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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 (serving the facility since October 2024) had an emergency plan training that was completed over one year ago

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.33(a)/3270.192(5) · 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 two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

At the time of the inspection the following staff were observed caring for children did not have the two recommendation letters required for childcare staff in their staff record. #3, and #4

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.33(b) · At least 50% of the staff persons in a facility shall be individuals qualified and functioning as directors, group supervisors and assistant group supervisors. No more than 50% of the staff persons may be of aide qualification level.

Due to a lack of verified child care experience or certification of educational level 6 of the 9 staff records reviewed were determined to be aide level staff.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2026

Category: supervision. 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 had a current valid health assesment without the proof of the TB screening.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 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.

At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not have all12 hours of child care training documented for their current annual cycle.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)/3270.151(c)(5) · The health assessment must include the following specified in §3270.151(c)(1-5) An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

At the time of the inspection the health assessment of staff person #5 did not contain the the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2026

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

At the time of the inspection certification representative did request access to the staff and child files, staff at the facility was unable to provide immediate access.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

At the time of the inspection the 'parent board' did not contain the facility's current certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain complete proof of all required professional development listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 (having served the facility over 90 days) was lacking the proof of the completion of professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the record of staff person #3 was lacking the required pre-service, health and safety training

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 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). 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the following CPSL required documents: Mandated Reporter training.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

Category: background checks. 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.

At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #4, staff person #2 and staff person #3 were lacking the verification of child care experience to qualify them for the position they are performing at the facility. The record of staff person #4 was lacking verification of educational level.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 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.

At the time of the inspection the facility did not have the proof of the annual inspection, by a fire safety professional, of the fire detection system (to verify the operability of the system).

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #5 (having served the facility for multiple years) was lacking the current proof of annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain complete proof of all required professional development listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking documentation of the training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the following CPSL required documents: FBI clearance, National Sex Offender Registry clearance, Mandated Reporter training.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

Category: background checks. 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking verification of educational level or any previous childcare experience.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

At the time of the inspection the facility did not have the current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Continued noncompliance from the August and October renewal inspections: At the time of the inspection one of the first aid kit in the large muscle play space was stored on a table and easily accessible to the children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.25(b) · The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.

Continued non compliance from pervious verification of corrections visit on October 3rd. On the date of the most recent inspection summary issued by the Department was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024

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.

At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 were lacking proof of training regarding the emergency plan of the facility

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 and staff person #2-- 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking state police clearance, child abuse clearance and FBI clearance. The record of staff person #2 was lacking state police clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.33(a) · 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 did not include proof of education level, previous child care experience or letters of reference.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.62(d) · Outdoor or indoor play space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.

At the time of the inspection the children were being cared for in the lobby of the facility, a public space.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024

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

3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Continued noncompliance from the August renewal: at the time of the inspection the emergency contact information for the children in care was not present in the large muscle play space where the children were receiving care.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024

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.

At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include current valid health assessments.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain verification of educational level or previous childcare experience, nor did it contain the required reference letters.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Continued non compliance from pervious verification of corrections visit on October 3rd. At the time of the inspection the facility did not have a current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

At the time of the inspection the staff at the facility were unable to provide this writer immediate access to the files and records.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.25(b) · The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.

On the date of the most recent inspection summary issued by the Department was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Continued noncompliance from the August renewal inspection: At the time of the inspection one of the first aid kit in the large muscle play space was stored on a table and easily accessible to the children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

At the time of the inspection the staff person #1 was asked if they could identify their 'primary care group' and they responded: "we are responsible for all of them"

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Continued noncompliance from the August renewal: at the time of the inspection the emergency contact information for the children in care was not present in the large muscle play space where the children were receiving care.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

At the time of the inspection the facility did not have a current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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, #4, #5, #6, #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.

At the time of the inspection the following CPSL violations were observed: The record of staff person #1 was lacking a current valid FBI clearance, the record of staff person #4 was lacking a current state police clearance, the record of staff person #5 was lacking a current valid state police clearance, the record of staff person #6 was lacking a current valid state national sex offender clearance letter, the record of staff person #6 was lacking a current valid state national sex offender clearance letter.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024

Category: background checks. 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.

At the time of the inspection the facility did not have proof of the general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At the time of the inspection the emergency plan of the facility did not include written documentation of a review and update of the emergency plan within the last year.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person # 1 did not contain proof of the current emergency plan training.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024

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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 (having served the facility over one year) did rnot contain proof of the current fire safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(iv) · Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 did not contain proof of the required water safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 did not include the verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility that would serve as qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 (having served the facility over one year) did not have a current performance evaluation.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

At the time of the inspection one of the first aid kit in the large muscle play space was stored along side the children's lunch boxes.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information for the children in care was not present in the large muscle play space where the children were receiving care.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking a current valid health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

At the time of the inspection the fire drill log at the facility did not indicate specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)/3270.33(a) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. 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.

At the time of the inspection staff person #2, having served the facility over 90 day, was observed supervising an aide level staff person and a child.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2023

Category: supervision. 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 (having served the facility over 45 days) was lacking in the NSOR clearance information.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2023

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(b)/3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

At the time of the inspection the first aid kits in the gym were on the floor and accessible to the children. In addition the kits did not contain tweezers.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

At the time of the inspection staff interviewed did not have an awareness of the required 'primary care group'

Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information of the children in care in the gym was not in the gym with them.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023

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.

At the time of the inspection the facility did not have the current inspection report Certifiying the operability of the fire detection system.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

On 8/26/22, Child #1 file did not contain a signed agreement.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

On 8/26/22, Staff #2 file did not contain evidence of annual training in the facility's emergency plan. The last training was dated 5/23/21.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2022

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.

On 8/26/22, Staff #1 and Staff #2 file did not contain proof of annual fire safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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 # 3-- 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 #-3-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

On 8/26/22, Staff #3 file did not contain NSOR clearance required by CPSL. No evidence of NSOR request was observed on file.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) · 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 acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

On 8/26/22, Staff #3 file did not contain verification of education.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

On 8/26/22, Staff #2 and Staff #5 were observed out of ratio with 24 children in the 2nd floor child care space. The youngest children were PK (have not started Kindergarten).

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

Category: supervision. 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 8/26/22, medication was observed accessible to children in the facility's emergency backpack. The backpack was observed unzipped and on the grass located in the outdoor play space where children were playing.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

Category: health medication. 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.

On 8/26/22, Staff #3 file did not contain an initial health assessment. (Results of TB test only were observed in the file)

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

On 8/26/22, an individual record was not on file for Staff #4.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2022

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.

On 8/26/22, the facility's fire detection inspection report dated 7/27/22 contained deficiencies. No evidence that the fire detection system deficiencies have been corrected was on file at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.