3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Certification rep reviewed Staff person #1 file and observed staff #1 has not completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR from an approved PQUAS instructor a required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire 7/18/22.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2022

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 child care facility.

During renewal inspection, certification representative observed chipped, cracked, bubbled, stained ceiling and wall in the young toddler bathroom. On the second floor level of the building in the Philly pre- k room, the ceiling is brown stained and cracked open.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2022

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). 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. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 9, 2021, THE FBI CLEARANCE BELONING TO STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN THE DISPOSITION OF CHARGES AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(d) · In a facility in which 45 or fewer children are enrolled, a director may also function as a group supervisor. An individual who functions in a dual capacity shall meet the responsibilities and qualifications of a director set forth in §3270.34(a) and (b).

DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 9, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #2 (DIRECTOR) WORKING IN THE PRE-SCHOOL CLASSROOM. THE FACILITY HAD 48 TOTAL CHILDREN IN CARE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) · An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL.A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department.

AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON AUGUST 26, 2021, IT WAS CONFIRMED VIA STAFF AND CHILD INTERVIEW THAT FACILITY PERSON #1 TWISTED A CHILD'S ARM DURING AN INCIDENT AT THE FACILITY AND STAFF DID NOT REPORT TO CHILDLINE AS MANDATED BY THE CPSL.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2021

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

3270.31(b) · A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.

AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON AUGUST 26, 2021, FACILITY PERSON #2 WAS PRESENTED AS A STAFF MEMBER. FACILITY PERSON #2 IS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, THEREFORE CONSIDERED A VOLUNTEER.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON AUGUST 26, 2021, IT WAS CONFIRMED VIA STAFF AND CHILD INTERVIEW THAT FACILITY PERSON #1 TWISTED A CHILD'S ARM DURING AN INCIDENT AT THE FACILITY.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON AUGUST 26, 2021, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT FACILITY PERSON #1 USED HARSH, DEMEANING OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN, STATING "YOU'RE LUCKY I DIDN'T BREAK THEM" AFTER TWISTING THE CHILD'S FINGERS.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON AUGUST 26, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVES OBSERVED 18 CHILDREN (5 YOUNG TODDLERS AND 13 OLDER TODDLERS) IN THE PLAY SPACE WITH STAFF #1 AND FACILITY PERSON #2 (VOLUNTEER) AT APPROXIMATELY 10:10 AM.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.