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PO BOX 174, Norvelt PA 15674 · License #CER-00252221 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
The facility's most recent annual review of the emergency plan is dated 10/11/24, more than 12 months prior.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 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 on file for Child #1 lacked the address for the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2 (Preschool Age) are dated 4/3/24 and 5/5/25, more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
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.
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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
The two most recent annual fire alarm inspection reports are dated 1/17/25 and 1/30/26, more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The two most recent fire inspection reports are dated 1/10/24 and 1/17/25, more than 1 year apart.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.. Until such time as the correction is implemented, Staff #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise Staff #1, Staff #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
The file for Staff #1 contained training for first aid/CPR dated 5/31/24 that was not conducted using the approved curriculum per the requirements of Announcement C-22-01 therefore, Staff #1 does not have valid Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
On the side of the stairs leading to the outdoor play space, a rusty screw head was protruding posing a cutting hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
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 two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #1 were dated more than 24-months apart. (See IS CODE SHEET)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 files lacked a copy of the Shaken Baby, Child Maltreatment and Abusive Head Trauma policies. The facility Emergency Plan lacked the following updates: Continuity of Operations and Volunteer Training. Staff #1, #2 #3, #4, #5, #6#, #7, #8, #9, and #10 did not complete the required, Updated Health and Safety 1 Hour Training on or before December 30, 2022.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
The two most recent Emergency Plan Trainings for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #10 were dated more than 12-months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
The last two fire safety trainings in the file for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #10 are dated more than one year apart.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The files for Staff #2 and #3 had completed the six-hour Health and Safety Basic Training prior to 09/30/2016; therefore, Staff #2 and #3 had Health and Safety Basics Training which was deemed unacceptable.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The last two Mandated Reporter Trainings for staff #9 were dated more than 60 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
The files for children #1 (YT), #2 (PS) and #3 (OT) lacked a yearly Influenza shot for 2022 with no Letter of Exemption in the File.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 files lacked proof of the Emergency Plan and subsequent plans being sent to the County Emergency Management Agency.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(e) · Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps.
The sink in the infant and toddler room was not an appropriate height for the children in care to reach to wash their hands after diapering.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
Staff person #1 was observed diapering and did not wash the toddler's hands after diapering.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.