3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

At the time of the inspection there were a total of 15 children in care. 8 preschool in the care of one staff in the front room. The rear room had the other 7 children including 4 infants in the care of a single staff.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025

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). 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the NSOR letter to complete their CPSL requirements.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025

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

3270.33(b) · At least 50% of the staff persons in a facility shall be individuals qualified and functioning as directors, group supervisors and assistant group supervisors. No more than 50% of the staff persons may be of aide qualification level.

At the time of the inspection 3 of the 5 staff observed were lacking qualifications in their staff record for anything more than aide level staff.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

Category: supervision. 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 basement floor, specifically the corner by the water pipe, had an accumulation of debris.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025

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

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 children in care were observed receiving a snack without having their hands washed prior to the snack.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

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

3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

At the time of the inspection there was no written record of the previous 2 months fire drills.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 inspection the facility did not have proof of the annual inspection by a fire safety professional to prove the operability of the fire detection system.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

On 3/9/23, at the time of inspection, diaper cream instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed on a table accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2023

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

3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

On 3/9/23, at time of inspection, damaged plaster was observed on the walls accessible to children in the front childcare space.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2023

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

3270.134(a)/3270.134(d) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing.

On 3/9/23, at time of renewal, children (youngest were toddlers) being changed at the diapering station did not wash hands with soap and water after being diapered. Wet wipes were used to clean hands.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2023

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

3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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.

On 3/9/23, at time of inspection, Staff #1 initial health assessment did not contain the date of the tb test results that are required at least 12 months prior to initial hire.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2023

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

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

On 3/9/23, at time of renewal, Child #1 file did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first aid procedures by staff.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2023

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.

On 4/21/22, during renewal inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain evidence of annual fire safety training.

Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

On 4/21/22, during renewal inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain results of FBI clearance required by CPSL.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2022

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