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Saint Marks Umc 37 E Main St, Mount Joy PA 17552 · License #CER-00248874 · Center · Child Care Center
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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. To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.
According to the log on file at the time of inspection, more than 30 days lapsed between the following manual tests of the fire detection system: 12/5/25 and subsequently more than 30 days later on 1/8/26 1/8/26 and subsequently more than 30 days later on 2/19/26
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Office supplies that were sharp, including tacks, were observed to be stored in a drawer that was accessible to children in the Bumblebee room. Corrected on site by moving the items to a secured drawer.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
3270.27(e) · 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.
Information about accommodations made for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities/chronic medical conditions during emergency events was not available in the emergency plan letter to families.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
Documentation showed that staff # 5 had a fire safety training dated 10/2/25 and a previous fire safety training dated 9/26/24, exceeding the requirement that fire safety training be completed within 12 months (annually). Training is noted as late.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 4,5,6,7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Documentation showed late mandated reporter training for staff #4 (9/30/17 - 10/24/22), staff #5 (2/17/20-9/25/25), and staff #6 (10/10/17-10/20/22). Mandated reporter training is up-to-date and noted as late for these staff members. Documentation showed that staff #7 had a state police clearance dated 6/1/22 and a previous state police clearance dated 3/20/17, which exceeds the requirement that clearances are renewed every 60 months. Clearance is up to date but noted as late.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
Emergency telephone numbers were not available in the Bumblebee classroom. Corrected on site by posting the emergency telephone numbers.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
A patch of peeling paint was observed on the wall of the Parrot classroom. Corrected on site by covering the peeling paint.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
The transportation plan was not available in the Bumblebee classroom. Corrected on site by posting the transportation plan.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · 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.
Documentation that the emergency contact form had been reviewed every 6 months was not available for child #4 (9/2024 - 8/2025) and child #5 (8/2024 - 7-2025). Past review date noted as missing.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
Medication logs were not available for children #1, #2 and #3.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Documentation showed that late heath assessments for staff #3 (4/2023 - 5/2025) and Staff #8 (3/2023 - 5/2025). Heath assessments up to date, but noted as late.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Documentation showed that staff #2 had a communicable disease at the time of the physical evaluation. Evidence of an explanation of the communicable disease was not available.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Documentation that staff #1 obtained CPR/first aid within 90 days of employment was not available. Date of CPR certification is 5/13/25. See LIS for date of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(e) · 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.
Parent letter on file did not contain with provisions for toddlers and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
Staff #4 did not have record of fire safety training on file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff #1 had mandated reporter training completed on 9/19/19 and updated on 10/28/24, which is greater than 60 months. Staff #2 had mandated reporter training completed on 10/2/18 and updated on 10/22/23, which is greater than 60 months.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
In the lower classroom an electrical cord with exposed wires was observed to be plugged into the wall.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
In room 203, the 2 year old room, a sensory bin was observed to contain pom-pom balls with a diameter less than an inch.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Agreement form for child #1 was missing the fee amount.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Health assessment for staff #6 stated that the staff was not suitable to provide child care.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024
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.
Financial agreement for child #2, 3, and 4 were not updated within 6 months. Agreement was updated on 8/23 and again on 8/24 with no update in between.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff #7 was missing verification of education and experience prior to employment.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Staff #5 was missing two written, nonfamily references. Corrected on site.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Emergency plan on file did not contain accommodations for toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. 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.
Provider self reported that child #1 hid from staff #1 and staff #2 while transitioning from the playground to the fellowship hall. The child was unsupervised for approximately 3-5 minutes before another teacher found the child and returned the child to the classroom. Provider notified certification on the day of the incident.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Staff number 6 did not have pediatric CPR/First Aide on file. Training was not completed within 90 days.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff #3 was missing a health and safety update at the time of inspection. Health and safety update was completed on 11/13/23. Staff # 4 was missing a health and safety update at the time of inspection. Health and safety update was completed on 11/13/23. Staff #5 had a 6 hour health and safety training dated 9/29/16 at the time of inspection, which is not accepted. Staff #5 obtained the 10 hour health and safety training on 11/13/23
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
On the outdoor, mulched Preschool playground, a picnic table was observed to be in disrepair. The bench used to sit at the table was observed to be unsecured, popping up and showing an exposed screw. Corrected on the day of inspection by removing the table from the area.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Staff person #1 had a health assessment dated 3/16/21 and updated on 4/27/23, which is greater than 24 months.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff #2 did not have verification of experience on file. Staff #3 did not have verification of experience on file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development by 4/29/22 as listed in subsections (f)1-9.
Staff person #3, 4, 5, 7 and 9 did not complete the following required pre-service training by 4/29/22: (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements. (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices. (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent. (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic. (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) within the meaning of those terms under section 602(a)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 5195a(a)(1)). (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of biocontaminants. (9) Precautions when transporting children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff #6 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/21/17.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for staff person #8 included Clearances that were not updated within the 60 months as required by CPSL, evidenced by the following: previous State Police dated 11/29/16, previous Child Abuse dated 11/28/16, previous FBI dated 12/13/16, all 3 clearances were updated on 2/22/22.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
During the renewal inspection, a hydrangea bush was observed growing on the playground, against the building. This plant is toxic to humans and animals.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
During inspection, it was observed that the emergency telephone numbers were not posted in the Fellowship Hall and in the room used for the Morning 4 year old class.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact form for child #3 did not include the phone number for child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
The file for child #1, 2, 3, and 4 did not include updated documentation for the influenza immunization. The last record for child 1 was 11/11/19, for child 2 was 11/27/20, for child 3 was 10/11/21 and child 4 was 9/16/20.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
Facility person #1 (volunteer) does not have a file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
It was observed in room 203 (2 year olds) that plastic bags were accessible to the children in the bathroom and in a bin at floor level. **COS
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
It was observed in the School Age room (Fellowship Hall) that the Epi Pen and Allergy Relief medication for child #1 was expired. The Epi Pen expired 4/2021 and the Allergy Relief medication expired 3/2021. **COS
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
It was observed during the renewal inspection that the pick up and drop off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.