Murriel S Gunn Group Day Care Home

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 child care position at the facility.

The file for Staff #1 contained a state police clearance that was obtained after their start date. The file for Staff #1 was lacking the NSOR clearance. Staff #1 cannot work in a childcare position until the NSOR clearance comes back.

Corrected by May 5, 2026

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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 first aid kit in the kitchen was lacking tape.

Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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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 files for Child #1 and #2, both preschool aged children, both contain two child health reports that are more than 12 months apart.

Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

The file for Staff #1 contains a health assessment that was lacking an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Corrected by May 21, 2026

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3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was lacking the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care.

Corrected by May 21, 2026

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3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

As noted on the Smoke detector testing log the following intervals of testing are more than 30 days: 9.12.25-10.13.25, 11.11.25-12.12.25, 12.12.25-1.12.26.

Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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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.

The facility's emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations. Staff person #2's file did not contain proof of emergency plan training within 90 days of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).

Corrected by May 1, 2025

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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 #1's two most recent pediatric first aid/CPR training are dated 5/7/22 and 2/29/25 which are more than 24 months apart.

Corrected by May 1, 2025

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

The file for staff person #1 included NSOR certificates dated 1/23/20 and 3/20/25, which are more than 60 months apart. The file for staff person #2 included child abuse clearances dated 2/12/19 and 10/28/24, and DHS FBI clearances dated 2/13/19 and 9/9/24, all more than 60 months apart.

Corrected by May 1, 2025

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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.

Staff #3's file did not contain documentation of evaluated proof of education of the persons' foreign diplomas.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

One protective outlet cover was missing from the power strip in the peachy room. Two protective outlet covers were missing in the great room from the power strip under the TV.

Corrected by May 1, 2025

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3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

In the peachy room there was hand sanitizer that stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children on the windowsill.

Corrected by May 1, 2025

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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.

The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the phone in the peachy room.

Corrected by May 1, 2025

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3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

There was no first aid kit in the main/great room.

Corrected by May 1, 2025

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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 first aid kit in the peachy room was missing adhesive bandages(band aids). The first aid kit in the kitchen/eating area was missing tweezers.

Corrected by May 1, 2025

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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.

The bathroom in the peachy room was missing a hand washing sign above the toilet and sink. The sink in the great room was missing a handwashing sign. The sink in the kitchen/eating room was missing a handwashing sign.

Corrected by May 1, 2025

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3270.92(a) · Portable space heaters are not permitted.

In the back room there was a portable space heater on the wall.

Corrected by May 1, 2025

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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 two most recent child service reports on file for child #1 are dated 5/2023 and 10/2024 which are more than 6 months apart.

Corrected by May 1, 2025

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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.

Child #2's file did not contain one address for an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #3's file did not contain 3 addresses for individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by May 1, 2025

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3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

The Emergency Medical/Transportation plan was not posted in the peachy room, the great room, and the Kitchen/eating area.

Corrected by May 1, 2025

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3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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 immunization record on file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), includes 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 3 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 2 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.

Corrected by May 1, 2025

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3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

The facility did not have a written statement giving formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent for one infant.

Corrected by May 1, 2025

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3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 8/2/24-9/3/24, 9/3/24-10/4/24, 10/4/24-11/4/24, and 12/4/24-1/30/25, which are move than 30 days apart.

Corrected by May 1, 2025

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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.

The facility file lacked proof of purchase of the fire detection system.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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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.

The emergency plan on file lacked a continuity of operations plan for the aftermath of a disaster.

Corrected by May 3, 2024

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3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. 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 facility person #7 lacks emergency plan training within 90 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET.

Corrected by May 3, 2024

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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 parent letter lacked lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with chronic medical conditions and children with disabilities.

Corrected by Apr 18, 2024

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3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 2 will have 15 days from POC requested date) to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 - must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2-, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see IS code sheet): Health and Safety training.

Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Facility person #7 will have 15 days from POC requested date to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, facility person #7 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise facility person #7, facility person #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Facility person #7- has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see IS code sheet).

Corrected by May 6, 2024

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #3, 4 and 7 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 most current FBI clearance on file for staff #3 is not dated within the past 60 months. FBI date - 6/26/18. The file for staff #4, lacked a Child Abuse clearance on or before initial start date in a child care position and lacks an NSOR clearance. SEE IS CODE SHEET. Child Abuse clearance is now on file and dated 1/22/24. The disclosure statement on file for staff #6 lacks the date that it was signed. The file for facility person #7, who is 17 years of age, lacks a PA State Police and Child Abuse clearance and a disclosure statement.

Corrected by May 31, 2024

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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.

The files for staff #3 and 4, who hold the title of assistant group supervisor, lack 2500 hours of child care experience.

Corrected by May 8, 2024

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3270.66(b) · 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.

Observed cleaner near the sink in the middle room. The bottle did not specify the contents.

Corrected by Apr 12, 2024

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3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

The embedded swing set with slide in the preschool/SA outdoor play space lacked 5 of the required 9 inches of pea gravel.

Corrected by May 3, 2024

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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.

There was more than six months between reviews/updates of the emergency contact and fee agreements on file for children #1, 2 and 3. There are now current reviews/updates on file .

Corrected by Apr 12, 2024

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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 an older toddler, does not contain a health assessment which has been completed within the past 12 months. This is evidenced by the current health report on file which is dated 3/1/23.

Corrected by May 15, 2024

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3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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 immunization record on file for child # 5 contained 2 of 4 DTAP, 2 of 3 HIB, 2 of 4 Pneumococcal and 2 of 4 Polio vaccinations as in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for child #1 contained 2 of 4 DTAP, 2 of 3 HIB, 2 of 4 Pneumococcal, 2 of 4 Polio and 1 of 2 Hep A vaccinations as in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Corrected by Apr 22, 2024

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3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Observed Neosporin in the first aid kit in the middle room. The medication did not have a name on it for whom the medication is intended.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

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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 #4 did not contain an initial health assessment within 60 days of attendance at the facility. SEE IS CODE SHEET. This is evidenced by the initial health assessment dated 3/22/24.

Corrected by Apr 12, 2024

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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.

There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessments on file for staff #1 and 3. Dates are as follows: Staff #1 -5/12 21 and 6/22/23 and Staff #3 - 8/20/21 and 4/2/24. The files for staff #4 and facility person #7 lack an initial health assessment which has been completed within the past 12 months prior to providing initial start date in a child care position.

Corrected by May 31, 2024

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3270.151(b) · A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

The most current health assessment on file for staff #1 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.

Corrected by May 31, 2024

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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.

The file for facility person #7 lacks a TB test within 12 months of providing initial service in a child care setting.

Corrected by May 10, 2024

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3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

The file for child #2 lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected by Apr 16, 2024

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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.

The file for facility person #7 lacks two written nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by May 17, 2024

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3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

The last manual 30 day check of the fire detection system on file was not completed within the past 30 days. Date of last manual 30 day check was 3/1/24.

Corrected by Apr 12, 2024

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3270.31(f) · Staff person shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3 will have until 4/22/23, 15 days from POC requested date) to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family childcare home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First-Aid/CPR.

Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

The file for Staff #3 contained an FBI Criminal History Clearance document that is not accepted by our department.

Corrected by May 1, 2023

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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.

The file for Staff #1 did not contain a staff evaluation completed in the past 12 months.

Corrected by May 1, 2023

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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 #1 contained documentation of a health assessment that was administered more than 24 months ago.

Corrected by Jun 1, 2023

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3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. 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 #1 through #3 did not contain documentation of the completion of emergency plan training in the past 12 months.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2022

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3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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.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 #1 through #4 did not contain documentation of the completion of fire safety training in the past 12 months.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2022

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).LACKING 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The files for Staff #3 and #4 contained current FBI, PA State Police, and Child abuse clearances; however, each clearance was most recently updated more than 60 months prior to the date that previous clearances were processed.

Corrected by Apr 22, 2022

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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.

Although the file for Staff #4 contained documentation of the completion of mandated reporter training, the previously completed training was dated more than 60 months prior.

Corrected by Apr 22, 2022

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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.

The files for Staff #1 through #3 did contain written evaluations completed in the past 12 months.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2022

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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.

Two exposed screws were observed protruding from an area of fencing in an area accessible to children in the outdoor play space. Also in an area accessible to children in the outdoor play space, an approximately 8' section of landscape timber was observed to have jagged, splintering edges. Contact with noted areas of concern could cause laceration and/or puncture injuries.

Corrected by May 6, 2022

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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.

Although the file for Staff #2 contained a current health assessment, the previously completed health assessment on file was dated as administered more that 24 months prior.

Corrected by Apr 22, 2022

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