Yakilsi Guzman

3280.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

The parents of Children #2 and #3 did not provide an initial health report and immunizations within 60 days of the children's first day of attendance.

Corrected by Feb 6, 2026

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3280.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Two bags of Ice Melt were located outside at the entryway, accessible to children (corrected on-site).

Corrected by Feb 6, 2026

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3280.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).

Child Service Reports had not been completed and shared with the parents of Children #1 and #3 within 6 months of enrollment.

Corrected by Feb 11, 2026

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3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file for Child #4 did not include an updated health report within 6 months of the last one on file dated 7/24/25, as required for infant and young toddlers under the age of 24 months.

Corrected by Feb 9, 2026

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3280.131(e)/3280.131(e)(3) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the 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).

Child #2 did not have an initial health report and immunizations on file within 60 days of enrollment. It was due by 9/9/25 and was not received until 2/6/26 and the child was still attending. Child #3 did not have an initial health report and immunizations on file within 60 days of enrollment. It was due by 9/6/25 and was not received until 1/16/26 and the child had still been attending.

Corrected by Feb 6, 2026

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3280.111(c)/3280.112 · 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. Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried.

Continued non-compliance from 9/25/25: On 12/19/25, Child #5 was observed to be awake and in an infant swing with no activities provided, from 9:50am - 10:40am when certification staff directed the provider to take the child out of the swing.

Corrected by Dec 20, 2025

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3280.131(e)/3280.131(e)(3) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the 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).

Continued non-compliance from 9/25/25: On 12/19/25, Child #3's file still did not have documentation of complete, current immunizations having been administered according to the recommendations of the ACIP. There was no documentation of the 2nd dose of the Hep-A vaccine having been administered and Child #3 was still attending at the facility. The facility did not dismiss Child #3 until a record of current immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP was received.

Corrected by Dec 20, 2025

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3280.131(a)/3280.131(d)(5) · 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. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Continued non-compliance from 9/25/25: On 12/19/25, Child #3's file still did not have a completed initial health report. While the child's immunizations were on file, the list of administered immunizations was incomplete as there was no documentation of the 2nd dose of the Hep-A vaccine according to the recommendations by age, of the ACIP.

Corrected by Dec 20, 2025

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3280.34(c)/3280.192(2)(ii) · A primary staff person shall supervise the performance of a secondary staff person. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Staff Persons #1 and #2 said that they both do work alone with the children, as they are open from 5:00am until 11:00pm and that sometimes one of them will take a break, away from the children and that Staff Person #2 drives, alone, to pick up school aged children. Staff Person #2 did not have documentation of the required 2,500 hours of childcare experience to be qualified to work alone, unsupervised with children, as a Primary Staff Person. Staff Person #1 was the only qualified Primary Staff Person, and since Staff Person #2 is a Secondary Staff Person, Staff Person #1 must always supervise the Secondary Staff Person #2, which is not occurring at all times.

Corrected by Nov 12, 2025

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3280.111(c)/3280.112 · 1. 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. Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of two hours of in-person training and TA (Technical Assistance) regarding developmentally appropriate daily activities and infant/toddler stimulation. The legal entity must receive HS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a date of when this training will be completed by.

The TV was on for the length of the inspection (2 hours 45 minutes) and no other developmentally appropriate activities were observed. Child #1 was observed sitting in a pack-n-play for about 15 minutes and was then taken out, and placed in a highchair, where the child remained for several minutes without any activities.

Corrected by Dec 3, 2025

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3280.113(a)/3280.113(a)(1) · 1. 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. 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to complete the following on-demand trainings on Better Kid Care Website (available in Spanish): (1) Supervision: What Does it Take?, (2) Supervision: Counting Children, and (3) Supervision: Staff to Child Ratios. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed by both staff.

During the inspection, Staff Persons #1 and #2 were present with 8 children (including 1 Infant, 2 Young Toddlers, 2 Older Toddlers and 3 Preschoolers). Both staff were present with all the children in the childcare space, however they did not identify primary care groups.

Corrected by Nov 11, 2025

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3280.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information shall reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

There were no completed Emergency Contact Forms at the facility for Children #3 and #4.

Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

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3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Child #4 and Child #3 did not have an emergency contact form, therefore the home and work addresses and phone numbers of the enrolling parents, was not provided. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the enrolling parent's home address or work address and phone number. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and phone number.

Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

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3280.124(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.

Child #4 and Child #3 did not have an emergency contact form, therefore there was no information (names, addresses and phone numbers) on the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

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3280.166(3) · Disposable nursers shall be used for infants unless bottles are provided by the parent or unless a commercial dishwasher is used by the facility.

The provider said that they re-use baby bottles after handwashing them.

Corrected by Nov 12, 2025

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3280.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

There was no individual file/record at the facility for Child #4.

Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

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3280.182(3) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Child #4 and Child #3 did not have an emergency contact form, therefore there was no signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures prior to admission.

Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

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3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

The Emergency Contact Forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Child #4 and Child #3 did not have a file with an emergency contact form, therefore there was no signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures prior to admission.

Corrected by Nov 12, 2025

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3280.182(6) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for waking excursions or transportation (if applicable). Child #4 and Child #3 did not have an emergency contact form, therefore there was no signed parental consent for walking excursions or transportation (if applicable).

Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

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3280.182(8) · A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

There were no completed financial agreements at the facility for Children #3 and #4.

Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

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3280.131(a)/3280.131(e) · 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. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Child #3 did not have an initial health report or verification of immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP within 60 days following the child's first day of attendance and Child #3 was still attending the facility.

Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

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3280.75(c)/3280.178 · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3280.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

The first aid kit in the vehicle used to transport school-aged children, did not include soap or tape.

Corrected by Apr 4, 2025

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3280.105(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.

Rest equipment (mats, pack-n-play and infant basinet) were not labeled for the use of a specific child.

Corrected by Apr 4, 2025

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3280.111(a)/3280.111(b) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.

There was no posted, written plan of daily activities and routines at the facility.

Corrected by Apr 4, 2025

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3280.171(a)/3280.171(c) · The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

The facility did not have documentation that they had notified the local traffic authority in writing, of the location of the facility and the use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group childcare facility. There was also nothing posted at the facility, notifying parents of safe routes around the facility.

Corrected by Apr 4, 2025

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