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.

During the renewal inspection on November 22, 2022, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not include annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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 childcare position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection on November 22, 2022, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include PA State Police and FBI clearances. The disclosure statement form reviewed for Staff Person #2, #3, #4, #5, and #7 did not include a date (See LIS CODE SHEET).

Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2022

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

During the renewal inspection on November 22, 2022, the record reviewed for Staff Person #2, did not include verification of childcare experience for the position title of group supervisor.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2022

Category: supervision. 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.

During the renewal inspection on November 22, 2022, the record reviewed for Staff person #1, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 did not include verification of childcare experience for the title position of assistant group supervisor.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2022

Category: supervision. 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.

During the renewal inspection on November 22, 2022, there were no protective receptacle covers on the electrical outlets in the Intermediate B classroom and the Toddler C classroom

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 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 the renewal inspection on November 22, 2022, there was chipped paint located on the walls of the Toddler C and Beginner B dramatic play classroom area.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2022

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

3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

During the renewal inspection on November 22, 22, the record reviewed for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include emergency contact information required for each enrolled child.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.

During the renewal inspection on November 22, 2022, the record reviewed for Staff Person #5 did not include and initial health assessment with physical examination.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2022

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

3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

During the renewal inspection on November 22, 2022, the health assessment reviewed for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #6 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2022

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

3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

DURING THE INCIDENT INVESTIGATION ON 04.06.22, IT WAS FOUNDED THAT STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT SUPERVISE CHILD #1 WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE THE FACILITY ELEVATOR.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2022

Category: supervision. 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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. Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all staff/facility persons (new and existing) have proof of requests for CPSL clearances and the required completed CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.

The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several/One facility person's record/s did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1- hired 10/4/21- no proof of request for FBI completed prior to working with children , FBI completed more than 45 days after hire) (3/16/22) (#2- hired 1/19/22- no proof of request for all four CPSL clearances completed prior to working with children.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2022

Category: background checks. 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. Ensure that all electrical outlets are equipped with protective covers when not in use.

Several electrical outlets in one classroom lacked protective covers. Obtain and place protective covers in the electrical outlets. (room #5)

Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. Remove the table from obstructing the exit and ensure that all stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit remain unobstructed.

The emergency exit in the Toddler A classroom was obstructed by a table.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2022

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

3270.106(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. Notify staff that children must rest on equipment that is labeled for that child and used only by that child. Submit written verification of staff notification .

Children were observed resting on mats that were not labeled for the use of that specific child and used only by that child.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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. Ensure that emergency contact information is present in all childcare spaces in which children are receiving care.

Children were observed being cared for in several classrooms and the children's' emergency contact information was not present in the classroom. (#6, #7 and Toddler A).

Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2022

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. Submit annual written documentation from a fire safety professional indicating that the fire detection system has been tested and is operable. Ensure that this is done annually and retained with the fire drill log.

The facility fire detection system was not able to be tested as it is not accessible and there was no annual written documentation from a fire safety professional indicating that the fire detection system has been tested and is operable.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON MARCH 03. 2022, IT WAS FOUND THAT STAFF PERSON #1 USED A FORM OF PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT TOWARDS CHILD #1.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.