3270.14/3270.21 · Staff person #1 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training within 90 days of hire. Staff #1 will have until 3/21/24 to complete the required training.

Staff #1 has not completed the required 1-hour update to the health and safety within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS Code Sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024

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

3270.94(a)(9) · The Director 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.

While at the facility unannounced on 10/18/23 the inspector asked to view the fire drill/detection log and was told that the facility had been a target of malware and had their computers, and files held for ransom. The fire drill/detection log had been converted to a full digital program in March of 2023 and that could not be accessed due to the ransom. Due to this the facility could not produce any fire drill/detection documentation since February 1st, 2023. The inspector then asked several staff how often fire drills and emergency evacuations were held and the staff noted that the facility does both monthly usually on the first of the month.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within the allotted time frames as required.

While at the facility for the renewal inspection on 2/28/23 the inspector observed that staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. Staff #1 completed this training on 1/21/23, staff #2 completed this training on 1/19/23, staff #3 completed this training on1/23/23, staff #4 completed this training on1/18/23, staff #5 completed this training on1/19/23, staff #6 completed this training on 1/19/23, staff #7 completed this training on 1/13/23, staff #8 completed this training on 1/13/23..

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2023

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

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

While at the facility for the renewal inspection on 2/28/23 the inspector observed that staff #3 had an initial Childline clearance dated 1/20/17 and did not update it until 2/7/22. This clearance needed to be updated prior to expiration. Further, staff # 3 last had an FBI clearance on 3/24/17 and no proof of having an update as of 2/28/23.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 childcare group settings). Child # 2 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 2/28/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

While at the facility for the renewal inspection on 2/28/23 the inspector observed that the file for child #2 was missing proof of having had an Influenza vaccine since enrollment (see code sheet for enrollment date).

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2023

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

3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

While at the facility for the renewal inspection on 2/28/23 the inspector observed that the file for child #1 last had an update to the emergency contact information and the financial agreement on 3/6/21 and it is required at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

While at the facility for the renewal inspection on 2/28/23 the inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and noted that fire system testing was not occurring every 30 days as is required with dates of 6/2/22 and not again until 8/5/22 and then from 8/5/22 to 10/3/22 and not again until 12/5/22.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(f)/3270.171(a) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

While at the facility for the renewal inspection on 2/28/23 the inspector observed the emergency plan and notice to local traffic authority and noted that the emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency since 2/8/22 and the notice to local traffic authorities had also not been sent since 2/8/22.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2023

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

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.

On 2/17/22 while at the facility for the renewal visit the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it was missing accommodations for infants, toddlers, children.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2022

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

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.

While at the facility unannounced on 2/17/22 the inspector observed the emergency plan and noted that it was missing accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2022

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