3270.14 · 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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have general liability insurance.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not contain their annual emergency plan training.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not contain a current first aid/cpr training.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

Category: ratio. 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain their health & safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1, 2, 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 # 1, 2, may not work in a child care position at the facility.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired in November 2025 did not contain their child abuse clearance, nor did they have their mandated reporter training, and staff 2, hired November2025 did not contain the child abuse clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

Category: supervision. 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.

During the inspection, it was observed that all the rest equipment was not labeled.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

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

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

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have their parent's home/work address and/or telephone number.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(d) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

During the inspection, it was observed that the vehicle did not contain emergency contacts for the children who ride the van.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have a posted emergency transporting plan.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did contain a current health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

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

3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

During the inspection, it was observed that there was not consent to give medication nor a medication log.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's pick-up and drop-off/safe route was not posted.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.178 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's vehicle did not have a first aid kit.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

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

3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not contain all the required signatures at the bottom of their emergency contact sheet.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 2, 3, did not contain verification of experience, and staff 2, did not contain verification of the education.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(3) · 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain a current health assessment, and staff 1-3 did not contain a PPD.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

Category: health medication. 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 inspection, it was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not have accommodations for children with disabilities.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

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

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

During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not conduct a fire drill in the last 60 days.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. 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)).

During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's fire extinguishers were not inspected.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

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.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.14 · 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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Prevention/identification of maltreatment

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

Category: ratio. 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain a current fire safety training certificate.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 the inspection, it was observed that the refrigerator did not have a working thermometer.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(3) · 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not contain a current health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

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)).

During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's annual fire system inspection has expired as of 1/10/2025.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

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.

During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

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.

During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not writing their annual local safety routes letter to the locate authorities.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not obtain comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have their emergency plan training.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a) · 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 # 2 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not complete their mandated reporter training.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the play space has some unsafe area and trash in it.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

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

3270.101(a) · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a variety of play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

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

3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility has not posted a copy of the emergency transportation plan in the school age room.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

While conducting my inspection I observed the facility had not created or posted their pick-up and drop off procedures.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(1) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include verification of age.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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, 2, did not include acceptable verification of experience & staff 2 did not include acceptable verification of education.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(3) · 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include a health assessment or a PPD.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

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