3270.182(2) · A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

At the time of inspection children 01, 02, 03, 04, and 05 did not have their application and admission dates in their files.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

At the time of inspection facility did not have written policy to address the following: 1.Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Also, their emergency plan addresses continuity of operations and specifies the role of all facility persons including volunteers. Facility did not have an emergency plan that addressed continuity of operations. Facility person 02 did not have emergency plan training on file.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)/3270.27(e) · The facility shall have an emergency plan. The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

At the time of inspection facility had an incomplete emergency plan on file.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

At the time of inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan that was reviewed or updated annually on cite.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

At the time of inspection facility person 02 had expired CPR training on file.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

At the time of inspection facility persons 03 and 05 did not have Fire Safety training on file.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

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 inspection facility persons 02, 03 and 04 did not have their annual staff evaluation on file.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). 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 inspection facility person 01 had 21 of 30 required credits to qualify as a director and also did not have verified experience on file.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

At the time of inspection facility did not have correct handwashing signed posted.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025

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

3270.181(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.

At the time of inspection children 01, 02, 03, 04, and 05 did not have their emergency contact form and financial agreement form signed every 6 months.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

At the time of inspection child #5 file did not contain a copy of an incident report for an injury that occurred at the facility, nor did the parent receive a copy of the incident report.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

3270.94(a)(1) · The Director 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.

At the time of inspection facility's fire drill was not conducted every 60 days but started at 10/2024 -2/2025

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.94(a)(6)/3270.94(a)(8) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation plans provide for the removal of all persons from the facility in a single trip. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that facility persons and children exit the building, weather permitting.

At the time of inspection annual emergency drills were not conducted and documented.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.95(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)).

At the time of inspection there was no proof of purchase for the interconnected fire system or attestation form on file.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

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 inspection facility did not have proof of emergency plan and subsequent plan updates sent to the local municipality and county EM on file.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

At the time of inspection facility persons 02 had 8hrs of 12 hrs, 03 had 09 hrs of 12 hrs and 04 had 11 of 12 hrs of annual professional development training on file.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025

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 inspection there was no proof that the annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities of safe routes on file.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

On 2/12/24 approximately 2:50pm during a follow-up visit staff person#1 was observed caring for 2 children alone in the facility. Staff person#2 arrived at the facility at approximately 3:00pm.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/5/24 it was observed child# 2 bottle was not labeled.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024

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. Staff person#3 shall complete professional development in health and safety training within 90 days of hire. Staff person#3 will have until 1/20/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person#3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person#3, staff person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff person #1 shall complete the 1-hour update health and safety training, staff person#1 does not require AGS supervision.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/5/24 it was observed staff person#1 has not completed the required 1 hour updated health and safety training. Staff person#3 has not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2024

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). Staff person #1 will have until 1/20/24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person# 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person available to supervise staff person# 1, staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/5/24 it was observed staff person# 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidence by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10/7/18.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 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.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/5/24 a spray bottle of Clorox bleach, and a can of Lysol was observed accessible to children by the changing table located in the children's bathroom. In classroom# 4 spray bottle that was labeled "caution always keep out of the reach of children " on a table accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/5/24 it was observed the first aid kits located in classroom 1 through 3 was placed on the lower window ledge accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024

Category: health medication. 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.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/5/24 staff person # 1 was observed leaving child #1 unsupervised in the hallway with no other staff persons present.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

Category: supervision. 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.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/5/24 it was observed document included in staff person#2 file did not verify date of TB or date of results or type of test conducted.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024

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

3270.95(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)).

While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/5/24 the facility was unable to provide documentation of annual testing from a fire safety professional.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024

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

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

While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/5/24 it was observed the facility did not have a current certificate of compliance posted, certificate was dated 2021 through 2022.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024

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.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/5/24 it was observed staff person# 1,2, and 4 file did not include the required 12 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health and safety of the children. Until such times as the required Pediatric first aid/CPR training are completed, staff person#1 and 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person available to supervised staff person#1, staff person #1 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

During the follow-up inspection conducted on 10/19/23 it was observed staff person# 3 was caring for children unsupervised without completing pediatric first aid/CPR training. Staff person#1 was also observed caring for children unsupervised without completing pediatric first aid/CPR training as well as no documentation of completing mandated reporter training.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2023

Category: supervision. 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. Staff person#2 shall complete Pediatric first aid/ CPR training within 90 days of hire. Staff person#2 will have until 11/3/23 to complete pediatric first aid/CPR training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person#2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. IF there are no staff available to supervise staff person#2, staff person#2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the follow-up inspection conducted on 10/19/23 it was observed staff person# 2 has not completed the following required Pediatric first aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.102(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.

During the follow-up inspection conducted on 10/19/23 ongoing noncompliance was observed damaged wooden stove in the dramatic play area still posed as a scratching, splintering threat.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2023

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 follow-up inspection conducted on 10/19/23 it was observed staff person# 3 file did not include documentation of completed health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter; nor did the file include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2023

Category: health medication. 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.

While conducting an unannounced inspection on 8/25/23 it was observed the classroom #1 and 2 was missing Protective receptacle covers outlets located by the door

Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2023

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.

While conducting an unannounced inspection conducted on 8/25/23 it was observed in the main child care space Lysol cleaning materials and disinfected cleaning solution was in the reach of children placed on an open stage accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2023

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

3270.102(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.

While conducting an unannounced inspection conducted on 8/25/23 it was observed a toy stove in the dramatic play area wood was chipping and posed as a splintering or cutting hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

While conducting an unannounced inspection conducted on 8/25/23 it was observed staff person#1 walked out of child care space to take care of something at the front desk leaving 4 children unsupervised for a short period of time more than once.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

While conducting an unannounced inspection on 8/25/23 it was observed that the primary staff person did not have access to staff files due to the locked cabinet being jammed and unable to be open at time of inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 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 conducting an unannounced inspection on 8/25/23 it was observed staff person#2 file did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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 inspection on 12/14/2022 the file records for staff #4 did not include a current written evaluation.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 28, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.62(c) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity.

During the inspection on 12/14/2022 the outdoor PlaySpace was observed having trash and debris, a grill and branches. This poses a threat to the safety of the children.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2022

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

3270.102(g)/3270.104(a) · Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement. Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

During the inspection on 12/14/2022 a wooden table was observed in the outdoor PlaySpace unstable not standing upright. This poses a threat to the health and safety of the children.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2022

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

3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

During the inspection on 12/14/2022 the file records for child #1 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2023

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

3270.131(d)(8) · A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

During the inspection on 12/14/2022 the file records for child #1 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2023

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 inspection 12/14/2022 the file records for staff person # 1, 2, 3, 4 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 28, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.62(b) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child

During the inspection on 1/24/2022 facility notified the Department that the facility has been using unlicensed area for indoor play space.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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 inspection on 1/25/2022 the file record for staff person #2 did not include emergency plan training.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(d) · 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 §3270.75(c).

During the inspection on 1/24/2022 the transportation first-aid kit in the van was missing soap, scissors, water bottle.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2022

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

3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

During the inspection 1/24/2022 outdoor play equipment(climbing apparatus and swing set) was observed in the outdoor play space that was not installed over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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

During the remote inspection on 1/20/2022 the file record for staff person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. During the physical site inspection on 1/24/2022 the file record for staff person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

During the electronic inspection on 1/18/2022 the facility did not have an emergency plan that provided for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2022

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

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

During the remote inspection on 1/20/2022 the facility did not have information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations 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 the electronic inspection on 1/18/2022 the emergency plan training did not include procedures for lock-down.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.