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Home › PA › Mc Alisterville › Sonbeam Early Learning Center
420 Main St, Mc Alisterville PA 17049 · License #CER-00253750 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the review of the staff files, staff person #1's file did not contain an updated NSOR clearance (date of last NSOR clearance 12/11/20).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During the physical site inspection in Room C, the first aid kit did not contain soap. (Corrected while on site on 2/6/26).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2026
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.
During the review of the child's files, child #1 and child #2's files did not contain updated health assessments nor immunization records. (Child #1 last health assessment dated 6/2024; Child #2 last health assessment dated 8/2022 and immunizations dated 1/2024).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
During the physical site inspection in Room C there was a juice bottle observed that was not refrigerated. (Juice contained in bottle was discarded while on site 2/6/26--corrected).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2026
Category: nutrition. 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.
A pair of adult scissors were left on the bench within the reach of children in the children's bathroom area.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · 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.
During nap time, staff person #1 took children to the bathroom leaving child #1, who was still sleeping, in the room alone.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
During nap time, staff person #1 took children to the bathroom leaving child #1, who was still sleeping, in the room alone.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
During the review of the staff files, staff person #4's file contained emergency plan training confirmation that was late in completing (past the 90 days of initial hire).
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.
During review of the staff files, staff person #7's file contained fire safety training verification that was late in updating. Staff person #8's file did not contain verification of fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During review of the staff files, staff person #4's file contained health and safety training that was late in completing, past the 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
During review of the staff files, staff person #2, staff person #4, and staff person #10's files contained Mandated Reporter training that was late in obtaining, past the 90 days of initial hire.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #6, #8, and #9 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During review of the staff files, staff person #6's file did not contain a NSOR clearance. During review of the staff files, staff person #8's file did not contain a PA State Police nor Child Abuse clearance. During review of the staff files, staff person #9's file did not contain an updated FBI clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
During review of the staff files, staff person #10's file contained clearances that were late in obtaining (staff person #10 started employment with only NSOR and FBI clearance on file).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: background checks. 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.
During the inspection of the 2-year-old room, there was a plastic bag observed in one of the children's cubbies.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
During the review of the children's files, child #3's file did not contain parent signature for consent of emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
During the review of the children's files, child #3's file did not contain an updated health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
During the inspection of the 2-year-old room, Tylenol was observed in a backpack in one of the children's cubbies.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
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.
During review of the staff files, staff person #5 and staff person #10's files contained initial health assessments that were late in obtaining, past the initial service date of caring for children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
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.
During the inspection of the 2-year-old room, there was a cup of milk that was left out in one of the children's cubbies. (Corrected while on site, staff person dumped the milk out of the cup.)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During the review of the children's files, child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5's files did not contain 6-month updates by the parent for the emergency contact forms or fee agreements.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During review of the children's files, child #3's file did not contain a parent's signature for administration of minor first aid.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(3) · 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.
During review of the staff files, staff person #1's file contained health assessments and a TB test that were not acceptable, not within 12 months of hire date.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
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.
During review of the staff files, staff person #3 and staff person #4's files contained only one written reference.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
During review of the fire drill/detection log for the facility, more than 30 days had elapsed between the testing of the smoke alarms/fire detection system.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
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.
During the review of the children's files, child #1's file contained an initial health assessment that was late in being provided.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
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.
In reviewing of staff files, staff person #1 and staff person #5's files did not contain documentation of Emergency Plan training in 2023.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.
In reviewing of staff files, staff person #1 and staff person #2's files did not contain documentation of fire safety training in 2023.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
In reviewing of staff files, staff person #3 and staff person #4 had not completed the required preservice health and safety training within the first 90 days of hire. (see LIS code sheet; staff person #4 completed training 2/16/24 and staff person #5 completed training 2/20/24).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
In reviewing of staff files, staff person #3's file contained a PA State Police clearance that was late in obtaining (past the first 45 days of hire). (see LIS code sheet; clearance dated 1/12/24).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
In reviewing of staff files, staff person #6's file contained updated PA State Police clearance and updated Child Abuse clearance that were late in obtaining. (see LIS code sheet; previous clearances obtained in 9/2018, updated clearances in 1/2024).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
In reviewing of staff files, staff person #3's file contain documentation of completion of Mandated Reporter training that was late in obtaining (past the initial 90 days of hire). (see LIS code sheet; training completed 2/15/24).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
In reviewing of staff files, staff person #3's file did not contain a NSOR clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.
Provider failed to contact the regional office within the 24-hour period regarding the incident occurring on 8/30/23 resulting in the child being medically seen at the hospital for the injury.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.20(b) · The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department.
Provider failed to deliver the written report to the regional office within the 72-hour time period after the incident occurring on 8/30/23 where the child was seen medically at the hospital due to the injury sustained at the center.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
Provider failed to provide the written report of injury to the parent on the day of the incident. Provider had completed an "Accident Report" pertaining to the incident that had occurred and not an "Incident Report" with the child being seen medically for the injury sustained.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
20.71(a)(5) · The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility.
Staff person #1 has mistreated or abused clients being cared for in the facility or receiving services from the Agency.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
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.
Staff person #1 was observed by another staff member smacking child #1 on the buttocks during daycare hours due to the child misbehaving/not listening.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 3, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.19(a) · An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL.
Staff have witnessed staff member #1 aggressively grabbing several (at least 4) different children by the arm and pulling them off cots because they were climbing on them. These incidents were reported to the director/staff person #2 but were not reported further.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Staff have witnessed staff member #1 aggressively grabbing several (at least 4) different children by the arm and pulling them off of cots because they were climbing on them. These incidents were reported to the director/staff person #2 but were not reported further.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Director/Staff person #2 of the facility called the parent to inform her that staff person #1 grabbed her child by the arm harder than necessary to pull the child out from behind the stacked cots. Director/Staff person #2 did not indicate to the parent what day the incident took place. Parent states she was unaware of the incident until notified today and did not receive an incident report.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
In reviewing of staff files, staff person #1 and staff person #2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 3270.31(f)(1-9). Training was completed but not within the first 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
In reviewing of staff files, staff person #1 and staff person #2 had had not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The training had been completed but not within the first 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
In reviewing of staff files, staff person #1's file, with a hire date of 12/10/20, did not contain a tuberculosis screening at the time of initial employment. (TB test contained in the file was dated 8/17/2018.)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.