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.

During the renewal inspection on 03/11/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe verification of emergency plan training in the file of staff persons #1 and #2.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.61(b) · Indoor child care space may not be used simultaneously as play space.

During the renewal inspection on 03/11/25, Cert Rep observed play space simultaneously used as indoor childcare space.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 child care facility.

During the renewal inspection on 03/11/25, Cert Rep observed that there was peeling paint on the left wall in room 1 and peeling paint on the left wall in the play space.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

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

3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

During the renewal inspection on 3/11/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe agreement forms in the files of child # 1 and #2.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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).

During the renewal inspection on 3/11/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe an updated agreement form in the file of child #4, dated 10/23/23, which is beyond the 6-month requirement. Cert Rep also did not observe child growth and development reports in the file of child #4.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

During renewal inspection on 3/11/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe arrival/departure time specified on the agreement form for child #3.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

During the renewal inspection on 3/11/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe extra services specified on the agreement form for child #3.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(f) · 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.

During the renewal inspection on 3/11/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe an updated emergency contact form in the file of child #4, dated 10/23/23, which is beyond the 6-month requirement

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(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 renewal inspection on 03/11/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe that the health assessment in the file of staff person #1 was completed within 24 months of the initial health assessment date.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2025

Category: ratio. 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.

During the renewal inspection on 03/11/25, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

During the renewal inspection on 03/11/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training in the file of staff persons #1 and #2.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 unannounced monitoring on 10/02/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed hand sanitizer in the main classroom sitting on top of the director's desk, accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2024

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 the renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Cert Rep observed that emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations planning. Cert Rep also did not observe a policy for Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

Category: ratio. 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.

During the renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Cert Rep did not observe verification of fire safety training in the files of staff person #1 and #2.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(d) · 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).

During the renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Cert Rep did not observe a first aid kit the facility takes on excursions.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

Category: health medication. 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 the renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Cert Rep observed that child #2 rest equipment was not labeled for her specific use.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

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

3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

During the renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Cert Rep observed the child's physician's name, address, and phone number missing on the emergency contact form for child #1. Cert also observed Health insurance/MA coverage and policy number missing on the emergency contact form for child #1.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

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

3270.171(c) · Provider will create and post a written safe route along with other DHS required postings in a location where parents can see.

During the renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Cert Rep did not observe the facility's written notification of safe routes posted in a conspicuous location.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(f) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. 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 renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Cert Rep observed that the facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions when an emergency situation arises. Cert Rep also did not observe verification that provider sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

During the renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Certification Rep reviewed the facility's fire drill log, which showed the last date the facility's fire system was manually tested was 12/26/23. This was beyond the 30-day requirement.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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. 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 renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Cert Rep did not observe the facility's Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

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.

During the renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Cert Rep did not observe facility's written notification to local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance.

During initial inspection on 9/13/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed that the facility did not have an emergency plan.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2023

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

3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance.

During initial inspection on 9/13/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed that the facility did not have an emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 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 Person # -1, 2- may not work in a childcare 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. Facility Person #1,2--- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance

During initial inspection on 9/13/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 's state police clearance was dated 7/31/18 - Staff # 2 had an incomplete state police clearance in file

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2023

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.76/3270.77(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 childcare facility. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance.

During initial inspection on 9/13/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - there were broken tiles in the room # 1 classroom, (on the left and right towards the back of the room), and broken tile in the small closet area closet

Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance.

During initial inspection on 9/13/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility did not have the correct handwashing sign posted at the sinks, and toilet areas in the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

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

3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance

During initial inspection on 9/13/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - the daily activities were not posted in the group space.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance.

During initial inspection on 9/13/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 had 1 nonfamily reference in file. - Staff # 2 did not have 2 nonfamily references in file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance.

During initial inspection on 9/13/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - the evacuation route was not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.