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.

Certification rep observed a strip of peeled base board in the front right side of the room and in the middle room right back side of the room.

Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2025

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

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

Responsible person was not able to locate staff #1 and #2 record.

Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Certification rep reviewed fire drill log and observed last fire drill available and documented in record was 1/18/23.

Corrected Corrected by May 10, 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.

Certification rep reviewed last available documented fire detection in record was 2/17/25.

Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Certification rep reviewed staff #2 record and observed 10-hour health and safety training missing in record.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2024

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). 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.

Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and FBI clearance was not in record, date of hire: 4/22/24.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

During the renewal inspection the first aid kit in the preschool room did not contain bandages.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024

Category: health medication. 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 the renewal inspection certification rep observed chip paint on the left wall of the infant room entrance.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2024

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

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.

Certification rep reviewed emergency plan delivery document and emergency plan and subsequent plan updates was not sent to the local municipality.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 renewal inspection, the operator did not document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.14/3270.21 · 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.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 one hour professional development training required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 2022.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023

Category: ratio. 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 renewal inspection, document that staff person #1 receives emergency plan training on the annual basis was not observed. Last emergency plan training on file was from 3/1/22.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023

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 inspection, file for staff person #1 did not include verification that staff participated in fire safety training at least annually. Last fire safety training on file was from 10/29/21.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

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 renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include an annual staff evaluation.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · 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 verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 included employment verification form that was not complete since it did not included month and years of work for the previous child care employer that is required for the position of an assistant group supervisor.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023

Category: supervision. 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). Two staff has to be present with the group of 1 infant, 1 young toddler and 4 older toddlers.

At the time of renewal inspection observed staff person #1 in the back part of the Preschool-Toddler room with the group of 1 infant, 1 young toddler and 4 older toddlers. Staff person #2 was changing diapers.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

At the time of renewal inspection observed one electrical outlet on the pillar in the Preschool-Toddler room without protective receptacle cover.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

At the time of renewal inspection, toxic disinfecting wipes were observed on the storage unit located in the Preschool-Toddler room and were accessible to children posing a potential hazard. The label on sanitizing wipes stated " Keep out of reach of children".

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

At the time of renewal inspection observed signs of the water damage on ceiling tiles in the Preschool-Toddler room.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023

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

3270.123(a)(3) · 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

At the time of the inspection, file of child #1, and #2 did not include child service report on the Department's approved form that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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 renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #1 was not present in a child care space were child was receiving care.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency contact information and agreement for child #1 and #2 had not been updated every 6 months as required. Emergency contact form for child #1 and #2 were reviewed and signed by the parents on 12/16/22, agreement of child #1 was signed by the parent on 12/29/22, agreement for child #2 was signed on 12/16/22.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #1 did not include an updated health report required at least every 6 months. Child health report on file was dated 12/15/22.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023

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.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included a health assessment dated 4/8/21 which was conducted more than 24 months ago.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

At the time of inspection, written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #1 was not obtained from the parents of infant observed in the Preschool-Toddler room.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.181(e) · If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency information was not updated in each child care space. Each classroom had emergency contact forms that were updated by parents more than 6 months ago.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency drill was not conducted annually, written documentation was not available.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2023

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 renewal inspection file of staff person #1 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff person #1 record included 7 hours of training.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of renewal inspection observed plastic and paper trash on the surface of outside playground while children were playing outside.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2022

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

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

At the time of renewal inspection provider was using Styrofoam plates.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of 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.

At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #1 did not include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #1.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022

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

3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

At the time of renewal inspection, a written infant meal statements and feeding schedule obtained from the parents were not observed for child #2 in Infant Room.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2022

Category: nutrition. 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 renewal inspection, verification that local traffic safety authorities are notified in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not observed.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

At the time of initial inspection observed a gallon of toxic degreaser with a label "keep out of reach of children" located in the utility sink in blue bathroom. The metal gate to the utility sink was open and a degreaser was accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2022

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.

At the time of initial inspection observed that ventilation cover on the ceiling in Infant room was loose from two sides.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2022

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

3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

At the time of initial inspection, front glass door located in a traffic area, didn't contain any visual identification.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2022

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

3270.151(a) · 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.

At the time of initial inspection observed that a health assessment of staff person #1 does not include a date next to the doctor's signature.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At the time of initial inspection, provider was not able to provide proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.