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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in an unsupervised child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the FBI, NSOR, 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. care position at the facility.

Staff #1, who was observed working with the young toddler classroom did not have written proof of complying the DHS-required CPSL requirements.

Corrected by Jun 3, 2025

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3270.52 · 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).

At the time of inspection, there were twenty mixed-age children, the youngest 2-yrs-old; in the care of two staff on the front outdoor play space.

Corrected by Jun 3, 2025

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3270.108(c) · Styrofoam cups, bowls and plates may not be used.

During lunch at the time of inspection, soup was served in Styrofoam to the children.

Corrected by Jun 3, 2025

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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 inspection, there was no written proof of emergency contact information in the files for facility children #1-#3 at the time of inspection on 6/3/25.

Corrected by Jun 3, 2025

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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.

There was no written proof of a health assessment in the file for staff #1 at the time of inspection on 9/3/25. The staffer was observed working with the toddlers.

Corrected by Jun 3, 2025

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3270.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

There was no file onsite at the facility for child #1 who was observed receiving care in the infant/toddler classroom at the time of inspection.

Corrected by Jun 17, 2025

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3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5) · 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. 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.

There were no written references or proof of education on file for staff #1 at the time of inspection on 6/3/25.

Corrected by Jun 17, 2025

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the facility inspection, the file for staff #1 who had not lived in Pennsylvania in the past five years, did not have CPSL information for the state in which they resided before moving to Pennsylvania.

Corrected by Jan 4, 2024

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3270.72(c)/3270.76 · Screens shall be in good repair. 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 broken screen in a window on the side of the facility.

Corrected by Dec 14, 2023

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3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

The facility did not have a safe routes plan which was posted at the time of inspection.

Corrected by Dec 14, 2023

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3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

At time of inspection, the rest equipment was not placed at least 2 ft apart on 3 sides in both rooms # 1 and #3.

Corrected by Nov 10, 2022

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3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.

At time of inspection staff person # 2 did not have proof of completely high school and/or 2 years of experience to help qualify them for their position at facility.

Corrected by Nov 30, 2022

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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.

At time of inspection, the first aid kit in room #1 was missing gloves and tweezers.

Corrected by Nov 30, 2022

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3270.82(j)/3270.134(a) · A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

During time of inspection, room #1 did not have the changing table next to the source of running waiter and the staff in the room did not ensure the child's hands were washed after changing their diaper as required.

Corrected by Nov 30, 2022

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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 time of inspection, the exit door in the infant area was obstructed by baby rockers.

Corrected by Nov 10, 2022

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3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

At time of inspection, the area around the outdoor sliding board did not have adequate absorption materials around it to absorb the impact of a fall.

Corrected by Nov 30, 2022

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3270.131(d)(8)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

At time of inspection, child #1 did not have proof of influenza immunization or a signed exemption form documented in their record.

Corrected by Nov 30, 2022

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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 time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have proof of negative TB screening completion date documented in their record.

Corrected by Nov 30, 2022

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

Staff person #1 (hired 6/10/21) did not have the correct/required mandated reporter training completed and documented in her records.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2021

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3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.

Staff person #1 (hired 6/10/21) with a degree/HS diploma from another country did not have an evaluation completed to determine her qualifications in the U.S. and ability to serve as a assistant group supervisor at facility.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2021

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3270.72(c) · Screens shall be in good repair.

During time of inspection, two of the window screens in room #1 were torn and in need of repair or replacement.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2021

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3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

During time of inspection, the hallway bathroom used by the children did not have the hand washing requirement posted.

Corrected by Dec 3, 2021

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