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601 Joseph St, Northern Cambria PA 15714 · License #CER-00248921 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.131(d)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.
The health report for Child #1 did not include a review of the child's health history.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 26, 2025
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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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.
On 11/3/25 the file of Staff #1 lacked a valid PA Child Abuse Clearance. The file of Staff #1 contained a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance dated 9/1/24.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
On 11/6/25 the telephone number of the nearest hospital was not posted by each telephone in the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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.
On 11/6/25 the toilet located in the classroom bathroom lacked a handwashing sign.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 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.
On 11/6/25 observed a cracked blue square magna tile.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
The file of Staff #1 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The file of Staff #1 contained a health assessment, but the space which indicated the "name of the person examined" was blank.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 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.
The facility was able to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was tested annually by a fire safety professional. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional on 10/14/24 and 10/25/25. The inspection report dated 10/25/25 indicated 3 deficiencies, and the facility was unable to provide documentation that the system had been repaired and passed with a follow-up inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2025
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.
Child #1 lacked a health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #1 who had an admission date of 8/21/25 had a health report dated 10/30/25.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: health medication. 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).
2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/12/24. Child #1, a 4-year-old, lacked Hepatitis A immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had no documentation of Hepatitis A immunizations. Child #2, a 4-year-old, lacked Hepatitis A immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #2 had documentation of 1 Hepatitis A immunization. The files of Children #1 and #2 contained a standardized form titled "Exemption Letter from the Commonwealth of PA" instead of an exemption letter from the parent.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2025
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.
2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/12/24. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional on 10/9/23 and 10/17/24. The inspection report dated 10/17/24 indicated 6 smoke detectors failed and 26 could not be tested, and the facility was unable to provide documentation that the system had been repaired and passed with a follow-up inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(e) · Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.
On 11/12/24 observed children using Gillette Shaving Cream which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" for an art activity.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
On 11/12/24 the hot water temperature at the sink located in the classroom was 111.4 degrees.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 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.
On 11/12/24 the toilet located in the classroom lacked a handwashing sign. On 11/12/24 the toilets in the girls' bathroom located beside the classroom lacked handwashing signs. On 11/12/24 two urinals and one toilet in the boys' bathroom located beside the classroom lacked handwashing signs.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
On 11/12/24 observed wooden blocks with rough edges in the outdoor play space. On 11/12/24 observed cracked Magna Tiles with exposed magnets.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
On 11/12/24 observed foam blocks with bite marks in the outdoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
Emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 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).
Child #1, a 4-year-old, lacked Hepatitis A immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #4 had no documentation of Hepatitis A immunizations. Child #5, a 4-year-old, lacked Hepatitis A immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #5 had documentation of 1 Hepatitis A immunization.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
On 11/12/24 observed Excedrin which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the 3rd shelf in the 1st closet beside the kitchen area which was accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The emergency contact and agreement for Child #1 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #1's emergency contact and agreement were signed on 4/29/24 with no reviews. The emergency contact and agreement for Child #2 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #2's emergency contact and agreement were signed on 3/19/24 with no reviews. The emergency contact and agreement for Child #3 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #3's emergency contact and agreement were signed on 3/13/24 with no reviews. The emergency contact and agreement for Child #4 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #4's emergency contact and agreement were signed on 3/13/24 with no reviews. The emergency contact and agreement for Child #5 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #5's emergency contact and agreement were signed on 3/13/24 with no reviews.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 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.
Emergency drills were not conducted annually. The facility provided documentation of an emergency drill being conducted on 10/25/23 but no documentation for 2024.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
On 11/12/24 the Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional annually. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was inspected on 10/9/23 by a fire safety professional but did not provide documentation for 2024.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 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 of Child #3 lacked a health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #3, who had an admission date of 8/22/24, had a health report dated 11/11/24. The file of Child #5 lacked a health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #5, who had an admission date of 8/22/24, had a health report dated 10/28/24.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
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.
Observed 2 exposed bolts on the gate in the outdoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
Observed a foam football with pieces missing in an outdoor storage box located in the outdoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Observed 4 foam blocks with bite marks in an outdoor storage box located in the outdoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(4) · 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 was observed to have an emergency plan that failed to indicate 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 Nov 29, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 person #1 was observed to lack documentation of evaluations during the first 18 months, as evidenced by an evaluation dated 12/12/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 children #1 and #2 were observed to contain original agreements.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
The file for Child #2, a preschooler contained an immunization record that was not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Specifically, the immunization record contained only one Hepatitis A vaccine on 04/28/22, the ACIP recommends two by the age of 2 years old.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023
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 was observed to have an Emergency Plan that did not include a statement regarding continuity of operations in the event of an emergency at the facility
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for Staff person #1 was observed to contain an associate degree, but the degree did not specify the field of study, therefore it was unable to be determined that the staff person was qualified to be an Assistant Group Supervisor as was documented on the Staff Data Worksheet. There was no documented child care experience in the staff person's file.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 28, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.62(b) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child.
The Director reported the facility is utilizing an outdoor play space that has not been measured or licensed for use as childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
An outlet on the wall to the left when entering the gym from the hallway was observed to lack a protective receptacle cover.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
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.
Two containers of hand sanitizer were observed to be stored in the center lap drawer of an unlocked desk in the measured childcare space
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
The "go" bag containing the first-aid kit was observed to be stored on a low bookshelf adjacent to the children's cubbies and therefore accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The files for children #1, #3, #4 and #5 were observed to lack an Agreement that was signed by the operator.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The files for children #1, #2, #3 and #5 were observed to lack an Agreement that specified the date of the Child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The files of Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were observed to contain an original agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
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 file for Child #1, and #2 was observed to lack an emergency contact form that included the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
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 file for child #5 was observed to lack an emergency contact form that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file for Child #5 was observed to lack an emergency contact form that included the release person's addresses.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
The file for Child #3 was observed to lack written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for Child #1 and Child #2 were observed to Lack written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department that the children had current influenza vaccinations.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The facility lacked documentation of a manual test of the fire detection System once every 30 days
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
The file of child #2 lacked an agreement; none was on file.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 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.
The file of child #1 lacked a record of the flu vaccination and/or an exemption letter for this vaccination.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 of child #2 lacked an initial health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
At the time of the inspection, there was not a posting of the phone numbers for the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2021
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 girls' and boys' restroom lacked hand washing signs at the sinks, toilets, and urinals.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
The girls' and boys' restroom lacked lidded waste receptacle.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2021
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.
Observed 3 wooden shelving units and the wooden kitchen play set that were crush hazards.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2021
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 emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.