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.

At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have documented Emergency Plan Training on file.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.35(1)/3280.192(2)(iv) · A secondary staff person shall have obtained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. 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, staff person #1 did not have educational credentials on file.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

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.

At the time of inspection, the children cots and playpens were not labeled for the use of a specific child.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025

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

3280.113(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.

At the time of inspection, it was observed that staff person #1 walked away from the children in their direct care in the rear childcare space that is separated with a half wall and door with no visual line of sight for active supervision.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

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, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment on file.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.94(a)(9) · The primary staff person 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 inspection, there was no documentation available of a fire drill being conducted within the past 60 days.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 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.

At the time of inspection, there was no documentation of the fire alarm system being tested every 30 days as required.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 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.

At the time of the inspection, the shaken baby syndrome policy was missing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024

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.

At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan was missing a method of contacting the parents as soon as the emergency situation occurs and ends.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024

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

3280.35(1)/3280.192(2)(iv) · A secondary staff person shall have obtained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. 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 the inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include their high school diploma.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of the inspection, peeled paint was observed near the closet door frame.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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).

At the time of the inspection, file of child #1 last child service report was on 6/30/23 and the file of child #2 was missing an initial child service report.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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.

At the time of the inspection, the file of child #2 was missing the health insurance coverage and policy number.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024

Category: health medication. 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.

At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 the last review of the emergency contact information form was 6/6/23, for the file of child #2 the last review was on 11/28/23.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 last health assessment was on 6/28/23.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2024

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

3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.

At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 and #2 was missing a signature for consent by parent for emergency medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024

Category: ratio. 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.

At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 and #2 was missing a signature by the parent for consent to the administration of minor first aid on their emergency contact information form.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024

Category: ratio. 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 the renewal inspection on 9/22/23 it was observed an air condition sitting on the window ledge in the main child care space, unbolted posing as a tipping hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2023

Category: health medication. 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 conducting the renewal inspection on 9/22/233 it was observed child#1 emergency form did not include address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 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.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 9/22/23 it was observed the program did not have verification of operator sending a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 9/22/23 it was observed in the indoor play space protective outlet cover were missing in the reading area.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 9/22/23 it was observed the first aid kit was missing scissors.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023

Category: health medication. 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 the renewal inspection on 9/22/23 it was observed children did not wash hands before eating snack.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023

Category: health medication. 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 the inspection on 4/20/2023 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address the prevention of shaking baby syndrome, volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2023

Category: ratio. 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #2 -- 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 disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the inspection on 4/20/2023 the file record for staff person #2 did not include a NSOR clearance. Staff Person #2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) · A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

During the inspection on 4/120/2023 the file records for staff person #2 did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.62(a) · A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding.

During the inspection on 4/20/2023 the facility did not have a designated indoor or outdoor play space.

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 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 inspection on 4/20/2023 there were hole observed in the wall and there was a sticky substance observed on tiles on the floor.

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 the inspection on 4/20/2023 the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2023

Category: transportation. 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 inspection on 4/20/2023 the file record for staff person #2 did not include an initial health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.171(b)/3280.171(c) · 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. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

During the inspection on 4/20/2023 the facility did not have a safe routes plan posted.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2023

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 the inspection on 4/20/2023 the file records for staff person#1 and 2 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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 inspection on 4/20/2023 the facility did not 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 Apr 27, 2023

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.

Staff person #2--- does not have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum. The file record for staff person #2 did not include health and safety training.

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023

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