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

There was an uncovered outlet on the wall in the hallway, accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2026

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.

There was peeling paint/damaged plaster on the wall behind a trash can in the Infant room.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026

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.

There were 2 rest mats in use in the Toddler 2 room with less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2026

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

3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

There was a child's medication in the Preschool 1 room not labeled with the child's name.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2026

Category: health medication. 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.

There were two packnplays in the infant room with loose sheets.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2025

Category: health medication. 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The current FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 60 months after the previous FBI clearance on file

Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2025

Category: background checks. 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.

The agreement on file for child #1 was the original.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 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.

The health assessment on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 12 months prior to their start date.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

There were three unlabeled bottles in the infant room.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2025

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.

There were sharp adult scissors accessible to children in drawer equipped with a faulty lock in the Pre-K room.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024

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

3270.131(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 current health assessment on file for child#1 was completed on 3/8/24, more than 12 months after the prior health assessment on file, dated 2/27/23.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024

Category: health medication. 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 in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

The letter to the parents regarding the emergency plan did not address the accommodations planned in the event of an emergency.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024

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

3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

The required health & safety training completed and documented on file for Facility Person # 1 was completed on 9/25/16.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024

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

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

The record of the required education on file for Facility #2 to be classified as an assistant group supervisor was an international diploma - not translated and with no equivalency on file. The documentation of child care experience on file for Facility Person #3 was less than the 2 years (2500 hours) of experience required for their classification as an assistant group supervisor.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(b) · 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 stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

There was a bottle of Windex in the Schoolage room and a bottle of Lysol in the Preschool 2 room, both in locked cabinets, not labeled with the contents.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024

Category: ratio. 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.

There was a crack in a plastic toy bin in the Toddler 2 room, creating a potential pinch point.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024

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

3270.106(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.

There were 3 pack n' plays in the young toddler room not labeled for the specific children who use them.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024

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

3270.135(c) · The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service.

The microwave and area used to prepare lunches was next to the sink used for handwashing after diapering in the Toddler 1 room.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024

Category: ratio. 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.

According to the documentation on file, the operability of the facility's smoke detectors was tested on 7/28/23 and then next again on 8/28/23, more than 30 days apart.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024

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.

There were 3 sharp knives observed in the kindergarten room 8in an unlocked drawer, and were accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023

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

3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

The agreement on file for Child #4, does not include the child's date of admission

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023

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.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include the address for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023

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.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(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 two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, are dated 7/22/21 and 8/16/22, more than 1 year apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, are dated 3/1/22 and 4/19/23, more than 1 year apart,

Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2023

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

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to 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).

The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 4 years old, does not include a current influenza vaccination, recommended annually by the ACIP for a child this age. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #2, who is 4 years old, is dated 12/9/20, is dated more than 1 year ago, and is recommended annually by the ACIP. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #3, who is 4 years old, is dated 10/27/21, is dated more than 1 year ago, and is recommended annually by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #5, who is 2 years old, does not include a current influenza vaccination, recommended annually by the ACIP for a child this age.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2023

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

3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

The health assessment on file for Child #2 does not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in child care.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2023

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

3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

During an observed diaper change in the Infant room, a child's hands were not washed following the diaper change.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023

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

3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 will have until September 21, 2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 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 available to supervise staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6, staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 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). 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 for staff person # 2 was observed not to contain documentation of a completed NSOR clearance which is dated after the recorded first date working with children, (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The 2 most recent child abuse clearances on file for Staff person #3 are dated 9/20/13 and 9/25/18, more than 60 months apart. The file for staff person #6 was observed not to contain documentation of application of an FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2022

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 file for Staff person #4, qualified as a Group Supervisor does not include verification of a bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a bachelor's degree including 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or an associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of experience with children; or an associate's degree including 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of experience with children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2022

Category: supervision. 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.

There was an outlet to the left of the door in Preschool 1 that did not have a protective receptacle cover.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2022

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.

There was a plastic door on a play kitchen in the school age room that had a crack, exposing a sharp point. There was a bin with Lego's in the school age room with several cracks on the corner, which exposed sharp edges, There was a plastic bin in Toddler 2 holding toys which had several cracks on one corner, exposing sharp edges.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2022

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.

There was a small bin in Toddler 2 filled with Styrofoam beads, less than 1 inch, used for a "scooping" activity with the toddlers.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2022

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 #1 does not include the address and telephone number for the enrolling parents employer.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2022

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.

The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is 22 months old, does not include a Varicella vaccination, recommended for a child this age by the ACIP.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2022

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

3270.131(e) · 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 file for Child #3, with an enrollment date of 7/6/20, and Child #5, with an enrollment date of 8/24/20, does not include an an immunization record, due within 60 days of admission.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2022

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

3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

There were 4 medications, labeled for use by a child, that did not have written parental consent to administer.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2022

Category: ratio. 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.

The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 are dated 12/11/18 and 12/15/20, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #5 are dated 1/8/20 and 1/20/22, more than 24 months apart.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

The file for Staff person #3, hired prior to 12/19/20, does not include 12 hours of annual training between 12/19/20-12/19/21, as per Announcement C-21-09.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(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 #3, with an enrollment date of 7/6/20, and Child #5, with an enrollment date of 8/24/20, does not include an initial health assessment, due within 90 days of admission, as per Announcement C-20-04. The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2, dated 2/24/22, is dated more than 12 months after the previous health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2022

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