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 in the outdoor toddler play area, trash and a torn and damaged rubber mat.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025

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.

Observed a spot of damaged plaster accessible to children in a storage area of the middle room.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025

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

3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Observed electrical outlets on a power strip in the front room which did not have protective receptacle covers.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025

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 a sand table which contained standing water in the toddler outdoor play area.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

Observed the documented fire drills revealed that one time (11/5/24-1/7/25) the fire drill was conducted more than 60 days apart.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Observed staff file #1, contained an updated criminal background clearance and updated child abuse clearance which were dated more than 60 months after the two previous valid clearances.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

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.

Observed hand sanitizer, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children on a low shelf in the school-age room.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Observed one window in the upstairs school-age room which was not restricted to 6 or fewer inches.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

Observed the first-aid kit in the school-age room did not contain sterile gauze.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 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 three rest mats with peeling covers and exposed foam in the preschool room. Observed in the toddler play area, a broken green plastic tote and rough edge on the side of a mobile slide.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

Observed child file #1, an older toddler, contained a most recent health assessment which is dated more than 18 months ago (1/2/23).

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 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 child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Observed staff file #4, contained a child abuse clearance dated after staff #4 first day working in a childcare position. Observed staff file #4 contained a NSOR verification letter dated after staff #4 first day working in a childcare position. Observed staff file #4, did not contain copies of the applications for the child abuse clearance or the NSOR verification letter. Observed staff file #4 contained a disclosure statement which was not signed by a witness.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023

Category: background checks. 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.

Observed staff file #1, 2, and 3 contained written evaluations which were completed more than 12 months after the previous valid written evaluation.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Observed electrical outlets which did not have protective receptacle covers, on a power cord in the upstairs school age room which is used by preschool children.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023

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.

Observed hand sanitizer labeled keep out of the reach of children, on a table in the upstairs school age room.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Observed the hot air hand dryer in the children's bathroom, was providing heated air which exceeded 110 degrees.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023

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.

Observed a piece of detached/loose trim on the drawers in the front room. Observed in the preschool play area a gutter pipe which was not connected and had sharp edges. Observed a wooden plywood board attached to the building had splintering edges.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023

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.

Observed a wooden plywood board attached to the building which had peeling paint. Observed a spot of peeling paint on the metal fence.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023

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.

Observed a green big block with a peeling cover in the toddler area of the preschool room. Observed in the toddler play area, two broken plastic toy shovels. Observed on the porch leading to the preschool play area a blue and green broken plastic bucket and a toy shelf which had detached trim. Observed in the preschool play area, the blue roof plastic playhouse which had a detached side.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023

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.

Observed two drawers in the front room which had objects smaller than 1 inch in a diameter, due to failed child safety locks these items were accessible to older toddlers receiving care in that room.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023

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).

Observed child file #1, 2, and 3 did not contain a child service report written within the previous 6 months.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023

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.

Observed the documentation for the fire alarm testing revealed that 4 times in the previous 12 months the alarm testing was completed more than 30 days apart.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department

On 9/26/22 the director informed the certification representative of an incident in which a child went to the emergency room. The facility immediately notified the parent, but did not notify the department within 24 hours and did not submit the written report to the department within 72 hours.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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.

Observed staff file #1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 contained documentation of annual training in the emergency plan which was conducted more than 12 months after the previous emergency plan training.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 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.

Observed staff file #1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 contained documentation of fire safety training which was conducted more than 12 months after the previous fire safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31.(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #5 will have until 9/10/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 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 #5, staff person #5 may not work in a child -care position at the facility.

Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire(see LIS code sheet): 3270.31.(f)(10)

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

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). Facility Person # 2-- may not work in a child care position at the facility until a valid signed disclosure statement is in the file.

Observed staff file #2, did not contain a CPSL required signed disclosure statement to be in the file prior to the first day interacting with children.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.36(b)(1) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.

Observed staff file #2 did not contain documentation of 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Observed an electrical outlet in the art room which did not have a protective receptacle cover.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

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.

Observed the emergency telephone numbers were not posted by the telephone in the middle room and the art room.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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.

Observed the first aid kit in the art room did not have nonporous gloves.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

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.

Observed a detached ceiling tile in the art room.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

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.

Observed an accessible unlocked low drawer in the front room, where toddlers receive care, had multiple small objects less than 1 inch in diameter.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Observed a heavy shelf in the upstairs hallway which was not securely anchored to the wall.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Observed the agreement for child file #2 and #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Observed the emergency contact information for child #4 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care and did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

Category: ratio. 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.

Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1 and #4 did not contain the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Observed child file #4 did not contain the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 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.

Observed the updated health assessment for child #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

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

3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Observed child file #4 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

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.

Observed staff file #4 contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

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

Observed staff file #2 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Observed the agreement for child #1 did not contain the date of the child's admission.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2021

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). Facility Person # -3 and 4- may not work in a child care position at the facility until valid clearances are obtained.

Observed staff file #3, who has been employed for more than 45 days, did not contain a copy of the completed FBI fingerprint clearance. Observed staff file #4 contained a criminal background clearance receipt, which is not accepted as a valid criminal background clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2021

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.

Observed hand sanitizer accessible to children on a low shelf in the front room of the original building.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2021

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 frayed carpet in multiple spots on the steps and porch of the preschool building. Observed a detached panel on the back of the original building with an exposed piece of metal.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2021

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.

Observed peeling paint on the railings between the two buildings. Observed in the outdoor play area, peeling paint on the shed doors and on the shed roof posts.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2021

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.

Observed the three toilets and 2 sinks next to the toddler room in the original building did not have posted handwashing signs next to each toilet and sink.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2021

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 a blue chair with a detached support screw in the preschool room in the preschool building. Observed in the outdoor play area, a broken purple toy bin lid, and rain water in all of the water tables. Observed in the front room in the original building 2 wooden stools with loose legs. In the upstairs of the original building, observed a detached shelf supporting children's supplies.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2021

Category: physical safety. 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.

Observed the facility did not have an emergency transportation plan posted in the toddler room.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2021

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.

Observed staff file #1 and #2 contained updated health assessments which were dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2021

Category: ratio. 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.

Observed the facility did not have documentation of checking the fire alarm system every 30 days.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2021

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.

Observed the operator did not provide to the parents of the enrolled children information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2021

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.

Observed the facility did not send a copy of the completed emergency plan to the local municipality.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2021

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