Play And Learn Academy

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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, Staff Person #8 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 persons available to supervise Staff Person #8, Staff Person #8 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Staff Person #7 must complete PA Required Health and Safety training for Centers-Group Care Parts 1 and 2, unless documentation of the original, 10-hr training is received and on file.

The facility did not have a written policy to address the following: * Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma * Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child * The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Staff Person #8 was reportedly caring for children unsupervised and had not completed the following pre-service training prior to caring for children unsupervised: * Pediatric First Aid/CPR * Health and Safety topics * Mandated Reporter training Staff Person #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: * Health and Safety topics (completed only the 1-hr 2022 update with no record of the original 10-hr "Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality)

Corrected by Feb 16, 2026

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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.

There was no documentation of the annual Emergency Plan Training having been done for Staff Persons #1, 2, 3, 5 or 6.

Corrected by Jan 30, 2026

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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.

There was no documentation of annual fire safety training completed for Staff Person #3. The last documented training was on 10/14/24.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2026

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 8 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the Disclosure Statement (and complete staff file items) are on file and reviewed by cert rep. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.

Facility Person #8 began working with children unsupervised, before the provisional hire clearances and Disclosure Statement were received and on file as follows: * Child Abuse Clearance was not completed and dated until 1/5/26, after the start date (see CODE LIS sheet). * The DHS FBI Clearance was not on file (nor was proof that the fingerprint clearance had been submitted), until 12/17/26, after the start date. * There was no dated, signed and witnessed Disclosure Statement on file. Staff Person #7 had clearances with criminal charges, that had not been submitted to the certification department for review and approval.

Corrected by Jan 29, 2026

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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.

Staff Person #8 did not have a staff file that included verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to driving children to/from school. Staff Person #8 was not supervised by another staff person, therefore was working as an Assistant Group Supervisor without the required documentation for that position. Staff Person #4 did not have documentation of Education to work as an Assistant Group Supervisor on file.

Corrected by Mar 6, 2026

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3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Staff Person #1's file did not include documentation of an annual Staff Evaluation having been completed.

Corrected by Jan 30, 2026

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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.

Diaper creams and hand sanitizer were observed to be accessible to children, on a low shelf by the sink in the Bees Classroom (corrected on-site).

Corrected by Jan 13, 2026

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3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Emergency telephone numbers were not posted by the phone in the Caterpillars Room.

Corrected by Jan 16, 2026

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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.

Peeling paint was observed on the wall under the bulletin board and radiator in the Prekdg Classroom.

Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

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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.

Nap mats were not labeled for the use of specific children and used only by the specified child in the Caterpillars Room.

Corrected by Jan 16, 2026

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3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

The thermometer in the Caterpillar Room's refrigerator was showing a temperature of 50 degrees F. The door had been left ajar. The refrigerator was re-checked an hour later and the temperature on the thermometer was still showing a temperature of 50 degrees F.

Corrected by Jan 16, 2026

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3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

There was no staff file for Staff Person #8 that included an initial health assessment and TB test results conducted within 12 months prior to initial service in a childcare setting.

Corrected by Jan 21, 2026

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3270.174 · The operator of the vehicle shall be 18 years of age or older and shall have a valid operator's license.

Staff Person #8 has been driving children to/from school without a copy of their valid driver's license.

Corrected by Jan 16, 2026

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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.

Staff Person #8 did not have a Staff File that included two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by Jan 27, 2026

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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. Staff Person #2 must complete PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, Staff Person #3 must be supervised when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualification to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff persons available to supervise Staff Person #3, Staff Person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Staff Person #2 has documentation of the original 10-hr Health and Safety training, but did not have documentation of completing the required health and safety update "PA Health and Safety Update 2022" training. Staff Person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised and there was no documentation of the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR, Mandated Reporter, and Health and Safety.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person # 4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until a current NSOR clearance is on file.

Staff Person #4 did not have a current NSOR clearance on file. The NSOR on file expired on 2/26/25.

Corrected by Jun 24, 2025

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3270.34(b) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4).

The file for Staff Person #1 did not include documentation of 3 years (3,750 hours) of childcare experience, that is required to qualify as a Director, with an Associate's Degree in ECE.

Corrected by Jul 1, 2025

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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 #3 did not have documentation of 2 years of childcare experience, required to be qualified as an AGS. Staff Person #3 was therefore qualified as an Aide and was observed caring for children unsupervised.

Corrected by Jun 24, 2025

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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.

Cleaning materials and other toxic materials were found to be accessible to children in the following areas: Older 2's Room: 2 spray sanitizers (corrected on-site) PS 3's Room: Sanitizing wipes (corrected on-site) PreK Room: Sunscreen and white-out (corrected on-site) Parent Sign-In Table in lobby: Sanitizer wipes, sanitizer spray (corrected on-site)

Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

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3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Spray bottles with cleaning chemicals were not labelled in the following spaces: Older 2's Room: Spray bottle containing glass cleaner was not labeled with the contents (corrected on-site) Young 1s Room: Spray bottle with Sanitizer was not labelled.

Corrected by Jun 24, 2025

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3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Medication for Child #1 was not in the original prescription box/container.

Corrected by Jul 7, 2025

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3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

There was no written consent from the parent of Child #1, to administer medicine at the facility. There was no Medication log for Child #1's medication at the facility. The medication log must include all of the information outlined in 3270.133(7) (i through viii).

Corrected by Jul 2, 2025

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3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Child #2's bottles were not labeled with the child's name.

Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

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3270.192(2)(ii) · 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 Persons #1 and #3 did not include documentation of the required childcare experience for the position they were working in the capacity of.

Corrected by Jun 26, 2025

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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. If there is no documentation of the 2022 1-hour health and safety update training, Staff Person #5 must complete the following training: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers/Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2.

The file for Staff Person #5 did not include documentation of the required health and safety course titled "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2025

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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 did not include documentation of annual Emergency Plan training. The last one documented was dated 9/22/23.

Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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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.

The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain documentation of the required, annual fire safety training.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

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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 must be supervised when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualification to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff persons available to supervise Staff Person #3, they may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

The file for Staff Person #3 did not include documentation of the required pre-service training (Health and Safety training) within 90 days of hire.

Corrected by Mar 14, 2025

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Persons #1, #3 and #5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the missing required CPSL items are on file.

Staff Person #1 did not have an updated NSOR clearance and was observed working alone with children (transporting them) on 2/7/25. Staff Person #3 did not have a witnessed Disclosure Statement on file. Staff Person #5 did not have a signed, dated and witnessed Disclosure Statement. Staff Person # 5 also did not have NSOR clearance results within the 45-day provisional hire period. Staff Person #5 was observed working with another staff person 1/27/25.

Corrected by Feb 20, 2025

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3270.75(d) · One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

The first aid kits in emergency bags (taken with them when leaving the classroom and going outside) in the Preschool and Older 1's rooms did not contain a bottle of water.

Corrected by Feb 28, 2025

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3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Areas of peeling paint were observed in the Preschool, KDG, School age and Nursery (young 2's) classrooms. In the Nursery (young 2's) classroom, the baseboard was also peeling.

Corrected by Feb 18, 2025

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3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

The low, glass window in the Older 1's Room did not have a visual strip/picture on it.

Corrected by Feb 8, 2025

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3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

The financial agreement for Child #2 did not include the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Corrected by Feb 28, 2025

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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 financial agreement for Child #4 did not include the services provided.

Corrected by Feb 20, 2025

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3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

The financial agreements for Children #5 and #6 did not include the child's arrival and departure times.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

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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 financial agreement for Child #6 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Mar 10, 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 form for Child #3 did not include the phone number of the child's physician.

Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

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

The emergency form for Child #2 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and phone number.

Corrected by Mar 3, 2025

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3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

The emergency forms for Children #1 and #2 did not include information on disability or special needs. Those areas of the form were left blank.

Corrected by Feb 27, 2025

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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 emergency form for Child #2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Feb 27, 2025

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

The files of Children #3, #6 and #7 did not include updated health reports within 6 months of the last ones. Child #7's updated health report was due by 6/2/23 and was not done and received until 5/22/24. Child #3's updated health report was due by 11/14/24 and Child #6's updated health report was due by 9/8/24.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2025

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3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

The medication log for Child #8 did not include parent permission to administer the medication, or the parent instructions indicating when the medication is to be administered.

Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

The file for Staff Person #3 does not include documentation of the date that the TB test was performed or read.

Corrected by Feb 20, 2025

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3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

The emergency contact forms for Children #1 and #2 did not include signed parental consent for walking excursions.

Corrected by Feb 28, 2025

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3270.192(2)(ii) · 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 #5 did not include documentation of education completed prior to working as a staff person at the facility.

Corrected by Feb 27, 2025

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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 #3 did not include two, written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) · 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. 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 fire drill log did not include documentation of fire drills having been conducted every 60 days or less (10/9/24 then 1/14/25). Documented fire alarm system testing had not been done every 30 days or less (10/4/24 then 12/16/24 then 1/27/25).

Corrected by Mar 11, 2025

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3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

The file for Staff Person #2 only contained documentation of 10 of the required 12 hours of annual childcare training.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

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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 initial health report/physical on file for Child #7. Only immunizations were on file within 60 days of enrollment.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

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3270.68(a) · Cigarettes, pipes or cigars may not be smoked in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area when children are in care or when food is being prepared.

Complaint investigation revealed, Staff Person #1 has been seen vaping in the facility, including in the classroom with children present.

Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

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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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, Staff Persons #1 and #2 must be supervised when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required pre-service training related to this citation. If there are no staff persons available to supervise Staff Persons #1 and #2, they may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Staff Person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in the Preschool Room. Staff Person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter training. Staff Person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in the Older 1-yr old Room. Staff Person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety training.

Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff Persons #2 and #3 will have until February 5, 2025, to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #2 and #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise Staff Persons #2 and #3, they may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Staff Persons #2 and #3 did not complete the required Health and Safety training within 90 days of hire.

Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.

The Operator did not notify the regional office within 24 hours of an incident involving emergency room treatment for a child.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

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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.

The full Emergency Plan did not include a plan for continuity of care/operations.

Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

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3270.27(b)/3270.27(f) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. 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.

There was no documentation showing that the emergency plan had been reviewed annually. There was no documentation that the full, updated plan had been sent to the local municipal office and the county EMA office.

Corrected by Feb 20, 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 will have until February 20, 2024 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff Person #3 must be supervised when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff persons available to supervise Staff Person #3, they may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Staff Person #3 has not completed mandated reporter training withing the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10/15/18.

Corrected by Feb 13, 2024

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3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5) · 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 assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

The file for Staff Person #6 did not include documentation of 2 years of experience working with children, as required to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. Staff #6 was working as an AGS, but only had documentation of a high school diploma.

Corrected by Feb 15, 2024

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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.

Diaper Creams/Ointments were accessible to children in the Older 1's Room. The cabinet under the changing table was not locked, which contained diaper creams. There was also a container of diaper cream on top of the changing table.

Corrected by Jan 26, 2024

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3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Spray bottles containing a sanitizing solution were not labeled with the specific contents in the 2's Room, PreK Room and School Age Room. A spray bottle with a bleach/water solution was not labeled with the ratio of bleach to water.

Corrected by Jan 26, 2024

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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.

Floors and walls and other surfaces in the facility were found to be in poor repair as follows: Younger 1's Rm: Shapes Rug was dirty and stained and metal heater covers were rusty. Infant Rm: Corner of a floor tile was chipped off Kindergarten Rm: Black base board by the exit door is chipping off

Corrected by Mar 4, 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.

The wall above the black baseboard in the Kindergarten Room had chipping paint and a small hole in the wall.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

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

The Preschool Rm bathroom did not contain a lidded trash can. The boy's and girl's downstairs bathroom did not contain lidded trash cans.

Corrected by Jan 26, 2024

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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 cabinet with sliding doors in the Younger 1's Room was dirty and had tape marks on it.

Corrected by Jan 26, 2024

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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.

Taped foam around the air conditioner (accessible to children) in the Young 1's Room was breaking apart.

Corrected by Jan 26, 2024

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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.

The rest mats in the Prekindergarten Room were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Corrected by Jan 26, 2024

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3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

There was no thermometer in the 2's room refrigerator (corrected on site) or in the School Age Room refrigerator.

Corrected by Jan 25, 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 file for Staff Person #2 did not include a completed health assessment within 24 months of the last one, which was dated 1/13/22.

Corrected by Feb 1, 2024

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3270.176(a) · A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. § § 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law).

The school van did not include proof of valid, current insurance coverage (corrected on-site).

Corrected by Jan 25, 2024

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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 #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references.

Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

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3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

There was no documentation of an annual emergency drill conducted in the past 12 months. The last one documented was 9/2022.

Corrected by Feb 5, 2024

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3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Staff Persons #1 and #5 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours of annual childcare training. Staff Person #1 had 4 of the 12 hours and Staff Person #5 had 3 of the 12 hours documented in the staff files.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

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3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Bottles were observed in the Infant Room that were not labeled with the child's name(s) (corrected during inspection).

Corrected by Mar 21, 2023

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