3270.113(c) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

On 1/8/26, while child #1 was having a difficult time transitioning to nap time, the child stood on other children's cots. Staff person #1 encouraged another child to stand on child #1's cot. After the child did not comply, staff person #1 stood on the child's cot. Staff person #1 then encouraged and allowed a group of children to stand on the child's cot. When child #1 noticed, he began to cry and was visibly upset. The child was upset that they made his cot dirty.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

Child #1 climbed the steps to the changing table and stood at the top. Staff person #1 was crouched down next to the changing table getting supplies when child #1 reached for a suspended mobile and fell backwards over the edge of the changing table. Child #1 hit their lower back on the bookshelf positioned against the changing table and then hit the back of their head on the carpeted floor. Staff person #1 failed to directly supervise child #1 on the changing table. Staff person #1 did not keep a hand on child #1 and allowed the child to stand on the elevated surface. Leadership was not notified immediately after the toddler fell from the changing table. Approximately 10 minutes later, the 2nd staff person in the room notified the director.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

The facility did not provide the parent of child #1 with an incident report on the day of the incident.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2025

Category: health medication. 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS 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 #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #2 has cared for children unsupervised at the facility. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, when staff person #1 began working with children at the facility the staff record did not contain a completed disclosure statement.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

The record for staff person #2 did not include sufficient documentation of education and child care experience to justify the role she was serving is (assistant group supervisor).

Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2025

Category: supervision. 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.

The record for staff person #2 included just one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The facility self-reported the following incident: Staff person #1 was alone in a room at naptime with a group of preschoolers. Child #1 (5 year old) kept getting off the rest equipment. Staff person #1 forcefully placed child #1 back onto the cot. When the child tried to get up, the staff person forcefully flipped the child onto the belly. The staff person held the child down on the cot. The staff person then pulled him onto their lap and held him as the child was pulling away. The staff person eventually lifted the child from under the armpits and carried him to the door/phone area where she called for help. The incident spanned about 3 1/2 minutes.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2025

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.

A staff person in the Elms room did not wash her hands (put on gloves) before serving snack to the children.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 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.

Fire drills were conducted on 8/28/24 and subsequently more than 60 days later on 12/3/24.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 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). Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until complete clearances are on file.

Upon beginning work in the facility, staff person #2's record did not contain applicable out of state clearances as required under the CPSL, and did not contain a copy of request for the out of state clearances as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025

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.

Written staff evaluations on file for staff person #1 were dated in December of 2023, and more than 12 months later in February of 2025.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). (1) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. (2) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. (3) An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. (4) An associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 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.

Staff person #2 is serving as a group supervisor at the facility. The staff person's record did not include sufficient documentation to justify the role. There was no documentation of child care experience or a degree on file.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025

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.

Shoots room - Clorox was observed on the counter within reach of the children receiving care in the space. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Boxwoods were observed on the preschool playground. A monstera plant and a pothos were observed in the older infant room.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 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.

The surface covering on the metal edge of the steps of the outdoor climber is eroding.

Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Originals of agreements were on file for children 1-8.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

An updated health assessment was due for staff person #3 in July of 2024 (previous dated 7/2022), but one was not obtained until December of 2024.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

Category: ratio. 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, more than 30 days lapsed between manual tests of the fire detection system on the following dates: 7/25/24 to 8/28/24, 8/28/24 to 10/3/24, and 10/31/24 to 12/3/24.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

A string of Christmas lights was hanging in the "maples" room. The end with the electrical outlet was uncovered. (CORRECTED ON SITE) An outlet adapter was observed plugged into an outlet in the "elms" room. The outlets did not have covers in place. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

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 weed barrier on the preschool playground was coming up, creating a tripping hazard in the pebble pit and by the tall storage cabinet.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

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.

The lid on the sensory/water table in the "shoots" room was cracked, creating a sharp edge. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

The agreement on file for child 2 was not signed by the operator and did not specify the child's departure time.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

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 information on file for children 1 and 3 did not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.133(2) · A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

A prescription medication on site for child 4. The medication was not accompanied by written instructions provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Staff persons 1 and 2 are serving as assistant group supervisors at the facility. The record for staff person 1 did not contain verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. The record for staff person 2 did not contain documentation of education prior to service at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2024

Category: supervision. 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.

More than 60 days lapsed between the fire drills conducted on 11/17/23 and subsequently 1/25/24.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

More than 30 days lapsed between the following manual tests of the fire detection system: 6/2/23 to 7/11/23, and 11/17/23 to 1/25/24

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

A toilet located in a bathroom used by the "Shoots" group was not in working order.

Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.