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.

There was rust on a pole in the corner of the preschool outdoor playspace.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2025

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

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

The current firesafety trainings completed and documented on file for Facility Persons #2 and #3 were each completed more than 12 months after the pervious firesafety training for the respective staff person.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 current NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 60 months after the prior NSOR clearance on file.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

Category: background checks. 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 uncovered outlet on the wall in the Pre-K room, in reach of children.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

There was no first aid kit in the infant room. According to staff statements, the first aid kit from the classroom was the one that was taken outside when a staff person took some of the children outside. There was no first aid kit remaining in the room while a group of staff and children remained in the classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2025

Category: health medication. 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 a small area of damaged plaster on the wall behind a trash can in the Preschool 1 room.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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

3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

There was a cot in use placed in front of a door leading from the Toddler to the Toddler Transition room, obstructing the exit.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2025

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 two cots in use in the Toddler room and a rest mat in use in the infant room without 2 feet of space on three sides of each.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2025

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

3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

There were no emergency contact forms in the infant room for the children receiving care in that space. According to staff statements, the set of emergency contact forms in the classroom was the one that was taken outside when a staff person took some of the children outside. There were no emergency contact forms remaining in the room while a group of staff and children remained in the classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2025

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 current health assessment on file for child #1 was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

Category: health medication. 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 a small area of peeling paint/damaged plaster on a corner of a wall in the Preschool 2 room.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2024

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

3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

There was no written feeding schedule from the parent for one of the enrolled infants.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. 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 health assessment on file for Staff person #1 and #2 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the staff person's suitability to provide childcare.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023

Category: health medication. 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.

The documentation on file for the emergency drill conducted on 7/13/23 does not include the time the drill was conducted or the length of time of the drill.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 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.

The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 10/21/22-11/21/22, and 8/7/23-9/7/23, more than 30 days apart.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

The facility did not have verification of providing the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023

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.

Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff person #1 completed the training on 5/22/22.

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2022

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.

The signed Disclosure statement on file for Staff person #2 is not dated, making it invalid.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022

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.

There were several gallon jugs of hand soap, labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the floor of an unlocked closet in the bathroom in the older toddler classroom. There was a can of shaving cream, labeled "keep out of reach of children", reportedly used for craft projects, in the Preschool 2 classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2022

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.

The rest cots in Pre-K and Preschool I Rooms were not labeled for use by an individual child.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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 forms on file for Child #1 and #2 does not include a complete address and/or telephone number for all listed release persons.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

There were 2 children receiving care in Preschool 1 without their emergency contact forms being in the room where they were receiving care.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(d)(4) · A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.

The current health report on file for Child #1 does not indicate if the child has and chronic health problems or special needs.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2022

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

3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

There were no written infant feeding plans submitted by the parents of the infants receiving care in the Infant room.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2022

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

According to statements made during the investigation, Staff person #1 handled Child #1 in a rough, aggressive fashion when she would not lay down at nap time.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b) · **Staff person #1 will complete 2 hours of pre-approved training on the topic of appropriate positive discipline and 2 hours of pre-approved training on the topic of communicating with children, and 2 hours of pre-approved training on the topic of dealing with anger in children and caregivers, All trainings will be submitted to the regional office for approval prior to being taken. Proof of training completion will be submitted to the Department within one week of completion.

** According to statements made during the investigation, Staff person #1 handled Child #1 in a rough, aggressive fashion when she would not lay down at nap time.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

According to statements during interviews, Staff person #1 was speaking inappropriately at Child #1 when she would not lay down at naptime.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10), 3280.31(f) (10), or 3290.31(g)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Instructor Card from the PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer.

Staff person #1 worked between 4/29/22-5/16/22 without having completed a PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR course taught by a PQAS approved instructor.

Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2022

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

3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

The file for staff person #4 lacked current emergency plan training completed within the last year.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · 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 verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

The file for staff person #2, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of education to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2021

Category: supervision. 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.

In the infant room, there were connected fabric triangular shaped blocks that were accessible to infants and had tears in multiple areas with small pieces coming apart that could be placed in a child's mouth.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(e)(1) · 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 file for child #1, a 7 month old, had an immunization record that lacked documentation of the 3rd doses of the DTAP and Pneumococcal vaccinations by age 6 months in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2021

Category: health medication. 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 files for staff person #1 and staff person #3 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

The file for staff person #4 had a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2021

Category: health medication. 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.

At the time of the renewal inspection, the facility lacked written documentation of testing of the interconnected fire detection system at least once every 30 days, including within the last 30 days.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.