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 the unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that staff/volunteer #2 was working unsupervised in the orange classroom with 2 children. Staff/volunteer #2 does not have all clearances and no pre-service trainings on file. Volunteer #3 was assisting staff in the facility, including taking children to the bathroom unsupervised. Volunteer #3 did not have a file or clearances at the facility. Staff #4 did not have documentation of the completion of pre-service health and safety training.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2025

Category: supervision. 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 # -- 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.

At the time of the unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had an expired PA state police clearance, child abuse clearance, and DHS FBI clearance. Staff/volunteer #2 did not have a child abuse clearance, DHS FBI clearance, NSOR, or mandated reporter training. Volunteer #3 did not have a Pa state police clearance, child abuse clearance, DHS FBI clearance, NSOR, or mandated reporter training on file. Staff #4 had a mandated reporter training dated more than 60 months.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2025

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.

At the time of the unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that electrical outlets in the red room, light blue room, orange room, and hall, were missing protective receptacle covers.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2025

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 the unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that toxic cleaning materials were on shelves inside the children's bathroom. The shelves were accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.92(a) · Portable space heaters are not permitted.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed portable space heaters in the red and orange classrooms. There were several portable space heater boxes in the office. The heaters were not in use at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2025

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

3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

At the time of the unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a copy of the current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2025

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 the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2, 3, 4, and 5, did not have the health and safety one hour update on file at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(3) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not specify a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had pediatric first-aid and CPR on file that expired 11/30/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2024

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.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1-5 had fires safety certification that was mor than 12 months old.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed the dark blue room out of ratio. Five children were observed from ages 10 months to 2 years old, in a room with one staff. This was observed at regular class time and during nap time.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

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 the renewal inspection the certification representative observed missing outlet covers in the hall and various rooms throughout the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

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 the renewal inspection the certification representative observed cleaning products in an open cabinet in the children's bathroom. There was also water with cleaning products in the mop bucket inside of the bathroom.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

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

3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the orange and red classroom's do not have a written and posted plan of daily activities and routines.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

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

3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed a child asleep in a infant chair.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

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

3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #2 and #3 did not include the address and of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the Orange room did not have a written and posted plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(1) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 and #2 did not have a health report within the last 12 months.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

Category: health medication. 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.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have a written and posted policy identifying safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes in the vicinity of the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

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.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have aa fire inspection report dated within the last 12 months.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2024

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 the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1-5 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training within the last 12 months.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

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 the monitoring inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

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 the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not address the facility's plan continuity of operations during and in the aftermath of an emergency. Also, the facility had a policy known as Shaken Baby policy that did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: ratio. 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.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #3 did not have documentation of mandated reporter training; staff #6 did not have a PA child abuse clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

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.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that classroom #1 (the red room) did not have gloves in the first-aid kit and classroom #3 (the blue room) did not have scissors in the first-aid kit.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

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.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the refrigerator, near the orange room, had a temperature of 50° F.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that there was no parent and operator signed agreement on file for child #2 and #5.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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 renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not have a child service report.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that there was no emergency contact information for child #5.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #2 did not the include health insurance coverage and policy number.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

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

3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #2 and #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 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 the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information form and the agreement form had not been updated in that last 6-months for child #1, 3, and 4.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(d)(5) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the health report for child #4 was dated 11/15/2021 and did not include an immunization record.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

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

3270.131(e) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that there was no health report for child #5. There was no date of admission provided for child #5.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: health medication. 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.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not have an influenza immunization in 2022 or 2023. No exemption letter was observed for child #1,2. 3, 4, and 5..

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 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 the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that a complete health assessment with TB results was not on file for staff #3, and #6. The health assessment for staff #4 was more than 24 months old.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(2) · 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.

At the time of the renewal inspection the TB test results for staff #4 was not on file.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

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

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.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have a written and posted policy identifying safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes in the vicinity of the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that there was no individual record for child #5 who was in attendance at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(3) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(5) · 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.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(ii) · 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 the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that there was no verification of childcare experience on file for staff #3 and #6.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

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.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #3 and #6 did not have acceptable verification of education.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(5) · 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.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the record for staff #5 and #6 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 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 the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 2, 3, & 7 do not have 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.