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 renewal inspection on January 23, 2025, the thermometer in the refrigerator was not in working order.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2025

Category: nutrition. 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).

During renewal inspection on January 23, 2025, the record of child #1 did not contain a Child Service report.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

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.

During renewal inspection on January 23, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #2 did not contain the address of the person/s designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2025

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.

During renewal inspection on January 23, 2025, the fire system was not interconnected, as required by ACT 62.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.14/3280.20 · 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.

During renewal inspection on February 5, 2024, provider did not have a Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child maltreatment policy and the emergency plan did not contain Continuity of Operations.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2024

Category: ratio. 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 renewal inspection on February 5, 2024, a copy of the facility emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2024

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 renewal inspection on February 5, 2024, certification representative observed chipped paint in the main child care space.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

During renewal inspection on February 5, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.181(c)/3280.181(d) · 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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

During renewal inspection on February 5, 2024, the financial agreement of child #2 did not include a dated signature within 6 months.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2024

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.

During renewal inspection on February 5, 2024, provider did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill on file at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 NSOR, FBI, 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.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff #1, who was observed preparing and serving lunch to the facility children. Didi not have written proof of complying will all CPSL requirements on file.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2023

Category: supervision. 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.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff #1, who was observed preparing and serving lunch to the facility children. Didi not have written proof of a recent health assessment on file.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.76/3280.77(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.

At the time of the inspection, the gate in the rear of the facility needed to be repaired. The gate could pose a hazard to the children while in care.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

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