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.

At time of inspection, a child was observed sitting in a chair outside of the 2nd floor pre-school classroom in the library area unsupervised by staff.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025

Category: supervision. 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.

At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have emergency plan training documented in their record.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. 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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 & 2-- may not work in a childcare 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.

At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have state police clearance and FBI clearances documented in their record. Staff person # 2 did not have required NSOR documented in their record.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

Category: supervision. 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.

At time of inspection, staff persons # 1 and #2 did not have required health assessments documented in their records. Staff person # 2 also did not have a TB screening completed to show that she is free from the communicable disease.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(2) · 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.

At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have require TB screening completed with results documented in thier record.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026

Category: health medication. 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.

At time of inspection, both staff persons # 1 and #2 did not have two non-family references documented in their records as required.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have documented training regarding the facility emergency plan.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

Staff person #1, identified as an assistant group supervisor did not have proof of 2 years of experience documented in her record to qualify her for her position at facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

At time of inspection, the emergency phone numbers were not posted near the telephone in the carnival room and kitchen areas of facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

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

3270.78 · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

At time of inspection, the carnival room did not have proper lighting during naptime in order to see and supervise children properly. --

Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2025

Category: supervision. 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.

At time of inspection, the parents of children # 1-4 did not have the health insurance policy number documented on their children emergency contact form.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

Category: health medication. 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)).

At time of inspection, the facility did not have dated proof that the fire detection system has been inspected.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

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

3270.27(b)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan 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.

At time of inspection, the facility did not have an annually review of the facility emergency plan and proof that staff person # 1 and #2 had been trained and/or review of emergency plans as required per regulations.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). 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 time of inspection, staff person # 2, who was identified as a Group Supervisor did not have a copy of transcript available to review to verify qualifications for position.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

Category: supervision. 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.

At time of inspection, staff person # 2 did not have a total of 12 hours documented in her record. There were only 8 hours of childcare training documented in record with an additional 4 childcare hours needed.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

Staff person # 1 did not have valid/current mandated reporter training documented in their record at time of inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2024

Category: background checks. 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.

At time of inspection, the first aid kits being used in the childcare rooms were missing tweezers, scissors and soap.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2024

Category: health medication. 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.

At time of inspection, the metal lockers in room # 3 (game room) and the bookshelves located in the library area were not mounted to prevent them from becoming a hazard and falling over.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2024

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