3270.14/3270.21 · 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, 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 #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 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training [expired copy dated 1.13.20 on file]

Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been 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 not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Staff person #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business because she/he does not have all the required clearances or requests for clearances [Effective 3.13.25].

The file of staff person #1 contains a FBI clearance dated 1.13.20 which is more than 60 months old AND an PA criminal clearance dated 1.10.20 which is more than 60 months old. There is no applications in the file for an updated FBI clearance or a PA criminal clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025

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

3270.181(e) · If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Upon inspection of each of the childcare spaces, it was found that the child emergency contact information sheets for multiple children were out of date and did not match master file updated information in the following spaces: Young Toddler, Pre-K 1 and Pre-K 2.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 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. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan and the required letter to parents, it was found that the letter to the parents was missing information related to lock-down procedures, methods of communication and any applicable accommodations.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

Upon inspection of each of the childcare spaces, it was found that 'Waterless Skin Cleanser by Tecnu' was accessible in a child cubby [for Child #1] outside the school-aged room.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

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.

Upon inspection of each of the childcare spaces in the facility, it was found that ceiling tiles were damaged in the following spaces: School aged [1 broken] and Pre- K 2 [water damaged].

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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

3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Upon inspection of the outdoor playground equipment, it was determined that the mulch surrounding the large climbing equipment was 1"- 2" in depth.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2024

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

3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Upon inspection of each of the childcare spaces in the facility, it was found that a written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play was not posted in the Preschool space.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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).

Upon inspection of the children's records, it was found that the developmental reports for Child #2 were dated 8.8.23/5.8.24 [9 months]; for Child #3 8.1.23/5.8.24 [9 months]; and for Child #4 8.1.23/5.8.24 [9 months].

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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 childcare space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Upon inspection of each of the childcare spaces in the facility, it was found that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in any of the spaces.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

Category: transportation. 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 childcare facility.

Upon inspection of the required documentation of the facility, it was found that 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 childcare facility within the past year

Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

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.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.

Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that the plan did not include details pertaining to continuity of operations.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #1 will have until 10.3.23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff # 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #2 will have until 10.3.23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff # 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #3 will have until 10.3.23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff # 3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11.9.15. Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11.10.15. Staff person #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11.6.15.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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.

Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that child #1 had no influenza vaccination or exemption on file; child #4 had no influenza or Hepatitis A vaccination or exemption on file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2023

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.

Upon inspection of staff personnel records, it was found that staff person #2 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2023

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.

Upon inspection of the facility fire safety logs, it was found that tests were conducted on the following dates, which exceeded the maximum of 30 days between tests: 2.11.22; 10.14.22; 2.28.23; 7.11.23;

Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2023

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 childcare facility.

Upon inspection of the facility records, it was found that the operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility within the past year.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Upon inspection of the physical childcare spaces, it was found that all packed lunches containing potentially perishable food items were being stored in unrefrigerated cubbies in the PreK and two Older Toddler childcare spaces.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2022

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Upon inspection of the facility logs for the previous year, it was found that the required emergency drill was not conducted in 2021 or to date in 2022.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

Upon inspection of the facility fire drill logs, lapses in the required 60 day minimum drill requirement were found on 11.8.21-1.10.22 AND 7.8.22-9.9.22.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2022

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)).

Upon inspection of the facility fire testing logs, it was found that there was a lapse in the required 30 day minimum for testing on 12.2.21-1.3.22 AND 8.3.22-9.4.22.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2022

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. 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 - #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 - #5, staff person #1 - #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #1 - #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 - #5 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Approved pediatric first aid/CPR.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2022

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). Facility employee #1 must be removed from childcare position by close of business. All required clearances must be obtained before facility person#1 may resume a child care position.

Facility person #1 was hired on 7.12.21. The file for facility person # 1 does not contain a required National Sex Offender Registry. Although the LE has an approved waiver on file effective 9.4.20, the requirement to have the required document on file was not met by the end of the facility person's provisional period.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2021

Category: background checks. 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.

Upon inspection of the physical child care spaces, it was observed that a mop bucket/mop with water and cleaning chemicals was left unattended and accessible in the hallway space outside of the Toddler #2 and School Age spaces.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2021

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

3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Upon inspection of the School age child care space, the first aid kit was found to be located in a low level, unsecured cabinet which would be accessible to children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2021

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the agreement included in Child #1-#5 does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the agreement included in Child #1-#5 does not specify the date of the child's admission.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the original agreement document was retained in the facility file for child #1 - #5.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the Emergency Contact Information included in Child #1-#5 does not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2021

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(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.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the Emergency Contact Information included in Child #1-#5 does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the immunization record for Child #4 [3 years] does not include vaccinations for hepatitis B, Rotavirus, hepatitis A and influenza in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Further, the immunization record for Child #3 [3 years] does not include an influenza vaccination in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2021

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Upon inspection of the file for facility person #1, it was found that an initial health assessment was not completed and on file. Further, it was found that the results of an initial tuberculin skin test was not completed and on file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Upon inspection of each of the child care spaces [Toddler #1, Toddler #2, Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten], it was found that each child brought a lunch box [many of which contained perishable products such as meats, cheeses, yogurt, etc.], which were being stored in an unrefrigerated cubby until consumed by the child.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2021

Category: nutrition. 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.

Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions were not included.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2021

Category: physical safety. 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.

Upon inspection of the fire drill logs, it was found that fire drills had been conducted on 3.5.21, 6.7.21 and 9.10.21, which indicated a period of greater than 60 days between required drills.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.