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3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

During the renewal inspection on 04/14/26, while conducting the facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe unobstructed exits, however observed furniture blocking the exit at the rear of the facility.

Corrected by Apr 14, 2026

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3270.134(a)/3270.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

During the renewal inspection on 04/15/25, Cert Rep did not observe child #1 or staff person #1 wash their hands after diaper change.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2025

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 04/15/25, Cert Rep did not verify that the facility has an operable fire detection system due to provider not having access to the system.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2025

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 03/13/24, Cert rep did not observe children in the older toddler classroom wash their hands before meal.

Corrected by Mar 13, 2024

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3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a policy addressing sign/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome, or identification of maltreatment of a child.

Corrected by May 5, 2023

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3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have their parent's address on their emergency contact sheet.

Corrected by May 5, 2023

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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.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have the phone number for whom they can be released to.

Corrected by May 5, 2023

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3270.192(2)(iv) · 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-4, did not have acceptable verification of experience.

Corrected by May 5, 2023

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3270.192(4) · 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 who was hired on March, 2023, did not have a copy of their FBI clearance.

Corrected by May 5, 2023

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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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by May 5, 2023

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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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Corrected by May 5, 2023

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3270.192(4) · 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on December, 2019 did not have a current child abuse clearance.

Corrected by Mar 24, 2022

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3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the fire extinguisher has not been inspected.

Corrected by Mar 24, 2022

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