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3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

A hands-free trash can was not available in the diapering areas of the following classrooms: Infant, Toddler, Preschool.

Corrected by May 12, 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). 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Documentation showed that staff #1 had a state police clearance dated 1/29/20 and a new clearance dated 4/8/25, which exceeds the requirement that clearances be updated every 60 months. Documentation showed that staff #1 had a child abuse clearance dated 3/16/20 and a new clearance dated 4/11/25, which exceeds the requirement that clearances be updated every 60 months. Documentation showed that staff #1 had an FBI clearance dated 2/8/20 and a new clearance dated 4/8/25, which exceeds the requirement that clearances be updated every 60 months. Documentation showed that staff #1 had an NSOR clearance dated 4/9/20 and a new clearance dated 4/11/25, which exceeds the requirement that clearances be updated every 60 months.

Corrected by May 8, 2026

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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.

Staff were observed serving young toddlers whole cheese sticks. Staff were informed of the danger of cheese sticks becoming a choking hazard. Staff pulled the cheese sticks into thin strands after being prompted.

Corrected by May 1, 2026

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3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Documentation of 12 hours of annual training was not available for staff #1.

Corrected by May 12, 2026

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3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. 1] The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. [Immediate Correction Date required] 2] The facility director must develop and implement a written procedure/protocol to be implemented in the event of a facility person call-off, to include at least 1-2 alternative facility staff to be called upon as needed. [Correction date when this plan has been accepted by Regional Certification Representative]

Upon arrival onsite for the initial complaint investigation, it was observed that the Older Toddler childcare space had 12 children in care and only one staff person, as the facility director was moving between childcare groups to cover for a facility person call off.

Corrected by Sep 12, 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.

Upon inspection of the written policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive head trauma, it was found to be lacking the following required elements: 1] Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma AND 2] Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child.

Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Upon inspection of each physical childcare space, it was found that one electrical outlet receptacle was missing a protective cover in the preschool/school-aged childcare space.

Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

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3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the immunization report for Child #1 was missing the following immunizations according to the CDC recommendation schedule: Hib [missing 1 of 3 doses]; Pneumococcal [missing 1 of 4 doses]; MMR [0 doses on record]; Varicella [0 doses on record] AND Hepatitis A [0 doses on record].

Corrected by Apr 29, 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.

Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan on file, it was found that a plan for the continuity of operations was not included.

Corrected by Apr 24, 2024

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3270.123(a)(3)/3270.124(f) · 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 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.

Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the child developmental report for Child #1 was last completed on 3.16.23. Therefore, updated reports would have been due in September 2023 and March 2024.

Corrected by Apr 19, 2024

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3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility was not documented on file for Staff Person #1 and #2.

Corrected by Apr 22, 2024

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3270.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that verification of childcare experience following the outset of service at the facility was not documented on file for Staff Person #1 and #2.

Corrected by Apr 22, 2024

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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.

Upon inspection of the fire drill logs on file, it was found that the maximum of 60 days between required drills elapsed during the following interval: 5.8.23 -- 7.10.23 [63 days].

Corrected by Apr 19, 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.

Upon inspection of the fire system testing logs on file, it was found that the maximum of 30 days between required tests had elapsed during the following intervals: 5.5.23 -- 6.5.23 [31 days]; 7.3.23 -- 8.3.23 [31 days]; 9.1.23 -- 10.2.23 [31 days]; 12.1.23 -- 1.4.24 [34 days]; 3.1.24 -- 4.1.24 [31 days].

Corrected by Apr 19, 2024

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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.

Upon inspection of the physical site childcare spaces, it was found that there was glass without any visual strip or other visual identification each of the toddler, prekindergarten and school-aged rooms.

Corrected by Apr 17, 2023

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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).

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that no influenza vaccination was on file for child #1 and child #2.

Corrected by Apr 25, 2023

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3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Upon observation of each childcare space, it was directly observed that a childcare staff person in the infant room did change a child's diaper and immediately returned the child to the care space without washing their hands.

Corrected by Apr 24, 2023

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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)).

Upon inspection of the facility fire safety records, it was found that a purchase receipt for the system was not available.

Corrected by Apr 14, 2022

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3270.24(f) · A valid photo identification of the director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall be provided to the agent of the Department at the time of inspection.

Upon initiation of the annual renewal inspection, it was found that the identification presented by the owner/director was an expired Pennsylvania Driver's License.

Corrected by Apr 14, 2022

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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.

Upon inspection of the facility records, it was found that an emergency drill had not been conducted at any point in 2021 or 2022 [to date].

Corrected by Apr 19, 2022

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