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Penn Garden Day Care Center
4341 Old William Penn Hwy, Monroeville PA 15146 · License #CER-00255275 · Child Care Center
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- Phone
- (412) 372-4144
- pennday@aol.com
- Website
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- Address
- 4341 Old William Penn Hwy, Monroeville PA 15146 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 135 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.
The two most recent Child Abuse and FBI Clearances for Staff #2 were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The two most recent Child Abuse clearances for Staff #1 were dated more than 60 months apart. The most recent State Police Clearance for Staff #3 is dated 08.03.2022 and is designated as a VOLUNTEER clearance. Although Staff #3 served as a VOLUNTEER from 08.31.2022 to 06.03.2024, Staff #3 was hired as a full-time staff person on 06.04.2024 and did not obtain the appropriate State Police Clearance required for employment at that time.
Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
- Violation
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.
On the post entering the back nap area was a cracked wooden post which was raised posing a cutting hazard.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
- Violation
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.
In the pre-school room on the 5 x 5 shelf, next to the children's table was a cracked blue bin with arts and crafts supplies.
Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · 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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for Child #1 (OT) reflects that the most recent Updated Health Assessment was completed more than 12 months after the Initial Health Assessment.
Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) · 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 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.
The Updated Child Health Assessment for Children #2 (PS) lacked from the child file. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The files for Staff #1 (01.31.2020), #2 (01.31.2020), #3 (01.30.2020), #4 (01.30.2020) and #5 (01.30.2020) lacked updated NSOR clearances. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
- Violation
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.
In the Infant/Toddler play space, a play stove had a missing knob with an exposed screw posing a cutting/puncture hazard.
Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #3 lacked the "Date Fee to be Paid." (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The Updated Child Health Assessments for Child #1 (PS) (10.2023 - 11.2024) and Child #4 (PK) (04.2023 - 07.2024) were dated more than 12 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
Observed the side exit door off of the Main Room was partly blocked due to boxes and a gate. Observed the side exit door off of the Preschool Room was partly blocked due to a metal stool and door in the wooden frame that was leaning against the wall on the landing.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Located in the Hallway and the Main Room there were oscillating fans that were plugged in. These fans were in reach of the children, posing a threat to any child that was in care. In the boy's bathroom was a black milk crate that was turned upside down and being used as a step stool for the children to wash their hands posing a falling hazard to the children in care. In the Preschool Room there was an extension cord running from the TV which was hung on the wall to the outlets that was close to the floor. This extension cord was loose and therefore, created a strangulation hazard to the children in care.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 and #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
Facility Person #2's file, employed more than 45 days, contained only a State Police Request in the file and therefore was incorrectly hired. Facility Person #3's file contained a Department of Education FBI Clearance and therefore was incorrectly hired.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
In the Preschool Room, there was peeling light blue paint on the left wall underneath the dry erase board. On the painted chalkboard int he Preschool Room there was peeling black paint in the lower right-hand corner. In the Toddler Gross Motor space there was peeling blue paint along the far wall.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.51 · **The operator will develop a written policy/operational guidance for taking children to the restroom, both individually and in groups. The operator needs to include the definition of supervision and the regulatory ratios in the policy and must explain steps that staff should complete in order to maintain supervision/ratio while children use the restroom. This policy is to be posted in all rooms and near the restroom doors and all staff will sign the policy to attest that they have received the policy. The operator will submit this policy to the Certification Representative once completed.
**At approximately 12:30 PM on the day of the Renewal Inspection, Staff #1 was observed with 7 Preschool Aged children at the girl and boy bathrooms. Staff #1 went into the boy's bathroom with the five boys while two girls were in a separate girls' bathroom. Staff#1 was not able to supervise the two girls in the separate bathroom while she was physically present in the boy's bathroom. Staff#1 could not see, hear, direct, or assess the two girls during this time and therefore ratio was 0:2.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.51 · *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 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
*At approximately 12:30 PM on the day of the Renewal Inspection, Staff #1 was observed with 7 Preschool Aged children at the girl and boy bathrooms. Staff #1 went into the boy's bathroom with the five boys while two girls were in a separate girls' bathroom. Staff#1 was not able to supervise the two girls in the separate bathroom while she was physically present in the boy's bathroom. Staff#1 could not see, hear, direct, or assess the two girls during this time and therefore ratio was 0:2.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
In the Preschool Room there was an electrical outlet hanging from the wall on an extension cord that lacked a protective receptacle cover. In the unlocked furnace room off of the Preschool Classroom there was an outlet on the far wall that lacked a protective outlet cover. Both of these outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
The temperature of the hot water in the boy's bathroom sink measured 110.1° F.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
- Violation
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.
In the Outdoor PlaySpace there was splintering wood on the far side of the fence along the ground creating a cutting hazard for the children in care. On the back of the storage box which held the Emergency Contact Forms and First Aid Kit in the Outdoor PlaySpace there were two metal hooks protruding out from the box creating a slicing hazard for the children in care. In the Outdoor PlaySpace along the wooden railing that separates the black top from the play equipment there were two screws protruding out creating a cutting hazard to the children in care. In the Preschool Classroom there were ten vents on the ceiling tiles that were covered in a black substance, there were four ceiling tiles that were missing pieces, and three ceiling tiles in which they were not secured in the ceiling, all of these created a crushing hazard to the children in care. In the Preschool Room there were two pipes and two metal hooks sticking out from the wall next to the right wall when entering the room. Both of the pipes and the metal hooks created a cutting hazard to the children in care. Along the far wall in the Preschool Classroom and the right-side wall the baseboard was not attached to the wall, creating pinch points for the children in care. In over ten spots on the floor in the Preschool Room, gaps in the flooring caused the movement in the flooring planks, creating a pinching hazard to the children in care. In the Hallway outside the two bathrooms, there were two pipes sticking out of the wall creating a cutting hazard to the children in care. In the Hallway there was an emergency light that was dangling from the ceiling with exposed wires and at the bottom of the steps there was an electrical box that had exposed wires that was not secured into the wall creating a crushing hazard to the children in care.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2024
- Violation
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.
In the Preschool Room the play kitchen sink had a hole in the bottom of the plastic bucket creating a pinching hazard to the children in care. In the Preschool Room there was a black leather chair that had ripped, exposing the foam and wood beneath creating a splintering hazard to the children in care.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2024
- Violation
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 foam sponges used for Art projects on a low surface in the Main Room that were accessible to the children in care. Observed empty plastic bags hanging in the girls' bathroom that were accessible to the children in care. In the Toddler Gross Motor Space there was a foam block that had tears in the seam allowing the foam to be accessible to the children in care. All of these items were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.106(j) · Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.
The pack n' play in which Child #3, an Infant, was sleeping had toys present in the pack n' play.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a) · *Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
*At approximately 12:30 PM on the day of the Renewal Inspection, Staff #1 was observed with 7 Preschool Aged children at the girl and boy bathrooms. Staff #1 went into the boy's bathroom with the five boys while two girls were in a separate girls' bathroom. Staff#1 was not able to supervise the two girls in the separate bathroom while she was physically present in the boy's bathroom. Staff#1 could not see, hear, direct, or assess the two girls during this time.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a) · **The operator will develop a written policy/operational guidance for taking children to the restroom, both individually and in groups. The operator needs to include the definition of supervision and the regulatory ratios in the policy and must explain steps that staff should complete in order to maintain supervision/ratio while children use the restroom. This policy is to be posted in all rooms and near the restroom doors and all staff will sign the policy to attest that they have received the policy. The operator will submit this policy to the Certification Representative once completed.
**At approximately 12:30 PM on the day of the Renewal Inspection, Staff #1 was observed with 7 Preschool Aged children at the girl and boy bathrooms. Staff #1 went into the boy's bathroom with the five boys while two girls were in a separate girls' bathroom. Staff#1 was not able to supervise the two girls in the separate bathroom while she was physically present in the boy's bathroom. Staff#1 could not see, hear, direct, or assess the two girls during this time.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
At approximately 12:30 PM on the day of the Renewal Inspection, Staff #1 was observed with 7 Preschool Aged children at the girl and boy bathrooms. Staff #1 went into the boy's bathroom with the five boys while two girls were in a separate girls' bathroom. Staff#1 was not able to supervise the two girls in the separate bathroom while she was physically present in the boy's bathroom. Staff#1 could not see, hear, direct, or assess the two girls during this time. Therefore ratio was 0:2.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
The files for Children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 contained original agreements.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 lacked the address of the child's physician.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The Emergency Contact Forms for Child #1, #3, #4, and #5 lacked the enrolling parents work address and telephone number.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the name, address, and telephone of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for Child #4, a young toddler lacked an updated health report within the last 6 months.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business 2/27/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The file for Child #4, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 4th dose of the DTAP vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
In the Infant Room, there was a bottle of Gripe Water used to treat infant gas, that did not identify the name of the child for whom the medication was intended.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.183(a) · Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.
Observed the Child Emergency Contacts for the facility in an unlocked storage box in the unlocked Outdoor PlaySpace which leaves confidential information vulnerable.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The Emergency Plan Parent Letter lacked plans for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.20(a)(1) · 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.
Based on conversation with staff, the facility was notified on 5/1/23 that child #1 was treated at Children's hospital on 4/29/23. The department was initially notified of the ER treatment on 5/4/23. The child had injured their left arm while using the monkey bars in the facility's playground on 4/26/23 and at that time, there was no apparent injury to the child.
Corrected by May 12, 2023
- Violation
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.
The last two emergency plan trainings in the file for staff person #1, #2, #4 and #5 were dated 1/22/22 and 1/24/23.
Corrected by May 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Facility Person #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility until it's dated.
The disclosure in the file for staff person #6 was not dated.
Corrected by May 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The last two evaluations in the file for staff person #3 were dated "November 2021" and "November 22," so timeliness could not be assessed. The evaluations were also not signed by a director.
Corrected by May 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.34(b) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4).
The file for staff person #1, holding the title of director, included a college diploma, but the diploma did not state the degree earned.
Corrected by May 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.51 · 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 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
At approximately 12:30 pm, staff person #1 was in the main room with 8 preschoolers at lunch time. When they had finished lunch, staff person #1 sent the 8 children out of the main room and into the hallway to wait outside the bathroom unsupervised while the staff person briefly grabbed something out of a cabinet in the main room before joining the children in the hallway.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
- Violation
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.
One window in the school-age area of the preschool/school-age room was able to be opened approximately 8 inches. The bracket that was used to modify the window opening had become loose. The window is on the 2nd floor and opens directly to the outdoors.
Corrected by May 3, 2023
- Violation
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.
There was a bin of foam toy blocks on a low shelf in the one year old area of the toddler room, making them accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouth.
Corrected by May 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
At approximately 12:30 pm, staff person #1 was in the main room with 8 preschoolers at lunch time. When they had finished lunch, staff person #1 sent the 8 children out of the main room and into the hallway to wait outside the bathroom unsupervised while the staff person briefly grabbed something out of a cabinet in the main room before joining the children in the hallway.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
At approximately 12:30 pm, staff person #1 was in the main room with 8 preschoolers at lunch time. When they had finished lunch, staff person #1 sent the 8 children out of the main room and into the hallway to wait outside the bathroom unsupervised while the staff person briefly grabbed something out of a cabinet in the main room before joining the children in the hallway.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include the policy number for the child's health insurance.
Corrected by May 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The last two health reports in the file for child #3, a preschooler, were dated 9/21/21 and 3/28/23.
Corrected by May 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
The last flu shot in the file for child #4, a preschooler, was 2021. There was no written exemption letter from a parent.
Corrected by May 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(e) · 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.
The file for child #2, a young toddler enrolled more than 60 days, did not include a list of immunizations
Corrected by May 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #1 were dated 3/4/21 and 3/8/23.
Corrected by May 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.182(5) · 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.
The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for minor first-aid.
Corrected by May 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The file for child #2, enrolled more than 60 days, did not include a health report.
Corrected by May 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
The last two fire drills documented on the fire drill log were 7/26/22 and 9/28/22, which are more than 60 days apart.
Corrected by Nov 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.62(b) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child
At approximately 9:30 am, there were 22 children in the outdoor preschool/school-age play space, a combined group of 12 schoolagers and 10 preschoolers. The capacity measures for 14 preschoolers or school-agers.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.51 · 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 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
At approximately 12:45 pm, a school-age child left the main preschool room to use the bathroom in the hallway. The bathroom is very close to the classroom, but is not inside the room.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
At approximately 12:45 pm, a school-age child left the main preschool room to use the bathroom in the hallway. The bathroom is very close to the classroom, but is not inside the room.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
At approximately 12:45 pm, a school-age child left the main preschool room to use the bathroom in the hallway. The bathroom is very close to the classroom, but is not inside the room.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.52 · 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 in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
At approximately 11 am, staff person #1 and #2 were present in the main room with 9 children, a combined group of 2 infants, 4 young toddlers and 3 older toddlers. Staff person #1 went into the adjacent infant room briefly to retrieve an item and left staff person #2 briefly out of ratio with all 8 children, as the infant room and the main room are measured as two separate spaces. A short time later, when the same staff and children were sitting down for lunch in the main room, staff person #2 went to the bathroom to grab wipes, leaving staff person #1 briefly out of ratio with all 8 children. The bathroom is off the infant room.
Corrected by May 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.
The Operator was unable to locate the emergency plan at the time of the inspection to allow for review.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
The files for Facility Person's #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 lacked valid fire safety training completed with a fire protection professional within the last 12 months.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
In the Preschool/School Age Classroom a bottle of white out was observed on a low table accessible to children in the space. Two bottles of hand sanitizer were observed to also be accessible to the children in the classroom. In the hallway outside the restrooms a container of Clorox Wipes were observed on a low shelf and could be accessible to children traveling between the classrooms and the indoor gross motor room. All items were labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.66(c) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.
Bleach bottles were observed to be stored next to Baby Food Jars in a cabinet in the Main Classroom.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
A bag containing the first aid kit was observed to be hanging from a low hook in the School Age Area of the Preschool/School Age Classroom.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the address for one of the release persons listed.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
- Violation
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.
The immunization record on file for Child #1 lacked verification that the child had received an annual influenza vaccination.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
- Violation
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.
The file for Facility Person #3 lacked a valid health assessment that had been completed within the last 24 months.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
- Violation
20.71(a)(7) · The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance.
Upon review of the Facility Files it was verified that Facility Person #3 did not have a valid health assessment on file and that it had been photo copied from the last examination and the date had been changed to reflect 2022. Upon questioning the validity the Operator verified the prior assessment had been copied to Certification Representative. The Fire Safety Trainings on file for Facility Person's #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 were also not valid in that the Certificates from 2020 had been copied and dated to reflect a training occurring in 2021. Upon questioning the validity, Operator verified to Certification Representative that the Facility Persons did not participate in annual Fire Safety Training in 2021.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
- Violation
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.
The facility lacked proof of purchase of their interconnected fire alarm system. The facility also lacked verification of an annual fire alarm inspection. An inspection of the Sprinkler System was all that was available.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The files for Facility Person's #3 and #4 lacked 6 of their 12 hours of required annual child care training.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 12, 2026 inspection noted: “The two most recent Child Abuse and FBI Clearances for Staff #2 were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The two most recent Child Abuse clea…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 12, 2025 inspection noted: “The Updated Child Health Assessment for Children #2 (PS) lacked from the child file. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 12, 2024 inspection noted: “Observed the side exit door off of the Main Room was partly blocked due to boxes and a gate. Observed the side exit door off of the Preschool Room was partly bl…” — what has changed since then?
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