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4907 Old York Rd Floor 1, Philadelphia PA 19141 · License #CER-00249572 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
On November 24, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not contain evidence of being trained in the facility's emergency plan
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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.
On November 24, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not contain evidence of Pediatric First Aid/CPR, the training on file was for Basic First Aid
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
On November 24, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #3 did not contain evidence of fire safety training
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2025
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.
On November 24, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not contain evidence of staff evaluation
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 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.
On November 21, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of health and safety training update.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
On November 21, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not contain evidence of being trained in the facility's emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 November 21, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #3 did not contain evidence of fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(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.
On November 21, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #1 did not contain evidence of health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(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.
On November 21, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form and fee agreement of Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain evidence of being updated at least once in a 6 month period.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
On November 21, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #3 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment, the health assessment on file was dated 7/20/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
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.
On November 21, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #3 did not contain evidence of at least 12 clock hours of childcare training, the file contained 8 clock hours.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(e) · 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.
In review of facility's emergency plan, operator failed to provide parents with a letter explaining the emergency procedures. This is continued noncompliance from unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 08/30/23.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
In review of fire safety documents, staff person 2 failed to have completed annual fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(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.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 02/07/24, cert rep observed rest equipment used by children failed to be labeled with child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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) LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include PA state police, out of state criminal history, child abuse, and sex offender registry checks required under the CPSL. This is continued noncompliance from unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 08/30/23.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.53(a)/3270.53(b) · The related or foster children of an operator and the children or foster children of a staff person shall be counted in the staff:child ratio requirements. The related or foster children of an operator and the children or foster children of a staff person shall be counted in the capacity for the space.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 02/07/24, cert rep observed a child of a staff member was not included in the staff:child ratio.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 02/07/24, cert rep observed cleaning materials under the sink in the children's bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 02/07/24, cert rep observed the water temperature in the facility's bathroom exceeded 110° F.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(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.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 02/07/24, cert rep observed first-aid kits located in the main child care space and indoor play space failed to contained tweezers.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 02/07/24, cert rep observed a playpen/bassinet in the infant room was damaged with holes and tears.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
In review of children's files, child 2, enrolled 6 months or more, failed to have a service report proving information about the child's growth and development.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 02/07/24, cert rep observed child of a staff failed to have their emergency contact information present in the childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(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.
In review of children's files, child 2 emergency contact and fee agreement failed to be updated by parent/guardian within six months.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 02/07/24, cert rep observed medication being administered to a child at the facility, failed to include a medication log.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
In review of children's files, a child of a staff member failed to have a record on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(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.
In review of staff files, staff person 2, an AGS, file failed to include acceptable proof of education to determine qualifications.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill on the facility's emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
In review of staff files, staff person 2 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
In review of children's files, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to contain an initial child health report.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024
Category: health medication. 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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons 2 and 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons 2 and 3, staff persons 2 and 3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During follow-up inspection on Wednesday, 08/30/23, cert rep observed staff persons 2 and 3 working unsupervised without having completed pre-service training in Health and Safety topics. Staff person 2 and 3 had only completed the 1-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. This is continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2023
Category: supervision. 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.
During follow-up inspection on Wednesday, 08/30/23, in review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(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.
In review of facility's emergency plan at follow-up inspection on Wednesday, 08/30/23, emergency plan failed to provide a method of contacting parents at the beginning and end of emergency with instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
Staff persons had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the follow-up inspection on Wednesday, 08/30/23. This is continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(e) · 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.
In review of facility's emergency plan at follow-up inspection on Wednesday, 08/30/23, operator failed to provide parents with a letter explaining the emergency procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons 2 and 3 will have until 09/29/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons 2 and 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons 2 and 3, staff persons 2 and 3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
In review of facility's health and safety documents at follow-up inspection on Wednesday, 08/30/23, staff persons 2 and 3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: health and safety topics.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.34(b) · A director shall have attained the following qualification: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During follow-up inspection on Wednesday, 08/30/23, staff files reviewed, staff person 1 file failed to include PA state police, out of state criminal history, child abuse, and sex offender registry checks and signed disclosure statement required under the CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)/3270.34(c) · A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6). A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
During follow-up inspection on Wednesday, 08/30/23, the director was not present and cert rep was informed by LE that the director's schedule varies from week to week. This is continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years 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 follow-up inspection on Wednesday, 08/30/23, staff files reviewed, staff persons 2 and 3 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children. This is continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. 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.
During follow-up inspection on Wednesday, 08/30/23, cert rep observed staff not properly supervising children. Cert rep observed a child leaving out of 1 childcare space and entering another childcare space without proper transferring of care.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c)/3270.124(d) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. 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 follow-up inspection on Wednesday, 08/30/23, cert rep observed children receiving care failed to have their emergency contact information present in the childcare space and emergency contact information for children on an excursion. This is continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(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 follow-up inspection on Wednesday, 08/30/23, cert rep observed staff who was away on an excursion, failed to have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions, accompany staff on an excursion with children. This is continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(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.
During follow-up inspection on Wednesday, 08/30/23, staff files reviewed, staff person 1 file failed to include a health assessment. This is continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
During follow-up inspection on Wednesday, 08/30/23, staff files reviewed, staff person 1 file failed to include TB results.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.175(a) · A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems).
During follow-up inspection on Wednesday, 08/30/23, cert rep observed children under the age of 7 being transported in a vehicle without required car seats and booster seats for each child as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems).
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Category: transportation. 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.
In review of facility's emergency plan at follow-up inspection on Wednesday, 08/30/23, emergency plan failed to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(h)/3270.34(b) · A director shall have attained the following qualification: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10). Staff person 1 will have until 09/29/23 to complete the required training.
During follow-up inspection on Wednesday, 08/30/23, health and safety documents reviewed, staff person 1 had not completed the following required pre-service training: health and safety topics.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
In review of facility's emergency plan at follow-up inspection on Wednesday, 08/30/23, emergency plan failed to address where staff and children will shelter in place at the facility and lock-down procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have verification that a copy of plan was sent to the local municipality and the county's emergency management agency. This is continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
In review of health and safety documentation, facility failed to have a policy addressing signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: ratio. 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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons 3 and 4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons 3 and 4, staff persons 3 and 4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23, cert rep observed staff persons 3 and 4, hired less than 90 days, working unsupervised without having completed pre-service training in Health and Safety topics including mandated reporter training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(b)/3270.171(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 renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23, cert rep observed facility failed to have safe routes notification posted at facility in an area accessible to parents.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.
At the time of the renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23, operator failed to provide cert rep with the facility's emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
Staff person 1 had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23, cert rep observed the facility failed to have the emergency plan posted in an area accessible to parents.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons 3 and 4 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.
In review of staff files, staff person 3, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include PA state police clearance and NSOR certificate and staff person 4, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include NSOR certificate.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
At the time of the renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23, the director was not present and cert rep was informed by LE that the director is not employed 30 hours a week. The director is employed a total of 10 hours a week, Mondays-Tuesdays from 9am-2pm.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children. Staff persons 3 and 4 file failed to include proof of education and verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: supervision. 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.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23, cert rep observed 1 staff person present in the facility with 4 children. A second staff person was away from the facility on an excursion with other enrolled children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.54(b) · At least two facility persons shall be present when children are on an excursion away from the facility. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23, cert rep observed 1 staff person with 4 children on an excursion away from the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(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.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23, cert rep observed first-aid kits located in the infant room and the main childcare space failed to include soap.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(d)/3270.178 · 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). A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23, cert rep observed staff failed to have a first-aid kit while on an excursion away from the facility. A first-aid kit also failed to be in the facility's vehicle while children were being transported.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23, cert rep observed facility failed to have written hand washing signs posted in bathrooms, kitchen and sink/diapering area in the infant room, addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a)/3270.106(f) · 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 least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23, cert rep observed pack and plays in the infant room failed to have 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use and rest equipment in the facility failed to be labeled with child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.108(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23, cert rep observed meals being served on Styrofoam products.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) · 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. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23, cert rep observed facility failed to have a written daily schedule outlining daily activities and routines. Plan failed to be posted in each childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23, cert rep observed a staff member caring for 4 young toddlers, leave 2 of those children, who were asleep, alone in the infant room.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
In review of children's files, file failed to include a copy of the agreement between the enrolling parent/guarding and the operator.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23, cert rep observed facility failed to have emergency contact information for children receiving care.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
In review of children's files, file failed to contain parent's signed consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23, cert rep observed children receiving care failed to have their emergency contact information present in the childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(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 renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23, cert rep observed facility failed to have emergency contact information for children on an excursion.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(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 childcare space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23, cert rep observed facility failed to have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions, posted in the infant room and accompany a staff person who was away on an excursion with children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(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.
In review of staff files, staff persons 1, 2, 3 and 4 file failed to include a health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23, cert rep observed facility failed to have current certificate of compliance posted in area accessible to parents.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.172(a) · Transportation by the facility requires written parental consent, except for transportation of school-age children who are transported to or from a child care facility in vehicles owned or operated by the school district.
In review of children's files, children who were transported in the facility's vehicle, files failed to contain parent's signed written consent for transportation.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · 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.
In review of children's files, file failed to contain parent's signed written consent for administration of minor first-aid.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
In review of children's files, files failed to contain parent's signed written consent for transportation and walking excursions.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/12/23, cert rep was unable to review the director's file as it was not present at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 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.
In review of staff files, staff persons 2, 3 and 4 file failed to include two written non-family letters.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1)/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 fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. 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.
In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to have conducted a fire drill within 60 days and maintain a written record of drills.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have verification that a copy of plan was sent to the local municipality and the county's emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
In review of child's files, children enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to have an initial health report. Files only contained an immunization record.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
In review of required documents, facility failed to notify local traffic authorities in writing of the location of the facility, pedestrian and vehicular routes near the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
During the initial inspection the certification rep. conducted a facility walk through and observed the infant space and indoor play space did not have a first aid kid ready and available.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the childcare facility.
During the initial inspection the certification rep conducted a facility walk through and observed peeling paint throughout the facility and one damage wall.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) · 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. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
During the initial inspection the certification rep requested the provider to test the fire detection system. The provider was unable to pull alarm in test mode and was unable to provide the rep with the updated document of the last time the fire detection system was tested.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
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)).
During the initial inspection the provider was unable to provide the certification rep with an updated record that states the fire detection system has been tested annually.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.