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4 S Main St, Nazareth PA 18064 · License #CER-00244897 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. 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 following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR and health and safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
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). 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 OCDEL Announcement C-25-01, effective 2/1/25, states that an individual may be employed on a provisional basis in a certified child care facility when the following conditions are met, and documentation is maintained on file: Have results of the following, no older than 60 months: 1. PA Child Abuse History Clearance; 2. NSOR verification; 3. Out-of-state clearances (if applicable); 4. Signed Disclosure Statement for Child Care Employment; and 5. Either FBI Criminal History Clearance; or PSP Criminal History Clearance In addition to those obtained, the following clearances must be applied for prior to starting provisional employment: 1. FBI Criminal History Clearance; or 2. PSP Criminal History Clearance Staff person #1 may not work in a child care position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until all completed clearances are on file at the facility.
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At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 did not have a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance or a FBI clearance on file. Staff person #1 was observed having direct contact and routine interaction with children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2026
Category: background checks. 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). TIERED LIS: 1.) 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. This portion of the plan requires an immediate date of correction. 2.) The Legal Entity shall create or update policies surrounding staff-to-child ratios, including that staff will not leave classrooms out of ratio to answer the door. The policy will include the procedure that staff are to follow if a person is at the door and there are not enough staff to leave the classroom to cover ratios. This policy must be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and any new hires must be trained on the approved policy and documentation must be kept on file at the facility. This date of correction will be when all requirements have been met.
At the beginning of the inspection, staff person #2 left the toddler classroom to walk down the hall and open the door for the certification representative, leaving staff person #3 alone in the toddler room with 8 toddler-aged children. This number and age of children require there to be two staff present in the classroom at all times.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
At the time of the inspection, the last documented fire drill being conducted was on 8/7/25 and not every 60 days, as required.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 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.
At the time of the inspection, the last documented manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was completed on 8/7/25 and not every 30 days, as required.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
At the time of the inspection, there was no documentation of emergency plan training for any staff person for when the emergency plan was updated in September 2024.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 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.
At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 did not complete fire safety training annually. This is evidenced by the current training on file dated 9/5/24 and the previous training on file dated 8/28/23.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 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. Staff person #5 may not work in a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until all completed clearances are on file at the facility.
At the time of the inspection, staff person #5 did not have a current NSOR certificate on file. This is evidenced by the NSOR certificate dated 1/9/2020 on file. Staff person #5 has direct contact and routine interaction with children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2025
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.
At the time of the inspection, the Little Tykes trampoline located in the play yard was torn around the protective surfacing which caused holes for children's legs to fall through. Foam rest mats located throughout the facility were torn, and the inside foam was exposed. The portable potty seat was torn, and the inside foam was exposed. With the inside foam being exposed on the mats and potty seat, this prevents them from being properly cleaned.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
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).
At the time of the inspection, there was no updated child service report every 6 months, as required, for child #1 and #2. This evidenced by the child service reports on file dated 10/23/24 and 11/1/24, respectively. The child service reports on file for child #3 were dated 5/21/25 and 10/24/24, which is not every 6 months as required for updating the child service reports.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(d) · Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing.
At the time of the inspection, the facility was using bar soap for children to wash their hands. Bar soap is not permitted for handwashing.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
Staff person #4 did not have a staff evaluation from 2023 on file and was employed at the facility for more than 12 month (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
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. The OCDEL ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-04 requires facility emergency plans to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.
The emergency plan did not include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.20(e)/3270.182(7) · Copies of reports of injury, death or fire shall be kept in a file at the facility. A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
During the inspection, the operator admitted that a copy of a child's incident reports is not placed in the child's file and the original report is not provided to the parent.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
The emergency plan for the facility was not posted.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2024
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.
Staff person #2 had Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file dated 12/19/23. The previous date of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training was dated 10/26/21 and expired 10/26/23. This reflects a period of time where staff person #2 did not have current Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
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.
Staff person #3 did not have current fire safety training on file. This is evidenced by the fire safety training on file dated 10/3/22.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2024
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.
Volunteer #5 did not sign the disclosure statement until 7/25/24 which was not at the time of initial volunteering (see LIS code sheet for start date of volunteering).
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
Staff person #6 did not have a high school diploma to accompany the 12 college credits and 2 years of experience on file and therefore could not qualify as an assistant group supervisor.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 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.
In the toddler room, the surge protector which was on the teacher's desk and accessible to children did not contain Protective receptacle covers.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
During the inspection, sunscreen was observed on a table in the foyer. Clorox Cleanup Disinfecting spray and Clorox Disinfecting Mist spray and an unlabeled bottle of cleaning solution was observed on a shelf in the preschool room. The staff person stated that there was disinfecting solution in the unlabeled bottle. These all were accessible to children and are toxics.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During the inspection in the preschool room, the water temperature measured 129.7° F.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
During the inspection, cardboard boxes were observed stacked in front of a door in the preschool classroom. This door is a means of egress and was obstructed.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
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 inspection in the preschool room, the thermometer in the refrigerator read 52° F and not the required 45° F or below.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1)/3270.113(a)(2) · 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 requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.
During the inspection, a staff person was observed leaving the toddler room, walking through the storage closet and into the preschool room to heat lunches. This left one staff person with 9 older toddlers. This number of children requires there to be two staff present with the children at all times. During the same inspection, staff #1 and staff #4 were not physically in the same space as all of the children who were in their assigned groups
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1)/3270.113(a)(2) · 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 requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55. The legal entity must develop or update their written supervision policies and procedures to be implemented in the facility. The written policy must ensure that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The policy must include how the facility will ensure appropriate supervision during transition times. The policy must also include a plan for each staff to be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children, including the requirement that the staff person know the names and whereabouts of the children in his/her assigned group and be physically present with the children in his/her group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The policy must also address how these groups will be transitioned from one staff person to another during staffing changes. The facility must create and implement specific procedures using a tangible supervision system, e.g. supervision cards, supervision lists, or another approved method, to ensure appropriate supervision at all times. Both the updated supervision policies and new supervision procedures must be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval prior to implementation. Once approved by the Department, the director will ensure that all current employees and any new hires are trained on the policies and procedures, and it must be documented in their files.
During the inspection, a staff person was observed leaving the toddler room, walking through the storage closet and into the preschool room to heat lunches. This left one staff person with 9 older toddlers. This number of children requires there to be two staff present with the children at all times. During the same inspection, staff #1 and staff #4 were not physically in the same space as all of the children who were in their assigned groups.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.121(a) · The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
The operator does not provide supervision policies to the parent at the time of application.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The agreement on file for child #5 did not include the amount of the fee to be charged or when the fee is to be paid.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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).
The agreement for child #3 did not include the services being provided to the family and child.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During the inspection the current emergency drill on file was conducted on 8/13/24 with a previous drill date of 7/14/23. This timeframe reflects a period of longer than the 12-month requirement to conduct emergency drills.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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 for children #1 and #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The agreement on file for child #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2024
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 emergency contact form for child #1 and child #5 did not include the parent's home and work address and the work phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f) · 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.
The emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #2 were not reviewed/updated by the parent every 6 months as required. This is evidenced by the current review date of 6/3/24 and 6/7/24, respectively. The previous date of review/update was conducted on 6/21/23 and 6/13/22, respectively.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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). Children# 3 and #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 8/14/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The immunization record on file for child #3 did not contain any Hep A vaccines. Child #4 was missing Hep A #2. These immunization records are not in compliance according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
Staff person #6's health assessment did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 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.
During the inspection on 8/14/24, the manual monthly monitoring log of the interconnected fire detection system was last documented as being conducted on 6/27/24 and not every 30 days as required.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 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.
Staff person #3 only had 1 clock hour of childcare training during the 11/22-11/23 training period. Staff person #4 only had 3 clock hours of childcare training during the 9/22-9/23 training period.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
STAFF #1, 2, 3, 4 last facility emergency plan training date was 8/4/22. This is more than one year ago.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. STAFF #3 will have until 9/15/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, STAFF #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise STAFF #3, STAFF #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
STAFF #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for start date): pediatric first aid and CPR by a PQAS-approved instructor.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 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 protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
STAFF #1 (see code sheet for start date) has lived out of state (NJ) within the past 5 years. STAFF #1 does not have the required out-of-state clearances.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
Category: background checks. 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.
CHILD #1 (see code sheet for details) is a preschool child whose last health assessment was dated 8/15/22. This is more than 12 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
CHILD #3 (see code sheet for details) is more than 6 months old and does not have the recommended influenza immunization. There is no immunization exemption letter in file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
STAFF #4 last health assessment is dated 8/24/21. An updated health assessment was due by 8/24/23.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 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.
STAFF #2 (see code sheet for start date) had one written nonfamily reference in file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 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.
Provider does not test the fire alarm manually every 30 days. Last annual alarm inspection report was dated 4/20/22. This is more than one year ago.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2023
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.
CHILD #2 (see code sheet for details) does not have a health assessment in file and has been enrolled more than 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
The notification letter to local traffic safety authorities was dated 11/24/21. There was no updated letter done by 11/24/22 to notify local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
During renewal inspection cert rep reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 2, an assistant group supervisor possessing a high school diploma, did not have a copy of the diploma in file and did not have verification of 2,500 hours of child care experience.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2022
Category: supervision. 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.
During renewal inspection on 8/31/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 3 emergency contact form did not include the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 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.
During renewal inspection on 8/31/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 1 emergency contact form did not include release person's address.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2022
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.
During renewal inspection on 8/31/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD #1 emergency contact form and financial agreement were dated 1/1/22. This is more than 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · 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. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
During renewal inspection on 8/31/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 3 does not have the influenza immunization. There is no exemption for CHILD # 3 for not having the influenza immunization.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children 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 facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments.
During renewal inspection on 8/31/22 cert rep reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 2 (see code sheet for start date) does not have a health assessment in file. TB results are in file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 renewal inspection on 8/31/22 cert rep reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 2 had one nonfamily written reference in file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2022
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 renewal inspection on 8/31/22 cert rep reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 1 does not have verification of any annual child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(d) · One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).
During renewal inspection on 11/22/21 cert rep observed the children playing outdoors. There was no first aid kit taken to the outdoor area.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2021
Category: health medication. 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.
During renewal inspection on 11/22/21 cert rep observed that emergency contact forms/information was only in each child's file. It was not present in each child care space.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2021
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 renewal inspection on 11/22/21 there was no 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 Nov 29, 2021
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During renewal inspection on 11/22/21 cert rep reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 1 had a health assessment dated 6/30/20 and an attachment regarding the TB results. However, there was no date for the TB test or results and it did not state if the results were positive or negative.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During renewal inspection on 11/22/21 cert rep observed that written notification of safe routes were not posted in the child care facility
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2021
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 renewal inspection on 11/22/21 cert rep reviewed facility emergency plan. Emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2021
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.
The proof of purchase for the fire detection system in the building is not available.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.