3280.32(a) · 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 # -- 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.

During the renewal inspection on 04/09/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the FBI clearance in its entirety, in the staff file of staff person #1.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

During the renewal inspection on 04/09/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not agreement forms signed by the parent in the files of child #1-#3.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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).

During the renewal inspection on 04/09/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe child growth and development reports in the files of child #3-#4.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

During the renewal inspection on 04/09/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the date of admission written on agreement forms signed by the parent in the files of child #1-#3

Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 04/09/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe an individual record for child #5-#7.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 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.

During the renewal inspection on 02/22/24, 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 7, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.26(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.

During the renewal inspection on 02/22/24, Cert Rep did not observe verification of emergency plan training in the file of staff person #1.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(b)(2)/3280.124(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 02/22/24, 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 7, 2024

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

3280.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

During the renewal inspection on 02/22/24, Cert Rep observed the child's enrolling parent's home address and work address missing from the emergency contact form of child #2.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.131(a)(3)/3280.182(1) · The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

During the renewal inspection on 02/22/24, Cert Rep observed that the file of child #1 was missing the initial health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024

Category: health medication. 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.

During the renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Cert Rep reviewed the facility's fire drill log, which showed the last date the facility's fire system was manually tested was 11/30/23. This was beyond the 30-day requirement.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 who was hired on February, 2023, did not have their state police clearance.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in the facility.

During my inspection I observed that the playroom did not have a first aid kit.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023

Category: health medication. 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 my inspection I observed that the floorboard was coming up on the ramp in the play space.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

During my inspection I observed that the rest equipment in the main room was not labeled.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023

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

3280.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have their arrival and departure times on their agreement form.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-4, did not have whom they could be released to on their agreement form.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-4 did not have their date of admission on their agreement form.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-4, did not have their parent's work information on their emergency contact sheet.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023

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.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 4, did not have their health information on their emergency contact sheet.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023

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

3280.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3 did not have whom they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.182(3)/3280.182(4) · 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 medications or special dietary needs.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-4 was missing consent for emergency medical care, and administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023

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.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not have consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.182(6) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not have signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading or their emergency contact sheet.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.192(3) · 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have a tuberculin skin tests, or x-rays.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023

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

3280.26(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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not have accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility was not keeping 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.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.17 · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have liability insurance.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.26(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have an emergency plan.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

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

3280.104 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

During my inspection I observed that the facility's high chair did not have the required T-shaped safety strap.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.26(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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, & 2, did not have emergency plan training.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, & 2, did not have their required annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have covers over the electrical outlets.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

During my inspection I observed that the facility had toxic materials in an unlocked cabinet.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

Category: ratio. 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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility's first aid kit did not have all its required items. It was missing scissors.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

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

3280.101(a) · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the required play equipment.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

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

3280.102(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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility had play equipment that was not clean.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

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

3280.111(a) · 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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a posted daily activities and routines schedule.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

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 my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a copy of their emergency transportation plan posted.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.171(b) · 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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes posted.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, &, 2, did not have verification of their child care experience.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, &, 2 did not include two written, nonfamily references.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.94(a)(5) · The primary staff person 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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their evacuation routes posted.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

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 my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their regulation book or, the DHS contact information posted.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.