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Home › PA › Mountain Top › Little Big Steps Preschool Childcare Early Learn
37 N Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top PA 18707 · License #CER-00246493 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed staff person #2 and #4's files did not include verification of completion of pre-service trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed staff person #2, #3, and #7's files did not include verification of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
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.
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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
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed staff person #5's file did not include verification of fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 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). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: 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 #2, #3, #6, and #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR). Corrected 8/8/2025. Observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) and a signed disclosure statement. Observed staff person #3's file did not include verification of National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) and their FBI clearance was issued by the department of education. Staff #3's file also did not include a signed disclosure statement. Observed staff person #6's National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) expired on 8/6/2025 as it was dated 8/6/2020. Observed staff person #7's file did not include verification of the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR), a signed disclosure statement, and their FBI clearance was issued by the department of education. Staff #7's mandated reporter training expired as it was dated 11/22/2019.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 8/8/2025 observed staff person #1's foreign degree needs to be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 8/8/2025 observed the first-aid kit located in the Young Toddler room did not contain soap and gloves. Corrected on-site 8/8/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
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 8/8/2025 observed the sink on the right side in the Older Toddler room had damaged paint on the wall behind it. Corrected on-site 8/8/2025. Also observed damaged paint behind the sink in the Young Toddler room.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed the sink located in the Preschool room did not have a posted hand washing sign.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed the refrigerator in the infant room's thermometer measured at 50 ° F. Also observed the refrigerator located in the kitchen did not have a thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed child #5's agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed child #4's emergency contact information was not reviewed/updated within the 6-month time period. It was dated 1/28/2025. Observed child #1's financial agreement was not reviewed/updated within the 6-mopnth time period. It was dated 6/4/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed child #3's last health assessment on file is dated 8/17/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed staff person #1 did not was a child's hands after being diapered.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed staff person #3's record did not include verification of address, age, and telephone number.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed the facility's emergency plan parent letter did not include the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 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 8/8/2025 observed staff person #2 and #4's files did not include verification of completion of professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed staff person #5 and #8's files did not include verification of annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 observed staff person #1 was caring for children unsupervised in the Young Toddler room. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training and health & safety training required prior to caring for children unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 observed the front door leading to the Preschool room's door handle broke off the door.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 observed two infants asleep in bouncy chairs.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 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 8/30/2024 observed peeled paint in the Preschool room.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed the facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed the facility's emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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). Facility Person # 1 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed staff person #1's criminal history record did not include the result. Observed staff person #3's record did not include the results of the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) but the staff person was observed unsupervised while supervising children in the Preschool room. Observed staff person #4's record did not include the results of the National Sex Offender Registry within the provisional hire date expiration. The date it was requested was on 2/28/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed the Preschool room, Infant room, Older Toddler room, and Young Toddler room did not have hand washing signs posted above the sinks.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed staff person #3's record did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 8/30/2024 observed staff person #1's foreign degree was not evaluated for U.S. equivalency. Observed staff person #2's record did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed an electrical outlet that did not have a protective receptacle cover in the Older Toddler room.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
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 the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephone in the Older Toddler room.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. 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 8/30/2024 observed the Older Toddler room did not have a first-aid kit in the child care space. Observed the first-aid kit in Preschool room did not include soap.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed the electrical wall plate was hanging off the wall in the Young Toddler room.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed the Older Toddler room did not have a written plan of daily activities and routines posted in the group space.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed child #1 and #2's files did not include child service reports within the 6-month time frame.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed child #3's agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed the Infant room, Preschool room, Older Toddler room and Young Toddle room did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in every child care space.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed child #1's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed and updated within the 6-month period. The last emergency contact form was dated 12/4/2023. The last financial agreement was dated 12/7/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.165 · An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed the facility's menu was not posted in a conspicuous location.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed the facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed staff person #3's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 8/30/2024 observed staff person #2's record did not include verification of completion of professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
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.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of completed pre-service trainings. The staff person is within 90 days from the date of hire 4/22/2024 but the staff person was observed providing childcare unsupervised in the Preschool room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
Category: supervision. 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: 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 #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of state police clearance or proof that it was requested, child abuse clearance (corrected 5/2/2024), FBI clearance (corrected 5/2/2024), NSOR clearance, signed disclosure statement and mandated reported training. Observed staff person #2's State police clearance (4/9/2019), FBI clearance (4/2/2019), and Child Abuse clearance (4/2/2019) expired.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 observed staff person #3's file did not include a written evaluation of staff person within the 12-month time frame. Last evaluation on file dated 1/9/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 observed staff person #2's degree was translated from Russian to English but was not evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 observed staff person #2 in the Toddler room with 6 children with the youngest child observed age 1.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 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 unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 observed staff person #2 in the Toddler room with 6 children with the youngest child observed age 1.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 observed damaged paint in the Preschool room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive 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 5/2/2024 observed staff person #1 in the Preschool room left the room with 6 children left unsupervised when the certification representative arrived for three minutes while she went to the office to call the director. Observed staff person #1 then leave the Preschool room to take 2 children to the bathroom leaving 4 children in the room unsupervised for one minute.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. Children must be supervised at all times.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 observed staff person #1 in the Preschool room left the room with 6 children left unsupervised when the certification representative arrived for three minutes while she went to the office to call the director. Observed staff person #1 then leave the Preschool room to take 2 children to the bathroom leaving 4 children in the room unsupervised for one minute.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 observed staff person #1's record did not include verification of age.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 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.
There was missing baseboard molding in the large classroom at the entrance.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
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.
The new first aid kit in the child care space did not contain tweezers.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
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 mats in the large yellow classroom and occupied infant classrooms had small tears with exposed material that make them unable to be properly sanitized.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
New smoke detectors were purchased and installed since last inspection. There was no proof of purchase on file.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.
There is no copy of the facility's emergency plan on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21/3270.95(a) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
Smoke alarms were not present at the facility during renewal inspection on 6/2/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. New staff shall be trained within one week of hire and all staff shall be trained within one week of each plan update annually.
Staff person # 5 started in child care on 1/2/22; there is no evidence of emergency plan training on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
The Pediatric First Aid/CPR training for staff persons # 1, 2, 3, and 4 was not renewed on or before the expiration date. By the time of the renewal, staff persons #1, 2, 3, and 4 already completed the Pediatric CPR/First aid training.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 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).
Child line clearances for staff # 1 are out of compliance with CPSL. Staff # 1 had a child line clearance dated 11/29/16 and 5/10/22; this is more than 60 months as required. FBI clearances for staff person # 6 are out of compliance with CPSL. Staff person # 1 has an FBI clearances dated 1/17/17 and 4/28/22; this is more than 60 months as required.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2022
Category: background checks. 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 inside of the gate to the outdoor play areas has exposed bolts. There is a wooden car along the back fence with a splintered seat.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 form on file for child # 2 does not have the health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 forms for children # 1 and 3 do not have the addresses for the release persons.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 most recent health assessment on file for child # 4, a toddler, is dated 3/5/21; more than 12 months passed.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 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 # 3 started at the facility on 2/17/22; there is no health assessment with TB screening on file. More than 24 months passed between health assessments for staff person # 4 - health assessments are dated 1/14/17 and 3/11/20. More than 24 months passed between health assessments for staff person # 6 - health assessments are dated 8/26/19 and 5/12/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #5 will have until 6/25/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 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 #5, staff person #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #5 did not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric first aid and CPR training.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Staff person # 1 had 6 annual child care training hours. Staff person # 2 had 0 annual child care training hours. Staff person # 3 had 3 annual child care training hours. Staff person # 4 had 9 annual child care training hours.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.