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.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to meet Federal Requirements under 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), which includes having a plan for continuity of operations, assigned staff roles in the emergency plan, and stating the training requirements for staff, facility persons, and volunteers.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the emergency plan shown to certification rep did not specify how parents would be contacted, and did not specify that they would be contacted as soon as possible at the beginning of any emergency, and then would again be contacted at the end of the emergency with instructions on how to be reunited with their child(ren).

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

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

3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the emergency plan shown to certification rep had a date of 6/28/21, in which it was reviewed/updated.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(b) · A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, staff person #1, identified as an aide on the staff data worksheet, is not 18 years of age and there was no additional documentation of education to qualify individual #1 as a staff person.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the first aid and CPR certification on file for staff person #1 and #2 did not include the word "pediatric" and was not conducted by a PQAS trainer.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and #2- may not work in a child care position at 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have the complete CPSL requirements on file for employment or volunteering. The file for staff person #1 not did not contain a complete PA criminal clearance, FBI clearance, or NSOR verification certificate. The file for staff person #2 contained a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 7/14/22, and Department of Ed. FBI clearance dated 7/14/22.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2024

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.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the file for staff person #1 did not include any education or experience in order to determine which position he/she qualifies to perform.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the file for staff person #2 did not contain the education or experience to qualify for the position being performed.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the agreement form on file for child #1 was not signed by the operator.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the agreement form on file for child #1 did not include the fee amount to be paid to the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the agreement form used by the facility and on file for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include a space to write in the day of the week or date in which the fee is to be paid.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the agreement form on file for child #1 did not include the services to be provided to the family and child, by the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the agreement used by the facility and on file for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include a space for parents to fill in the child's arrival and departure times, and did not include a space for parents to specify the person to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the agreement forms for child #1 and #2 did not include the date of the child's admission.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the agreements on file at the facility for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were the original agreements, not a copy of the agreement, as identified by the colored ink.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

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.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the emergency information for child #3 and #4 did not include the addresses of the individuals to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 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.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the facility did not have a medical transport plan posted to identify the steps that will be taken if a child needs emergency medical treatment and needs to be transported by ambulance.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

Category: transportation. 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.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, there was no documentation on file that staff person #2 had a health assessment by the first day of working with children.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, safe pick up and drop off procedures had not been established and communicated to parents in writing and were not posted on the parent board at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the file for staff person #2 did not include an official form of ID for verification of age.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the file for staff person #2 did not include 2 written, non-family references.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.15(b) · The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the facility's certificate of occupancy was not available to be shown to certification representative.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

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.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the emergency plan shown to certification rep did not include accommodations of how any children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions would be handled during an emergency or evacuation.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted at the location.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the emergency plan shown to certification rep did not have a location listed for shelter away from the facility premises.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025

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

3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, there was no documentation that the facility annually notified the local police department of the facility's location and use of traffic routes around the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.