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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The most recent NSOR on file for facility person #1 was dated 1/28/2020 and is no longer valid.

Corrected by Jul 9, 2025

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3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Originals of agreements were on file for children #2 through #6.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2025

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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 emergency contact information on file for child #2 did not include a complete address for the child's physician.

Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

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3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) · 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

The emergency contact information in the backpack for child #1 and child #2 was past due to be updated (parent signatures were more than 6 months old).

Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

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3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Child #2 (preschooler)- Health reports on file were dated in September of 2023 and subsequently more than 12 months later in February of 2025. Child #3 (young toddler) - The most recent health report on file was more than 6 months old (dated in December of 2025).

Corrected by Aug 25, 2025

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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.

Agreements and emergency contact forms were not updated timely during the previous year for children #3 - #6. Child #3 - agreement most recently updated 12/2024. Child #4 - both forms updated in June of 2024, and then a year late in June of 2025 Child #5 - both forms updated in July of 2025, and then 11 months later in June of 2025 Child #6 - emergency contact form updated in October of 2024 and then more than 6 months later in July of 2025. Agreement updated in November of 2024, and then more than 6 months later in July of 2025.

Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

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3270.182(8) · A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

The previous agreement was not on file for child #2.

Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

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3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures (as 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. -27a5 - The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The emergency plan parent letter did not address accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Jul 21, 2025

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3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.

32 days lapsed between manual tests of the fire detection system on 5/1/25 to 6/2/25.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2025

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3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Corrected by Jul 21, 2025

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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.

According to the log on file at the time of inspection, the most recent fire drill took place on 9/3/24.

Corrected by Nov 25, 2024

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, when staff person #1 began working with children at the facility the staff record did not contain a Pennsylvania State Police clearance as required under the CPSL, and did not contain a copy of the request for the outstanding clearances as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The disclosure on file for staff person #1 was not completed appropriately. It was not signed by a witness. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

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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). 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.

Staff persons #1 and #2 were present with a group of 12 mixed age toddler and preschool children. The youngest child in the group was a young toddler.

Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

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3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Staff persons #1 and #2 were present with twelve children. Staff person #1 was unable to identify which children were in her assigned group.

Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

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3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Three toddlers were strapped into highchairs while watching a television.

Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

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3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Staff person 1 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. The training was completed beyond 90 days of hire.

Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

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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. To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.

The most recent manual test of the fire detection devices took place more than 30 days prior to the date of inspection (on 9/3/24).

Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

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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 previous pediatric first aid and CPR training on file for staff person 2 expired at the end of February 2024, and was not updated until May of 2024.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2024

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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.

Fire safety training for staff persons 1-3 were previously completed in February of 2022. Updated trainings were obtained more than 12 months later in June of 2024.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2024

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Staff person 3's child abuse clearance expired on 6/26/24. A valid "volunteer" child abuse clearance was on file, in place of the required "employment" clearance. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Jul 11, 2024

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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

An area of peeling paint was observed on the wall behind the caterpillar toy. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Jul 11, 2024

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3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Staff persons 1-3 were present with children at the facility. The staff persons were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2024

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3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

The agreement on file for child 1 did not specify the child's date of admission.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2024

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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).

The immunization record on file for child 2 is not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The record does not include documentation of the child receiving the age-appropriate Hepatitis A immunization, nor any appropriate exemption notes.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2024

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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 previous health report on file for staff person 1 was no longer valid as of the end of April 2024, and the updated health assessment was not completed until 5/28/24.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2024

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3270.165 · An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

The lunch menu was not posted at the facility.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2024

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3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) · 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

The emergency contact forms in the "go bag" were past due for updates (parent signatures were more than 6 months old).

Corrected by Jul 11, 2024

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3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) · 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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Emergency contact forms and agreements on file for children 2-5 were not updated timely during the previous year. The forms were updated in January/February of 2023, and then more than 6 months later June of 2024.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2024

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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).

The immunization record on file for child 1 was not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule. The record did not include documentation of an annual flu vaccine.

Corrected by Jul 19, 2023

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3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) · 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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

The files for children 1 and 2 were past due to be updated. Child 1 - Emergency contact most recently signed 8/2022 Child 2 - Emergency contact and agreement most recently signed 12/2022

Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

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3270.94(a)(2) · 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 different times of the day or night, or both, if applicable.

All of the fire drills conducted during the previous year took place between 9:30 am and 10:30 am.

Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

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3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

The agreement on file for child 2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Jul 29, 2022

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3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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 emergency contact information on file for child 5 did not include complete addresses for the enrolling parent's work address, and listed release persons. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Jul 29, 2022

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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 most parent signatures on the agreements & emergency contact information on file for children 1-5 were more than 6 months old.

Corrected by Aug 5, 2022

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3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). (1) To verify operability, a child care center or a family child care home shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs. Operability shall also be demonstrated during the department's annual inspection.

More than 30 days lapsed between the following tests of the fire detection system: 11/17/21 and subsequently 12/20/21. 3/16/22 and subsequently 4/25/22.

Corrected by Jul 29, 2022

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3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

The agreement on file for child 1 did not specify his date of admission. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Jul 30, 2021

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3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for a child with a chronic medical condition, nor for the enrolled toddlers.

Corrected by Aug 16, 2021

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3270.94(a)(1) · Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

A fire drill was conducted on 7/2/2020, and then subsequently more than 60 days later on 9/22/2020.

Corrected by Jul 30, 2021

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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.

Plastic bags (holding diapers, open/loose) were observed in an area accessible to toddlers.

Corrected by Jul 30, 2021

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3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Operability testing of the smoke detectors was not done timely during the previous year. More than 30 days lapsed between the following drills : 11/16/2020, 1/26/2021, 3/24/21.

Corrected by Jul 30, 2021

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