Burketts Watch Me Grow Early Lrng Ctr Richland Llc

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.

Staff #1 left staff #2 alone in the infant/toddler room with 7 infants to open the door at the main entrance for a visitor.

Corrected by Jun 17, 2026

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3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Staff #3 left staff #4 alone with 3 young toddlers and 5 older toddlers in the toddler space to open the door at the main entrance for a visitor.

Corrected by Jun 17, 2026

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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.

Based on the fire detection testing log, the system was last tested on 12-16-25. Therefore, it was 31 days since the system was last tested at the time on the inspection on 1-16-26.

Corrected by Jan 28, 2026

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3270.123(a)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

The file of child #3 lacked an agreement.

Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

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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.

The file of staff #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

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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 file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Nov 6, 2025

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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.

At the time of the inspection, there were not copies of the emergency contact form for children #4, #5, and #6 who were observed in care.

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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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.

At the time of the inspection, there was not an emergency transportation plan posted in the pre school room.

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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3270.131(c)/3270.182(1) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file of child #1 lacked a health assessment completed and signed by a medical professional. The document in the file was completed by the parent with the child's vaccination record from the medical portal attached.

Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

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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.

The file of staff #1 lacked a health assessment. Furthermore, staff #1 was observed caring for children during the inspection.

Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

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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 the inspection, the facility lacked liability insurance.

Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

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3270.27(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).

At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan lacked a location to evacuate away from the facility.

Corrected by Aug 14, 2025

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