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2408 Anita Ct, Leola PA 17540 · License #CER-00254366 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On 6/18/26, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1 had a State Police clearance on file for volunteers. All clearances must be for employment. CORRECTED ON SITE. Staff person 2 had a Child Abuse clearance on file for volunteers. All clearances must be for employment. Staff person 2 may not return to a childcare position until completed clearance is on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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 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.
On 6/18/26, it was observed that staff person 1 was currently employed at the facility and did not have documentation of a health assessment or TB test on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
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.
On 6/18/26, it was observed that staff person 3 did not have documentation of two written, nonfamily references on file. Only 1 reference was available. One additional reference is needed.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
Staff person #1 did not wash their hands between helping multiple children with toileting. Gloves were used in-lieu of handwashing.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21/3270.113(a) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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.
On 1/29/26, child #1, a young toddler, was buckled into a low chair at the lunch table. Staff person #1 pulled the chair away from the table, unbuckled the child, and stepped away to attend to another child in the room. The child was unable to safely get out of the chair independently and fell forward striking their face and head. As a result of the fall, child #1 sustained both a nasal and a skull fracture.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The facility did not have documentation on file that staff person #13 had been trained on the emergency plan during the previous year.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The record for staff person #6 did not include an applicable out-of-state clearance. (CORRECTED ON SITE) The mandated reporter trainings on file for staff person #11 were dated 7/21/2020 and subsequently more than 60 months later on 8/4/25.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 annual staff evaluations for staff persons #3 #8 were due by the end of March of 2025, but were not completed until May of 2025.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Beginner B - A container of sunscreen and a container of bug spray were observed in a child's backpack within reach of the toddlers using the space. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The bolts for the mulch barrier were protruding up out of the barrier. The ceiling vents were visibly dusty in pre-k A and in pre-k b.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Intermediates B - Small plastic toys with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed in the sensory table and in the play kitchen area. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff persons #1 and #2 were present with a group of 11 children. When the staff identified their care groups, 1 child was not accounted for.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The emergency contact information on file for child #1 did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The health assessment on file for staff person #5 were dated in October of 2023 and subsequently more than 24 months later in November of 2025. The health assessment on file for staff person #9 were dated in August of 2023 and subsequently more than 24 months later in September of 2025. The health assessment on file for staff person #10 answered "yes" to "Did this individual have any communicable diseases?".
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The health report on file for staff person #5 did not include results of an examination for communicable diseases.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The health assessment on file for staff person #7 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.
According to the log on file at the time of inspection, manual tests of the fire detection system took place on 10/24/2025 and subsequently more than 30 days later on 12/10/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The records for staff persons #4 and #12 each did not contain documentation of 12 annual training hours from the previous training year.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(5) · An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed.
A staff person was observed feeding two infant their bottles while they were propped up on boppy pillows the floor. Both of the infants were under 6 months of age. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The facility self-reported the following incident: On Tuesday, June 10th, staff person #1 fed child #1 from bottle meant for another infant. Child #1 consumed approximately 1.5-2 oz of the formula before the staff realized it was the wrong bottle.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff person #1 put her teeth around the wrist of child #1 (older infant) after the child bit another staff person in the room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(2) · New foods shall be introduced to an infant only after consultation with the child's parent.
Staff person #1 gave child #1 (older infant) Annie's gummies without first consulting with the child's parent.
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff persons #1 and #2 were responsible for caring for 20 children. Staff person #1 identified 9 children that were in her group, and staff person #2 identified 10 children that were in her group. 1 child was unaccounted for.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(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.
The facility self-reported the following incident: On the morning of March 19, 2025, staff person # 1 was supervising a group of older toddlers. Child #1 was able to slip out of the door as a parent was leaving the classroom, and staff person #1 was helping another child in the bathroom. The staff person noticed the child was not in the room within seconds, and the child was brought back into the room by a staff person who was in the hallway.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(e) · Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.
Toddler playground - Rocks with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed along the edge of the fencing within reach of toddlers that use the space.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Main hall, 2nd room on left - Areas of peeling paint were observed on the walls near the block center.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff person #9 must complete PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Staff person #9 has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff person #7 completed fire safety training in June of 2023, and subsequently more than 12 months later in September of 2024. Staff person #8 completed fire safety training in April of 2023, and subsequently more than 12 months later in September of 2024. Staff person #11 completed fire safety training in July of 2023, and subsequently more than 12 months later in September of 2024. Staff person #13 completed fire safety training in October of 2023, and subsequently more than 12 months later in December of 2024. Staff person #14 completed fire safety training in October of 2023, and subsequently more than 12 months later in December of 2024.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person 1 resided outside of the state of Pennsylvania during the previous 5 years. Staff person 1 began employment at the facility without the necessary valid out of state clearances on file and the clearances still were not on file at the time of inspection. Staff person #5 worked for a period of time during the previous year with expired clearances on file. The PA state police clearance expired on July 3, 2024, but was not updated until September 16, 2024. The PA child abuse clearance expired on July 11, 2024, but was not updated until September 18, 2024. The DHS FBI clearance expired on July 16, 2024, but was not updated until September 17, 2024. Staff person #12 worked for a period of time during the previous year with expired clearances on file. The NSOR on file for staff person #12 expired on 11/18/24, but was not updated until 12/4/24. Staff person #13's state police clearance expired on 6/1/23. An updated clearance request was submitted 4/7/23, but the clearance was incomplete and did not include the results. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Staff person #14 worked for a period of time during the previous year with expired clearances on file. The NSOR on file for staff person #14 expired on 11/13/24, but was not updated until 1/3/25.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.35(d)/3270.35(e) · A director may not function as a group supervisor in a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled. In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children.
The facility currently has a maximum daily enrollment of 90 children, with a director and one group supervisor on staff. The facility does not have a second group supervisor for the 2nd group of 45 children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 3035
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Back hall, room through 2nd on right (with separate entrance) - A container of ant bait was observed on the windowsill within reach of children in the room. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.70(a) · The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.
Room at end of main hallway - The thermometer in the room read at 63° F at naptime. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Large infant room - The first aid kit in the backpack did not contain soap. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Main hall, 1st room on left and 3rd room on left - The trash can lids were visibly soiled. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Main hall, 2nd room on left - The toy shelves were dirty / dusty.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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).
Child 2 - Child service reports on file were completed in October of 2023 and then more than 6 months later in November of 2024. Child 6 - Child service reports on file were completed in 2023 and then more than 6 months later in November of 2024.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not include the work phone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Small infant room - A child was receiving care in the room, but the emergency contact information was not present in the child care space. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Back hall, 1st room on right - The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the child care space. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
Health reports on file for child #4 (young toddler) were dated in February of 2024 and subsequently more than 6 months later in October of 2024.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. 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 most recent immunization records on file for children #1 (toddler) and #5 (infant) were not updated in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Dismissal policies were not implemented.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a)/3270.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
Room at end of main hallway - A staff person was observed changing a child's diaper. After the diaper changed, the staff person did not was their own hands, nor the child's hands. Large infant room - A staff person was observed changing a child's diaper. After the diaper changed, the staff person did not was their own hands, nor the child's hands.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
Room at end of main hall - A staff person was observed using her hands to open the trash can to dispose of a soiled diaper. Back hallway, 1st room on right - Diapers were being disposed of into a trash can with a swinging lid that must be touched in order to be opened. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Room at end of main hallway - A staff person was observed changing a child's diaper. After the diaper change, the staff person did not clean the surface.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The health assessments on file for staff person #4 were dated in June of 2022 and subsequently more than 24 months later in September of 2024. The health assessments on file for staff person #5 were dated in April of 2022 and subsequently more than 24 months later in July of 2024. The health assessments on file for staff person #6 were dated in February of 2022 and subsequently more than 24 months later in July of 2024. The health assessments on file for staff person #10 were dated in August of 2022 and subsequently more than 24 months later in September of 2024. The health assessments on file for staff person #13 were dated in October of 2022 and subsequently more than 24 months later in November of 2024.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The health assessment on file for staff person #1 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
One of the two written references on file for staff person #3 was written by a family member.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Staff person #2 did not complete a pediatric first aid and CPR training with an approved PQAs instructor within 90 days of hire. The training was completed 265 days after start date. Another training was on file, but it was not completed by a PQAs instructor.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
According to the log on file at the time of inspection, fire drills were conducted on 5/17/24 and subsequently more than 60 days later on 7/17/24.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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)). To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.
The fire detection system at the facility was tested on 5/17/24, and subsequently more than 30 days later on 6/17/24.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the previous year, the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff person 1 only identified the names and whereabouts of 6 of the 7 children in her care group.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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)). To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.
According to the log on file at the time of inspection, the fire system was manually tested on 1/8/24 and subsequently more than 30 days later on 2/29/24.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children must be supervised at all times. 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.
The facility self-reported the following incident: At approximately 7:45 am on 3/18/24, staff person 1 was transitioning a group of 5 older toddlers when child 1 was left behind. The group was lined up "sticky back" outside the 1st room as the staff person counted the children. A parent arrived to drop off his children and was talking with the staff person while holding his daughter. A child in line went running, the staff person quickly moved the group to catch up with the running child. The group arrived to their room with 5 children. The newly arrived child had joined the group, and another toddler that was with the group remained waiting at the wall. The child was unsupervised in the hallway for approximately a minute to a minute and a half before being found by staff person 2.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(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.
The facility self-reported the following incident: At approximately 7:45 am on 3/18/24, staff person 1 was transitioning a group of 5 older toddlers when child 1 was left behind. The group was lined up "sticky back" outside the 1st room as the staff person counted the children. A parent arrived to drop off his children and was talking with the staff person while holding his daughter. A child in line went running, the staff person quickly moved the group to catch up with the running child. The group arrived to their room with 5 children. The newly arrived child had joined the group, and another toddler that was with the group remained waiting at the wall. The child was unsupervised in the hallway for approximately a minute to a minute and a half before being found by staff person 2.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The facility did not have documentation that staff person 1 had been trained on the emergency plan at initial employment.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. (a) The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for: (1) Shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. (2) Evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by § 3270.94 (relating to fire drills). (3) A method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. (4) A method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. (5) Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. (6) Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility's emergency plan parent letter did not include information about lockdowns, accommodations, and emergency drills.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The record for facility person 1 did not include a complete state police clearance. They staff person has been employed for more than 45 days. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Staff person 7 started working with incomplete provisional hire paperwork on file, and continued to work after a 45 provisional hire period without complete clearances on file. The staff person's state police clearance was dated 106 days after start date. The staff person's record did not include documentation that the required out-of-state clearances had been requested by start date, and they were not on file at the time of inspection. Staff person 7 was observed working alone in a room with children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(3)/3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
Staff persons 3, 5, 6, and 8 are serving as assistant group supervisors at the facility. Their records did not include sufficient documentation of education and experience to justify the role they are serving in. Staff 3 - 18 college credits, did not include documentation of 1 year (1,250 hours) of child care experience Staff 5 - HS diploma, did not include documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours) of child care experience Staff 6 - Unrelated degree, did not include documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours) of child care experience Staff 8 - Unrelated degree, did not include documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours) of child care experience
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
2nd room on right, back hall - A Swiffer mop with cleaning solution was observed in an unlocked classroom bathroom in an area accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 1st room on left, main hall - Batteries were observed in an area accessible to children. A bottle of sanitizer was observed on a low shelf in an area accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 3rd room on left, main hall - A container of glass cleaner was observed on a shelf within reach of the children. (CORRECTE ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The first aid kit in the toddler room at the end of the main hallway did not contain soap. (CORRECTED ON SITE) The first aid kit in the 2nd preschool room on left did not contain tweezers. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
A large and heavy box was observed leaning against the wall in an unlocked bathroom off a space used by children. Preschool playground - Loose window screens were observed leaning against the wall. A trash bag containing a rotting pumpkin was observed laying on the ground. Loose / sharp metal connectors were observed at the base of the fence. 1st room on right - A large orange extension cord was observed laying on the floor in a walkway. Sharp adult scissors were observed on the counter. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Main hall, 2nd room on left and 1st on right - Children were observed resting on equipment that had less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
First preschool room on left - The arrangement of the children at naptime allows for blind spots, not allowing the staff person to see all of the children in the room.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 records for children 1-3 did not include documentation that the facility completed Child Service Reports (CSRs) (or another Department's approved form) at least every six months. Child 1's CSRs were completed in October of 2022 and then subsequently in November of 2023. CSRs were most recently completed for children 2 and 3 in May of 2023.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) · 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
A portion of the emergency contact forms located in the following rooms were past due for updates: 2nd room on right in back hall (down hall), 1st room on right main hall, 2nd room on left main hall. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The record for child 4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. The record also did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.183(a) · Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.
Child records were being stored on a cart in an unlocked bathroom in the gross motor room.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for the children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The facility did not have documentation on file that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The record for staff person 2 included 10 clock hours of child care training. The record for staff person 4 did not include documentation of annual training hours. The record for staff person 9 included 10 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 follow up visit to verify corrections for SIN-00234062, the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.113a1 had not been fully implemented. On 12/5/23, 15 preschool aged children were present in a classroom with staff persons 1 and 2. The staff persons were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
An infant was observed in a crib that had less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the equipment. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
13 preschool aged children were present in a classroom with staff persons 1 and 2. The staff persons were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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)). To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.
According to the written record on file at the facility, the fire detection system was last tested in May of 2023. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Peeling paint was observed on the frame of the exterior door to the toddler classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.