3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.

Observed on 10/7/2025 Continue non-compliance observed on 9/24/2025 staff #1 was observed leaving four children unattended in room #2 alone and not being able to hear, see or access the children's whereabouts.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2025

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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #-- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Observed 9/24/2025 Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required Pediatric First Aid-CPR training prior to caring for children unsupervised.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Observed 9/24/2025 in bathroom #1 there was an air fresher gel on the floor near the toilet not locked and/or made inaccessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Observed 9/24/2025 outdoor in the playground there were toy equipment that children played with that was dirty and not in good condition with dirt and mud covering it and inside of it.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2025

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

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(2) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

Observed 9/24/2025 Staff #2 was observed leaving 4 Preschool children unattended in the hallway to go to another room and unable to hear, see or access children's whereabouts. Staff #3 was observed with their back turned during feeding times from their care group to attend to the kitchen where staff #3 was unable to hear, see or access children's whereabouts.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Observed 9/24/2025 Staff #1 was observed completing diaper changes and after completing the diaper changes staff #1 did not handwash children's hands after being diapered.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2025

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

3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

Observed 1/2/2025 Staff person # file1 did not include the CCDBG Health and Safety professional development training.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2025

Category: health medication. 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). 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Observed 1/2/2025 Staff #1 file did not contain a current completed Mandated Reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (5-14-2019). The requirement to have the completed DHS required mandated reporter training on file was not met.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2025

Category: background checks. 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.

Observed 1/2/2025 in bathroom 1 and 2 there were disinfectant sprays labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" located on the toilet unlocked and accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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.

Observed 1/2/2025 staff #3 file did not contain verification of acceptable education or transcript and/or diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2025

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.

Observed 1/2/2025 staff #2 and 3 files did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

Observed 8/6/2024 Staff #1 and #2 did not receive training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2024

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.

Observed 8/6/2024 staff # 2 did not have a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid training on file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Observed 8/6/2024 in the outdoor play space there was debris and dirt that was under the artificial grass that was placed above the space. There were bricks closer to the fence where the artificial grass did not cover the entire space. The ground was unleveled when stepping on the surface there were holes in the ground leaving the space not free from any visible hazards.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2024

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

3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Observed 8/6/2024 in classroom and bathroom 1 there was missing electrical outlet covers in the childcare space and children's bathroom where it's accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

Observed 8/6/2024 there were Lysol wipes in the childcare space that were not locked or made inaccessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2024

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

3270.73 · A facility shall have an operable telephone and a published telephone number.

Observed 8/6/2024 facility did not have an operable telephone during the time of inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.76 · 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.

Observed 8/6/2024 in bathroom 1 the border of the wall was damaged and lifted from the wall where children's hands can have access to insert objects and their hands. The door in the middle that separated the room was damaged and not in good repair. Observed in bathroom 2 near the toilet there was a cardboard box that when touched there was exposed wall crumbling of rocks and dirt behind it that were accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2024

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

3270.107 · 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.

Observed 8/6/2024 there was not an operable thermometer that read a temperature of 45° F or below.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) · Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Observed 8/6/2024 facility did not have a locked cabinet to maintain confidentiality of the children and staff records.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2024

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.

Observed 8/6/2024 staff #1 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.95(a)/3270.95(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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Observed 8/6/2024 facility did not have documentation of fire inspection during the time of inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.