3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Child #1, #2, & #3 did not have the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number listed on the emergency contact sheet.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

The following dates indicate that a fire drill was not conducted within the 60-day requirement: 3/7/24 to 5/8/24.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 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 following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 1/8/24, 2/7/24, 3/8/24, 4/7/24, 5/7/24, 6/6/24, 7/6/24.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 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 will have until 8/23/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been 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, then Staff Person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the mandated reporter training was reviewed for all staff. The mandated reporter training on file for Staff Person #1 was not conducted by an approved course.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, discarded tissues were observed in unlidded trash cans in the preschool room, the pre-k room, and the main room.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.82(j) · A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.

A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the sink in the young toddler room used for handwashing at the diaper table was not draining properly and was filled with dirty water.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2023

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 8/8/23. During the inspection, the ladder to the play castle on the playground was cracked posing a pinching hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2023

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).

A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the child service reports on file for the enrolled children were not an approved assessment tool.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the emergency contact information in the classrooms did not include the address of the child's physician, the address of the emergency release persons, or the health insurance and policy number for the children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2023

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 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 #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 8/8/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the immunization record was reviewed for Child #1. The record did not include administration of the flu vaccine or a letter of exemption.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/26/22. At that time, the girls and boys bathrooms did not contain lidded trash cans.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

Category: health medication. 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 renewal inspection was conducted on 8/26/22. At that time, an outlet without a protective cover was observed in the main room where young toddlers, older toddlers, and preschool children were present during the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

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.Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 will have until 9/16/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 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 available to supervise Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 , then Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/26/22. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3, who have been employed longer than 90 days. The first aid and CPR training for both staff on file is not was not an approved training course.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.33(a)/3270.37(b)(3) · 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.An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/26/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1, an aide, was reviewed. At that time, the file did not contain verification of any education to qualify them as an aide.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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 informationA 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 8/26/22. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. The emergency contact form and financial agreement was last reviewed by the parent on 11/15/21.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 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.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 10/13/21. At that time, the thirty day testing log documented testing of the system on 8/9/21 and not again until 9/15/21, thirty-seven days later. Act 62 requires documentation of testing of the fire detection system every thirty days.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2021

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. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification certificate effective 9/30/2019, requiring anyone hired after 9/30/19 to have the NSOR verification certificate to work in child care. The CPSL revision also includes the removal of the provisional hire period as of 12/31/2019. Effective December 31, 2019, the 90-day provisional hire period was obsolete and has been replaced by a 45-day provisional hire period. The new 45-day provisional hire period is only permitted once the certified child care facility applies for a provisional hire waiver and it is granted by OCDEL. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the FBI Clearance and NSOR Certificate are on file at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/9/2021. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1, date of hire 7/6/2021, did not contain an FBI Clearance or the request for the FBI Clearance. Staff Person #1 applied for NSOR Certificate on 6/29/2021 but has not yet received completed clearance. Facility has provisional hire waiver granted 9/15/2020. The provisional hire period for Staff Person #1 would have ended 8/20/2021.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2021

Category: background checks. 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/9/2021. At that time, disinfectant spray labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed in unlocked cabinets in the main room, the PreK room, and the art room. The disinfectant sprays were accessible to the children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/9/2021. At that time, water coolers with hot water options where the hot water is over 110° F were observed in the lunch room and in the toddler room where they are accessible to the children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2021

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.82(j)/3270.134(d) · A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/9/2021. At that time, staff were questioned on hand washing after diapering when portable sink was observed behind a pack-n-play in the opposite corner of the room from the changing table. Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3, the infant and young toddler room staff, stated that they received the portable sink on Friday 8/6/2021 and are currently using hand sanitizer for hand washing after diapering the children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2021

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 on 8/9/2021. At that time, 6 exposed bolts were observed on the hinges to the gate of the playground fence.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2021

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.106(a)/3270.106(f) · 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. 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 renewal inspection was conducted on 8/9/2021. At that time, the pack-n-plays were not all labeled for individual use. Staff Person #2 stated that they nap the children every other pack-n-play. The pack-n-plays are lined up with less than five inches in between them. Each pack-n-play only has one side with over two feet of space.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/9/2021. At that time, the daily schedule was not posted in the older toddler room.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/9/2021. At that time, ripped changing pads that cannot be properly sanitized were observed in the older toddler room and in the main room. The changing pad used in the young toddler room is a cloth-lined attachment to a pack-n-play that cannot be properly sanitized.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2021

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.