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Home › PA › Kittanning › Lifesteps Armstrong Pkc
162 S Jefferson St, Kittanning PA 16201 · License #CER-00250459 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
At approximately 930am Staff #1 took 1 child to the bathroom in the hall leaving Staff #2 with 12 preschool age children. At approximately 945am Staff #2 left the main room to go and rinse dishes in another room leaving Staff #1 with 13 preschool age children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Child #1's file did not contain the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Child #3's file did not contain the building # and street name of the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 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.
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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
The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #2 is dated 5/20/25 which is more than 6 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
Child #1's initial health assessment is dated 11/19/25 which is more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The financial agreement for child #3 was not signed by the operator.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures did not contain the method to contact parents when an emergency arises, the method to inform parents an emergency has ended and instructions for how to safely be reunited with their children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
On the shelf with fine motor toys was a philodendron plant which are toxic to children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
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 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 child care space.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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.
The immunization record on file for Child #1, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), includes 0 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Child #2 health assessment dated 12/3/24 did not contain a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.165 · An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.
A menu was not posted in the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
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 alarm testing log contained the following dates 3/14/24-4/29/24 and 10/11/24-11/18/24 which are more than 30 days apart.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The file for Staff #1 was lacking the one hour Health and Safety Update Training that was required for all staff.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
The hot water in the child size sink in the classroom read at 112 degrees.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The file for Child #1 was lacking a signed, completed fee agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1) · 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.
The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking the annual influenza immunization.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
The facility was lacking documentation that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.