Rossenia Daycare

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

During the time of inspection, multiple children were walking around the classroom barefoot. Before lunch was served, children sat at the table and placed feet on the tops of the tables. Tables were not sanitized before lunch was served.

Corrected by Apr 6, 2026

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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.

During the time of inspection, room 1 had several ceiling tiles that were showing visible water damage. The hallway outside of room 1 had ceiling tiles that were showing visible water damage. During the time of inspection, the insulation on the pipes at the boy's and girl's bathroom sinks was ripped exposing the pipes.

Corrected by Apr 16, 2026

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3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a teacher in room 1 did not wash their hands after diapering a child.

Corrected by Apr 6, 2026

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3270.241(a) · If a child is required to be enrolled in public or private school under the Public School Code of 1949 (24 P.S. §§ 1-101-27-2702) and if the child is not enrolled and if the child is not exempted from enrollment under the Public School Code, a child care facility may not admit the child for care during the hours when the child is required by law to attend public or private school.

During the time of inspection, a school age child was present in the school age classroom during hours when the child is required by law to attend public or private school.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2026

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

Bottles were not labeled in Room 1. (Corrected on site)

Corrected by Dec 4, 2025

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3270.34(a)(3) · A director is responsible for designating a staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter in the Director's absence.

During the time of inspection, there was not a designated staff person who is responsible for compliance in the Director's absence.

Corrected by Dec 1, 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.

During the time of inspection, an outdoor slide was cracked near the top. - Corrected on site

Corrected by Oct 28, 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.

During the time of inspection, the first-aid kit in room 2 had one adhesive bandage. The first-aid kit in room 6 was missing tape. - Corrected on site

Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

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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).

Certification representative observed staff member #1 entering room 1 upon arrival. Prior to staff member #1 entering the room, staff member #2 was alone with 6 children with the youngest being 1.5 years old for an unknown amount of time.

Corrected by Sep 11, 2025

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3270.61(c)/3270.61(h) · Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded except in situations described in § 3270.61(h)(1-3)

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were 22 children in room 6 from 7:07am until 7:09am. Staff member #1 came to room 6 and removed 1 child. Room 6 then had 21 children present from 7:09am until 7:23am. The capacity of room 6 is 20 children.

Corrected by Sep 12, 2025

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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.

Child #2 and child #9 emergency contact does not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.

Corrected by Sep 12, 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.

Child #5 and child #6 did not have emergency contact information updated in a 6-month period.

Corrected by Sep 25, 2025

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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.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the children's hands in room 2 were not washed before breakfast was served.

Corrected by Sep 12, 2025

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3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff in room 2 did not wash their hands before breakfast was served.

Corrected by Sep 12, 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.

Child #2, #3, #7, and #9 record does not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

Corrected by Sep 12, 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.

Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #7, and #9 emergency contact did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected by Sep 12, 2025

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

Child #7 and child #8 do not have signed parental consent for transportation. Children were observed being transported to school by facility.

Corrected by Sep 12, 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.

Facility person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 do not have documentation on file of annual emergency plan training. The date of the previous emergency plan training was 7.23.24.

Corrected by Aug 28, 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.

Facility person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 do not have documentation on file of annual fire safety training. The date of the previous fire safety training was May 2024.

Corrected by Aug 29, 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.

Facility person #4 did not receive an updated health assessment within 24 months of the previous health assessment. Previous health assessment was 8.31.22 and the updated health assessment was completed on 5.7.25. Facility person #7 did not receive an updated health assessment within 24 months of the previous health assessment. Previous health assessment was 7.6.22 and the updated health assessment was completed on 5.7.25.

Corrected by Sep 2, 2025

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3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

More information is needed from a health care professional regarding the examination for information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children for facility person #2.

Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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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.

The facility does not have documentation of an annual emergency drill on file. The date of the last emergency drill was 5.2.2022.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2025

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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.

Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 7.18.25 - 8.18.25 (31 days)

Corrected by Sep 8, 2025

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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.

During the time of inspection, Room 6 was out of ratio. There were 13 children present with 1 staff person.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2025

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3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

During the time of inspection, in Room 6, no medication log was present with a child's medication that is given daily.

Corrected by Jul 25, 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.

Facility Person #1 does not have 2 nonfamily references on file attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file. Facility person #1 has one reference on file that does not state if the reference is related to the facility person.

Corrected by Jul 28, 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Facility person #1 does not have an NSOR clearance on file at the facility.

Corrected by Jun 26, 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.

During the time of inspection, facility person #2, who qualifies as an aide, was alone with children in school age while the other classroom teacher took a group of school age children to the restroom.

Corrected by Jun 24, 2025

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3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. TIERED LIS: 1. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. - 6.25.2025 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding appropriate discipline practices and age-appropriate behavior expectations. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must participate in training and subsequent TA visits. - 9.18.2025 3. The Center Director shall make random daily visits to classrooms to observe and monitor interactions between staff and children. Record the observations on a document approved by Central Region Bureau of Certification and provide support for improvement. The forms must be provided to the Central Regional Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months once the form has been approved. - 10.21.25

Facility person #3 was seen on camera dragging 2 children by their arms in the hallway back to their classroom.

Corrected by Oct 21, 2025

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3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

During the time of inspection, in Room 6, no medication log was present with a child's medication that is given daily.

Corrected by Jun 24, 2025

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

During the time of inspection, the menu was not conspicuously posted at least 1 week in advance. The provider was completing the menu for that day during the time of inspection.

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

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3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

During the time of inspection, Room 3 was missing 1 emergency contact form for a child present in the childcare space.

Corrected by May 8, 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.

During the time of inspection, in Room 6, sanitizing wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were on the teacher's desk accessible to children. - Corrected on site

Corrected by Apr 22, 2025

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3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that medication was stored in the unlocked teachers deck drawer in room 3. - corrected on site

Corrected by Apr 22, 2025

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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.

During the time of inspection, in Room 2, it was observed that the teacher did not ensure that the child's hands were washed after diapering.

Corrected by Apr 22, 2025

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3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

During the time of inspection, in Room 2, it was observed that the disposable diaper changing pad was not replaced after diapering a child- Corrected on site

Corrected by Apr 22, 2025

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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).

During the time of inspection, it was observed that facility person #1 was alone with 19 school age children.

Corrected by Mar 28, 2025

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3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Room 3 was missing 1 emergency contact form for a child present in the childcare space. - corrected on site

Corrected by Mar 28, 2025

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

During the time of inspection, Room 1 (toddler classroom) had 5 bottles / sippy cups that were missing the child's name.

Corrected by Feb 18, 2025

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3270.17(a) · The operator shall make reasonable accommodation to include a child with special needs in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws.

During the time of inspection, 2 emergency contact forms for school age children were in the Room 2 (preschool) emergency contact binder. The Director stated that the 2 school age children were in diapers, had behavior issues, and developmentally acted younger than their age. Director stated that the 2 school age children are in the preschool classroom in the morning before school, after school, and in the preschool room all day when there is no school.

Corrected by Mar 14, 2025

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3270.114 · Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily.

During the time of inspection, the Director stated that the children are not taken out doors daily, weather permitting.

Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

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3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

During the time of inspection, Room 2 was missing 2 emergency contact forms for children present in the childcare space. Room 3 was missing 2 emergency contact forms for children present in the childcare space. - corrected on site Room 5 was missing 2 emergency contact forms for children present in the childcare space.

Corrected by Feb 18, 2025

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3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

During the time of inspection, in Room 2, it was observed that yogurt was left in a child's lunch box not refrigerated. - Corrected on site

Corrected by Feb 18, 2025

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3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

During the time of inspection, the Department's refuse to renew letter was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Corrected by Feb 20, 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Facility person #1 does not have an NSOR clearance and is past the provisional hire period. Facility person #2 state police clearance was Still Pending. - Corrected on site

Corrected by Jan 6, 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.

During the time of inspection, Room 2 classroom was missing an outlet cover. - Corrected on site.

Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

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3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

During the time of inspection, Room 1 had Aquaphor, Eucerin, Triamcinolone Cream, Vaporub, Tylenol, and Infant Saline spray accessible to children. - Corrected on site

Corrected by Jan 6, 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.

During the time of inspection, in Room 1, diapering wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were under the changing table accessible to children. - Corrected on site

Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

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3270.102(a)/3270.135(b) · 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. Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

During the time of inspection, in Room 5, the diaper changing pad was ripped. The tears in the changing pad did not allow for proper sanitizing. - Corrected on site

Corrected by Jan 6, 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.

Three swings were observed to have string around the base which altered the stability of the swing. The strings were not provided by the manufacturer. - Corrected on site

Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

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3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

During the time of inspection, in Room 2, no medication log was present with a child's EpiPen.

Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

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3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

During the time of inspection, in Room 3, it was observed that yogurt was left in a child's lunch box not refrigerated. - Corrected on site

Corrected by Jan 6, 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.

During the time of inspection, Facility Person #1 had documentation of one written, nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by Jan 6, 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.

Documentation shows that fire drills were not completed every 60 days. The last fire drill was completed on 5.23.24.

Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

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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.

Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. The last test was completed on 5.23.24.

Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

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

During the time of inspection, classroom #2 had a child with a special diet that was present in the classroom while children were walking around the room eating morning snack.

Corrected by Dec 2, 2024

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

During the time of inspection, classroom #5 (infant room) was missing a protective receptacle cover. - Correct on site

Corrected by Dec 1, 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.

During the time of inspection, classroom #3 had hand sanitizer on a desk accessible to children. - Corrected on site

Corrected by Dec 1, 2024

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3270.101(a)/3270.112 · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried.

During the time of inspection, classroom #5 had a 1-year-old buckled in a glider.

Corrected by Dec 1, 2024

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3270.102(a)/3270.175(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 child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems).

During the time of inspection, a booster seat, expiration 6.29.23, was present in the van. - Correct on site

Corrected by Dec 1, 2024

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3270.173(a)/3270.173(b) · The staff-child ratios specified in §§3270.51 and 3270.52 apply when infant, young or older toddler and preschool children are transported.

During the time of inspection, 7 children were transported to school in a van with 1 driver present. 7 children total and 3 children were K-5.

Corrected by Dec 2, 2024

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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.

During the time of inspection, the van first aid kit was missing water, tweezers, and soap.

Corrected by Dec 2, 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.

Staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not have documentation available to show verification of childcare experience.

Corrected by Dec 2, 2024

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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.

Staff person #3 has documentation of a diploma from the Dominican Republic that has not been translated or evaluated for equivalency.

Corrected by Dec 2, 2024

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3270.25(b) · The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.

During an unannounced visit on 10/7/24, it was observed that the outstanding inspection summary (SIN-00245982) was not posted. - Corrected on site.

Corrected by Oct 9, 2024

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3270.124(d) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

During an unannounced visit on 10/7/24, operator admitted that he used a van to transport children to school the morning of 10/7/24. Operator was seen exiting the vehicle while at the facility. There was no documentation of emergency contact information in the vehicle.

Corrected by Oct 9, 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).

During an unannounced visit on 10/7/24, operator admitted that he used a van to transport children to school the morning of 10/7/24. Operator was seen exiting the vehicle while at the facility. There was no documentation of insurance information or registration for the vehicle.

Corrected by Oct 9, 2024

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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.

During an unannounced visit on 10/7/24, operator admitted that he used a van to transport children to school the morning of 10/7/24. Operator was seen exiting the vehicle while at the facility. There was no first-aid kit in the vehicle.

Corrected by Oct 9, 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).

The files for child #3 did not contain Child Service Reports documenting the child's growth and development.

Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

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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 files for Staff #1 and #3 did not have record of 1 hr Health and Safety training update.

Corrected by Jun 7, 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).

Files for staff #2 and staff #3 did not have record of signed and dated disclosure document.

Corrected by Jun 7, 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.

The file for staff #3 did not have a record of an evaluation within the past 12 months.

Corrected by Jun 8, 2023

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

Classroom #1 (toddlers) had outlets missing protective receptacle covers. Corrected on site

Corrected by Jun 7, 2023

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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.

Classroom #1 (toddlers) had diaper cream and hand sanatizer within reach of children. Corrected on site.

Corrected by Jun 7, 2023

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3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Classroom #2 (preschool) had their first-aid kit hanging on the doorknob to the closet door, making the kit accessible to children. Corrected on site.

Corrected by Jun 7, 2023

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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.

It was observed on the playground, that there were two rusted bolts sticking out of the fence into the play space. It was observed on the playground, two rusted poles used for volleyball.

Corrected by Jun 8, 2023

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3270.78/3270.113(a) · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times.

It was observed at naptime that classroom one (toddlers) and classroom two (preschool) were dark to the point where the teachers could not properly supervise the children napping. Corrected on site.

Corrected by Jun 8, 2023

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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 main entrance, the playground door and the emergency exit door did not have visual identification on the glass.

Corrected by Jun 7, 2023

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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.

Classroom #5 (infants) had plastic bags hanging in the cubbies, making is accessible to children. Corrected on site.

Corrected by Jun 7, 2023

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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.

A high chair was found in classroom 1 (toddlers) with rips and scratches on the seating. Corrected on site. .

Corrected by Jun 7, 2023

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3270.114 · Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily.

Infant classroom was observed and confirmed with the director that the babies do not go outside.

Corrected by Jun 8, 2023

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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.

Agreements for child #1, #6, #7 did not list the fees that are charged.

Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

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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 contacts for Child #2, #4, and #6 did not contain enrolling parent's work phone. The emergency contact for child # 5 did not contain enrolling parent's work address.

Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

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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.

Emergency contacts for Child #1, #4, and #8 did not provide the release person's address.

Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

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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.

The files for child #2, #3, #6, #7, and # 8 did not have emergency contacts updated once in a 6-month period. The files for child #3, #6, #7, and #8 did not have the financial agreement updated once in a 6-month period.

Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

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3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file for child #7 did not have updated health assessments within the past 6 months.

Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

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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.

The file for child #8 did not have an updated health report within the last 12 months.

Corrected by Jun 16, 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).

The files for child #7 and #8 did not contain updated vaccinations or an exception letter.

Corrected by Jun 16, 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.

A staff member was observed putting a pull up on a child. After the diapering was completed, the child continued to play. The staff member did not ensure that the child washed their hands.

Corrected by Jun 8, 2023

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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.

The health assessment for staff #1 did not have a date for when the health assessment was completed.

Corrected by Jun 8, 2023

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3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Staff were observed putting a pull up on a child in classroom 2 (preschool). Staff did not wash their hands after changing the child.

Corrected by Jun 8, 2023

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3270.193(a) · Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Staff files are kept in a filing cabinet that does not have a lock on it.

Corrected by Jun 8, 2023

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3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

The fire alarm shall be tested every 30 days. Alarm was tested 1/17/23, 2/17/23, 3/17/23, 4/17,23.

Corrected by Jun 7, 2023

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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.

Staff person #1 had no record of emergency plan training on file at the facility.

Corrected by Aug 18, 2022

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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's record did not include a completed Disclosure Statement.

Corrected by Aug 18, 2022

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3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) · 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). The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

It was observed, upon entering Room 5, that there were three staff persons for 14 children (mixed ages: infants and toddlers) when the staff to child ratio is required to be 1:4. This was corrected within a few minutes during the inspection.

Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

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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.

Child #4's emergency contact information does not include the address of the child's physician.

Corrected by Aug 6, 2022

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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.

Emergency contact information for child #1 through #5 does not include the enrolling parent's home phone number.

Corrected by Aug 6, 2022

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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.

Emergency contact information for child #4 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number. Emergency contact information for child #3 and #5 did not include the health insurance policy number.

Corrected by Aug 6, 2022

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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.

Emergency contact information for child #1, #2, and #5 does not include the address of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #4's emergency contact information does not include the telephone number of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Aug 7, 2022

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3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

It was observed in Rooms 1, 2, and 5 that the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in a conspicuous location.

Corrected by Aug 3, 2022

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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.

Staff person #2's record does not include an initial health assessment and results of initial tuberculin skin tests.

Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

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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.

It was observed, in Room 5, that there were two infants who did not have a written statement, obtained from the parent giving the formula and feeding schedule.

Corrected by Aug 5, 2022

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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.

Written notification of safe routes were not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Corrected by Aug 19, 2022

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3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Child #3's record does not contain information about special dietary needs.

Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

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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.

Child #2's record does not contain signed parental consent for minor first-aid.

Corrected by Aug 3, 2022

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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.

Staff person #2's record does not include acceptable verification of education. It includes a diploma from the Dominican Republic without the US equivalency and translation.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2022

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

Corrected by Aug 5, 2022

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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.

Staff person #1's file contained proof of a HS diploma only, but no proof of 2 years of experience working with children, and was unsupervised in the classroom. Staff person #2's file did not contain proof of the required 2 years of experience with children in addition to a HS degree and was working in a room with staff person #3 who does not have an AGS status or higher. Staff person #3s file contained proof of education from the Dominican Republic without a US equivalency and translation of the document.

Corrected by Aug 22, 2022

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

The operator was not able to sound the fire detection alarm at the facility when testing the system during inspection.

Corrected by Jul 16, 2022

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