Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Tap a row to expand inspection details, findings, and the state record.
Apr 23, 2026Renewal10 violationsCitedDetailsHide
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/23/26 ceiling tiles in the indoor play space were observed in need of repair.
3280.76 · Corrected May 21, 2026
An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/23/26 the file reviewed for child #2 did not contain child's date of admission.
3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) · Corrected May 21, 2026
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 and staff person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/23/26 staff person #1 hired on (see code sheet) did not have completed NJ state criminal and NJ child abuse clearances on file. Staff person # 2 hired on (see code sheet) did not have a completed NJ child abuse clearance on file.
Get status updates
Leave your email if you want a note when this facility's license or enforcement status changes.
Questions to Ask on Your Tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
1What records do you keep on staff training and child incidents, and how are they reviewed?
2How do you log medication administration, and who verifies it?
3When was your last playground and facility safety check, and what did it find?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · Corrected Jun 26, 2026
Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/23/26 there was hand sanitizer observed on the front desk and in the indoor play space accessible to children.
3280.66(a) · Corrected May 21, 2026
Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/23/26 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 and child #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number. The emergency contact form reviewed for child #2 did not include health insurance coverage.
3280.124(b)(6) · Corrected May 21, 2026
The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/23/26 the health assessment reviewed for child #4 was more than 12 months old.
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) · Corrected May 21, 2026
A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/23/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include verification of education.
3280.192(2)(ii) · Corrected May 21, 2026
A first-aid kit shall be in the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/23/26 there was no first aid kit observed in front childcare space.
3280.75(a) · Corrected May 21, 2026
Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/23/26 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not contain physician's name. The emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 did not include physician's name and telephone number.
3280.124(b)(2) · Corrected May 21, 2026
Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/23/26 there were missing receptable covers observed in middle childcare space.
Jan 22, 2026Unannounced monitoring1 violationCitedDetailsHide
The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the unannounced monitoring visit on 01/22/06 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.
Dec 10, 2025Allocated unannounced monitoring4 violationsCitedDetailsHide
A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring on 12/10/25 staff was unable to provide access to children & staff files upon request.
3280.23(a) · Corrected Dec 27, 2025
Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring on 12/10/25 the documentation reviewed did not reflect fire drills being conducted every 60 days. Last fire drill documented was 5/20/25.
3280.94(a)(1) · Corrected Dec 27, 2025
The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring on 12/10/25 the emergency plan was not posted in the facility.
3280.26(d) · Corrected Dec 27, 2025
Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring on 12/10/25 uncovered electrical outlets were observed in the facility.
A staff person shall obtain an annual 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.
During the renewal inspection on 04/30/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain 12 hours of annual childcare training.
3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) · Corrected Jun 2, 2025
Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.
During the renewal inspection on 04/30/25 the lighting in the infant room was inoperable.
3280.78 · Corrected Jun 2, 2025
An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).
During the renewal inspection on 04/30/25 the file reviewed for child #2 and child #3 did not contain a child service report providing information about the child's growth and development.
3280.123(a)(3) · Corrected Jun 2, 2025
Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 04/30/25 the documentation reviewed did not reflect annual emergency drill. Last drill conducted 04/04/24.
3280.26(a)(6) · Corrected Jun 2, 2025
Jan 14, 2025Complaints- legal location1 violationCitedDetailsHide
A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.
During the unannounced monitoring visit on 01/14/25 staff person #1, who was identified as the designated person, was unable to provide certification representative immediate access to child and staff files for review.
Jan 14, 2025Unannounced monitoring1 violationCitedDetailsHide
A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.
During the unannounced monitoring visit on 01/04/25 staff person #1, who was identified as the designated person, was unable to provide certification representative immediate access to child and staff files.
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. Staff persons cannot work unsupervised with children until the CCDBG training has been completed. Submit written verification of the required completed CCDBG training.
Two staff persons were observed caring for children unsupervised and there was no verification that their record contained verification of completed required CCDBG training. (#2 and #3)
3280.14/3280.20 · Corrected Sep 9, 2024
The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. Submit a written copy of the updated emergency plan. Ensure that the plan is reviewed and documented in writing annually as specified.
There was no written documentation indicating that the emergency plan had been reviewed and updated when there was a change in the responsible staff person. The person listed no longer works at the facility.
3280.26(b) · Corrected Sep 9, 2024
Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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. Obtain and completed PQAS approved pediatric first aid and CPR training for the identified staff person. Submit written verification of the completed training.
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. 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 childcare office. Submit written verification.
The operator did not 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.
3280.24(a) · Corrected May 12, 2024
An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Update the agreements to specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Submit a copy of the updated agreement/s.
One child's record contained agreements that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. (#3)
3280.123(a)(5) · Corrected May 12, 2024
One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care. Obtain completed pediatric first aid and CPR training for the identified staff person. Submit written verification of the completed training.
On 1/29/24, five children were observed in care and there was no written verification that the one staff person present had pediatric first aid and CPR training. (#3) On 3/12/24, children were in care and there was no written verification that the one staff person present had pediatric first aid and CPR training. (#4). Staff person's records did not contain written verification of completed pediatric first aid and CPR.
Jan 29, 2024Renewal11 violationsCitedDetailsHide
The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain subsequent updated health reports completed within the past 12 months as specified. Obtain and submit the subsequent updated health reports for the identified children. Ensure that each child's record contain initial and subsequent health reports.
There was no verification that children's records contained subsequent updated health reports completed in the post 12 months as they were not made available at the time of the inspection. (#4 and #5).
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) · Corrected Feb 29, 2024
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. Obtain and submit written verification of the required health and safety training for the identified staff persons. Staff will complete the required health and safety training and written verification of the completed training will be submitted. Staff will not work unsupervised unless the training has been completed.
One staff person's record did not contain written verification of health and safety training topics required in order to work unsupervised with children. This staff person was the only staff person present.(#3)
3280.14/3280.20 · Corrected Feb 29, 2024
A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. Obtain and submit written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of child care training for the identified staff person.
Oct 10, 2023Unannounced monitoring10 violationsCitedDetailsHide
The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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, #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required, completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-hired 8/21/23- observed working with children and record contained no proof of requests for FBI, -no completed FBI) (#2- hired 5/15/23- no record of completed NSOR) (#3-hired 6/15/23- no record of completed FBI clearance)
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · Corrected Oct 10, 2023
A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Obtain and submit written verification of education and experience for the indicated staff person. Ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions.
One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their primary staff position. (#1)
3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) · Corrected Nov 13, 2023
Aug 18, 2023Renewal19 violationsCitedDetailsHide
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. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that children's initial health reports are completed and provided within the required timeframes as specified in this regulation to ensure ongoing compliance.
One child has been enrolled in the facility for more than 60 days and their record contained a health report completed more than 60 days (3 months) following the first day of attendance at the facility. (#4)
3280.131(a) · Corrected Oct 13, 2023
An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Specify the date of admission on the child's agreement and submit a copy of the properly completed agreement for verification of compliance. Ensure that all agreements include the date of the child's admission.
Several children's agreements did not specify the date of the child's admission. (#1, #3, #4, and #5)
3280.123(a)(6) · Corrected Oct 13, 2023
The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. The emergency plan will be posted at the parent information board near the entrance of our facility.
The emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location in the facility. Post the emergency plan at a conspicuous location in the facility.
3280.26(d) · Corrected Oct 5, 2023
The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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, #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required, completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.
Mar 15, 2023Unannounced monitoring3 violationsCitedDetailsHide
Training conducted in conferences or workshops is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training. Obtain and submit written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of childcare training for the identified staff person.
One staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of childcare training. (staff #4).
3280.31(e)(1)(iii) · Corrected Apr 15, 2023
A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. Operator must make provisions to ensure that agents of the Department are provided immediate access to the files and records.
On 3/15/23, at approximately 4:00pm, a staff person was unable to provide an agent of the Department immediate access to the files and records. Staff person indicated that the files were locked and there was no key. (#2)
3280.23(a) · Corrected Mar 15, 2023
The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required , completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff
person. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents (#2-hired 11/14/22- observed working with children and lacked proof of completed Child Abuse and NSOR) (#5 hired 12/5/22 -no proof of requests for NSOR)
Jan 25, 2023Unannounced monitoring3 violationsCitedDetailsHide
The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required , completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff
person. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Three staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents (#1- lacked the required clearance documents for a staff person who has lived outside of PA in the past 5 years. (#2-hired 11/14/22- observed working with children and lacked proof of completed FBI, Child Abuse and NSOR ) (#5 hired 12/5/22 -no proof of requests for NSOR)
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · Corrected Jan 25, 2023
The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility. Provide and submit verification of written notification of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility to the local safety authorities as specified. Ensure that this notification is sent annually.
The operator lacked verification of the annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.
Oct 21, 2022Renewal14 violationsCitedDetailsHide
Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. Remove the items to ensure that the
During the inspection conducted on 11/14/22, a box of items to be placed in the trash was blocking the rear exit.
3280.91(a) · Corrected Nov 14, 2022
The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. Submit written verification of the annual review of the emergency plan. Ensure that the plan is reviewed and updated if needed and documented in writing annually as specified.
During the inspection conducted on 11/14/22, there was no documentation observed verifying that the emergency plan had been reviewed annually.
3280.26(b) · Corrected Dec 14, 2022
A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. Obtain and submit written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of childcare training for the identified staff person.
Two staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of childcare training. (staff #1 and #4).
3280.31(e) · Corrected Dec 14, 2022
A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Obtain and submit written verification of education and/or experience for the indicated staff person. Ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions.
Feb 3, 2022Renewal3 violationsCitedDetailsHide
The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 cannot work in a childcare position at the facility until the required out of state CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required , completed out of state CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff person. Ensure that all staff persons who reside out of state within the past 5 years have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1- observed working with children and lacked the required clearance documents for a staff person who has lived outside of PA in the past 5 years.
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · Corrected Feb 24, 2022
The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Submit a copy of the revised letter.
The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a. Revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures and updates to the plan as required in 3270.26 subsection a.
3280.26(e) · Corrected Mar 3, 2022
Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. Obtain a lid to close the trash container. Ensure that trash contaminated by human excrement has a lid.
Oct 1, 2021Unannounced monitoring8 violationsCitedDetailsHide
The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. Submit a written copy of the updated emergency plan. Ensure that the plan is reviewed and documented in writing annually as specified.
There was no written documentation indicating that the emergency plan had been reviewed and updated within the past 12 months in accordance with 55 PA CODE 3280 regulations. The plan was dated 8/2020.
3280.26(b) · Corrected Oct 1, 2021
The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. Obtain and submit written verification of the facility's comprehensive general liability insurance. Ensure that a current copy of the insurance policy is on file at the facility.
The facility lacked written verification of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility at the time of the inspection.
3280.17 · Corrected Oct 1, 2021
The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures and updates to the plan as required in 3270.26 subsection a. Submit a copy of the revised letter.
The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure updates to the plan as required in 3270.26 subsection a.
Jul 28, 2021Renewal10 violationsCitedDetailsHide
The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. Submit a written copy of the updated emergency plan. Ensure that the plan is reviewed and documented in writing annually as specified.
There was no written documentation indicating that the emergency plan had been reviewed and updated within the past 12 months in accordance with 55 PA CODE 3280 regulations. The plan was dated 8/2020.
3280.26(b) · Corrected Sep 27, 2021
A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. Obtain an operable thermometer and place it in the refrigerator.
The refrigerator lacked an operable thermometer. Obtain an operable thermometer and place it in the refrigerator.
3280.106 · Corrected Sep 24, 2021
An individual record is required for each facility person. Obtain and submit a copy of the completed file for the identified facility person. Ensure that each facility person has a completed individual record.
One facility persons did not have an individual record that was presented during the time of the inspection. (#2 )
3280.191 · Corrected Sep 27, 2021
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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. Submit written documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection device or system or a written attestation. Ensure that this document is retained with the facility's fire drill logs. Submit written documentation the annual fire system report from a fire safety professional indicating that the fire detection system has been tested and is operable.
The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During the renewal inspection on 04/30/25 the file reviewed for child #1 did not contain initial health assessment.
3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) · Corrected Jun 2, 2025
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.
During the renewal inspection on 04/30/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not reflect annual emergency plan training.
3280.26(c) · Corrected Jun 2, 2025
A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During the renewal inspection on 04/30/25 the first aid kit located in the infant room did not contain scissors, soap or tape. The first aid kit located in the front room did not contain tweezers and soap.
3280.75(c) · Corrected Jun 2, 2025
The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 04/30/25 the file reviewed for staff person#1 hired (see code sheet) contained a child abuse clearance, DHS FBI clearance and NSOR certificate that were more than 60 months old. The file reviewed for staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) did not contain a mandated reporter training.
One staff person's record contained pediatric first aid and CPR training that was not PQAS approved training. (#1)
3280.31(e)(4)(i) · Corrected Sep 9, 2024
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. Clean, replace or remove the carpet and ensure that surfaces in the facility are kept clean. Submit written documentation to verify compliance.
The carpet in the main room was stained and in need of cleaning, replacement or removal.
3280.76 · Corrected Sep 9, 2024
Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Develop a labeling system to ensure that rest equipment is labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Children were observed napping on rest equipment that were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
3280.105(a) · Corrected Sep 9, 2024
The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Obtain and submit written verification of the updated emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified children.
Several children's records did not contain emergency contact and financial agreement information that had been reviewed and updated within the past 6 months. (#1 and #5)
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) · Corrected Sep 9, 2024
The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated children. Ensure that an updated health report is obtained every 12 months for children older toddler to preschool age.
One child's record did not contain a health report completed within the past 12 months as required for children older toddler age to preschool age. (#3)
3280.131(b)(2) · Corrected Sep 9, 2024
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. Develop, post and submit written safe routes notification as specified.
Safe routes, including safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes were not appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility, communicated to the children and parents in writing and posted.
3280.171(b)/3280.171(c) · Corrected Sep 9, 2024
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. Obtain and submit the required written references as specified for the identified staff person. Ensure that all facility staff records contain written references as specified.
There was no verification that facility person's records included two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person as the information was not presented at the time of the inspection. Each record only had one. (#1, #2 and #3)
3280.192(5) · Corrected Sep 9, 2024
An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Specify the date of admission on the child's agreement and submit a copy of the properly completed agreement for verification of compliance. Ensure that all agreements include the date of the child's admission.
Several children's agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission. (#1, #3 and #4)
3280.123(a)(6) · Corrected Sep 9, 2024
The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. Post the emergency plan at a conspicuous location in the facility.
The emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location in the facility.
3280.26(d) · Corrected Sep 9, 2024
A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. Install a thermometer that is capable of reading the temperature to ensure that the refrigerator is maintaining food at 45° F or below.
The refrigerator had a meat thermometer that not capable of registering the temperature to ensure that the refrigerator was capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below.
3280.106 · Corrected Sep 9, 2024
A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Obtain and submit written verification of education and experience for the identified staff person. Ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions.
One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their assistant group supervisor position. (#2)
An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f). Complete and submit a current up-to-date child service report for the indicated child. Ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.
Two children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#3 and #4)
An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f). Complete and submit a current up-to-date child service report for the indicated child. Ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.
One child's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#2
3280.123(a)(3) · Corrected May 12, 2024
The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Obtain and submit a written copy of the current up-to date emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified children. Ensure that children's emergency contact and financial agreement information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes.
Several children's records did not contain emergency contact and financial agreement information that had been updated within the past 6-months. (#1, #2, #3-agreement, #4-agreement)
One staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of child care training. (#1)
3280.31(e) · Corrected Feb 29, 2024
An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f). Complete and submit a current up-to-date child service report for the indicated child. Ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.
One child's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#2)
3280.123(a)(3) · Corrected Feb 29, 2024
An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Update the agreements to specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Submit a copy of the updated agreement/s.
Several children's records contained agreements that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. (#2, #3 -not corrected and #4)
3280.123(a)(5) · Corrected Feb 29, 2024
A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission for the indicated children. Ensure that this information is in all children's records.
One child's record did not contain written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission. (#4)
3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) · Corrected Feb 29, 2024
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. Obtain and submit the required written references as specified for the identified staff person. Ensure that all facility staff records contain written references as specified.
One facility person's record/s did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (#3)
3280.192(5) · Corrected Feb 29, 2024
The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required, completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#2-no proof of out of state clearances (NJ) (#3 -no proof of request for FBI and no signed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT prior to working with children).
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · Corrected Jan 29, 2024
The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Obtain and submit a written copy of the current up-to date emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified children. Ensure that children's emergency contact and financial agreement information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes.
Several children's records did not contain emergency contact and financial agreement information that had been updated within the past 6-months. (#1, #2, #3-agreement, #4-agreement)
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) · Corrected Feb 29, 2024
One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care. Obtain completed pediatric first aid and CPR training for the identified staff person. Submit written verification of the completed training.
On 1/29/24, five children were observed in care and there was no written verification that the one staff person present had pediatric first aid and CPR training. (#3) On 3/12/24, children were in care and there was no written verification that the one staff person present had pediatric first aid and CPR training. (#4). Staff person's records did not contain written verification of completed pediatric first aid and CPR.
3280.33(c) · Corrected Mar 29, 2024
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. 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 childcare office. Submit written verification.
The operator did not 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.
An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Specify the date of admission on the child's agreement and submit a copy of the properly completed agreement for verification of compliance. Ensure that all agreements include the date of the child's admission.
Several children's agreements did not specify the date of the child's admission. (#4, and #5)
3280.123(a)(6) · Corrected Nov 13, 2023
When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Ensure that emergency contact information is present in all childcare spaces in which children are receiving care.
On 8/23/23 and 9/13/23, children were observed being cared for in the main childcare space and their emergency contact information was not present in the childcare space.
3280.124(c) · Corrected Nov 13, 2023
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. Obtain and submit the required written references as specified for the identified staff person. Ensure that all facility staff records contain written references as specified.
One facility person's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (#1)
3280.192(5) · Corrected Nov 13, 2023
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. 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 childcare office.
The operator did not 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.
3280.24(a) · Corrected Nov 10, 2023
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. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
On 9/13/23 at approximately 3pm, two children were observed napping in the rear room and food prep area alone and unattended. At 3:25pm, a group of nine young and older toddlers and preschool age children in the main classroom were left alone and unattended on multiple occasions when the staff persons left the room to attend to other tasks.
3280.113(a) · Corrected Dec 13, 2023
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. Staff persons must complete the CCDBG training (10 hour) that is required prior to working with children unsupervised. Submit written verification of the completed training.
Several staff persons were observed caring for a child and their record did not contain verification of completed CCDBG training (10 hour) required prior to working with children unsupervised. (#1, #2, and #3)
3280.14/3280.20 · Corrected Nov 10, 2023
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. Complete all cleaning and repairs as specified. Ensure that facility surfaces are kept clean, kept in good repair, and free from visible hazards.
Surfaces in the facility were in need of cleaning and/or repair and presented a visible hazard: (1) the floor planks in the main room were in disrepair and presented a potential hazard.
3280.76 · Corrected Nov 13, 2023
The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. Ensure that initial health reports for young toddlers are completed and dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance.
One child's record contained an initial health report dated more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. (#5)
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-hired 8/21/23- observed working with children and record contained no proof of requests for FBI, STATE POLICE and CHILD ABUSE) (#2- hired 5/15/23- no record of completed NSOR) (#3-hired 6/15/23- no record of completed FBI clearance)
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · Corrected Sep 13, 2023
A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Obtain and submit written verification of education and/or experience for the indicated staff person. Ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions.
Two staff person's records did not contain written verification of education and/or experience for their primary staff position. (#1 -both and #3 -education)
3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) · Corrected Oct 13, 2023
An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Obtain and submit a completed agreement signed by the operator as specified for the indicated child. Ensure that all agreements are signed by the operator.
One child's record lacked an agreement that had been signed by the operator. (#1)
3280.123(a) · Corrected Oct 13, 2023
Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Obtain and submit a written copy of the missing health insurance information for the identified child. Ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations.
One child's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information. (#3)
3280.124(b)(6) · Corrected Sep 13, 2023
When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Ensure that emergency contact information is present in all childcare spaces in which children are receiving care.
On 8/23/23 and 9/13/23, children were observed being cared for in the main childcare space and their emergency contact information was not present in the childcare space.
3280.124(c) · Corrected Sep 13, 2023
The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. Ensure that initial health reports for young toddlers are completed and dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance.
One child's record contained an initial health report dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. (#5)
3280.131(a)(3) · Corrected Oct 13, 2023
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. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health assessment for the identified staff persons including negative TB skin testing. Ensure that health assessments contain the required information and are completed within the required timeframes.
Two staff person's records did not contain a health assessment including negative TB skin testing completed within 12 months prior to the date of hire. (#1 and #3)
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) · Corrected Oct 13, 2023
A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consents that includes the parent's signatures. Ensure that all children's records contain the required parental consents prior to admission.
Several children's records did not contain the parent's signature indicating written consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. (#1-both) (#2-consent for emergency medical care) (#4-both)
3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) · Corrected Sep 13, 2023
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. 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 childcare office.
The operator did not 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.
3280.24(a) · Corrected Oct 5, 2023
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. Obtain and submit the required written references as specified for the identified staff person. Ensure that all facility staff records contain written references as specified.
Two facility person's records did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (#1 and #4)
3280.192(5) · Corrected Oct 13, 2023
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. Complete all cleaning and repairs as specified. Ensure that facility surfaces are kept clean, kept in good repair, and free from visible hazards.
Surfaces in the facility were in need of cleaning and/or repair and presented a visible hazard: (1) the floor planks in the main room were in disrepair and presented a potential hazard (2) the carpet in the main room was stained and needed cleaning.
3280.76 · Corrected Oct 13, 2023
The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. In accordance with the Department of Health regulations, the child cannot return to care until written verification of current up-to-date immunizations have been obtained and submitted. Submit a copy of the current up-to-date immunizations for the indicated child. Ensure that children's records include current up-to-date immunizations within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility The child will not return to care until written verification of current up-to-date immunizations have been obtained.
One child has been enrolled for more than 60 days and their record did not include written verification of current up-to-date immunizations. (#4)
3280.131(e) · Corrected Sep 13, 2023
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. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
On 9/13/23 at approximately 3pm, two children were observed napping in the rear room and food prep area alone and unattended. At 3:25pm, a group of nine young and older toddlers and preschool age children in the main classroom were left alone and unattended on multiple occasions when the staff persons left the room to attend to other tasks.
3280.113(a) · Corrected Dec 13, 2023
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. Staff persons must complete the CCDBG training that is required prior to working with children unsupervised. Submit written verification of the completed training.
Several staff persons were observed caring for a child and their record did not contain verification of completed CCDBG training (10 hour) required prior to working with children unsupervised . (#1, #2, #3, and #4)
3280.14/3280.20 · Corrected Sep 13, 2023
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. Ensure that children are supervised at all times.
On 8/23/23 at approximately 1pm, a group of five older toddler and preschool age children in the food prep area and a group of seven preschool and school age children were left alone and unattended on two occasions when the staff left the room to attend to other tasks.
3280.113(a) · Corrected Aug 23, 2023
An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f). Submit an updated agreement for the identified child that contains this information. Ensure that all children's agreements include services to be provided as specified in this regulation.
One child's record did not include services to be provided to the family and child. The area on the agreement form in which to write this information was blank. (#3)
A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. Obtain and submit written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of childcare training for the identified staff person.
Two staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of childcare training. (staff #1 and #4).
One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and/or experience for their primary staff position (staff #2 and #3)
3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) · Corrected Dec 14, 2022
When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 12; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 12; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 12; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 12; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 15. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive training in proper staff/child ratios and revise staffing schedules to ensure ongoing compliance. Submit written verification of completed training for all facility staff persons and a copy of the revised staffing schedule.
On 11/14/22, at approximately 4:00pm, two staff persons (#2 and #4) were observed caring for a mixed-age group of 12 young and older toddlers/preschool/older school age children (3-young/older toddlers-1 to 2 years of age; 8preschoolers- ages 3 years to first day of entering Kindergarten old; 1 young school age- grades 4th through 15 years of age) in the large, main childcare space. Staff persons verified the ages of the children in care.
3280.52(b)/3280.52(c) · Corrected Dec 14, 2022
The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. Ensure that an updated health report is obtained every 12 months for children older toddler to preschool age and that it is eligible.
It could not be determined that the initial health report had been completed within the past 12 months as required for children older toddler age to preschool age as the form was blackened out and could not be read. (child #1)
3280.131(a)(3) · Corrected Nov 14, 2022
The primary staff person 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. Submit all records of fire drills completed since the last inspection which occurred after 7/8/21. Ensure that fire drills are completed and recorded at least every 60 days as specified in this regulation.
The fire drill records indicated that fire drill were not being held every 60 days. Documents submitted indicated that drill were held on 8/25/22, 9/26/22 and 10/25/22.
3280.94(a)(1)/3280.94(a)(9) · Corrected Dec 14, 2022
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. Post a copy of the facility's current certificate of compliance and regulations in a conspicuous location as specified.
The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the 55 PA CODE 3280 regulations were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.
3280.24(a) · Corrected Dec 14, 2022
A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. Develop and submit a written policy regarding providing immediate access to agents of the department and inform all staff of this policy.
Provider refused to provide Certification Representative immediate access to the facility to conduct the renewal inspection and only permitted access after multiple requests and recitation of the Public Welfare Code.
3280.23(a) · Corrected Nov 14, 2022
The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.
The operator lacked verification of the annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.
3280.171(a) · Corrected Dec 14, 2022
The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required , completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff
person. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Three staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents (#1- lacked the required clearance documents for a staff person who has lived outside of PA in the past 5 years. (#2-hired 11/14/22- observed working with children and lacked proof of requests for FBI, STATE POLICE and CHILD ABUSE and at least completed FBI or STATE POLICE) (#5 -no proof of requests for NSOR)
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · Corrected Nov 14, 2022
An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Obtain and submit an updated health assessment that includes the missing required information.
One staff person's health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician`s or CRNP`s assessment of the person`s suitability to provide childcare. (staff #2)
3280.151(c)(3)/3280.151(c)(5) · Corrected Dec 14, 2022
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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. Submit annual written documentation from a fire safety professional indicating that the fire detection system has been tested and is operable. Ensure that this is done annually and retained with the fire drill log.
The facility fire detection system was not tested as it is not accessible and the annual written documentation from a fire safety professional did not indicate that the fire detection system has been tested and is operable. It only referenced the exit and emergency lighting system. The inspection and testing form that was also submitted was completely blank.
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) · Corrected Dec 14, 2022
When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 12; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 12; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 12; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 12; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 15. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.
On 11/14/22, at approximately 4:00pm, two staff persons (#2 and #4) were observed caring for a mixed-age group of 12 young and older toddlers/preschool/older school age children (3-young/older toddlers-1 to 2 years of age; 8preschoolers- ages 3 years to first day of entering Kindergarten old; 1 young school age- grades 4th through 15 years of age) in the large, main childcare space. Staff persons verified the ages of the children in care.
An individual record is required for each facility person. Obtain and submit a copy of the completed file for the identified facility person. Ensure that each facility person has a completed individual record.
One facility persons did not have an individual record that was presented during the time of the inspection. (#2 )
3280.191 · Corrected Oct 1, 2021
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. Obtain and submit the required written references as specified for the identified staff person. Ensure that all facility staff records contain written references as specified.
It could not be determined that staff person's record contained two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person as the letters were not signed by anyone.
3280.192(5) · Corrected Oct 1, 2021
Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Obtain and submit written verification of the required health and safety training for the identified staff persons.
One staff person's records did not contain written verification of required health and safety training. (#1)
3280.31(f)/3280.192(2)(iii) · Corrected Oct 1, 2021
The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #-2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required , completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff person. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One/Two staff/facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-hired 5/17/21- FBI not completed prior to working with children-completed on 6/11/21) (#2- observed working with children and lacked all required clearance documents-FBI, STATE POLICE, CHILD ABUSE, NSOR and signed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT).
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · Corrected Oct 1, 2021
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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. Submit written documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection device or system or a written attestation. Ensure that this document is retained with the facility's fire drill logs. Submit written documentation the annual fire system report from a fire safety professional indicating that the fire detection system has been tested and is operable.
The facility lacked written documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection device or system in accordance with standards established under the Act of July 14, 2020 (P.L. 639, NO. 62) (62 P.S. § 1016). In addition, the written documentation of the annual fire system report from a fire safety professional was missing several pages and did not indicate that the fire detection system has been tested and is operable.
The facility lacked written documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection device or system in accordance with standards established under the Act of July 14, 2020 (P.L. 639, NO. 62) (62 P.S. § 1016). In addition, the written documentation of the annual fire system report from a fire safety professional was missing several pages and did not indicate that the fire detection system has been tested and is operable.
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) · Corrected Sep 27, 2021
Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Obtain and submit written verification of the required health and safety training for the identified staff persons.
One staff person's records did not contain written verification of required health and safety training. (#1)
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. Obtain and submit the required written references as specified for the identified staff person. Ensure that all facility staff records contain written references as specified.
It could not be determined that staff person's record contained two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person as the letters were not signed by anyone.
3280.192(5) · Corrected Sep 27, 2021
The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #-2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required , completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff person. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One/Two staff/facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-hired 5/17/21- FBI not completed prior to working with children-completed on 6/11/21) (#2- observed working with children and lacked all required clearance documents-FBI, STATE POLICE, CHILD ABUSE, NSOR and signed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT).
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · Corrected Sep 22, 2021
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. Complete necessary cleaning and remove all hazards. Ensure that facility surfaces are kept clean and free from visible hazards.
Surfaces in the facility were in need of cleaning and presented a visible hazard: several carpets were in need of cleaning, trash and other items were strewn over the rear outdoors of the facility. In addition, a wading pool with sitting dirty water was observed in the rear outdoors and presented a hazard.
3280.76 · Corrected Sep 27, 2021
The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures and updates to the plan as required in 3270.26 subsection a. Submit a copy of the revised letter.
The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure updates to the plan as required in 3270.26 subsection a.
3280.26(e) · Corrected Sep 27, 2021
The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. Obtain and submit written verification of the facility's comprehensive general liability insurance. Ensure that a current copy of the insurance policy is on file at the facility.
The facility lacked written verification of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility at the time of the inspection.