The Gingerbread House

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

At the time of the inspection, peeled paint was observed in rooms 3 (green wall), 5 (window frame and side wall), 4, 10 & 11 (Imagination wall).

Corrected by Jun 12, 2026

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3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 did not include a child service report.

Corrected by Jun 12, 2026

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3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

At the time of the inspection, the financial agreement of child #1-10 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Corrected by Jun 12, 2026

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3270.133(8) · If a special diet is prescribed for a child and if the diet is administered to the child, written instructions and the parent's written consent shall be retained in the child's file.

At the time of the inspection, staff #1 confirmed the special diet plan was not followed for child #1. Staff #1 offered a snack that contains milk.

Corrected by Apr 10, 2026

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3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 did not include the birth date on the emergency contact. Non-compliance was corrected on site.

Corrected by Jun 3, 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, #2, and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until completed NSOR results are obtained. A facility's person record shall include a copy of the completed clearance information required under CPSL.

At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 include an NSOR clearance dated 1/22/20, the file of staff #2 included an NSOR clearance dated 1/16/20 and the file of staff #3 included an NSOR clearance dated 1/13/20.

Corrected by Jun 12, 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.

At the time of the inspection, an uncovered electrical outlet was observed in the infant room and room #9. Non-compliance was corrected on site.

Corrected by Jun 3, 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.

At the time of the inspection, in room #5 diaper cream was observed in a location accessible to children. Non-compliance was corrected on site.

Corrected by Jun 3, 2025

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3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

At the time of the inspection, the first aid kit in the pavilion did not include a tweezer. Non-compliance was corrected on site.

Corrected by Jun 3, 2025

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3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

At the time of the inspection, the playground chain linked fence had wires protruding at the bottom. The chain link fence at the corner had a break in the fence line, preventing a continuous, connected structure.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

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3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

At the time of the inspection, the file of child #2 did not include written consent signed by parent for emergency medical care.

Corrected by Jun 4, 2025

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3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

At the time of the inspection, the health assessment of child #2 was dated 5/13/24.

Corrected by Jun 4, 2025

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3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

At the time of the inspection, the file of child #2 did not include a signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.

Corrected by Jun 4, 2025

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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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/16/24 it was observed the facility did not have the required safe routes posted in the main lobby.

Corrected by May 29, 2024

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3270.124(a)/3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/16/24 child # 1 and 2 file did not include individual emergency contact form. The shared emergency contact for did not include physicians' information.

Corrected by May 29, 2024

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3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/16/24 staff persons 1 through 3 files did not include verification of TB results.

Corrected by May 29, 2024

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3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/16/24 staff person#4 file included one reference letter .

Corrected by May 29, 2024

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3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/16/24 it was observed the facility did not have evacuation routes posted in the main lobby.

Corrected by May 29, 2024

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3270.131(a)(3) · The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 6/7/23 it was observed that the health record for child #1 was not dated to show when health assessment was completed.

Corrected by Jun 23, 2023

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3270.131(e)/3270.131(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).

During the renewal inspection on 6/7/23 it was observed that child #1, and child #2 were missing immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 missing Hep B and child #2 missing Hep A immunizations.

Corrected by Jun 23, 2023

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

During the complaint inspection on 12/6/22, video footage was viewed, and it was observed that staff person #1 grabbed multiple children at different times by the arm, by their clothes, and shook and pushed them in what appeared to be an aggressive manner.

Corrected by Nov 17, 2022

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3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(4) · Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77.

During the renewal inspection on 7/12/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not include the annual influenza vaccine as recommended by the Department of Health or the exemption from immunization letter.

Corrected by Jul 25, 2022

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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 unannounced inspection on 2/10/22 it was observed that the front door was broken.

Corrected by Feb 15, 2022

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