Jennifer Smith

3280.14/3280.20 · 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, a primary staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of November 2025.

Corrected by Apr 25, 2026

3280.17 · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

The legal entity did not have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises.

Corrected by May 22, 2026

3280.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Staff #1 lacked renewal of their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. The most current certification observed on file was dated 11/29/23 with an expiration date of 11/25.

Corrected by Apr 25, 2026

3280.32(a)/3280.192(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.

The file of Household Member #2 lacked a complete State Police Clearance because it did not contain a rapt sheet.

Corrected by Jun 1, 2026

3280.66(d) · Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.

Observed 4 cans of Equate Shaving Cream which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the bookshelf to the right of the entrance door that the operator stated was going to be used for an art activity.

Corrected by May 27, 2026

3280.76 · 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.

Observed rust on the 3rd and 4th panels of the fence to the left of the back gates in the outdoor play space behind the house. Observed rust on the top of the back gates in the outdoor play space behind the house. Observed rust on top of the gate to the right of the house in the outdoor play space behind the house. Observed a cracked gray fence with rough edges attached to the chain link fence to the right of the neighbor's shed in the outdoor play space behind the house.

Corrected by Jun 26, 2026

3280.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Observed peeling paint on the left retaining wall in the outdoor play space in front of the house. Observed peeling paint on the clothes line post in the outdoor play space behind the house.

Corrected by Jun 26, 2026

3280.102(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.

Observed a Step 2 sandbox lid with approximately 6 inch and 2 feet cracks creating rough edges and pinch points in the outdoor play space in front of the house.

Corrected by May 6, 2026

3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. 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.

The file of Child #2 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the file and give the original to the parent.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

3280.151(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.

Staff #1 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a health assessment dated 1/15/24.

Corrected by May 29, 2026

3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met

The facility was unable to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 3/28/25, 4/2/25, 5/23/25, 6/20/25, 11/14/25, 12/12/25, 2/6/26, 3/6/26, and 4/3/26. The facility was closed July through October.

Corrected by May 1, 2026

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 file of Child #1 lacked an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Child #1 did not contain a health report.

Corrected by May 29, 2026

3280.171(a) · 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.

At the time of the inspection the operator lacked documentation of notifying 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.

Corrected by Apr 16, 2026

3280.14/3280.20 · 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 facility had a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, and distraught child, but the policy did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Corrected by May 5, 2025

3280.26(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

The letter provided to the parent explaining emergency procedures did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by May 9, 2025

3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 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.

Staff #1 lacked 6 hours of annual child care training required between February 2024 and February 2025. Staff #1 had 2 hours of child care training completed on 3/31/25 used towards correction.

Corrected by May 16, 2025

3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Staff #2 and #3 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #2 had documentation of completing mandated reporter training on 3/28/25. Staff #3 had documentation of completing mandated reporter training on 3/27/25.

Corrected by May 5, 2025

3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) · A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

The files of Staff #1 and #2, who were designated as primary staff, lacked documentation of 2 years of experience with children.

Corrected by May 23, 2025

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.

Observed Personal Care Body Wash Coconut Vanilla, Eve St. Claire Coconut Shea Butter Extra Volume Shampoo, and Eve St. Clair Coconut Shea Butter Extra Volume Conditioner which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the shelf in the bathroom shower which was accessible to children.

Corrected by May 9, 2025

3280.76 · 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.

Observed splintering wood on the shed in the outdoor play space.

Corrected by May 23, 2025

3280.92(a) · Portable space heaters, if allowed by local ordinance, may be used while children are in care, if the units are used in accordance with the manufacturer's operating instructions.

The facility lacked documentation that portable space heaters are allowed by local ordinance to be used while children are in care.

Corrected by May 30, 2025

3280.92(c) · The manufacturer's instructions for use shall be kept in an accessible area in the facility.

The operator did not have the manufacturer's instructions for the use of the space heater.

Corrected by May 5, 2025

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).

The files of Children #2 and #4 lacked child service reports completed at least every 6 months. Child #2 who had an admission date of 2/12/24 did not have a child service report. Child #4 who had an admission date of 2/12/24 did not have a child service report.

Corrected by May 23, 2025

3280.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

The agreement for Child #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Corrected by May 5, 2025

3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

The agreement for Child #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by May 5, 2025

3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

The agreement for Child #4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Corrected by May 5, 2025

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

Emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

Corrected by May 5, 2025

3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

The file of Child #4 lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care prior to admission on the emergency contact form. Child #4 had an admission date of 2/12/24 with an emergency contact form signed on 3/7/24.

Corrected by May 5, 2025

3280.124(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 #3 did not include health insurance coverage for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Corrected by May 5, 2025

3280.124(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.

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 by May 9, 2025

3280.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

The file of Child #2 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #2 contained a health report dated 4/2/25 with a previous one dated 1/29/24.

Corrected by May 5, 2025

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

The operator did not establish an individual record for Children #1 and #5.

Corrected by May 9, 2025

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 file of Child #4 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid by facility staff prior to admission on the emergency contact form. Child #4 had an admission date of 2/12/24 with an emergency contact form signed on 3/7/24.

Corrected by May 5, 2025

3280.192(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.

The file of Staff #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by May 5, 2025

3280.94(a)(4) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire were rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location was never the same for consecutive drills.

Corrected by May 5, 2025

3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

The facility was unable to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 1/10/24, 2/9/24, 3/9/24, 4/9/24, 5/9/24, 6/7/24, 7/7/24, 8/8/24, 9/6/24, 10/6/24, 11/8/24, 12/3/24, 1/3/25, 2/1/25, 3/7/25, and 4/3/25.

Corrected by May 5, 2025

3280.171(a) · 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.

The operator lacked documentation of notifying 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.

Corrected by May 5, 2025

3280.14/3280.20 · 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 facility's emergency plan lacked documentation of addressing continuity of operations.

Corrected by Jul 9, 2024

3280.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

It was observed that the upper and lower outdoor play space, unsafe conditions that are in need of fencing or natural barriers to restrict children from unsafe areas or conditions.

Corrected by May 29, 2024

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.

It was observed that the rest equipment used for the children was not labeled for individual use.

Corrected by May 15, 2024

3280.115(a)(3) · An aboveground swimming pool which is not in use must be made inaccessible to children in accordance with the swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The upper outside play space was observed to have an above ground pool accessible to children.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2024

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).

The agreement on file for Child #1 and Child #4 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child.

Corrected by May 16, 2024

3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

The agreement on file for Child #3 and Child #4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Jul 15, 2024

3280.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

The agreement on file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

3280.124(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 form on file for Child #2 did not have documentation of the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2024

3280.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

The Emergency Contact form on file for Child #1 did not have documentation of the child's special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2024

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.

The Emergency Contact form on file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #4 was observed to not have documentation of the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The Emergency Contact form on file for Child #4 did not list the individual by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Jul 15, 2024

3280.94(a)(1) · The primary staff person 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.

The facility has not conducted a fire drill since opening the location.

Corrected by May 29, 2024

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 file for Child #5 did not have documentation of a health assessment.

Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

3280.34(b)(5) · A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children.

The file for staff person #1 was observed not to contain proof of a high school diploma or transcripts.

Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

3280.151(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 file for staff person #1 did not contain a health assessment.

Corrected by Feb 1, 2024