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2995 WELSH RD AT HOLME AVE, Philadelphia PA 19152 · License #CER-00242426 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 the inspection, the files of staff #1- #5 did not include the annual emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 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.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #4 did not include a health and safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 the inspection, the outdoor play space had overgrown weeds and mulch needed near the slide. The wooden base boarding along the outdoor play space fence was disconnected and the metal fasteners were disconnected with sharp edges. The fence on the black top area near the parking lot had sharp protruding wires.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
At the time of the inspection, handwashing was not observed by the school age children before lunch.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
At the time of the inspection, the files of staff person #1- #5 did not include the annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2025
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: Staff Person # 1 may not work in a child care 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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, file of staff persons #1 did not include Disclosure statement and current PA child abuse clearance required for provisional hire. Child abuse clearance on file was from 8/22/19 and more than 60 months old. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
Category: background checks. 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 unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, observed toxic cleaning materials in the closet located near the kitchen which was unlocked and accessible to children. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
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.
At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, observed child #1 being alone in after school area and not supervised by any staff for approximately 20 minutes. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, first aid kit in infant/toddler room included a bottle of aspirin that expired in 2019 and a bottle of ibuprofen that expired in 5/24. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
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 unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, file of staff person #2 included a health assessment conducted on 2/10/22 which was not valid since it was conducted more than 24 months ago. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, staff did not wash their hands after changing diapers. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
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 unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, a written statement of feeding formula and feeding schedule was not obtained from the parents of two infants #2 and #3. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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 unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, file of staff person #3 did not include verification of education required prior to service at the facility. File of staff persons #1, #4, and #5 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
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 unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, record of staff persons #1 included only one nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, information regarding the location of the facility and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility was not prepared and sent to the local traffic safety authorities. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
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 renewal inspection agreements of children #1, #2, and #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
At the time of renewal inspection, director was not employed by the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2024
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 #5 and #6 may not work in a child care 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff persons #5 and #6 did not include a PA child abuse clearance required for provisional hire.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024
Category: background checks. 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, files for staff persons #1 and #2 did not include an annual staff evaluation. Last staff evaluation on file for staff person #1 was from 2/7/23, last staff evaluation on file for staff person #2 was from 2/28/23.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) · 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 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 renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not contain acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency and qualify staff person #1 for the position of an assistant group supervisor.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52/3270.113(a) · 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 must be present with one infant and 4 young toddlers. 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.
At the time of renewal inspection staff person #5 left unsupervised her assigned group in infant/toddler area to the kitchen. Infant/toddler area was out of ratio with staff person #4, one infant and 4 young toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 observed toxic cleaning materials in the closet located near the kitchen which was unlocked and accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024
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 overgrown bushes on the playground, no protective surface under the swing area, nails on the wooden platform of play center are coming out, peeling paint observed on the swing set, roof of the structure above the sand area was broken and shingles were missing.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that a toilet area located near Infant/toddler area and a sink area near the kitchen were not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
At the time of renewal inspection agreements of children #1 and #2 did not include fee amount and/or date fee to be paid.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
At the time of renewal inspection agreements of children #1 and #2 did not specify arrival and/or departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
At the time of renewal inspection emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3, and #5 did not include name and/or address, and/or phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
At the time of renewal inspection emergency contact forms of children #2 and #3 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
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 inspection, emergency contact information of child #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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 renewal inspection, a health report of child #3 did not include immunization record.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
At the time of the inspection, first aid kit in infant/toddler room included hydrocortisone that was expired on 8/2022 and Rosadan cream that expired in 2018. First aid kit in school-age area included triple antibiotic cream that expired on 5/2023. All creams had to be discarded.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a)/3270.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
At the time of renewal inspection staff and a child whose diaper was changed did not wash their hands and child's hands after diapering.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024
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 #2 included a health assessment conducted on 2/10/22, file of staff person #3 included a health assessment conducted on 1/26/22. Both health assessment were not valid since they were conducted more than 24 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2024
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 renewal inspection, health assessment of staff person #4 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
At the time of renewal inspection observed lunch box with yogurt in preschool area that was not refrigerated.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024
Category: nutrition. 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 two infants #1 and #3 in the infant area.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
At the time of renewal inspection observed three bottles were not labeled with the child's name in infant area.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024
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 after school area.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, a record of children #3 and #4 didn't contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and/or for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Both consents are required prior to admission.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
During renewal inspection, the record of staff person #7 was not present at the facility. Staff #7 was observed caring for children.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 renewal inspection, file of staff person #3, #4, #5, #6 did not include verification of education required prior to service at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
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 renewal inspection record of staff persons #4 and #5 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
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 Aug 19, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that provider did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024
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 renewal inspection, information regarding the location of the facility and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility was not prepared and sent to the local traffic safety authorities.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024
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 inspection, the center did not have a Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment Policy.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
Category: ratio. 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 the review of the files, it was observed that child 2 and child 3 were missing their flu shot and did not have an exemption letter on file and that child 1 was missing a few immunizations including the flu shot and did not have an exemption letter on file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
Staff person #1 working unsupervised. Staff #1 has not completed the following pre-service training prior to caring for children unsupervised: 3270.31f(1-9).
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2023
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). 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.
Staff person 1, who is considered a provisional hire due to not having their NSOR, was observed alone, outside with 9 school age children, and was not in the vicinity of a permanent employee.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
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: Facility Person # 1-- may not work in a child care 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 child care position at the facility.
Staff 1 was observed on the bus with 14 children without having the required clearances needed to be a provisional hire or permanent staff, on file at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52/3270.173(c) · 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). When school-age children are transported, the driver may be considered part of the staff-child ratio required in §3270.51.
Staff 2 (Driver) on the bus had 14 mixed school age children on the bus and was considered the only staff member with the children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
Staff 1 did not have 2 non-family references on file during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 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.
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following per-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: See 3270.31(f)(1-10).
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2023
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: Facility Person # 1 -- 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--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 was observed in the porch area working alone with the children. The file of Staff person #1 does not contain complete child abuse and criminal history information required under the CPSL and does not contain a copy of a request for NSOR and fingerprints receipt for the FBI Clearance required for the provisional hiring.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 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).
It was observed that staff person #1 was alone on the porch area with 6 children the youngest child was a young toddler, for approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 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.
While reviewing staff person #1's file, it was observed that staff person #1's file was missing proof of education and experience.
Corrected Corrected by May 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.
While reviewing files it was observed that staff person #1's file was missing 2 letters of references.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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. Children must be supervised at all times.
Child 1 was left unattended on a facility's bus for approximately 3 hours.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2023
Category: supervision. 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. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed when entering and exiting the facility's bus. 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.
Child 1 was left unattended on a facility's bus for approximately 3 hours.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2023
Category: supervision. 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. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff who supervises transportation of the children, to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children during transportation. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
Child 1 was left unattended on a facility's bus for approximately 3 hours.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.177(a)/3270.177(b) · Children may not be left unattended in a vehicle. Children shall be supervised during boarding and exiting vehicles by an adult who remains outside the vehicle.
Child 1 was left on the facility's bus for approximately 3 hours unattended. Child 1 was seen by a neighbor, exiting the back of the school bus by themselves, with no staff present.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2023
Category: supervision. 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.
Upon reviewing Child 1's file, it was observed that child 1's emergency contact form was missing the work information of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Upon reviewing Child 1's file, it was observed that child 1's emergency contact form was missing written consent from the parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
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.
Upon reviewing Child 1's file, it was observed that child 1's emergency contact form was missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
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.
Upon reviewing files that were on the bus, it was observed that child 1's emergency contact was not on the bus that was used to transport the child to school.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
Category: transportation. 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.
Upon reviewing Child 1's file, it was observed that child 1's emergency contact form and the agreement form was not updated within the last 6 months. Last update was 4/5/2021
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 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.
Upon reviewing Child 1's file, it was observed that child 1's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21/3270.95(a) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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 renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that the provider was unable to submit verification of the inspection of the fire detection system
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 and facility person #2 did not include training regarding the emergency plan
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
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.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #2 did not contain verification of completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2022
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.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 and facility person #2 did not contain verification of fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 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 and #2-- may not work in a child care 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.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that -the records of facility person #1did not include an updated child abuse clearance, and updated Federal Bureau of Investigations(FBI) clearance as required by the CPSL-documents submitted dated 2/1/2017 and 1/27/2017 respectively -the records of facility person #2 did not include the correct Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance and the National Sex Offender Registry clearance as required by the CPSL
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2022
Category: background checks. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #2 did not include a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 3/17/22, it was observed that an outlet was uncovered in the toddler bathroom
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 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 3/17/22, it was observed that there was peeling paint over the sink in toddler bathroom, and peeling paint on a table in the pre-school room
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #2 did not contain a an updated health assessments, including tuberculin skin tests
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 and facility person #2 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.