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4490 Old William Penn Hwy, Murrysville PA 15668 · License #CER-00241332 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
The operator did not provide the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the lockdown procedures or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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 file for staff person #2 lacked training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before the expiration of the most current certification. The first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training in the file is dated 2/26/24.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
Category: ratio. 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.
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
The file for staff person #2 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety trainings in the file are dated 11/4/24 and 3/2/26. The file for staff person #3 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety trainings in the file are dated 6/4/24 and 2/26/26. The file for staff person #6 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety trainings in the file are dated 2/4/25 and 3/2/26.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
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.
The file for staff person #4 who was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a state police clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous state police clearance. The state police clearances in the file are dated 5/22/20 and 3/31/26.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file for staff person #5 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 12/21/20 and 3/31/26.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
In Room #6 the first-aid kit in the to go bag was sitting on a shelf accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
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.
The poured surface in the back outdoor playspace was observed to have a 15"x4" hole in the poured surface bike track causing a visible hazard.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2026
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.
In Room #5 in the restroom on the right a handwashing sign was not posted above the sink.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The files for children #1, #2, #3, and #5 lacked the home telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The file for child #6 lacked an update to the emergency contact information and financial agreement in the past 6-month period. The date of the update to the emergency contact information in the file is 1/1/25. The date of the update to the financial agreement in the file is 1/1/24. The file for child #7 lacked an update to the emergency contact information and financial agreement that was completed 6 months from the previous 6-month period. The dates for the updates in the file are dated 5/7/25 and 1/1/26. The file for child #8 lacked an update to the financial agreement that was completed 6 months from the previous 6-month period. The dates of the updates are 2/6/25 and 1/1/26.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #7 who is a young toddler lacked a health report that was completed 6 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file are dated 4/11/25 and 4/1/26.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #2 who is a preschool child lacked a health report that was completed 12 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file are dated 10/18/24 and 4/9/26. The file for child #4 who is an older toddler lacked a health report that was completed 12 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file are dated 1/29/25 and 2/23/26. The file for child #5 who is a preschool child lacked a health report that was completed 12 months from the previous health report. The health report in the file is dated 11/27/24.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
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.
The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 1/2/24 and 3/3/26. The file for staff person #6 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 1/10/24 and 3/31/26.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The emergency drills were not conducted annually. The emergency drills were dated 3/10/25 and 4/6/26.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2026
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.
The Fire Drill and Fire Detection log was observed for the 30-day smoke detector checks. There were 31 days between 1/18/26 and 2/18/26.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #3 lacked an initial health report that was completed no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility 6/2/25. The health report in the file is dated 8/8/25.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · TIERED LIS: 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The Legal Entity will arrange for all staff to attend a minimum of 2 hours of in-person/ on-site supervision training with the ELRC. Proof of training will be submitted upon completion. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed. 3. Subsequent to completion of the training, the Legal Entity will arrange for 2 in-person/ onsite technical assistance sessions to be completed by the ELRC. The operator shall provide a date for when the technical assistance sessions will be completed.
Based on the facility's self-report. staff statements, and video footage from 4/7/26. Staff #1 and #2 took their group of 8 preschool children from the fenced in sidewalk back inside to their classroom. Staff persons #1 and #2 counted the children when they got back to their classroom and realized child #1 was missing. Child #1 was found in the fenced in sidewalk that leads to the playground by staff person #2 and taken back to their classroom. Child #1 was unsupervised for approximately 1 minute and 20 seconds before staff person #2 found child #1 in the fenced in sidewalk.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2026
Category: supervision. 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.
In Room #1 a plastic toy bin was observed to have a broken corner causing rough edges and sharp corners.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
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). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.
The file for staff person #1 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid state police clearance. The state police clearance in the file was missing a dissemination date.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
Category: background checks. 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.
The files for staff persons #1, #3, #15, and #16 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #1 was dated 8/16/23 and 9/3/24. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #3 was dated 8/9/23 and 2/4/25. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #15 was dated 1/23/24 and 2/4/25. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #16 was dated 1/18/24 and 2/4/25.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The files for children #2, #3, #4, #6, and #7 lacked emergency contact information that included home telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. The file for child #6 lacked emergency contact information that included a work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 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.
The files for staff persons #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, and 12 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #6 was dated 1/3/24 and 2/4/25. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #7 was dated 8/31/23 and 9/4/24. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #8 was dated 8/24/23 and 9/4/24. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #9 was dated 1/23/24 and 2/4/25. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #10 was dated 8/31/23 and 9/4/24. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #11 was dated 8/31/23 and 9/4/24. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #12 was dated 8/9/23 and 9/3/24.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 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.
The file for staff person #4 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) as an assistant group supervisor lacked a disclosure statement that had a witness signature and date. The file for staff person #5 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) as a group supervisor lacked a state police clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous clearance. The state police clearances in the file for staff person #5 are dated 1/2/20 and 3/21/25. The file for staff person #7 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) as a group supervisor lacked a state police clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous clearance. The state police clearances in the file for staff person #7 are dated 1/2/20 and 3/21/25. The file for staff person #9 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) as a group supervisor lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous one. The NSOR verification certificates in the file for staff person #9 were dated 3/31/20 and 4/1/25. The file for staff person #11 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) as a group supervisor lacked a state police clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous clearance. The state police clearances in the file for staff person #11 are dated 1/2/20 and 3/21/25. The file for staff person #14 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) as an assistant group supervisor lacked a disclosure statement with a dated witness signature.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The files for staff persons #1, #2, and #11 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in staff person #1's file was dated 2/6/20 and 3/7/25. The mandated reporter training in staff person #2's file was dated 2/4/20 and 3/5/25. The mandated reporter training in staff person #11's file was dated 2/6/20 and 3/25/25.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2025
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.
The poured surface in the outdoor back playspace was observed to have a hole 5 inches long and 3 inches wide causing a visible hazard.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The file for child #3 lacked an agreement that specified the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The file for child #3 lacked an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The files for children #4 and #6 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2025
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.
The files for staff persons #3, #8, and #13 lacked health assessments that were completed 24 months from the previous health assessments. The health assessments in file for staff person #3 were dated 8/10/22 and 12/16/24. The health assessments in file for staff person #8 were dated 12/2/22 and 1/29/25. The health assessments in file for staff person #13 were dated 7/22/22 and 10/2/24.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2025
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.
At approximately 3:15-3:20 PM on 7/1/2024, staff #1 heard child #1 calling out for someone. As staff #1 went into the hallway, they observed child #1 alone in the Preschool Room creating a 0:1 staff to child ratio. Staff #2 and #3 had left with the rest of the children to go to the playground about 2-4 minutes prior to staff #1 finding child #1 unsupervised in the Preschool Room.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 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.
At approximately 3:15-3:20 PM on 7/1/2024, staff #1 heard child #1 calling out for someone. As staff #1 went into the hallway, they observed child #1 alone in the Preschool Room unsupervised. Staff #2 and #3 had left with the rest of the children to go to the playground about 2-4 minutes prior to staff #1 finding child #1 unsupervised in the Preschool Room.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for Staff #2 and #3 to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive OCDEL approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Proof of training will be submitted to the Department upon completion.
* At approximately 3:15-3:20 PM on 7/1/2024, staff #1 heard child #1 calling out for someone. As staff #1 went into the hallway, they observed child #1 alone in the Preschool Room unsupervised. Staff #2 and #3 had left with the rest of the children to go to the playground about 2-4 minutes prior to staff #1 finding child #1 unsupervised in the Preschool Room.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 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.
At approximately 3:15-3:20 PM on 7/1/2024, staff #1 heard child #1 calling out for someone. As staff #1 went into the hallway, they observed child #1 alone in the Preschool Room unsupervised. Staff #2 and #3 had left with the rest of the children to go to the playground about 2-4 minutes prior to staff #1 finding child #1 unsupervised in the Preschool Room.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 Classroom #1, a cabinet under the sink was observed to be unlocked. Disinfecting wipes and cleaners were observed in the cabinet.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2024
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.
The file for Child #1 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of starting at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.74/3270.124(e) · 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. 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 written emergency transportation plan, that also contained the telephone numbers for the nearest hospital, police and fire departments, ambulance and poison control, was not posted in Classroom #4. The emergency telephone numbers were not posted at the telephone in Classroom #4.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2024
Category: transportation. 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.
At approximately 2:07pm Staff Person #1 was observed to be seated at a table in the classroom with three napping children placed behind them. Staff Person #1 was unable to see the children behind them to ensure appropriate supervision.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #2 will be dismissed from the facility at the close of business on 4.4.2024.
The most recent immunization record on file for Child #2 lacked verification that the child had received their 12-15 month Pneumococcal and 15-18 month DTAP and HIB vaccinations. A written exemption was not on file at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(5) · An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed.
At approximately 9:05am an infant, who was reported to be 6 months old, was observed supported on a boppy pillow while holding a bottle. The infant was not being held by a Staff Person.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The emergency contact form for Child #1 has exceeded 6 months since last review on 7.1.2023. The updates to the agreement form for Child #1 exceeded 6 months between updates on 5.21.2023 and 1.1.2024.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 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.
The files for Staff Person's #2 and #3 lacked 1.5 hours of annual child care training between 12.2022 and 12.2023.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 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.
Areas of the fencing surrounding the outdoor play space were observed to be in need of repair. This disrepair included areas that had detached from the frame causing the fence to bow and some sharp areas of the fencing were observed to be accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
After a vape pen was found in a crib by parents in the facility, it was discovered that Staff #1 had been carrying around the vape pen unsecured in a front hoodie pocket while caring for children. The vape pen had fallen out of the Staff Person's front hoodie pocket while removing the child from their sleep sack in their crib.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.55(a) · The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children.
At approximately 1:02 pm in Classroom #1, Staff Person #1 was observed at naptime with a mixed age group that included 2 young toddlers and 9 older toddlers. The mixed age ratio for a group including young toddlers is 1 staff to 10 children at naptime.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
The annual fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 12 months between completion. The fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person #2 were dated 9.9.21 and 10.6.22.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
The hot water in the Restroom in Classroom #1 was observed to measure at 118.8° F and the water in the classroom was measured at 118.2° F. The hot water in Classroom #2 was measured at 117° F. The hot water in Classroom #4 was measured at 114.2° F. The hot water in the two restrooms in Classroom #5 were measured at 114.6° F. The hot water in the restroom in Classroom #7 was measured at 118.2° F.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
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.
One cracked bin with a potential pinch point was observed in Classroom #6.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
The written plan of daily activities was not posted in Classroom #2.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 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.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a current health examination that had been completed within the last 24 months. The most recent health assessment on file was dated 9.21.20.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.
The health assessment on file for Staff Person #3 did not include that a physical examination had been completed by the physician.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
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 April 4, 2023 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): 31(f)(1-9). The health and safety training on file was the 6-hour health and safety was not completed within the acceptable time frame for that training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2023
Category: supervision. 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.
The file for Child #1 lacked an initial health assessment within 90 days of starting at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
The last dated review of the emergency plan was March 9, 2021.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
In the outdoor front play space a cracked large tote which created sharp edges and pinch points was observed.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
An infant was observed to be seated in a high chair in Classroom #2 (Infant) and the safety strap was not engaged as required.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
The written plan of daily activities was not posted in Classroom #3 (Toddler 2).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
One emergency contact form was missing for a child receiving care in Classroom #1 (Toddler 3).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
The file for Child #2 lacked verification that the child had received an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
The health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 lacked information related to an examination for communicable diseases.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
The file for Facility Person #2 lacked the required hours of experience to qualify them for the position they were identified as holding.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
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.
The file for Facility Person #3 lacked completion of their pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of starting at the facility. The training was completed 140 days after starting.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
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.
The facility lacked the proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system in place.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The instructions for viewing the current regulations were not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility. A copy of the expired regulations were observed to be posted.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Based on interviews conducted with staff, staff person #1 pulled on children's arms, held children's legs down while children were resting on their mats, grabbed children's faces and arms in a rough manner, and sat on children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.