Kindercare Learning Center 1402

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.

At the time of inspection on 5/12/26, file of staff person #1 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results

Corrected by May 14, 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.

At the time of renewal inspection, the door to the laundry area with toxic materials was unlocked and accessible to children in Room 5 (Twos).

Corrected by Dec 19, 2025

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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.

At the time of renewal inspection, vents in Pre-K room were dirty and in need of cleaning.

Corrected by Dec 19, 2025

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3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

At the time of renewal inspection, sink located in the bathroom next to the Pre-K room was dirty and in need of cleaning.

Corrected by Dec 19, 2025

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3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

At the time of renewal inspection, handwashing signs were not posted at the sinks in Room 5 (Twos) and Pre-K room as well as in the bathroom located in the Pre-K room.

Corrected by Jan 5, 2026

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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.

At the time of renewal inspection, toys, cars in Room 5 (Twos) were dirty and in need of cleaning, staffed toys, cars in Preschool/Pre-K room were dirty and in need of cleaning.

Corrected by Jan 6, 2026

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3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

At the time of renewal inspection, first aid kit in Preschool room included Eyewash that expired on 8/2024.

Corrected by Dec 18, 2025

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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.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff persons #2 did not have current health assessment.

Corrected by Dec 22, 2025

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3270.178 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

At the time of renewal inspection, transportation first aid kit did not include tweezers and soap.

Corrected by Dec 18, 2025

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20.71(a)(7) · The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance.

At the time of renewal inspection on 10/30/25, health assessments of staff persons #1 and #2 were submitted for review. Upon follow-up with the respective physician offices, it was confirmed that the health assessments for these staff members had not been completed by those offices. Based on this verification, two submitted health assessments have been determined to be fraudulent.

Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

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3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

At the time of renewal inspection, fire drill log did not include the hypothetical locations of the fire, start time of the drill and the names of the facility persons who participate in the fire drill.

Corrected by Dec 18, 2025

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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.

At the time of inspection on 12/2/25, the flooring throughout the facility had crumbs, paper pieces, toy parts, and what appeared to be dirt/dust.

Corrected by Dec 8, 2025

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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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

At the time of inspection on 5/13/25, file of staff person #1 did not include current PA state police, PA child abuse, DHS required FBI clearances and NSOR certificate. PA state police on file was from 11/22/19, PA child abuse on file was from 11/27/19, DHS required FBI was from 11/25/19, NSOR was from 11/21/19.

Corrected by May 13, 2025

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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.

At the time of inspection on 5/13/25, file of staff person #1 staff health assessment from 4/24/23 that is no longer valid.

Corrected by May 13, 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.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Corrected by Jan 23, 2025

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3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

At the time of inspection, written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant was not obtained from the parents of infants observed in the infant room.

Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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

At the time of renewal inspection observed that bottles in infant room and Discovery preschool room were not labeled with the child's name.

Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 and #3 did not include an acceptable verification of experience required for the position of an assistant group supervisor.

Corrected by Jan 16, 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.

At the time of renewal inspection observed Staff person #3 caring for children unsupervised in Infant room. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric firs aid/CPR. At the time of renewal inspection emergency plan did not include statement regarding volunteers.

Corrected by Jan 28, 2025

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3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an assistant group supervisor 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, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

At the time of renewal inspection observed that staff person #3 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum.

Corrected by Jan 28, 2025

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3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include an acceptable verification of education required for the position of an aide. Non-compliance continues since 7/3/24.

Corrected by Feb 1, 2025

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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.

At the time of renewal inspection observed that a first aid kit in Infant A room didn't contain soap, tweezers, medical tape and gloves, first aid kit in Discovery Preschool did not contain tweezers, first aid kit in Preschool area did not include tweezers and scissors.

Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

At the time of renewal inspection, a sign on which requirements to wash hands after toileting, diapering and before eating is written was not posted at each sink in the bathroom located in the Pre-K room.

Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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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.

At the time of the renewal inspection, it was observed that the cars and dolls in Preschool were dirty and need of cleaning.

Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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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.

At the time of renewal inspection, blue child armchair in Preschool area was ripped and foam exposure was observed.

Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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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.

At the time of renewal inspection, an operating thermometer were not observed in refrigerators located in pre-K area, preschool area, and discovery preschool area.

Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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3270.108(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

At the time of renewal inspection observed that provider was using Styrofoam plates to serve food.

Corrected by Jan 14, 2025

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3270.123(a)/3270.181(c) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. 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.

At the time of renewal inspection, agreement of child #1 was not reviewed and signed by the operator and the parent.

Corrected by Jan 23, 2025

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

At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency information was not updated in each child care space. Each classroom had emergency contact forms that were updated by parents more than 6 months ago.

Corrected by Jan 27, 2025

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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.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact from of child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Both written consent are required prior to admission.

Corrected by Jan 27, 2025

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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.

At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency plan doesn't provides for accommodation for toddlers. Seven toddlers were present on the day of inspection.

Corrected by Jan 14, 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.

At the time of renewal inspection, verification that fire drill is conducted at least every 60 days was not observed. The last fire drill logged on file was dated 10/30/24.

Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection on 11/15/2024, file of staff person #1 did not include verification of education required for the position of an aide. Non-compliance continues since 7/3/24.

Corrected by Dec 20, 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.

At the time of allocated unannounced inspection, staff person #1 had first aid training conducted by PQAS-certified trainer by the approved provider but not in the approved course.

Corrected by Nov 6, 2024

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3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

At the time of allocated unannounced inspection, a written record of fire drills was not provided.

Corrected by Oct 30, 2024

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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.

At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/9/24, file of staff person #1 did not include verification of education required prior to service at the facility.

Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

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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.

At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/9/24, file of staff person #1 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.

Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

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3270.37(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide is responsible for assisting in the implementation of daily program activities. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/9/2024, file of staff person #1 did not include verification of education required for the position of an aide. Non-compliance continues since 7/3/24.

Corrected by Nov 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.

At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection on 7/3/2024, file of staff person #4 did not include verification that staff person #4 participated in fire safety training at least annually. Last fire safety training on file was from 2/8/22.

Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

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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. Staff person #1, #3, and #4 cannot work with children until clearances will be provided.

At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection on 7/3/2024, file of staff persons #1, #2, #3 did not have Disclosure statement on file. File of staff person #1, who is not a provisional hire, did not have PA state police clearance, PA child abuse clearance and NSOR. File of staff person #3, who is not a provisional hire, did not include NSOR, PA state police record was not complete and was in "request still pending" status. File of staff person #4 included FBI clearance from 4/17/17 that was more than 60 months old.

Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

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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.

At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection on 7/3/2024, file of staff person #4 did not include written staff evaluation conducted by the director at least every 12 months. Last staff evaluation on file was from 12/8/21.

Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

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3270.37(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide is responsible for assisting in the implementation of daily program activities. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection on 7/3/2024, file of staff person #2 did not include verification of education required for the position of an aide.

Corrected by Sep 3, 2024

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3270.106(f) · 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.

At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection on 7/3/2024, two feet from three sides of two cribs that were in use were not observed in Infant room.

Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

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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 the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection on 7/3/2024, staff person #1 was observed cleaning bathroom near preschool area while children in her assigned area were napping unsupervised.

Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

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3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.

At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection on 7/3/2024, file of staff person #1 did not include staff health assessment and the results of TB test.

Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

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3270.185 · A copy of the child's record shall be retained at the facility for at least 1 year after termination of service, unless the entire record is transferred by the operator to the parent or guardian or to another agency at the request of the parent or guardian.

At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection on 7/3/2024, record of child #1 was not provided during. Child's last day at the facility was 6/18/24.

Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

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3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection on 7/3/2024, file of staff person #2 did not include verification of age.

Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

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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 the time of the inspection on 7/3/24, it was discussed that child #1 received a second degree burn on his left foot while being taken to the playground without a shoe when temperature outside was in the 90's Fahrenheit on 6/18/24.

Corrected by Sep 18, 2024

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3270.113(a) · The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

At the time of the inspection on 7/3/24, it was discussed that child #1 received a second degree burn on his left foot while being taken to the playground without a shoe when temperature outside was in the 90's Fahrenheit on 6/18/24.

Corrected by Sep 18, 2024

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3270.113(a) · The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

At the time of the inspection on 7/3/24, it was discussed that child #1 received a second degree burn on his left foot while being taken to the playground without a shoe when temperature outside was in the 90's Fahrenheit on 6/18/24.

Corrected by Sep 18, 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.

At the time of the inspection on 7/3/24, staff #1, #2, #3, #4 stated they were not responsible for child #1, when he was put on the ground without a shoe and received a second degree burn on his left foot on 6/18/24.

Corrected by Sep 18, 2024

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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. Staff Person # 2 must be removed from child care position by close of business. PA state police clearance must be obtained before staff person #2 may resume a child care position.

At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include PA state police clearance. Non-compliance continues from 3/7/24.

Corrected by Apr 15, 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). 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). Four staff would be required for a group of 21 children that ranged in age from older toddler to preschool.

At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection observed 21 children ranging in age from older toddler to preschool with only 2 staff persons present in Preschool Room. Preschool room became out of ratio when one older toddler was moved from toddler room to preschool room.

Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

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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.

At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include current health assessment. Health assessment on file was from 10/27/21 and was not valid.

Corrected by Mar 28, 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #10 must be supervised, when interacting with children by an assistant group supervisor, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person's available to supervise, staff person #10 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #10 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in Toddler B. Staff person #10 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and safety training, mandated reporter trainings, pediatric firs aid/CPR, mandated reporter training. The emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding volunteers participating in emergency plan training and emergency drills, continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

Corrected by Apr 12, 2024

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3270.27(b) · 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.

At the time of renewal inspection observed that the emergency plan was not reviewed or updated annually.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2024

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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.

At the time of renewal inspection, written verification that staff person #3, #4, #6, #10, #11, #12 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment was not observed. File of staff persons #1, #2, #7, #8, #9 did not include verification that staff received emergency plan training on an annual basis.

Corrected by Apr 5, 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.

At the time of inspection, file for staff person #1, #7, #8 did not include verification that staff participated in fire safety training at least annually. Last training on file for staff person #1 was from 2/17/22, for staff person #7- 2/8/22, for staff person #8-2/12/22.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2024

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3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement. Staff person #6 will have until 03/22/2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #6, staff person #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

At the time of the complaint investigation, file of staff person #6 did not include verification that staff person #6 has completed pre-service training that includes Health and Safety topic within 90 days of the date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected by Apr 5, 2024

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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: Staff Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Staff Person # 1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #10, and #11 must be removed from child care position by close of business. Clearances must be obtained before staff may resume a child care position.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include a DHS required FBI clearance, File of staff person #2 did not include NSOR clearance, file of staff person #4 did not include NSOR and a complete PA state police certification form, only receipt. File of staff person #1 included FBI from Department of Education which is not acceptable. File of staff person #5 did not include FBI clearance and PA state police clearance was not complete since it is stated "Request Still Pending". Staff person #5 was hired for the position of the director. File of staff person #6, who is not a provisional hire, did not include PA state police clearance and Disclosure statement. File of facility person #9 did not include NSOR certificate while PA child abuse, and FBI clearances were more than 60 months old. File of staff persons #10 and #11 did not include Disclosure Statements, PA child abuse clearance and PA state police clearance or FBI clearance. Provisional hire period for staff person #10 and #12 ends on 3/9/24. File of staff person #12 did not include Disclosure statement. Staff person #10 was observed working unsupervised in Toddler B room.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2024

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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.

At the time of renewal inspection, files of staff persons #2, #3, #7, #8 did not include an annual staff evaluation.

Corrected by Apr 5, 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.

At the time of renewal inspection observed the vent on a wall in Discovery room being dusted and in need of cleaning. This vent was accessible to children.

Corrected by Apr 5, 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.

At the time of renewal inspection observed ripped mats with exposed foam in Preschool area. Foam was accessible to children.

Corrected by Apr 5, 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.

At the time of renewal inspection observed that cribs are not labeled in infant rooms.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2024

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3270.106(f) · 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.

At the time of renewal inspection observed children sleeping in cribs in infant room that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2024

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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).

At the time of the inspection, file of children #1 and #2 did not include current child service report/assessments that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2024

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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.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #3 did not include an updated health report required at least every 12 months. Child health report on file was dated 1/27/23.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2024

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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.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff person #6#10, #11 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results. File of staff person #8 included health assessment from 1/22/21 that was conducted more than 24 months ago and is no longer valid. Health assessment of facility person #9 was no longer valid since it was from 2/24/22.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2024

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

At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency information was not updated in each childcare space.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2024

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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.

At the time of renewal inspection, a record of child #2 didn't contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Both consents are required prior to admission.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2024

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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.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #4, #6, #11 did not include verification of education/experience.

Corrected by Apr 5, 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.

At the time of renewal inspection record of staff person #3and #11 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. File of staff person #6 included only one non-family reference.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2024

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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.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not include information about accommodations for toddlers.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2024

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3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) · 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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

At the time of renewal inspection, written verification that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days were not observed.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2024

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3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

At the time of renewal inspection, verification that local traffic safety authorities are notified annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not observed.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2024

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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.

At the time of the inspection, staff 2 and staff 6, employed more than 90 days, did not have the following pre-service training: Staff 2 missing the health and safety topics (3270.31(f)(1 -9)) Staff 6 missing the First Aid and Pediatric CPR (3270.31(f)(10))

Corrected by Mar 28, 2023

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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 # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.

At the time of the inspection the following staff did not have proof of the below clearances and were past their 45 day Provisional Hire period. Staff 1 missing state police criminal history, FBI clearance, NSOR, and all NJ clearances (NJ state criminal history, NJ sex offender registry check and NJ child abuse and neglect registry check Staff 2 missing FBI clearance Staff 3 missing Child Abuse and FBI clearances Staff 4 missing Child Abuse and FBI Clearances Staff 5 missing FBI clearances

Corrected by Apr 13, 2023

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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 1, 3, 4, and 5 did not have a current staff evaluation.

Corrected by Apr 13, 2023

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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.

At the time of the inspection, Staff 3 and Staff 4 did not have proof of a current health assessment on file.

Corrected by Apr 13, 2023

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3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

The safe routes were not posted by the operator in a conspicuous location, at the time of the inspection.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2023

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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.

At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have proof of education nor experience Staff 2 did not have proof of experience

Corrected by Mar 31, 2023

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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.

At the time of the inspection, the center did not have proof of having an Emergency Drill.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2023

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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.

A copy of the Emergency Plan will be sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2023

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3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have proof that the local traffic authority was notified of the location of the facility and the vehicular routes around the facility.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2023

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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.

STAFF 1 AND STAFF 3 DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH REPORT ON FILE (START DATES 2/7/22 AND 12/31/2021) AND STAFF 2 HAD A HEALTH REPORT THAT WAS OVER 24 MONTHS (DATED 2/9/2019).

Corrected by Mar 25, 2022

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3270.151(c)(2) · 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.

STAFF 1 DID NIOT HAVE PROOF OF THE TB RESULTS ON FILE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.

Corrected by Mar 25, 2022

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

STAFF PERSON 1, WHO WAS A PROVISIONAL HIRE AT THE TIME, WAS LEFT ALONE WITH THE CHILDREN AT NAPTIME.

Corrected by Dec 2, 2021

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