A Place To Grow

3280.76 · 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 outdoor play space unclean.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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3280.14/3280.20 · 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.

During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: - Facility did not have documentation of shaken baby syndrome policy -Staff # 1 and # 2 did not have documentation of mandated 1-hr health and safety training in file -The facility's emergency plan did not provide continuity of operations

Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(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.

During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include method of contacting persons at the onset of the emergency and at the end of the emergency

Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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3280.26(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.

During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation to show that the facility's emergency plan has been reviewed and updated annually

Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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3280.26(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.

During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and # 2 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file

Corrected by Oct 7, 2024

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3280.26(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.

During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation that the facility's emergency plan was sent to the local municipality or the count emergency management agency

Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and # 2 did not have documentation of 12clock hours of child care training in file

Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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3280.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and # 2 Pediatric CPR/First aid was dated 10/6/21

Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # --1 and 2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Facility Person #--- 1 and 2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff# 1 and # 2 did not have documentation of out of state clearances in file

Corrected by Oct 7, 2024

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3280.52(a)(2) · At least two facility persons shall accompany any number of children on an excursion away from a facility.

During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 took Child # 1 alone to the library

Corrected by Oct 7, 2024

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3280.64 · Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards.

During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility had chairs compiled in the outdoor childcare space

Corrected by Oct 7, 2024

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3280.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 and # 3 did not have an agreement in file

Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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3280.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).

During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 did not have documentation of child service report in file

Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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3280.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's emergency contact did not have physician's address listed

Corrected by Oct 7, 2024

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3280.124(d) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 was transporting Child # 1, took the child # 1 to the library and did not have emergency contacts in the vehicle

Corrected by Oct 7, 2024

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3280.124(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.

During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have a transportation plan posted in the childcare space

Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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3280.165 · The operator shall discuss the general menu plan with the parent so that the daily nutritional needs of the child can be met.

During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation of a menu

Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's emergency contact did not have parental signature for administration of minor first aid and emergency medical care

Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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3280.26(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.

During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions

Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation of annual emergency drill

Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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3280.131(a)/3280.182(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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child #1's health assessment was dated 4/18/23

Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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3280.171(a) · The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation of written notification to local traffic authority

Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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3280.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Observed fire extinguisher with service tag stating July 2022.

Corrected by Jan 26, 2024

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3280.105(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.

Observed crib unlabeled.

Corrected by Jan 26, 2024

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3280.75(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.

Observed first aid kit missing tape.

Corrected by Jan 26, 2024

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