3280.26(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.

During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not reviewed their emergency plan in the last year.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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 have a current first-aid and CPR training.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.111(a) · 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.

During the inspection, it was observed that the middle room did not have a posted daily schedule.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(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.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

During the inspection, it was observed that the child 1 did not have a written feeding schedule obtained from the parent.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.182(3) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.182(5) · A child's record must 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 signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.192(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, did not have acceptable verification of their education.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.171(a) · The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have their written safety letter for the local authorities.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.14 · 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1had not completed their health & safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.32(a)/3280.192(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 # 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 hired in March 2024, does not contain a copy of a current state police clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.52(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 at §3280.52(b).

During the inspection, it was noted that staff members 2 and 3 were in a room that was out of the required staff-to-child ratio. The room contained seven children, ages ranging from one to seven years old.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.113(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.

In the course of my inspection, I noted that staff members 1, 2, and 3 repeatedly exited the room, leaving the children without supervision.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.31(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 did not complete their health and safety training within 90 days of hire.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024

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

3280.101(c) · Play equipment shall facilitate the child's emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development.

During my inspection I observed that none of the rooms have adequate play equipment.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

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

3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not obtain their 12 hours of childcare training hours.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.76 · 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.

During my inspection I observed that there was a hole in the wall under the window by the back room door.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

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

3280.113(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.

During my inspection I observed that both staff 1, 2, left the room leaving each other out of ratio.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, did not have a current CSR.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-5, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(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.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.192(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, did not include acceptable verification of experience.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.95(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 my inspection I observed that the facility had not had their fire system tested in the last 30 days.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

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

3280.171(a) · The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their written local traffic letter.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.69(a) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

During the renewal inspection dated 4/5/2023, certification representative tested the water temperature in the bathroom sink and it was 120 degrees farenheit.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023

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

3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.

The most recent FBI Clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances: 1/26/15-12/31/20. The NSOR certification in the file for Staff Person #2 was dated 1/13/21, which was more than 45 days after Staff Person's date of hire.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2022

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

3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between trainings: 3/2/15-1/20/21.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Observed peeling paint on the outside door frame in the outdoor play area.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2022

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

3280.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Observed flaking corkwood on the table in the Preschool Room. Observed in the outdoor play area: two protruding screws and flaking, splintering wood in a section of the blue bench, cracks in the Little Tykes sliding board and the Little Tykes picnic table.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2022

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

3280.131(e)(1)/3280.182(1) · 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.A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #3 did not contain documentation of a flu shot administered within the past year or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2022

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

3280.151(a)/3280.192(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.

The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between assessments.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.182(1) · A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Only the most recent health reports were in the files for Child #1, 2 and 3. Previous health assessments had been pulled from files and were no longer available.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2022

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

3280.182(8) · A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Only the most recent fee agreements were in the files for the five child files reviewed. Initial and other previous fee agreements had been pulled and were not available.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

The facility did not have a documented emergency drill conducted between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Monthly fire system checks have not been documented on the facility's fire drill log.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.24(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.

The posted Certificate of Compliance expired in May, 2020.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.