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: STAFF PERSON #1 MAY NOT WORK IN CHILD CARE POSITION. 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. STAFF PERSON #1 MAY NOT WORK IN CHILD CARE POSITION.

During renewal inspection on 08/15/2023, file of staff person #1 contained PA State Police clearance that had date of birth that did not match date of birth on state issued ID.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2023

Category: background checks. 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.

During renewal inspection 08/15/2023, protruding bolts on gates surrounding outdoor play space were not covered posing a potential hazard to children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

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

3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

During renewal inspection 08/15/2023, bottom of refrigerator present in the kitchen had areas of rust present.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. 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.

During renewal inspection 08/15/2023, file of child #1 did not contain written verification from a physician in regards to updating vaccinations in accordance with the ACIP schedule or an exemption letter written and signed by parent.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2023

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

3270.95(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)).

At time of inspection, the facility had not maintained proof of purchase and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device or system with the fire drill logs.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022

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

3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

At the time of inspection, the facility could not verify that the annual letter to the local traffic safety authorizes was sent to notify them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian/ vehicular routes around the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During renewal inspection, certification representative observed chipped paint in all the classrooms

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2021

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

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). IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

During renewal inspection, certification rep observed the teacher in classroom 13 out of ratio. Teacher had 16 children by herself. The youngest child was 6 years old and the oldest was 10.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

During renewal inspection, certification rep observed toxics (cleaning solution and resolve) in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in classrooms 13

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

During renewal inspection, certification rep observed the water temperature in classroom 6 exceeded 110° . The water temperature was at 118°

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

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

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During renewal inspection, certification representative observed chipped paint in all the classrooms

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

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

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 renewal inspection, certification rep observed missing handwashing signs above the toilets in the boys bathroom on the second floor.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

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.

During renewal inspection, certification rep saw a ripped bean bag chair in classroom 10

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

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

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.

During renewal inspection, certification rep observed infant sleeping inside crib that was not at least 2 feet apart on three sides.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

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

3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

During renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1 and 2 was missing the child's date of admission.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

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.

. During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed emergency plan and facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for children with disabilities.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2021

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