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Home › PA › Kingston › Charlotte L Casterline M D Early Learning Center
915 Wyoming Ave, Kingston PA 18704 · License #CER-00247899 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff 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.
The file for Staff #1 did not include proof that a full New York sex offender registry check was conducted at the time of hire. Staff #1 had resided in New York within the 60 months prior to their first day working with children. Facility Person #5 had Child Abuse Clearances on file dated 8/5/2020 and 8/9/2025. More than 60 months had lapsed between each clearance. Facility Person #5 (see code sheet for first day working at facility) had an FBI clearance on file dated 8/7/25, which is more than 45 days after they began working at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
Category: background checks. 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.
A protective receptacle cover was observed to be missing from one electrical outlet that was on the wall near the window in the Preschool Room. This outlet was accessible to the preschoolers being supervised in that room.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
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.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Purell hand sanitizer, labeled "keep out of reach of children," was observed in a green bookbag that was hanging from a hook near the entrance door to the Preschool Room. The hand sanitizer was observed to be accessible to the preschoolers being supervised in that room.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
The first-aid kit in the Preschool Room was observed to be accessible to the preschoolers who were being supervised in that room.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
A blue sensory pad, that was hanging from a hook in the Quiet Cube section of the Preschool Room, was observed to have torn fabric.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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 emergency contact information on file for Child #5 was observed to be missing the parent's home telephone number. The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 was observed to be missing the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 was observed to be missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
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.
The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #1 was dated 7/7/2023. This staff was required to complete an updated health assessment by 7/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 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.
Two slices of cheese pizza were observed in a Paw Patrol lunch box that was on a wooden cubby shelf in the hallway outside of the Toddler Room. These perishable food items were required to be refrigerated.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Chipped paint was observed on the light gray wall, near the calendar, in the Older Toddler Room. Peeling paint was observed along the walls near the Dramatic Play Area in the Pre-K Room. Peeling and chipped paint were observed along the light gray walls near the play washing machine in the Preschool Room. Also, in this same room, chipped paint was observed on the turquoise-colored walls near the windows. The Indoor Toddler Play Space had chipped and peeling paint along the wall by the refrigerator.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
Two dirty stuffed plush toys, which were a red car and green turtle, were observed in the Pre-K Room. Also, in the same room, one red and two green seating mats were observed to be torn. One stuffed plush llama toy and one rainbow sequins teddy bear in the Preschool Room were observed to be dirty. The Outdoor Play Area was observed to have a black trash can with a cracked lid. This posed a potential scratching hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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).
Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4 had child service reports on file. However, the facility was not using the Department's child service report or the Department's other approved forms.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
The emergency plan was not observed to be posted at a conspicuous location in the facility. Staff person #1 acknowledged that the emergency plan was not posted at all.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Staff person #1 had fire safety trainings on file dated 7/3/2023 and 10/22/2024. More than a year had lapsed between the trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position until all completed paperwork is on file at the facility.
The file for Staff person #1 did not include a full New York sex offender registry check at the time of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The telephone number of the nearest ambulance was not observed by the office telephone or the telephone that was in the hallway near the Preschool Room.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76/3270.102(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. 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.
One brown stained ceiling tile was observed in the #2 Restroom. The wall next to the basement door in the Outdoor Play Area was observed to have a piece of sharp, rusted metal wire mesh that was accessible to the children. The basement door in the Outdoor Play Area was observed to have chipped wood with rough edges. The gate by the shed in the Outdoor Play Area was observed to have two exposed bolts. Push pins were observed on a yellow poster board near the entrance to the facility. The exposed bolts and push pins were accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
A child was observed to be sleeping on a cot in the Toddler Room. One side of the cot was against a shelf and another side of the cot was against a wall. The child did not have at least 2 feet of spacing on three sides of the cot.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 was missing the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care and did not include a health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2024
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.
The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 did not include a parent's work phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 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.
There was no documentation on file proving that annual emergency drills had been conducted.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
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.
The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as evidenced by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 7/8/2024 to 8/8/2024 and 8/8/2024 to 9/8/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · 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.
Staff person #1 acknowledged that they did not know if parents were provided with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(c) · 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.
The emergency contact information and financial agreements on file for Child #1 through Child #5 were not updated in the past six months. Staff #1 admitted that they were unaware that the children's emergency contact and financial agreements forms were supposed to be updated every six months.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2024
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.
The fire detection system was not tested every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 1/12/24 to 2/12/24, 4/5/24 to 5/7/24, and 5/7/24 to 6/10/24.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 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.
During the renewal inspection on 11/30/23, an uncovered accessible outlet was observed in the preschool room near the windows and in the 1st bathroom near the bathroom sink.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/23. The outside gate in the corners on the playground area have exposed, sharp bolts and are accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/23. In the toddler room there was not a cot list posted. The cots were not individually labeled either.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) · The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
During the renewal inspection on 11/30/23, the parent handbook did not contain a supervision policy. The operator acknowledged that this not given to the parents in writing.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
Category: supervision. 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 11/30/23. A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the preschool and toddler room.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child(ren) #1-3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 11/30/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides written, signed exemption letter.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/23. Child(ren) #1-3 immunization records indicate the children do not have a current flu vaccine and no exemption letters are in the children's file. The children are over six months of age. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/23. Staff #1's health assessment does not indicate if staff person has communicable diseases and may work in child care setting.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 11/30/23. The facility did not conduct an annual emergency drill. The operator acknowledged that an emergency drill was not conducted.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 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 11/30/23. The fire detection log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on two occasions, 9/6/23-10/10/23 and 10/10/23-11/13/23.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.183(b) · A facility person may not disclose information concerning a child or family, except in the course of inspections and investigations by agents of the Department.
Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that Staff Person #1 has disclosed information regarding a child to another child's parents.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(e) · Seasonal, appropriate covering, such as sheets or blankets, shall be provided as agreed between the child's parent and the operator.
Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that children are required to lay on the hard floor from 12pm-2pm with no bedding during quiet time.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(c) · Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.
Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that children who do not nap are required to lay on the floor from 12pm-2pm for quiet time without being offered alternative activities.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that Staff Person #1 will grab children roughly by the arm, drag children across the room by their hands, and flick children in the ear and mouth. Staff Person #1 has pushed children's heads down during quiet time when they try to get up. Staff Person #1 has screamed at and cursed in front of children. Staff Person #1 was heard yelling, "I'm not in the f****** mood" and "I'm having a bad f****** day and I don't have time to deal with your s***."
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. The legal entity must arrange for Staff Person #1 to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding Behavior Management. The training must be PQAS approved, in-person or live webinar. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The trainings may not be counted towards the 12 hours of training required by regulation.
Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that Staff Person #1 will grab children roughly by the arm, drag children across the room by their hands, and flick children in the ear and mouth. Staff Person #1 has pushed children's heads down during quiet time when they try to get up. Staff Person #1 has screamed at and cursed in front of children. Staff Person #1 was heard yelling, "I'm not in the f****** mood" and "I'm having a bad f****** day and I don't have time to deal with your s***."
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. The legal entity must create a discipline policy. This policy must specifically include positives strategies for guiding children's behavior. The discipline policy must include what to do if a staff person observes another staff person not following the discipline policy. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all current staff and have staff sign off that they understand and will follow the discipline policy. All new staff hired must review the discipline policy with the director at their time of hire and must sign off that they understand and will follow the discipline policy.
Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that Staff Person #1 will grab children roughly by the arm, drag children across the room by their hands, and flick children in the ear and mouth. Staff Person #1 has pushed children's heads down during quiet time when they try to get up. Staff Person #1 has screamed at and cursed in front of children. Staff Person #1 was heard yelling, "I'm not in the f****** mood" and "I'm having a bad f****** day and I don't have time to deal with your s***."
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that Staff Person #1 has locked children in the child care office and turned off the light.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.162(c) · Food may not be withheld from a child for purposes of discipline.
Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that Staff Person #1 has thrown away children's lunches if they are talking instead of eating or not using their fork properly.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Category: nutrition. 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the fire drill log was reviewed. The log showed that fire drills had not been conducted every 60 days. The dates of the fire drills were 7/8/22, 9/9/22 which is 63 days between drills.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 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). 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. Staff Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment is on file.
A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4 contained a PA Child abuse Clearance for an adult household member, but did not contain a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment or the request for the clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years 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 12/19/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of two years' experience to qualify them as an assistant group supervisor. The file for Staff Person #3 did not contain verification of two years' experience to qualify them as an assistant group supervisor. The file for Staff Person #4 did not contain verification of two years' experience to qualify them as an assistant group supervisor.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, there was no handwashing sign in the third bathroom on the right from the entrance of the building.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, many exposed bolts were observed on the playground fence. The tall dress up closet in the preschool room was very wobbly and unstable, posing a tipping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 12/19/22. At that time, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in any child care space.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 26, 2022
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The health assessment for Child #1 did not contain documentation of administration of the flu vaccine at any time and the file did not contain a letter of exemption for the flu vaccine. The health assessment for Child #2 did not contain documentation of administration of the flu vaccine at any time and the file did not contain a letter of exemption for the flu vaccine.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the trash can in the preschool room used for diapering was not hands-free.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment for Staff Person #1 dated 8/3/21 did not include whether the staff was free from communicable diseases. The health assessment for Staff Person #4 dated 1/6/21 did not include whether the staff was free from communicable diseases.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment for Staff Person #1 dated 8/3/21 did not include whether the staff was suitable to provide child care. The health assessment for Staff Person #4 dated 1/6/21 did not include whether the staff was suitable to provide child care.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4 contained only one written, nonfamilly letter of reference.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 26, 2022
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 12/19/22. At that time, the thirty day testing log was reviewed. The log showed that the smoke detectors had not been tested every 30 days. The dates of the testing were 7/1/22, 8/1/22, 9/1/22, 10/3/22.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2022
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.
Facility persons #1 and #2 do not have documentation on file to demonstrate that they have been trained in regards to the emergency plan at time of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
The rear hallway that leads to an emergency exit is obstructed with chairs, shelves and facility items
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
The outdoor play space fencing has some exposed bolts
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2) · 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.
Facility person #1 has an initial health assessment on file but does not have a TB test on file
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
The facility does not have documentation on file to demonstrate that the fire alarm system has been tested at least every 30 days since the regulation went into effect on 12/19/20.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.