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158 Alder St, New Kensington PA 15068 · License #CER-00254947 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Observed stapler and pens stored on end of the diaper changing station accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 #2 contained a current PA Child Abuse clearance dated 11/3/25 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA Child Abuse clearance dated 10/28/20. The file for Staff #2 contained a current NSOR certificate dated 1/15/25 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous NSOR certificate dated 1/14/20. (See LIS Code Sheet) The file for Staff #3 contained a current PA State Police clearance dated 7/29/25 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA State Police clearance dated 7/5/20. (See LIS Code Sheet)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
Category: background checks. 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.
The file for Staff #5 contained a current written evaluation dated 3/5/25 which was completed more than 12 months from the prior evaluation dated 1/30/24.
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
There was an open outlet in the far room of the lower level next to the table lacking a receptacle cover accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
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.
Bleach and other cleaning products labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were stored in an unlocked closet in the children's restroom accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
There were several ceiling tiles in the lower level preschool rooms and in the stairwell with water stains on them. There was damage to a wall in the younger toddler room behind the book shelf.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There was peeling paint on the base boards and window frames/ledges in the older and younger toddler rooms. There was peeling paint next to the closet near the children's cubbies on the lower level.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2026
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).
The current information about the child's growth and development on file for Child #1 and #4 was completed more than 6 months from the previous update. The most recent growth and development update for Child #1 was dated 2/3/26 more than 6 months after the previous update dated 5/14/25. The most recent growth and development update for Child #4 was dated 1/22/26 more than 6 months after the previous update dated 6/13/25.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
Category: health medication. 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.
The far room of the lower level lacked a written copy of the Emergency Transportation Plan.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The emergency contact form and fee agreement for Child #1 was last updated on 6/13/25, more than 6 months ago. The emergency contact form and fee agreement for Child #3 was updated on 1/15/26, more than 6 months from the previous review dated 6/12/25. The emergency contact form and fee agreement for Child #4 was updated on 1/14/26, more than 6 months from the previous review dated 6/13/25.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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 #1contained a current health assessment dated 11/3/25 which was obtained more than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 1/3/23. The file for Staff #3 contained a current health assessment dated 2/4/26 which was obtained more than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 4/14/23. The file for Staff #4 contained a current health assessment dated 8/24/25 which was obtained after they started working in a child care position.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
Category: ratio. 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 Staff #3 contained a current health assessment dated 2/4/26 which lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for Staff person #2 lacked documentation for 9 of the 12 required annual training hours for the review window December 2024-December 2025.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 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 #4, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked a health report. There is a current immunization record on file dated 2/5/25.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There was peeling paint in the 1-year old room next to the baseboard where the gate opens and closes. There was peeling paint next to the baseboards in the Preschool room under the windows.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
The sink in the infant room next to the diaper changing station lacked a handwashing sign.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 facility's policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma lacked prevention and identification of child maltreatment as per Announcement C-22-03.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 or (g)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 completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
The first aid kit in the 1-year old room lacked scissors and tape.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
In the outdoor play space, the plastic brown and red slide had a crack in the ladder making it unstable for children to safely step on it. The blue plastic teeter-totter also had a crack on the seat creating a pinching hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
The files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #6 contained the original agreement forms.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the address for the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
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 emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked the parent's work address.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
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 emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #1 was last updated on 12/20/23, more than 6 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The file for Staff Person #2 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a health assessment dated 1/2/25 which was more than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 3/31/22.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
The file for Staff Person #3 (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked TB screening results.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
The health assessment on file for Staff Person #3 (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked results for communicable diseases as well as information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · 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 emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61(h) · The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded.
The Large Main Room at Entrance of Facility used as the two-year old room has a capacity of 10 children. There were 12 older toddlers being cared for in this space, exceeding the established capacity for the space.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
Documentation of the fire alarm system test shows more than 30 days between testing. (12/2/24 and 1/2/25)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The facility lacked documentation that the emergency plan was submitted to the local EMA.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 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). Facility Person # -1 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff # 1 lacked an updated Child abused and FBI clearance. The previous Child Abuse clearance was dated 12/18/18. The previous FBI clearance was dated 12/18/18.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
Category: background checks. 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.
There was 1 uncovered outlet in the YT room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
There was a bottle of hand sanitizer labeled, "keep out of reach of children," on top of a shelf in the preschool room accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
There was a window open more than 6' in the OT room while the children were in care. There was a window open more than 6' in the YT room while the children were in care.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
There was a piece of crown molding coming off the wall by the pack and play, creating a tripping hazard in the infant room.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
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.
The preschool bathroom lacked 2 washing hand signs at each toilet.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
There was a broken white tile coming off the wood shelf in the SA room. There was a cracked blue bin in the OT room. There was a cracked wooden shelf in the OT room. There were foam blocks with teeth marks in the OT room. There was a pack and play with 3 cracked plastic corners in the YT room. There was a broken toy grill in the playground.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
There were 2 highchairs with missing straps in the YT room.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
There were 1 crib and 2 pack and plays unlabeled in the YT room.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
There were 3 mats in the YT that lacked at least 2 feet of space as required on three sides. There was1 mat in the OT that lacked at least 2 feet of space as required on three sides.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
The file for child # 3 lacked information about the child's growth and development. The file for child #4 contained a current child service report dated 1/30/24. The assessment was not conducted within 6 months of the child's start date of 5/22/23. The file for child #5 contained a current child service report dated 1/30/24. The assessment was not conducted within 6 months of the child's start date of 4/4/23.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file for children # 4 lacked the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)(2) · The initial health report for a young toddler must be dated no more than 6 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.
The file for child # 5 contained a current health report dated 1/26/24 that was obtained after 6 months of the previous report dated 6/6/23.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
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 #2 lacked a health report.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(c) · Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded.
There was a bottle with milk that was not discarded in the YT room.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
Category: nutrition. 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 file for child #1 contained an agreement form that was not reviewed.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The file for child # 1 an older toddler contained a current health report dated 1/10/24, that was provided after 60 days. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report. The file for child # 2 a school age contained a current health report dated 122/24, that was provided after 60 days. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report. The file for child # 4 an infant contained a current health report dated 1/25/24, that was provided after 60 days. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
There was a pair of adult scissors in the preschool room accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2023
Category: health medication. 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff # 1 contained a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance.
Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2023
Category: background checks. 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.
There were 2 uncovered outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the school age room. There was 1 uncovered outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the preschool room.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
There were three baby bags on the floor in the infant room. One of the bags contained Children's Tylenol, Cera Ve Moisturizing lotion, Cera Ve Wash and Shampoo and Boudreaux's Butt Paste. The other bag contained Infants Little reminders Fever and pain reliever. Accessible to children. There was a backpack in the preschool room that contained Diaper Rash Ointment label " keep out of reach of children." The was another backpack that contained Genexa medication for pain and fever, baby oral pain relief tablets and a bottle of sunscreen spray. The third backpack contained a A+D diaper rash cream. Accessible to children There was a basket on the lower shelf of the table Infront of the window that contained two packets of batteries one of the packets was open and accessible to children in the infant room. The door in the preschool laundry room was unlocked make the cleaning supplies, screws and tools accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
The sink in the preschool room is pulling off the wall. The carpet on the entry way at the front porch was ripped off creating a tripping hazard. There was a metal sign with sharp edges on the playground fence accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
The sink in the preschool room bathroom, was clogged and not draining water properly. The sink was filled with water. The sink countertop in the preschool room had stains and did not appear to be clean.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(h) · Soiled bedding shall be cleaned before it is reused.
There was a purple sheet in the crib with vomiting stains in the infant room. There was another purple sheet with a stain in the infant room. There was a white sheet in the crib with crumbs in the infant room.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2023
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.
The thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator was not operable. The refrigerator in the preschool room lacked a thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2023
Category: nutrition. 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 file for child #1 lacked the work addresses and telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2023
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 child # 1 and 2 lacked the 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, on the Emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
The file for child #3, an infant, lacked a written statement from the child's parent giving the formula and feeding schedule.
Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 staff person #1may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
Category: supervision. 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 operator was not maintaining a written log for testing the fire detection system every 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The facility's emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises or a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
One floor register in the Infant 1 Room had two sharp edges. Observed two nails protruding from the ramp on the side exit near the outdoor play space. Observed one strip of siding with a frayed edge on the outside of the facility near the outdoor play space. The bottom of one of the poles for the pavilion in the outdoor play space was dry-rotted, which caused the structure to wobble.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Observed peeling, flaking paint on the ramp for the side exit near the outdoor play space and at the bottoms of the poles to the pavilion of the outdoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2023
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 facility did not have a proof of purchase for the hard-wired interconnected smoke detectors.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).
The facility's emergency plan did not include evacuation routes to the location away from the facility premises.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.