in white plastic drawers, 10 packs of sprinkles of less than 1" diameter were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. In the living room dresser drawer, it was observed that there were batteries, balloons and an unsealed bag with small screws, all with a diameter of less than 1 inch (corrected during inspection).

Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

3290.105(a) · (a) Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.

It was observed that the rest equipment (rest mats and 3 Pack N Plays) were not labeled with each individual child's name.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

3290.113(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. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio).

The diaper changing table is located in the bathroom, which does not allow the provider to appropriately supervise the children in the child care space while changing children's diapers.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

3290.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Child #5's agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Child #1 and #5's agreements did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released

Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

3290.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Children #1 through #5's agreements did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

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

The parents of child #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreements. Originals were in the children's files.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

3290.124(c) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

The vehicle used for transporting 6 children only contained emergency contact information for 2 of the children.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

3290.124(d) · A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.

There was no written plan conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) · 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.

Staff person #1's file did not contain proof that a health assessment was conducted within 24 months prior to the current health assessment, dated 2/6/21.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

3290.95(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))

Facility's smoke detectors contained replaceable 10 year lithium batteries (corrected during inspection).

Corrected by Mar 9, 2022

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

The most current documentation of testing of smoke detectors was 12/6/21 indicating that they are not being tested and documented every 30 days.

Corrected by Mar 9, 2022

3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

No annual emergency drill had been conducted and documented in 2021.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2022

3290.31(a)(2) · Have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and submit proof to the appropriate regional office of the Department no later than the submission of the second renewal application.

Staff person #1's file does not contain proof of a high school diploma or a GED.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Staff person #1's file does not contain proof of obtaining 12 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2022