3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

At the time of inspection on 1/23/24, files for staff person #1 and #2 did not include an annual staff evaluation. Non-compliance continues since 11/22/24.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

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.

At the time of inspection on 1/23/24, emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Non-compliance continues since 11/22/24.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

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

3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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 the time of inspection on 1/23/24, emergency contact form of child #1 and #2 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact of child #1 did not include release person's address. Non-compliance continues since 11/22/24.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

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.

At the time of inspection on 1/23/24, emergency contact information of child #1 did not include did not include a policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Non-compliance continues since 11/22/24.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

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

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

At the time of inspection on 1/23/24, staff persons #1 and #2 did not include 12 annual clock hours of child care training. Staff person #1 needed 4 additional hours of training, staff person #2 needed 7 additional hours of training Non-compliance continues since 11/22/24.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of renewal inspection, agreements of child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were not signed by the operator.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

At the time of renewal inspection, files for staff person #2 and #3 did not include an annual staff evaluation.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of renewal inspection on 11/12/24 observed staff #2 allowing one child to go to the bathroom by himself. Staff #2 was not escorting or supervising when the child left cafeteria to the hallway and to the bathroom. On 11/22/24 observed one girl returning from the bathroom which is located in the hallway without being supervised by staff.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2024

Category: supervision. 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.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding volunteers participating in emergency plan training and emergency drills (or statement that program doesn't accept volunteers), continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2024

Category: ratio. 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 the time of renewal inspection observed that the emergency plan was not reviewed at least annually. Last review was dated 1/25/23.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2024

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.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 included Pediatric First aid and CPR training that expired on July 2024.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2025

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.

At the time of inspection, file for staff person #1, #2, and #3 did not include verification that staff participated in fire safety training at least annually.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

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. Staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include a current state criminal history check for employment and current DHS required FBI clearance. Pa state police clearance on file was for volunteer purposes, FBI clearance was from 1/8/18 and is more than 60 months old. Mandated reporter training of staff persons #1 and #2 were more than 5 years old and must be updated.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

At the time of renewal inspection, agreements of children #1, #2, #3, #4, and#5 did not specify fee amount to be paid. Agreements of children #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not specify arrival and departure time.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2024

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.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #2 did not include the address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2024

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

3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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 the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #2 and #3 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact of child #2 did not include release person's address.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025

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.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #2 did not include did not include a policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025

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.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included a health assessment conducted on 11/17/21 that was not valid since it was conducted more than 24 months ago.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

Category: ratio. 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 the time of renewal inspection record of staff person #1 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.24(f) · A valid photo identification of the director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall be provided to the agent of the Department at the time of inspection.

At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #1, who holds the position of the director, was not present during the renewal inspection on 11/12/24 and 11/22/24 with a valid photo identification.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(h) · All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include verification of 10 hours health and safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

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

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

At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #1, #2, and #3 did not include 12 annual clock hours of child care training.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 the time of renewal inspection, information regarding the location of the facility and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility was not sent to the local traffic safety authorities.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.