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)).

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility's fire extinguishers had not been inspected in the last year.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

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

Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 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 contain their annual 12 hours of child care training.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.105(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the rest equipment was not properly labeled.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

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

3280.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 1, and 2, were not able to confirm what children were in their group.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, agreement form did not conation the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that children 4, and 5, did not contain their date of admission on their agreement form.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 4, and 5, did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

Category: health medication. 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 children 3 and 4, 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 Dec 5, 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.

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

Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(f)/3280.181(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.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that children 1, and 2, did not contain updated emergency contact sheets or agreement forms.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

While conducting my inspection I observed staff 2 did not wash the child's hands after diapering.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

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

3280.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a hands-free trash can to dispose of soiled diapers.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

Category: health medication. 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.

While conducting my inspection I observed that there was no written feed statement collected from parent for all current infants.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

Category: nutrition. 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 annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.101(b) · Play equipment and materials shall include the items specified at §3280.101(c)(1) - (6).

During my inspection I observed that the did not have all the required play equipment.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 my inspection I observed that the facility dd not have a written daily activities sheet posted.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

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. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 2. Prevention/identification of maltreatment

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents during a emergency, and after the emergency has ended.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

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

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

During my inspection I observed that the water in the facility was temping at 118 degree.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

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

3280.123(a)(4)/3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2,3, did not have whom the child may be released to, or their arrival and departure times on their agreement form.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

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

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information shall reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, did not have their emergency contact information on their emergency contact form.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 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.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(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.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

Category: health medication. 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 have the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(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.

During my inspection I observed that the child care vehicle did not have emergency contact sheet.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 26, 2023

Category: transportation. 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 main room did not have a posted emergency transportation plan in the main room or in the child care vehicle.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.171(b) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing.

During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their pick-up and drop-off procedures posted.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.178 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3280.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

During my inspection I observed that the vehicle used to transport the children did not have a first aid kit.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

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

3280.182(4) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3, did not have the special diet/meds portion of their emergency contact sheet completed.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.182(5)/3280.182(6) · 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. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3, did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures, or signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

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, 2, did not have acceptable verification of experience, and education.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2023

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.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.26(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.

During the initial inspection dated 7/3/2023, certification representative observed that provider did not have an emergency plan for the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

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

3280.26(a)(3) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

During the initial inspection dated 7/3/2023, certification representative observed that the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

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

3280.26(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

During the initial inspection dated 7/3/2023, certification representative observed that the provider did not have an emergency plan that provider a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 initial inspection dated 7/3/2023, certification representative observed that provider did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 the initial inspection dated 7/3/2023, certification representative observed that there was a hook extending from the wall down towards the baseboard and it was a safety hazard for the children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 initial inspection dated 7/3/2023, certification representative observed that there was chipped paint on the left wall of the main room.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2023

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

3280.102(f) · 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.

During the initial inspection 7/3/2023, certification representative observed that a bookcase was not secured to the wall and was a hazard to children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

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

3280.26(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 initial inspection dated 7/3/2023, certification representative observed that the provider did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 the initial inspection dated 7/3/2023, certification representative observed that provider did not 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.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

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

3280.26(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by § 3280.94 (relating to fire drills).

During the initial inspection dated 7/3/2023, certification representative observed that the provider did not have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

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