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Home › PA › Mountain Top › Little Big Steps Preschool & Child Care Elc Inc
71 N Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top PA 18707 · License #CER-00253855 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 8/13/2025 observed that the outdoor protective surface covering located in the outside play space does not have verification that the protective surface covering meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The director could not provide the ASTM Playground paperwork for poured-rubber surfacing. Provider was previously cited on 12/9/2025. Documentation has not been received by due date of 12/22/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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 1/6/2026 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility. Staff person #1's file included a foreign diploma that was sent for evaluation but the result has not been received.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/6/2026 observed staff person #1's health assessment stated yes for question #2 for having a communicable disease. Corrected 1/9/26. Observed staff person #2's health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases /the results of that examination and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 8/13/2025 observed that the outdoor protective surface covering located in the outside play space does not have verification that the protective surface covering meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The director could not provide the ASTM Playground paperwork for poured-rubber surfacing. Provider was previously cited on 10/16/2025. Documentation has not been received by due date of 10/26/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 8/13/2025 observed that the outdoor protective surface covering located in the outside play space does not have verification that the protective surface covering meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The director could not provide the ASTM Playground paperwork for poured-rubber surfacing. Provider was previously cited on 10/1/2025. Documentation has not been received by due date of 10/13/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.183(b) · A facility person may not disclose information concerning a child or family, except in the course of inspections and investigations by agents of the Department.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 8/28/25 it was determined that facility person #1 disclosed on a public social media platform that a child was enrolled and was currently physically at the facility at that time.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 8/13/2025 observed that the outdoor protective surface covering located in the outside play space does not have verification that the protective surface covering meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The director could not provide the ASTM Playground paperwork for poured-rubber surfacing.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.115(a)(5) · The staff-child ratios while children are swimming are Infant 1:1; Young or older toddler 1:2; Preschool 1:5; Young school-age 1:6; Older school-age1:8. Tiered LIS 1. The required staff:child swimming/wading ratios must be maintained at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must develop a swimming/wading supervision policy, that includes a plan of action to remain in compliance with swimming/wading staff:child ratios. Prior to implementation, this policy will be sent to the OCDEL Northeast Regional Office for approval. The legal entity will have a meeting with all staff to review the swimming/wading supervision policy. All staff will sign off on the swimming/wading supervision policy stating they understand it. This will be placed in each individual file. The operator will provide a date for when this policy will be completed and reviewed with staff. 3. The legal entity must have all staff watch the vodcast "Swimming, Wading, Water Activity Provider Training" provided by OCDEL. The legal entity must review the vodcast information with staff and have them sign off on the vodcast stating they understand it. This will be placed in each individual file. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be when all staff watch the vodcast and sign off that they understand it. The operator shall provide a date by when this will be completed.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 6/20/2025 observed 4 staff to 12 young toddlers in the parking lot in the back of the building next to the fenced in outside play space in a five in one inflatable bounce castle that includes a climbing wall, trampoline, water gun, water pool, and a slide that goes into the water pool. The youngest child in the group was age 2.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must develop a supervision policy, that includes a plan of action to remain in compliance with staff:child ratios when there is an emergency situation. Prior to implementation, this policy will be sent to the OCDEL Northeast Regional Office for approval. The legal entity will have a meeting with all staff to review the supervision policy. All staff will sign off on this policy stating they understand. This will be placed in each individual file.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 2/12/2025 observed that the Pre-K room was out of compliance with ratio. There were two staff observed with eighteen children with the youngest child being 8 months old.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 2/12/2025 observed that the Pre-K room was out of compliance with ratio. There were two staff observed with eighteen children with the youngest child being 8 months old.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Correction date provider included on plan of correction was 2/10/2025 but verification of completion was not provided on 2/12/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 observed the windows in the infant, young toddler 2, and pre-k rooms were not constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 observed the first aid kit in the preschool 1 room did not include sterile gauze pads. Corrected on site 1/22/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 observed stained ceiling tiles in the preschool 1 room.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 observed damaged paint in the bathrooms in the preschool 1 room and preschool 2 room.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of one hour of training regarding staff: child ratios. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/11/2024 observed 2 staff with 21 children with the youngest being age 4 in the Pre-K room.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/11/2024 observed 2 staff with 21 children with the youngest being age 4 in the Pre-K room.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/11/2024 observed staff person #1, #2 and #3 were providing supervision in the Pre-K room without being supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/11/2024 observed the rest equipment in in the Young Toddler 2 room and Preschool 2 room were not 2 feet apart during nap time.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. 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.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/11/2024 observed the staff in the Pre-K room could not name which specific children they were assigned the responsibility for supervision. Staff person #1 named 5 children, staff person #2 named 6 children and staff person #3 named 5 children she was responsible for out of the 21 children present leaving 5 children unaccounted for.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/11/2024 observed the staff in the Pre-K room could not name which specific children they were assigned the responsibility for supervision. Staff person #1 named 5 children, staff person #2 named 6 children and staff person #3 named 5 children she was responsible for out of the 21 children present leaving 5 children unaccounted for.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person # 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR, Mandated Reporter, and 10 Hour health and safety. Staff # 1 is still within their 90 days of initial employement.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 2 will have until 4/23/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 2, staff person # 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person # 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person # 3 staff person # 3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person # 3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First aid and CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff persons # 2 and 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all valid clearances are on file.
The FBI clearance on file for staff # 2 (see code sheet for DOH) is a department of education clearance, therefore is not valid. The NSOR certificate for staff person # 3 (see code sheet for DOH) is dated 12/20/23, and was requested on 12/19/23, which was after their start date. Staff person # 6 (see code sheet for DOH) does not have a valid FBI clearance or proof it was requested prior to their start date.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services).
Staff person # 7 did not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The certificate of training is dated 1/16/24.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
In the young toddler classroom, cert rep observed cleaning wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the diaper changing table.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.
The water in the upstairs sinks in the classrooms and bathrooms was 116 degrees.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
There are water stained ceiling tiles in the Preschool 2 classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
Cert rep observed a wooden play kitchen that had a chipped door which exposed rough wood in the Preschool 1 classroom. There were also torn edges on the climbing mats in the indoor play area.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
Cert rep observed diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" in unlocked cabinets in the older toddler and infant classrooms.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(4) · 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. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
The health assessment for staff # 1 (see code sheet for DOH) is dated 4/15/23 and was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service. The health assessment did not include an assessment of their ability to provide child care. There is no health assessment on file for staff # 5.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
There are no written non family references on file for staff person # 4.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2024
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.
More than 30 days passed between fire alarm test logs held on 12/1/23 and 1/2/24.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Child # 1 started on 9/18/23, there is not a valid health assessment on file.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 10/18/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 1, staff person # 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 10 hour Health and Safety Basics.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person # 1 will have until 10/18/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person # 1, staff person # 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person # 1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person # 13 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #13, staff person #13 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person # 13 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 13 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandate Reporter, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and Get Started with Center-Based Care -- Revised 2022.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons #1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 4/18/23.
Staff persons #1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person #12 shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #12 will have until 4/18/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #12 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #12, staff person #12 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person # 12 did not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care -- Revised 2022
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person # 14 will have until 4/18/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 14 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person # 14, staff person # 14 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person# 14 did not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61(c) · Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.
During the renewal inspection, children were observed to be receiving care in unmeasured space.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
There was diaper cream stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to the children in the young toddler classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
The first aid kit in the preschool classroom was kept in a cubby accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
The diaper changing pad in the blue room has a tear that exposes the material making it unable to be properly sanitized.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · 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.
The cots in the preschool and young toddler classrooms were not labeled for use of a specific child.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
Staff persons # 4, 12, and 13 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire) did not provide a health assessment or TB screening at the time of hire. More than 24 months passed between health assessment forms for staff person # 3; health forms are dated 11/9/2020 and 3/7/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
There is only one written non family reference on file for staff person # 12. There are no written non family references on file for staff person # 13,
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 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.
More than 30 days passed between fire alarm tests logged since the last inspection on 11/21/22. Fire alarm test logs are dated 11/25/22, 12/28/22, and 1/25/23.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
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 Persons # 5, 7, and 8 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person # 1, hired 10/4/22, has a state police clearance dated 11/2/22, child abuse clearance dated 11/7/22, FBI dated 11/5/22, and NSOR dated 10/28/22. Staff person # 2, hired 10/13/18, does not have a valid state police clearance; there is only a receipt that shows it was requested. Staff person # 3, received their state police clearance on 10/21/22, 90 days after their start date of 8/22/22. Staff person # 5 does not have a valid FBI clearance or NSOR certificate on file. There is no proof that either has been requested. Staff person # 7 was hired 2/7/22, there is no valid state police clearance or FBI clearance on file. Staff person # 8 started on 9/6/22, the NSOR was requested on 10/28/22 and results have not yet been received. Staff # 8 also lived out of PA within the last 5 years and does not have out of state clearances on file or proof that they were requested.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2022
Category: background checks. 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 legal entity will contact the regional office at 1-800-222-2108 to register themselves and the director for the existing provider orientation scheduled 2/22/23. Both will attend the orientation on 2/22/23.
Staff person # 1, hired 10/4/22, has a state police clearance dated 11/2/22, child abuse clearance dated 11/7/22, FBI dated 11/5/22, and NSOR dated 10/28/22. Staff person # 2, hired 10/13/18, does not have a valid state police clearance; there is only a receipt that shows it was requested. Staff person # 3, received their state police clearance on 10/21/22, 90 days after their start date of 8/22/22. Staff person # 5 does not have a valid FBI clearance or NSOR certificate on file. There is no proof that either has been requested. Staff person # 7 was hired 2/7/22, there is no valid state police clearance or FBI clearance on file. Staff person # 8 started on 9/6/22, the NSOR was requested on 10/28/22 and results have not yet been received. Staff # 8 also lived out of PA within the last 5 years and does not have out of state clearances on file or proof that they were requested.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
A container of Clorox wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" was on the changing table in the infant classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
There is no hand washing sign posted in any of the facility restrooms or sinks.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · 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.
The cots in the young toddler classroom were not labeled for individual use.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
There is no agreement on file for child # 2.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 did not include the addresses for the release persons listed.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Child # 3 started at the facility on 8/30/22. As of 11/21/22, there is no immunization report on file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
Staff person # 1, start date 10/4/22, has an initial health assessment dated 11/4/22. More than 24 months passed between health assessments for staff person # 2. Health assessments are dated 10/10/18 and 8/30/21. Staff person # 4, start date 8/26/22, does not have an initial health assessment on file. Staff person # 5, start date 8/31/22, does not have an initial health assessment or TB test on file. Staff person # 8, start date 9/6/22, does not have an initial health assessment or TB test on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.
Child # 3 started on 8/30/22. There is no written consent for the administration of minor first aid or emergency medical procedures on file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2022
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.
There is no proof of education and/or experience prior to service at the facility on file for staff persons # 1, 3, and 5.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2023
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.
There are no written nonfamily references on file for staff person # 1 and 4. there is only one written nonfamily reference on file for staff persons # 5 and 6.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Child # 3 started on 8/30/22. As of 11/21/22, the parent has not yet provided a copy of the child's heatlh asseessment.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · 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.
There is no refrigerator at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
Category: nutrition. 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.
The emergency plan does not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
Facility does not have proof of purchase for the smoke detectors at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.