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Kittanning PA 16201 · License #CER-00255907 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home
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3280.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, a primary staff person, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff #3 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring in February 2026. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.34(c) · A primary staff person shall supervise the performance of a secondary staff person.
On 4/23/26 at approximately 9:35am, in the main room, Staff #2 and Staff #1 were supervising 6 children. Staff #2, a primary staff, left the main room to answer the door. Staff #1, a secondary staff, was left unsupervised in the main room with 6 children for 1-2 minutes. On 4/23/26 at approximately 12:15pm, Staff #1, a secondary staff person, was caring for children unsupervised for approximately 5-7 minutes while Staff #2, a primary staff, went to get a child from the bus.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
3280.52(a)(1) · A primary staff person shall be present in a facility when six or fewer children are in care, unless the staff-child ratio specified in §3280.52(b) or (c) requires a second or third staff person.
On 4/23/26 at approximately 12:15pm, Staff #1, a secondary staff person, was caring for children unsupervised for approximately 5-7 minutes while Staff #2, a primary staff, went to get a child from the bus.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.52(c) · 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 at §3280.52(b).
On 4/23/26 at approximately 9:35am, Staff #2, a primary staff person left to answer the door, leaving Staff #1, a secondary staff person, caring for 6 children (1 infant; 1 YT; 1 OT; 3 PS) alone.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.76 · 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.
Observed an exposed nail and splintering wood on the inside door frame of the gross motor space. Observed a damaged wall with a hole and crack in it above the sink in the bathroom on the far right.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Peeling paint observed on the support post in the main child care room/space.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.113(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.
Staff #2 left the baby area to answer the door on 4/23/26 at approximately 9:35am, leaving the infant alone in a bouncy seat. Staff #1 could not visibly see the infant from where they were standing. The infant was unsupervised for about 2 minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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 form for Child #2 lacked the policy number for the child's health insurance coverage.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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.
The gross motor space lacked a copy of the emergency transportation plan.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2026
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.135(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.
The diaper changing area lacked a hands-free covered can.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(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 for Staff #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
There were two open electrical outlets on the right wall that lacked protective covers.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.69(a) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
The hot water temperature in the restroom sinks was 135°F.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.62(a) · A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding.
The facility lacked a designated play space to be used for large muscle activity including running, jumping, climbing, and riding.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(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.
The file for Staff person #2, a primary staff member, lacked documentation of emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) · A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 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.
The files for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2, identified as primary staff members, lacked documentation of experience working with children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.73 · A facility shall have an operable telephone. A facility that has an unpublished telephone number shall make the number available to the parent, the release persons of the children in care, an agency that oversees or funds the facility and the appropriate regional office of the Department.
The facility lacked an operable telephone.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.75(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.
The large first aid kit lacked gloves, scissors, and tape. The small first aid kit lacked soap, scissors, and tweezers.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.76 · 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.
The baseboard next to the left restroom was not secured to the wall. There was also loose baseboard inside the right restroom near the urinal. The light switches on the right wall lacked a cover plate.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.94(a)(5) · Evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
The facility lacked posted evacuation routes.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.