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549 WYOMING AVENUE R-ANNEX OF DORRANCETON CHR, Kingston PA 18704 · License #CER-00252417 · 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.
Staff #1 had State Police Clearances on filed dated 6/5/2020 and 8/1/2025. More than 60 months had lapsed between clearances. Staff #1 acknowledged that they had routine interaction and direct contact with children during the lapse.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
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.
One electrical outlet on an extension cord, that was hanging near the fish tank in the Preschool Room, was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover. Preschoolers had access to this outlet.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreement on file for Child #4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
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.
The most recent emergency contact and financial agreement information on file for Child #1 was dated 7/3/25. The most recent emergency contact information on file for Child #3 was dated 8/5/25. The most recent financial agreement information on file for Child #3 was dated 6/14/25. The emergency contact information on file for Child #5 was dated 1/7/25 and 1/13/26. The financial agreement information on file for Child #5 was dated 1/7/25. More than 6 months had lapsed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed the emergency contact and financial agreement forms. The financial agreement on file for Child #4 did not include the date the parent reviewed, updated, and signed the financial agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(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.
The only health assessment on file for Child #2 (see code sheet for date of birth) was dated 4/10/24, and the only health assessment on file for Child #3 (see code sheet for date of birth) was dated 8/11/22. Both children were required to have current health assessments on file, updated at least annually. Child #4 (see code sheet for date of birth) had health assessments on file dated 6/13/24 and 10/8/25. More than a year had lapsed between health assessments.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
Category: health medication. 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.
Staff #1 had health assessment on file that were dated 7/13/23 and 8/6/25. More than 24 months had lapsed between health assessments.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: ratio. 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 testing logs that were on file: 2/7/25 to 3/10/25, 5/5/25 to 6/16/25, 7/18/25 to 8/19/25, 8/19/25 to 9/21/25, and 11/14/25 to 12/17/25.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2026
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.
Staff #1 had 3 hours of annual child care training on file, and not the required 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The record for Child #5 (see code sheet for date of admission) did not contain any health reports and this child has been enrolled for more than 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2026
Category: health medication. 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.
The only health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 (see code sheet for first day with children) was dated 5/4/23. Also, the file for Facility Person #1 did not include any tuberculosis screening tests. It only included a chest x-ray that was dated 3/13/23.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(4)/3270.192(5) · 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. Facility Person #1 may not work or volunteer in a childcare position that involves direct contact and routine interaction with children until all required paperwork is completed and on file at the facility. 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.
Facility Person #1 (see code sheet for first day with children), who was observed in a volunteer capacity on 10/6/25, did not have a disclosure statement or two written, nonfamily references on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 7/18/25 to 8/19/25 and 8/19/25 to 9/21/25.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
There was no proof on file showing that a copy of the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 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.
The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 2/7/25 to 3/10/25 and 5/5/25 to 6/16/25.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff person #6 must complete PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2.
Staff person #6 has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
The most current emergency plan trainings on file for Staff #3 and #4 were dated 11/2023 and 12/2024. More than a year had lapsed between emergency plan trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Simply Right, Persani, and Up and Up hand sanitizers were observed on a table that was located near the Girls' Restroom. All of these items were labeled, "keep out of reach of children," but were accessible to the children who passed by the table to access the Girls' Restroom. Dial antibacterial hand soap, Equate sunscreen, and Coppertone sunscreen were observed, about ankle height, in an unlocked cabinet in the Preschool Room. Also, Dawn cleaner was observed in a blue container that was on a window shelf in the Preschool Room. These items, which were labeled, "keep out of reach of children, were accessible to the children who were being supervised in that room.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 posted by the telephones in the Infant Room, Toddler Room, or Preschool Room.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 hand washing sign was not observed at the sink area in the Boys' Restroom.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025
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.
The radiator outside the Infant Room had a loose cover, revealing sharp metal edges. Similarly, the radiator outside the Toddler Room was missing part of its cover, exposing sharp metal edges. One toilet in the Boys' Restroom had two exposed bolts and two toilets in the Girls' Restroom had one exposed bolt.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 plastic Ziploc bag and two metal staples, that had a diameter of less than 1 inch, were observed on the Toddler Room floor. These items were accessible to the toddler aged children who were being supervised in that room.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
The emergency contact information on file for Child #2 did not include the policy number for their health insurance coverage.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
The most current emergency contact information on file for Child #1 was dated 3/14/24 and 1/24/25 and for Child #5 was dated 2/19/24 and 1/28/25. More than 6 months had lapsed between parental reviews, updates, and signatures on these emergency contact forms. The only emergency contact information on file for Child #2 was dated 5/2/24. The only financial agreement information on file for Child #1 was dated 3/18/24. There was no financial agreement information on file for Child #2. The most current financial agreement information on file for Child #3 was dated 3/7/24 and for Child #4 was dated 2/9/24. More than 6 months had passed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed emergency contact and financial agreement forms.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(d)(5) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
The last complete health assessment on file for the Child #3 was dated 8/11/22.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 health assessments on file for Staff #4 were dated 3/25/22 and 4/11/24. More than 24 months had lapsed between health assessments.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025
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.
The only emergency drills on file were dated 11/29/22 and 12/20/24. More than a year had lapsed between emergency drills.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 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.
The fire detection system was not tested at least once every thirty days as evidenced by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 8/30/2024 to 9/30/2024. Also, the last documented fire detection system test was 10/28/2024, but another fire detection system test should have occurred by 11/27/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Health and Safety Training Update.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 evidenced by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 5/3/24 to 6/3/24 and 7/2/24 to 8/2/24.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/8/24. The emergency telephone numbers were not posted near the telephones in the infant, preschool or toddler's classrooms.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(d) · One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/8/24. The emergency bag first aid kit in the preschool classroom did not contain a bottle of water. The operator acknowledged that this is the bag they take in case of an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 2/8/24. Child #1-3's files did not have a child service report. The director could not provide the cert rep with the reports.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/8/24. Child #1 did not list the parents work address and work phone number on the emergency contact form. Child #2 did not list the parents work address on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 2/8/24. 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 infant classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/8/24. Child #3's does not have an updated health report in the last year. The last health report is dated 11/10/22. (Please see code sheet for child #3's DOB).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 a dismissal policy in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in childcare group settings). Child #2 will be removed from care by close of business on 2/8/24 until either the vaccination record is updated according to the ACIP recommended schedule or the parent provides an exemption letter.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/8/24. Child #2's immunization record indicates the child has only three doses of DTAP, three doses of Pneumococcal vaccine, one Hepatitis A vaccine and no exemption letter is in child's file. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule. (Please see code sheet for DOB).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/8/24. Child #1 has a fee agreement that has not been updated in the last 6 six months. Child #1's fee agreement was dated 6/19/23. Child #2 and Child #3's emergency contact form and fee agreements have not been updated in the last 6 months. Child #2's emergency contact form was dated 3/14/23 and the fee agreement was dated 5/1/23. Child #3's emergency contact form has no date and the fee agreement was dated 5/1/23. (Please see code sheet for DOA).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. 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 on 2/8/24. Staff person #1's file did not contain references. Staff person #2's file did not contain verification of work experience.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The legal entity must arrange for Staff #1 to receive a minimum of two hours of PQAS-approved training on appropriate behavior management techniques while working with children. This training must be completed as a live training or in-person. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
Report was received that while the class went on a walk in the community on 4/24/2023, Staff #1 was observed pulling Child #1's cheek "very hard". On 4/25/2023, Staff #2 confirmed that this incident took place the day before.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Report was received that while the class went on a walk in the community on 4/24/2023, Staff #1 was observed pulling Child #1's cheek "very hard". On 4/25/2023, Staff #2 confirmed that this incident took place the day before.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
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.
There is a container of disinfecting wipes located in an unlocked cabinet below the bathroom sink
Corrected Corrected by Mar 2, 2022
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.
There is a container of painted wooden blocks located in the toddler room and some of the paint is peeling from the blocks
Corrected Corrected by Mar 2, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.