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 green peeling paint on the playground fence.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

The facility current liability of insurance is dated 8/13/25. The liability insurances was due on 6/27/25.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 sharp wired on the playground gate .

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

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.

There was a clear cracked bin in the preschool room.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.106(h) · Soiled bedding shall be cleaned before it is reused.

There were two cribs with dirty sheets, the sheets had stains .

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

There was a pink lunch box in a backpack that contained a bottle with milk and a cheese stick.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Category: nutrition. 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.

According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 4/24/25-5/26/25.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

There was an open gate making the next door building back yard with gardening tools accessible to children. There was an open gap between the natural barrier and the fence making the next-door building and back yard accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2025

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.

There was a cracked blue basket in the preschool room. There was a Lego bag with a broken handle in the OT room.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

The facility lacked documentation of the annual emergency drill.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

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.

According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 10/30/24-11/30/24-12/30/25 and 1/30/25.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

The facility policy to identify the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment lacked the child maltreatment statement.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

There were toxic plants accessible to children in the preschool playground: Rhododendrons plants, Dog wood plants, and Fire bush.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 preschool room, old toddler room. young toddler room and infant room lacked soap.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 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 cracked bin in the preschool room and a cracked bin lid in the old toddler room.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 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.

There were acorns on the floor in the toddler's playground.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(3) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. 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 # 1 lacked two reference letters, proof of education and experience, emergency plan training, Health assessment, TB test, Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training and the Health and Safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024

Category: health medication. 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 emergency plan lacked accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.