Discovery Place Preschool For Little People

3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Staff person #1 plucked a child in the forehead.

Corrected by Apr 30, 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.

At the time of the unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 1 and #6 did not have documentation of the review of the emergency plan within 90 days of being hired.

Corrected by Dec 29, 2025

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3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(5) · 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. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

At the time of the allocated unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 and #7 did not have a complete health assessment on file that included the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

Corrected by Dec 29, 2025

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3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

At the time of the allocated unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #2 did not include verification of education.

Corrected by Dec 29, 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.

At the time of the allocated unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #7 did not include two written, nonfamily references.

Corrected by Dec 29, 2025

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

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have documentation of the completion of pediatric CPR and first-aid.

Corrected by Dec 29, 2025

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have mandated reporter training and did not have out of state clearance for the state of New Jersey. Staff #2 did not mandated reporter training.

Corrected by Aug 15, 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 the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that classroom #1, the school age room, was missing soap and tape from their first-aid kits.

Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

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3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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 the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 had an emergency contact form and the agreement form had not been updated within the last 6 months.

Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

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3270.182(3) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.

Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

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3270.182(5) · 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 the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

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3270.14/3270.31(f)(10) · 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed staff #1 working unsupervised and did not have certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Corrected by Jul 24, 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.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not address the facility's plan for continuity of operations in the aftermath of an emergency. Also, the facility did not have a written policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

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3270.26 · A legal entity must comply with The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P. S. §§951-962.2), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.A. §§6101-6107), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000d-2000d-4a). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000e-2000e-5), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.A. §794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.A. §§12101-12514).

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not complete the civil rights compliance questionnaire.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

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3270.27(a)(3) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not specify a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Corrected by Jul 24, 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 the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan had a review date of 8-1-2022.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

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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 the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have hand washing signs posted by the sinks inside the classrooms that state, "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating."

Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

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3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact for children #4 and #5 did not include the health insurance policy number, Child #5 did not include the health insurance coverage as well.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

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3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(1) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the health report for child #3 and #5 only included an immunization record.

Corrected by Jul 24, 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 the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The provider will update the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions The provider will review all regulations and announcements pertaining to the emergency plan, prior to updating the emergency plan, to ensure that all criteria are met.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

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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.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not 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 childcare facility.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

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3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · 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. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the child #4 did not have a health report on file.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

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3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

A recent complaint investigation was conducted that revealed a Staff person allowed and observed the peers of school-age child(ren), to physically harm him by beating him up, jumping on him, pinning him to the ground and kicking him, resulting in pain and injury. The behaviors were a frequent occurrence, prior to being reported, and resulting in an investigation.

Corrected by Apr 10, 2023

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3270.34(a)(2)/3270.34(a)(5) · A director is responsible for administering the facility's program objectives and activities. A director is responsible for overall program planning.

A recent complaint investigation was conducted that revealed a Staff person allowed and observed the peers of school-age child(ren), to physically harm him by beating him up, jumping on him, pinning him to the ground and kicking him, resulting in pain and injury. The incidence were a frequent occurrence, prior to being reported, and resulting in an investigation.

Corrected by Apr 11, 2023

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3270.111(c) · Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.

A classroom staff implemented peer group sessions for school-age children that lacked students' personal privacy and as a result, students were vulnerable to his/ her peers.

Corrected by Apr 10, 2023

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3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

During the complaint investigation, it was revealed that Staff person #1 allowed and observed the peers of school-age child #1, to physically harm him by beating him up, jumping on him, pinning him to the ground and kicking him, resulting in pain and injury.

Corrected by Apr 10, 2023

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