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Home › PA › Mercer › Childrens Aid Society Of Mercer Co Child Care Ctr
350 W Market St, Mercer PA 16137 · License #CER-00248272 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Based on staff statements, staff person #1 restrained children during nap time and lunchtime. During one incident, a child hit their head while being restrained. Additionally, staff person #1 pinched a child's arm.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(c) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.
Based on staff statements, staff person #1 degraded a child by taking the child into the restroom, pulling the child's pants down, and placing the child on the toilet in response to the child's use of inappropriate language.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(e) · 1. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. 2. The legal entity will ensure all staff including the directors participate in a minimum of 2 hours of in-person training facilitated by the ELRC on effectively and safely managing difficult behaviors. The training will focus on positive strategies caregivers can utilize to engage children throughout the day's activities. training may count towards the mandated 12-hour training requirements required by the department Upon consultation with the ELRC, the Legal entity shall provide a date for which training will be complete. The training shall take place no more than 2 months after an acceptable plan of correction has been received. Documentation consisting of sign-in sheets for all participants shall be maintained in staff files and forwarded to the Regional Office within 5 business days after completion of the training to verify implementation. 3. The legal entity shall work with the ELRC to develop a written discipline policy that clearly outlines the expectations for appropriate staff conduct. The policy shall include but is not limited to the following: mandated reporting requirements related to suspected child abuse, the expressed prohibition of any acts of physical discipline or force, including restricting a child's movement by holding or confinement. Appropriate routines and practices for toileting, and appropriate strategies for classroom management and challenging behavior. The newly developed policies shall be incorporated into both the staff and parent handbooks and reviewed with all staff members. Signed and dated acknowledgements shall be retained in staff files and copies sent to the Western Region Office within 5 business days of completion to verify implementation. 4. The legal entity will ensure that all staff persons are retrained on Mandated Reporting utilizing an department approved course within 30 days of providing an acceptable plan of correction. training may count towards the mandated 12-hour training requirements required by the department Proof of completed training shall be retained in staff files and copies sent to the Western Region Office within 5 business days of completion to verify implementation. 5. The legal entity shall hold monthly staff meetings for a period of four months following the acceptance of the plan of correction. Each meeting must follow a structured agenda that promotes a supportive environment, reinforces positive guidance strategies, and eliminates the use of inappropriate discipline or restraints. The agenda shall include items to be reported to the Director, as well as a review of what is required to be reported by mandated reporters, a review of citations issued by the Department within the last 6 months, and any inspection summaries received within the last 12 months. The provider shall maintain documentation of each meeting, including a dated agenda and a signed attendance sheet. The documentation shall send to the Western Region office within 5 business days of each staff meeting held for all four monthly staff meetings to verify implementation.
Disposition: Needs Verification
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
Based on staff statements, staff person #1 restrained children during nap time and lunchtime. As indicated by staff statements, staff person #1 will "hold" children in between her legs with the children's arms on either side of her legs to keep them from moving. Staff person #1 has also sat behind children at lunchtime so that they cannot get up from the table.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 31, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
Based on video recording dated 10/30/25, the following incident involving Child #1 occurred. The video, which is approximately ten (10) minutes in length, shows Staff Person #1 holding Child #1 down on a cot. Throughout the video, Staff Person #1 allows Child #1 to get up briefly; however, when Child #1 moves in a manner suggesting they may kick or hit, Staff Person #1 restrains Child #1 again by holding Child #1 down on the cot. The video concludes with Child #1 wetting their pants.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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 file for Staff #1 was lacking Fire Safety training. The file for Staff #3 contained Fire Safety training dated 11.16.23 which was more than 12 months old.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
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.
The file for Staff #1 was lacking an annual written evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
In the toddler room there was not a handwashing sign near the changing table area.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
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.
The file for Child #2 contained two child health reports that were more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(2) · A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.
The epi-pen for Child #2 was lacking written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medication.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
The file for Staff #1 was lacking Pediatric First Aid/CPR within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
One fire drill was conducted on 10.10.24 and the next was conducted on 12.10.24, which is more than 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 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.
On 1.5.24-2.5-24, 2.5.24-3.6.24, and 5.3.24-6.3.24 all documented more than 30 days in between testing of the fire detection system.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Peeling paint was observed in the toddler room under the window.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the address of the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
The medication log in the preschool room for Child #1 was lacking the parent signature.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 #1 contained 2 Health Assessments that were more than 24 moths apart.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
On 1.5.24-2.5-24, 2.5.24-3.6.24, and 5.3.24-6.3.24 all documented more than 30 days in between testing of the fire detection system.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR and health and safety topics under 3270.31(f)(1-9).
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2023
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.
The files of facility persons #4, #5, #6 and #7, all of whom had taken the required health and safety topics under regulation 3270.31(f)(1-9) on the "Better Kid Care - Penn State Extension" between 9/30/2016 and 10/4/2022 or began the training before 10/4/2022 and completed it prior to 10/30/2022, did not have documentation of completion of the 1 hour "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" through the same organization. Facility person #3 contained the 1 hour training dated 9/19/2023 which was after the requirement of 12/30/2022 for completion.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2023
Category: ratio. 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 contingency plan or contingency fund which can help strategize how repairs will be paid for, how staff will be paid and continue to run the business after a disaster or emergency was not presented at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 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 file of facility person #3 did not contain documentation of fire safety training being completed at least every 12 months as the last fire safety training was documented as being completed on 5/10/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023
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). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.
The file of facility person #1 was observed to be caring for the infants in the morning and the toddlers at rest time unsupervised without a completed NSOR verification certificate.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file of facility person #2, identified as an aide, did not have verification of education or experience to document their qualifications for the position.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 information of child #1 and #2 did not contain the enrolling parent's work telephone number.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
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 of child #1 did not contain the address of one of the designated persons to pick up the child.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
An AUVI-Q epinephrine injection, which expired 9/21/2023, was observed in the medication box in the toddler classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file of facility persons #1, identified as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain documentation of at least 2 years (2500 hours) of experience with children to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).
At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan did not contain documentation of the evacuation route to the designated off-site location if the facility needs to evacuate due to an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
In the preschool room, 2 pairs of adult scissors were accessible to children in an unlocked drawer of the staff desk. The scissors could cause lacerations or injury,
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
Emergency plan training for facility person #4, 5, 6, and 7 was dated 3/8/2021 and facility did not have documentation of current emergency plan training within the last 12 months and facility person #8 did not have documentation of emergency plan training within the past 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
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.
Fire safety training for facility person #3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 was dated 3/8/2021 and facility did not have documentation of current fire safety training within the last 12 months and facility person #8 did not have documentation of fire safety training within the past 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
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, 2, 5, 6 and 7 will have until 10/19/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #5, staff person #6 and staff person #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 and 2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR. Staff person #5, 6 and 7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): required health and safety topics after 9/30/2016.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
Category: supervision. 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 file of facility person #1 contained a disclosure statement which was not dated and an FBI clearance dated 6/1/2022, after their start date (see coded LIS sheet), and did not contain documentation of submission. The file of facility person #2 and 8 contained a disclosure statement which was not dated.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 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.
In the downstairs school age room, 3 containers of laundry detergent and 2 cans of Barbasol, all labeled "keep out of the reach of children," were accessible to children on shelves.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(e) · Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.
Based on conversation with the director, 2 cans of Barbasol, labeled "keep out of the reach of children," were used for art activities with children.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
The school age room downstairs did not contain a first aid kit.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(j) · A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.
The diapering are in the toddler room did not have a source of running water for handwashing.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
The school age room downstairs did not have a written plan of daily activities posted.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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 of child #1 did not contain the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
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 of child #3 did not include the enrolling parent's work address or work telephone number.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The emergency contact form of child #1, 2, 3 and 4 did not contain information of any special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation or acceptable documentation this is not applicable to the child.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
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 information of child #1did not contain the address of the release persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 of child #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
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.
In the toddler classroom, the hands of an able child were not washed at the sink with soap and water after a diaper change.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2022
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 file of facility person #4 contained health assessments dated 8/13/2020 and 9/15/2022, facility person #7's file contained health assessments dated 1/8/2020 and 4/13/2022, and facility person #8 had health assessments dated 11/26/2019 and 3/10/2022, all exceeding 24 months.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
The tuberculosis screening of facility person #2 was documented as being read on 1/6/2022, which is after their start date with children (see coded LIS sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
Documentation of the review and/or update of the emergency contact information and financial agreement of child #3 exceeded 6 months (dated 5/26/2021 and 2/9/2022).
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61 · Measurement and use of inodoor child care space
Based on observation and discussion with additional facility persons, it was evident the downstairs space was being used as measured child care space for school-age care prior to it being added to the license.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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 facility did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
The last fire drill documented on the fire drill log was dated 7/21/2022, which was more than 60 days from the date of the renewal inspection (9/27/2022).
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
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.
Documentation of the testing of the fire detection system exceeded 30 days: 9/30/2021 to 11/24/2021 to 1/4/2022 to 2/21/2022 to 4/6/2022 to 5/26/2022 to 7/21/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
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 posted certificate of compliance expired 12/4/2017. The facility did not have evidence of providing parents of enrolled children with information on how to access the regulations electronically.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The facility did not have documentation of the emergency plan being sent to the local and county emergency management agency since the plan was "redone" in 9/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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 of facility person #5 contained 4 annual training hours between 12/2020 and 12/2021 and additional training hours after the required timeframe (6 hours on 1/22/2022, and 2 hours on 2/6/2022). The file of facility person #7 contained 7 annual training hours between 12/2020 and 12/2021, and additional training hours after the required timeframe (6 hours on 1/22/2022).
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 files for Staff #2 through #7 contained documentation of the completion of fire safety training; however, each staff member last completed fire safety training more than 12 months prior.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:
The files for Staff #1, #7, and #8, all of whom having worked in a child care position for more than 90 days, did not include documentation of the completion of Health and Safety Basics training.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
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 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 # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Staff #1, whose first date in a child care position was 07/12/2021, did not contain documentation that an application was submitted for the National Sex Offender Registry verification; nor did it contain a National Sex Offender Registry verification. The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation that the fingerprinting process was completed; however, Staff #1 had surpassed the 45-day provisional hiring period and an FBI Criminal History Clearance was not on file. Staff #1 will be permitted to work at the facility for the remainder of the day, but cannot return to a child care position until noted clearances are obtained and placed on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2021
Category: background checks. 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.
Several sharply pointed screws were observed protruding from railroad ties bordering a garden area accessible to children in care in the outside play space. Contact with said screws could result in puncture and/or laceration injuries.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
Category: ratio. 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.
Two approximately 12"x18" plastic storage bins with cracked, jagged edges were observed in areas accessible to children in care in the infant room. An approximately 16"x12" plastic storage bin with a cracked, jagged edge was observed in an area accessible to children in care in the PreK room. Two metal heating register covers with sharply edged corners were observed in areas accessible to children in care in the Toddler room. Contact with noted items could result in puncture and/or laceration injuries.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
Category: ratio. 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 file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that did not include the address of the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
Category: health medication. 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 file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that did not include the address of the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
Category: health medication. 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 file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not include the child's health insurance provider or the corresponding health insurance coverage policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
The file for Child #2, in care for more than 90 days, did not contain a copy of the child's immunizations.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
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 #1 did not contain two written, non-family references.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
The files for Staff #1 and #8, both of whom having worked in a child care position for more than 90 days, did not contain documentation of the completion of Pediatric CPR and First-Aid.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
Category: health medication. 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.
The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not include the addresses for three persons listed as individuals to whom the child can be released.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.