3270.21/3270.113(a) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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.

During unannounced visit on 12-19-25, Certification rep observed an infant on top of a table while sitting/strapped in a bouncer.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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 unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing fire safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing annual evaluation

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 visit on 11-24-25, certification rep observed 9 children with 2 staff. The youngest age of the child was 6 months old. During unannounced visit on 12-19-25, certification rep observed 1 staff with 6 children. Youngest child was 6 months old.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

During unannounced visit on 12-19-25, certification rep observed 1 staff by herself with 6 children.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 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 visit certification rep observed diaper cream accessible to children in the first bathroom. (corrected on site)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

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

3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

The water temperature in both bathrooms was 122° F.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

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

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

Certification rep made attempts during different time of day to speak to someone at the facility. The phone went straight to voicemail.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

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 unannounced visit certification rep observed chipped paint in the preschool room. The toddler room has chipped paint and a hole on the wall. The playroom has peeling paint and plaster on the wall

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

The carpet in the playroom was ripped and had fringes.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

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

3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Facility did not have an annual emergency drill log documented and on file at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Last documented fire drill was 9-22-25Last documented fire alarm test was 10-13-25

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 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.

File record for Staff #1 did not include training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update

Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not

Certifcation Representative measured water temperature in facility bathroom exceeding 110° F.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

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

3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

File record for Child #1 did not include an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

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

3270.192(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.

File record for Staff #1did not include an 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.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

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.

File record for Staff #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

Certification representataive did not have access to facility staff files and records for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4

Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

On March 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2, #3 and #4 did not include 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

On March 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include the 10 hour health and safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

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).

On March 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 did not have an updated FBI fingerprint clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

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

3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

On March 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility could not provide general liability insurance at the time of inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(b)/3270.27(f) · 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. 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.

On March 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan had not been updated for the year or sent to their local municipality.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

On March 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

On March 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #3 and #4 did not include first aid CPR training.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

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.

On March 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2 and #4 did not include an updated fire safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

On March 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include an updated written evaluation.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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). IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

On March 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1 was working alone with seven children, the youngest child was an older toddler 2 year old.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(c) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.

On March 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a bottle of Dawn dishwashing liquid (labeled keep out of reach of children) located on the sink countertop, in reach of the children. (Corrected on site).

Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2023

Category: ratio. 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.

On March 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. In classroom #3, there was a damaged corner wall that needed to be repaired.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

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.

On March 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was damaged plaster and located behind the bathrooms sinks in bathroom #2. In addition, there was chipped light blue paint located in the infant room.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

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

3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

On March 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 did not include the address of the child's physician.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

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

3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

On March 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 and #3 did not include an updated health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

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

3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

On March 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #2 did not wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution after the diaper change.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

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

3270.176(a) · A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. § § 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law).

On March 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The vehicle used to transport children to school had expired registration.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

On March 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement form for child #1 and #3 was outdated.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

On March 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. An individual record for each facility person was not available at the time of inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(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.

On March 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not included accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

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

3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

On March 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

On March 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not have a lock-down plan.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

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