3280.26(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a copy of their emergency plan posted.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

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

3280.20 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

While conducting my inspection I smelled gas in the facility.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

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

3280.26(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.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have verification that they sent over their emergency plan to their local municipality.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

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). 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 # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have a current FBI clearance.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Category: supervision. 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 May 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 have their health & safety part 1 & 2 training completed.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

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

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted their annual emergency drill.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.94(a)(1) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted a fire drill in the last 60 days.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms 2. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 3. Prevention/identification of maltreatment

Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024

Category: ratio. 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 1, 2, did not their 1 hour updated health & safety training.

Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024

Category: ratio. 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 1, 2, did not have their annual emergency plan training.

Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan had not been updated within the last year.

Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 have their annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.75(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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility's first-aid kits were miss some of the required items. Front room - tape Back room - soap, gauze pads

Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024

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 2, did not have their enrolling parent home and work addresses and telephone numbers.

Corrected Corrected by May 17, 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 1-3, 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 May 17, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(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 my inspection I observed that the back room did not have a copy of their emergency transportation plan posted.

Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.131(a)(3) · The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have a current physical.

Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024

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

3280.181(c) · 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.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1,2, did not have an updated financial agreement.

Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.192(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 children's files I observed that staff 1, did not have a current physical.

Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024

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

3280.192(4) · 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, did not have their NOSR certification.

Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024

Category: background checks. 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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted an annual emergency drill.

Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024

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 my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their written local traffic safety letter that goes to their local authorities.

Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024

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. Until such time as the required training is completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, it was observed that staff person #1 was alone with 7 children in main room of facility. There was no evidence that staff person #1 completed the required pre-service trainings Mandated Reporter, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and the Health and Safety training.

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.20 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, certification representative observed that staff person #1 was alone with 7 children in the main room. There was no evidence that staff person #1 completed Mandated Reporter Training, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and the Health and Safety Training. Upon request these documents were not produced.

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023

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

3280.26(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 renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, certification representative observed that a copy of emergency plan and updated letter was not sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency,

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2023

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

3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · Facility staff #1 must be removed from childcare position by the close of business. All required clearances must be obtained before staff person #1 may resume a childcare position.

During renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, staff person #1 did not produce upon request a completed Child Abuse Clearance, DHS required PSP Criminal History Clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance, out of state clearances or a signed disclosure statement requirement to have either the completed PSP or DHS required FBI Clearance on file was not met. For hire date of staff person # 1 ( see code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023

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

3280.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

During renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, certification representative observed that 4 electrical outlets in the front room, and one in the middle room did not have protective covers on them and they were accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, certification representative observed that there were toxics, hand sanitizer on the table and also near the bathroom there was bleach and other cleaning supplies that were accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.73 · A facility shall have an operable telephone. A facility that has an unpublished telephone number shall make the number available to the parent, the release persons of the children in care, an agency that oversees or funds the facility and the appropriate regional office of the Department.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, certification representative observed that there was no facility operating telephone.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2023

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.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, certification representative observed that there was chipping paint near front door, on the baseboard and window sill, and chipped paint in the kitchen area.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2023

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

3280.106 · 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 renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, certification representative observed that the refrigerator thermometer listed the refrigerator temperature as being 50 degrees.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023 certification representative viewed child #3 emergency contact form in the classroom and the form did not have the physician's name, address, or phone number listed on the form.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2023

Category: health medication. 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.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023 certification representative reviewed child #3 emergency contact form from the classroom. On the emergency contact form there was no parent work number or parent's work phone number listed on the form.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, certification representative observed that the emergency contact form located in the classroom for child #4, and child #5 did not have a signed parental consent to administer emergency medical care to the child.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.131(d)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, certification representative observed that there was no health history for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2023

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

3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, certification representative observed that there was no immunization records for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2023

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

3280.151(a) · 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.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, upon request provider could not produce a health assessment for staff person #1.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, certification representative observed that there were not any individual child records to view. Upon request a file was not produced for child #1,2, 3, 4, and 5 who were enrolled at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2023

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.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, certification reviewed emergency contact forms in the classroom, and child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not have a parental consent signature to administer minor first aid.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2023

Category: ratio. 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.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, upon request the initial parent/operator written agreements were not produced for child #1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, certification representative observed that there was no staff record for staff person #1 on site as required by the regulations.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2023

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.

During renewal inspection dated 5/08/2023, staff person #1 upon request, could not produce for review the required education, training and experience.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.192(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.

During renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, staff person #1 upon request, could not produce two written non-family references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.15(b) · (b) The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance granted by the Department under this chapter.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, staff did not produce a copy of the Certificate of Occupancy upon request.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2023

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.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, certification representative observed that the provider did not have the 3280 electronic instructions, for accessing the applicable chapter, posted in a conspicuous area where parents can access it.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.26(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

During renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not have lock down procedures on it.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2023

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

3280.31(f) · Staff person #! shall complete professional development in the topics of3280.31 (f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. subsections (f)1-10. Staff person will have until 5/23/2023 to complete the required training.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, certification representative could not verify that staff person #1 completed the required pre-service trainings Mandated reporter, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and the Health and Safety trainings because there was no staff personnel file on site. Staff person #1 was observed caring for the children unsupervised. For staff person # 1 hire date ( see code sheet)

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2023

Category: supervision. 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 renewal inspection dated 5/8/2023, certification representative observed that there was no letter notifying local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.20/3280.108(a) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

On 6/28/2022, Certification Representative observed the flooring trim between the kitchen and child care space was not firmly secured creating a tripping hazard. Cubbies were not secured creating a potential tip over hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2022

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

3280.32(a) · A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Staff Person # 2 Adult record did not contain a completed NOSR form. Staff Person # 2 was observed working alone with children.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.52(a)(2)/3280.75(d) · At least two facility persons must accompany any number of children on an excursion away from a facility. One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3280.75(c).

On 6/9/2022, Staff Person #3 was observed by the Certification Representative returning to the facility with 8 pre-school children from a walk. Staff Person #3 acknowledged that she did not take a first aid kit on the walk. A second staff person did not accompany the group on the walk.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2022

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

3280.123(a)(3) · An agreement must 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 must 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). Update all children's records to ensure compliance with the regulation.

All children's records reviewed in the sample did not contain information pertaining to the use of the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of services being provided.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(b)(3)/3280.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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. Updated the records of all currently enrolled children to ensure compliance with the regulations.

2 out of a sample of 5 children's records were missing the emergency contact information that included the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent and /or name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 6, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

A file was not provided for Child # 4.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.191/3280.192(4) · An individual record is required for each facility person. 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 # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

A file for Staff person # 3 was not provided for review on 6/29/2022.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022

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