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Home › PA › Knox › Adventure Awaits Learning Center Llc
619 W Penn Ave, Knox PA 16232 · License #CER-00246906 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
In the toddler area in the large room, the handle on the left door on the changing table was missing the top screw resulting in the handle being loose.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.
The file for staff person #1 had fire safety trainings that exceeded a year between trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 and #4 must be supervised when interacting with children at a minimum by an AGS 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 and #4, staff person #3 and #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training, PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2. Staff person #3 completed the following required pre-service training on 9-22-25 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1. Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training, PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and 2.
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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
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 #2 had mandated reporter trainings dated 3-27-20 and 7-5-25 that were over 60 months between trainings. Staff person #5 had mandated reporter trainings dated 9-23-19 and 1-22-25 that were over 60 months between trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The file for child #1 had an agreement that lacked the fee amount.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff person #1 had child abuse clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances and lacked a current NSOR verification certificate updated within the last 60 months. The file for staff person #5 had state police clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for staff person #3, functioning as an aide, lacked verification of education/experience to qualify as an aide.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
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.
In the large room, there was a power strip on the shelf behind the microwave that lacked 7 outlet covers and was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(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 first-aid kit in the preschool room lacked gloves.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
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.
In the preschool room, the back right wall had damaged paint/plaster in one area near the baseboard.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 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.
There were 3 strollers outside on the side of the facility that had multiple areas with tears and holes in the fabric.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 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).
The files for child #2, #3, and #4 lacked a current child service report updated within the last 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The file for child #1 had an agreement that lacked the child's admission date.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025
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 file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name of the health insurance and the policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · 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 child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The files for child #2, an older toddler, and child #4, a preschooler, lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 9-29-25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The file for child #2 lacked an immunization record within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current immunization record.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) · 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 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 #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 9-29-25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The file for child #4, a 4 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 4th DTAP, 3rd HIB, and 2nd Hepatitis A vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 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 file for staff person #2 lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 24 months.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 files for child #1 and #4 lacked a current emergency contact form and agreement updated by the parent within the last 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.193(a) · Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.
The facility persons' records were observed to be stored in an unlocked drawer in a filing cabinet.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2025
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.
The file for staff person #1 lacked 4.5 of the 12 required hours of annual child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
2ND CITATION: On 10-8-24, staff person #2, an aide, was observed supervising children alone in the infant room without at least an assistant group supervisor present to supervise staff person #2. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 9-4-24.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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).
* 2ND CITATION: At approximately 9:52 a.m. with a total of 10 children in the older toddler room, staff person #1 was observed supervising 10 children, including 2 older toddlers and 8 preschoolers, resulting in staff person #1 being out of ratio. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 9-4-24.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52 · The legal entity will develop a written policy detailing staff requirements for compliance with regulations for ratio. All staff are required to sign the policy. The plan is required to be submitted to certification representative/DHS office.
* * 2ND CITATION: At approximately 9:52 a.m. with a total of 10 children in the older toddler room, staff person #1 was observed supervising 10 children, including 2 older toddlers and 8 preschoolers, resulting in staff person #1 being out of ratio. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 9-4-24.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · 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.
2ND CITATION: In the large room in the back left corner, there were foam tile mats on the floor that were protruding up from the floor in a couple areas resulting in a tripping hazard. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 9-4-24.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2024
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.
2ND CITATION: In the large room with toddlers present in the room, there was a play mat that was torn and had small pieces of fabric coming apart with a diameter of less than 1 inch and was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 9-4-24.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(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.
At approximately 9:47 a.m. in the infant room, an infant was observed sleeping in a bassinet with a blanket covering the child's head. Staff person #2 was sitting in a chair near the foot of the bassinet. From staff person #2's vantage point, they did not see the blanket covering the child's head.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 file for staff person #4 had emergency plan training that exceeded a year between trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (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.
The files for staff person #3 and #4 had pediatric first-aid/CPR training with an expiration date of July 2024 and lacked current training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
The files for staff person #1, #4, and #8 had fire safety training that exceeded a year between trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
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 #6 and Staff Person #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff person #5 had child abuse clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances. The file for staff person #6, hired provisionally, lacked an NSOR verification certificate or verification of application for the NSOR verification certificate at their start date to be a provisional hire and requires a current NSOR verification certificate. The file for staff person #6 lacked a disclosure statement and had a state police clearance that was dated after their start date. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #7 lacked the out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks at their start date and requires current out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks. (See LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
Staff person #8, an aide, was observed multiple times supervising children alone without at least an assistant group supervisor present to supervise staff person #8.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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).
At approximately 9:40 a.m., staff person #8 answered the door leaving staff person #9 and #10 in the large room with a total of 16 children, including 5 young toddlers, 7 older toddlers, and 4 preschoolers, resulting in staff person #9 and #10 being out of ratio.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.62(b) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child.
At approximately 10:35 a.m. on the outdoor play space with a capacity of 5 preschoolers, staff person #9 was observed with a group of 6 children, including 5 preschoolers and an older toddler, resulting in the space being overcapacity.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · 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.
In the large room in the back left corner, there were foam tile mats on the floor that were protruding up from the floor in a couple areas resulting in a tripping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
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.
On the outdoor play space, there was a plastic storage bin containing play equipment that had a torn front left corner with sharp edges.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
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.
In the large room with young and older toddlers present in the room, there was a play mat that was torn and had small pieces of fabric coming apart with a diameter of less than 1 inch and were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
In the infant room, there was a Little Tikes chair with an attached tray for meals that lacked a T-shaped safety strap.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
Category: nutrition. 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 file for staff person #6 lacked a health assessment prior to providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility and requires a current health assessment. The file for staff person #4 lacked a current health assessment within the last 24 months. The files for staff person #1, #2, #3, and #5 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
The files for staff person #5 and #7 had a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2024
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.
The file for staff person #7 lacked two written, nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.15(b) · The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter.
The legal entity lacked a copy of the certificate of occupancy on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 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.
Training documentation on file indicates that the updated health and safety training was completed after the required due date of 12/30/22 by Facility Persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, and #9. There was no documentation on file indicating that Facility Person #6 has completed this training.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
Category: ratio. 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 posted in a conspicuous location.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The health and safety training documentation on file for Facility Persons #8 and #10 indicates the trainings were completed more than 90 days after their start dates.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
The child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 60 months after the previous child abuse clearance on file.The child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #9 was completed after their start date.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
Facility Person #8,classified as an aide based on her documented qualifications, was observed caring for children unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2023
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.
There was hand sanitizer in a dispenser in the entry area, accessible to schoolage children in the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2023
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.
There was documentation of completion of 7 of the 12 annual required training hours completed in the most recent review year on file for Facility Person #4.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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).
There was no child service report from completed and a copy given to the parent on file for child #5. The current child service reports on file for child #4, enrolled since 2020 were completed after 11/1/22, a when reports were due to be completed and copies given to the parents after the covid-related suspension of this regulation was lifted.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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).Children #2 and #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business 8/17/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
There was no documentation of current influenza vaccines on file for children #2 and #4.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
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 current health assessments on file for Facility Persons # 3 and #4 were completed more than 24 months after the prior health assessments on file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #4 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
The pediatric first aid and CPR training documentation on file for Facility Person #8 indicates the training was completed more than 90 days after their start date.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
There was no health assessment on file for child #1, enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days. The current, initial health assessment on file for child #3 was completed more than 60 days after their first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan did not include information regarding the facility's plan for a lockdown.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
The most recent fire safety training completed and documented on file for Facility Persons #1 and #2 were completed more than 12 months after the previous fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Required pre-service health and safety training was completed more than 90 days after hire for Facility Person #3 (training on 8/4/22) and Facility Person #4 (training on 7/31/22). See IS Code Sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
The NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #3 (dated 8/1/22) and the FBI clearance (dated 8/1/22) and the NSOR clearance (dated 4/26/22) on file for Facility Person #4 were completed more than 45 days after their respective start dates. See IS Code Sheet. The criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #5 was completed on 7/18/22, after their start date (See IS Code Sheet). There was no proof of application for a criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #5.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Mandated reporter training was completed more than 90 days after hire for Facility Person #3 and Facility Person #4, both on 8/1/22. See IS Code Sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Facility Person #2 was classified as a group supervisor based on a bachelors degree in a human services field. There was no documentation in the staff person's file as to the field of study in which they earned their bachelors degree.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
Category: supervision. 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.
In the infant room there was a crib in use by one child that was labeled with the name of another child. There was a crib and a bassinette also not labeled with the names of the children who use them. In the toddler area there was a packnplay not labeled with the name of the child using it.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(c) · 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. When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
The emergency contact form on file for child #2 did not include the addresses for all release persons. The emergency contact forms in the preschool and infant rooms did not include the addendum to the emergency contact forms where the release persons are listed.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2022
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 current health assessment on file for child #3, an older toddler, was completed more than 12 months after the prior health assessment on file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022
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.
The health assessment on file for child #1 did not include 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 Oct 14, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
There was no documentation of a current influenza vaccine on file for child #4, a preschooler. An annual flu vaccine is recommended annually for all children over 6 months of age by the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2022
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 current health assessments on file for Facility Persons #1 and #2 were completed more than 24 months after the prior respective health assessments on file for Facility Persons #1 and #2.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Pediatric first aid and CPR training was completed more than 90 days after hire for Facility Person #3 and Facility Person #4. Both staff completed training on 7/16/22. See IS Code Sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022
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.
As per the operator's statement, the facility's emergency plan has not yet been shared with the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
There was documentation of only 4 hours of child care training completed in the most recent review year on file for Facility Person #1.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · 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 carpet in the preschool room and outside of the door to the older toddler room is starting to gather creating a tripping hazard. The floor in the back area of the toddler room is starting to gather creating a tripping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(b) · A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
The health assessment on file for staff #1 did not indicate the professional's title as physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2021
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.
The health assessment on file for staff #1 lacked an examination for communicable disease and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2021
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.
The posted menu lacked the snack menu for each day.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
All infants at the facility lacked a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule from the parent.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2021
Category: nutrition. 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 director or designated staff person shall ensure that the fire detection system is checked every 30 days.
The facility file lacked verification that the fire detection system was checked every 30 days. Dates are as follows: 5/31/21 and then 7/1/21.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The facility file lacks comprehensive general liability insurance.to cover the persons who are on the premises.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2021
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.
The facility does not have a means by which to provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to contact the parents electronically.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.