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16864 Conneaut Lake Rd, Meadville PA 16335 · License #CER-00252301 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
The Shaken Baby Policy submitted by the facility does not include language regarding the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
Staff person #2 did not complete Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the previous certification; the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 7.31.25 and the current training certificate is dated 11.10.25.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 #3, #4, #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 completed their current mandated reporter training on 7.15.25, more than 60 months after the previous training dated 6.30.20. The disclosure statement on file for Staff person #3, #5 does not include a witness statement, making it invalid. The file for Staff person #4 includes an NSOR clearance dated after the first day working with children; an application for an FBI clearance and a completed FBI clearance dated after the first day working with children; and did not include a Child Abuse clearance or Sex Offender registry check from Hawaii, where the staff person has lived in the previous 5 years.
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
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a) · 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.
Staff person #3, who qualifies as an Aide, was observed working unsupervised in the older toddler room during naptime.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: supervision. 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.
The first aid kit in the Young Toddler room did not include soap, scissors, tweezers, and tape.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
There were missing toilet bolt covers on the toilets in the Pre-K room.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
There was no handwashing sign at the toilet in the preschool bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 were beads < 1" in size in an unlocked cabinet in the Young Toddler room, making them accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. There was a beaded pacifier strap in the Young Toddler room; the beads are < 1" and are accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouth should the strap break.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The current agreement on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The current agreement on file for Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 does not include the persons to whom the child can be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
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 #4 does not include the address for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: health medication. 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, #3, #4, #5 does not include the work address for the enrolling parent and the emergency contact form for Child #1 also does not include the work phone number for the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not include the child's health insurance coverage for the child's health care benefits.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
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 #3 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.
The file for Child #1, included emergency contact form 6-month review signatures dated 2.3.25 and 9.25.25, more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #2, included emergency contact form 6-month review signatures dated 1.28.25 and 9.28.25 and agreement 6-month review signatures dated 1.7.25 and 11.14.25, more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #3, included emergency contact form 6-month review signatures dated 1.29.25 and 9.26.25 and agreement 6-month review signatures dated 1.10.25 and 11.13.25, more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #4, included emergency contact form 6-month review signatures dated 1.6.25 and 9.26.25 and agreement 6-month review signatures dated 2.5.25 and 11.14.25, more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #5, included emergency contact form 6-month review signatures dated 1.27.25 and 9.24.25, more than 6 months apart and included a 6-month agreement review signature dated 1.11.25, more than 6 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The most recent health assessment on file for Child #3, who is a Young Toddler, is dated 1.10.25, more than 6 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
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). ·Child #3 and #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 11.19.25, and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is a young toddler, includes 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age, 3 of 4 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is an older toddler, includes 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2025
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 a diaper change in the infant room, an able-bodied child was observed not going to the sink to wash their hands and was placed in a highchair and given food to eat.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
The trashcan used for diaper disposal in the infant room was not lidded.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The current health assessment on file for Staff person #2 does not indicate if the staff person was assessed for communicable/contagious disease.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: health medication. 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.
During a diaper change in the infant room, a staff person was observed carrying the child whose diaper had just been changed, placed the child in a highchair and gave the child their lunch without having washed their own hands.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 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.
The file for Staff person #2 does not include 2 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in child care.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 26, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file for Staff person #1, includes verification of 10.5 of the required 12 hours of annual training between 12.2023-12.2024; an additional 2 hours of training from 2.18.25 are borrowed to meet the requirement.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 31, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(e) · Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.
There were cans of shaving cream, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children", which staff reported are used for arts and crafts project in Toddler B.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
Emergency telephone numbers were not posted by the telephone in Pre-K 3 or Pre-K 4.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 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.
There were splintered pieces of wood on the ground and around the door frame outside the entrance to the facility which posed a hazard to children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 in Toddler A around a hole in the wall under the window.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 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.
There were broken MagnaTiles in Pre=K 4, with cracked edges with pieces of plastic missing.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
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 were 2 sensory tubes in Toddler A, accessible to children who are still placing things in their mouths. that had unsecure lids with items less than 1 inch in diameter inside. There were pieces of felt used to decorate a felt Christmas tree, smaller than 1 inch in size, accessible to children still placing things in their mouths in Toddler B.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
There was no thermometer in the first refrigerator in the kitchen where perishable food intended for children is stored.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
Category: nutrition. 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 #3 does not include the child's date of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 #2, #3, and #4 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 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 child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
There was no written medical emergency transportation plan posted in Pre-K 3 or Pre-K 4, identifying the means to transport a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The most recent health assessments on file for Child #5, who is an infant, is dated 3.28.24, more than 6 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025
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 two children under 12 months old in the infant room who did not have a written feeding plan on file submitted by the parent.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2024
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.
The most recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement on file for Child #1, #3, and #4, is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
A staff person in the Pre-K 4 room was observed standing in the doorway of the classroom while attempting to supervise 1 child who was in the bathroom which is outside the classroom while also supervising 9 additional children who were still in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
Two infants under the age of 1 year old were observed sleeping in their cribs with a boppy pillow under them, not laying in a supine position on their backs, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2024
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. Staff #3 and #8 may not work in a child care facility until obtained.
The files for staff persons #3 and #8 contain disclosure statements with signatures that were not witnessed by another person. The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet), who has lived in the state of Alaska during the previous 5 years is lacking Alaska state clearances as required under CPSL to serve in a child care facility. The file for staff person #6, hire date (see IS code sheet),is lacking documentation of NSOR verification prior to serving in a child care facility. The file does contain a current NSOR verification.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
Category: background checks. 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.
The files for staff persons #1,#2, #4 and #6 are lacking verification of the Health & Safety Update 2022 completed prior to 12/30/2023 as required by announcement C-22-06. The files do contain current training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
Observed on the outside play space on the newly installed fence that separates the toddler playground from the preschool playground, 10 uncovered bolts that are protruding into the play spaces and causing a puncture hazard if a child falls against them.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 204
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.
Observed that one of the two doors exiting the Pre-K 4 room into the hallway was closed and blocked with a mini refrigerator on one side and a small shelf on the other side.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
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.
Observed on the toddler playground a plastic rocker that was cracked and causing a sharp edge. Observed a cracked purple bin containing manipulative toys in the Toddler B Room.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 file for staff person #2 is lacking a current health assessment conducted during the previous 24-month period. The files for staff persons #4, #5 and #7 contain current health assessments that were conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The files are now current.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file for staff person #4 contains only 4 of the required 12 child care training hours during the year 9/12/2022 to 9/12/2023
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The file for staff person #1 is lacking the Pennsylvania Health & Safety Update 2022 which was required to be completed by 12/30/2022.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
Based on the dated parental signatures on 3 out of 4 incident reports reviewed, parents are not always receiving the original incident report on the date of the incident.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2023
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.
The fire alarm test log shows that the alarm was last tested on 1/12/2023 which has exceeded 30 days since the last test was conducted.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
The file for staff person #3 contains current PFA/PCPR training that was completed after the previous certification expired. The file is now current.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
The files for staff persons #2,3 and 4 contain current fire safety training that was completed more than 12 months after the previous training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 will have until 1/6/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, GS or director who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health & Safety training topics #1-9.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for staff person #4 contains current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous training. The file is now current.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
Observed in the Pre-K room that a first aid kit was not present when 5 children were receiving care in the child care space.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
Observed in the Young Toddler room that a backpack containing the first aid kit was on the floor accessible to children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
The bathroom adjacent to the Preschool room was lacking a handwashing sign posted at the toilet.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
Observed that the pedal on the hands-free trash can in the Older Toddler room was broken exposing an approximately 2 inch metal rod posing a hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
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.
Observed in the Pre-K room that emergency contact information was not present for the 5 children receiving care in the child care space. Observed in the infant room emergency contact information missing for child #2, an infant in care.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
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 child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
The playspace was lacking a posted medical emergency transportation plan.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
Category: transportation. 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.
Observed in the first aid kit in the Young Toddler room packets of non-aspirin, anti-biotic cream, burn cream and allergy medication all lacking the name of the child for whom it was intended.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
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.
The files for staff persons #1 and #5 contain current health assessments that were completed greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The files are now current.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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 file for staff person #2 contains verification of a TB test that was conducted greater than 12 months prior to employment and therefore is not valid.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
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.
The fire drill alarm test log identified that the tests conducted on 7/14, 8/18, 9/22 and 10/25 of 2022 exceeded 30 days between tests.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #1 contains an initial health report that was conducted greater than 60 days following the first day of attendance. The file is now current.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
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 staff file for Staff person #1 received training on the facility emergency plan that was not done annually; the last two documented emergency plan trainings were dated 9/25/20 and 11/16/21. The staff file for Staff person #2 received training on the facility emergency plan that was not done annually; the last two documented emergency plan trainings were dated 10/19/20 and 11/17/21.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
The staff file for Staff person #1 lacked valid pediatric first-aid/CPR training; the training dated 11/8/21 was an online only training which is not an acceptable training.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
The facility emergency plan was observed to lack a plan providing accommodations for infants and toddlers during the event of an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2021
Category: physical safety. 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 may not work in the facility. 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 #2 may not work in the facility.
The staff file for Staff person #2 lacked a valid State Police clearance; the State Police clearance on file dated 5/1/2020 was a volunteer clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
In the PreK and Preschool Rooms, the first-aid kits were observed to be inside an unlocked book bag on the floor accessible to the preschool aged children in care
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
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.
In the indoor play space the handles on a plastic laundry basket which contained toy foam balls was observed to be cracked in multiple places allowing for potential pinch points.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
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.
In the Young Toddler, Older Toddler, and Preschool Rooms the rest equipment was observed to not be labeled for use by a specific child.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance name and policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 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 staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current health assessment dated 9/7/21 which was not updated within 24 months of the previously dated 6/26/19 health assessment. The staff file for Staff person #2 contained a current health assessment dated 11/29/21 which was not updated within 24 months of the previously dated 11/4/19 health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.