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1151 Mount Cobb Rd, Jefferson Township PA 18436 · License #CER-00250241 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 and staff #5 did not complete health and safety training within 90 days of hire. (See code sheet for dates of hire).
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Tiered LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). This portion shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity will need to create a written policy on how the LE will comply with CPSL. The policy will need to include how compliance will be maintained with obtaining the appropriate clearances and trainings pertaining to CPSL. This policy must be approved by DHS before implementation. The operator shall provide a date for when this policy will be completed and reviewed.
During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #2 initially had a volunteer child abuse clearance on file. An updated, employment clearance was not obtained until 2/9/25. This date indicates that staff #2 was working with children without an appropriate clearance on file. (See code sheet for date of hire).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2025
Category: background checks. 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.
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During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #3 obtained a health assessment on 9/19/25. This date indicates that the assessment was not obtained prior to working with children. Staff #4 last dated health assessment is 9/2/22. Staff #4 did not obtain an updated assessment prior to working with children. (See code sheet for dates of hire).
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #2, #4 & #5 did not have verification of child care experience on file.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2025
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. The make up hours cannot count for the next year.
During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 did not have an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 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.
During complaint investigation on 1/30 it was observed that the following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 9/18/24, 10/22/24. Testing was also not documented after 12/18/24.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
During renewal inspection, it was observed that children #1, #2, & #3 did not have a child service report on file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During renewal inspection, it was observed that child #4's emergency contact sheet and financial agreement were not updated and renewed within the required 6-month period. The last review for both was on 3/5/24.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
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.
During renewal inspection, it was observed that Staff #1 and #2 only had one reference within their files.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 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 person #1 and Staff Person #2 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 11/2/23.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/18/23. At that time, the preservice trainings were reviewed for all staff. Staff person #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. Staff person #2, who had the ten hour health and safety training completed when hired, did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training within 90 days of their start date.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/18/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The PA State Police clearance and request for Staff Person #2 was dated 4/5/23, after their date of hire. The PA State Police clearance and request for Staff Person #3 was dated 9/30/23, after their date of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/18/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #3, a group supervisor, did not include verification of education prior to working at the facility. The file for Staff Person #4, a group supervisor, did not include verification of education prior to working at the facility. The file for Staff Person #5, an assistant group supervisor, did not include verification of education or experience prior to working at the facility. Staff Person #5 did have 15 credits of college education in the human services field.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(j)/3270.134(a) · A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/18/23. At that time, staff said that the toddler children's diapers are changed on the changing table and then they are walked around to the other side of the room into the bathroom to was their hands, with possibly cross contamination with the sink being so far from the changing table.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/18/23. At that time, the large cabinet in the toddler were was observed to be unlocked with plastic bags on the floor level shelf that were accessible to the toddlers in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/18/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The child service report for Child #1 and Child #2 were not completed in an approved assessment tool.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/18/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 had not been updated since 2/7/23.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/18/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The most recent health report on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 6/9/21. The health report and TB test for Staff Person #3 was dated 6/1/23 and 6/6/23, which was after their date of hire. The health report and TB test for Staff Person #4 was dated 6/29/23 and 6/27/23, which was after their date of hire. The TB test for Staff Person #6 was dated 5/4/16, which was more than twelve months prior their date of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/18/23. At that time, the last documented emergency drill on file had taken place 5/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2023
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/18/23. At that time, the thirty day testing log for the fire detection system was reviewed. The testing dates were: 11/8/22, 12/29/22, 1/17/23, 2/14/23, 3/13/23, 4/10/23, 5/15/23, 6/13/23, 7/11/23, 8/15/23, 9/28/23. The testing log included instances where the system had not been tested every thirty days.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2023
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 person #1 will have until November 4, 2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 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 available to supervise staff person #1, then staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/18/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed. The file contained six hour health and safety training completed 1/2/22, which is outside of the acceptable date range. Staff Person #1 has been employed at the facility for longer than 90 days.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/18/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2 was reviewed. At that time, the file did not contain documentation of education or experience to qualify Staff Person #2 as a group supervisor.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(b) · 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 stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/18/22. At that time, disinfectant spray was observed in an unlocked floor level cabinet in the bathroom used by the children and was accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/18/22. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. The emergency contact form did not contain health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/18/22. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the library or in Class B.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2022
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(4) · 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/18/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2 was reviewed. The file did not contain the request for the PA Child Abuse clearance for Staff Person #2. The PA Child Abuse clearance on file was dated 10/11/22, after the date of hire for Staff Person #2.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/25/22. At that time, the bathrooms were not equipped with lidded trash cans.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)/3270.182(8) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/25/22. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. The file did not contain a financial agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/25/22. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. The emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.
An initial inspection was conducted on 10/29/21. At that time, the patio intended for outdoor play space, was not gated to keep children away from the busy road.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2021
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.
An initial inspection was conducted on 10/29/21. At that time, none of the first aid kits at the facility contained soap.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.