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 inspection, Child #1 overheard inappropriate/foul language directed at their parent. Per Manager, the language was used by the individual Staff Person #1 was speaking with on speakerphone while discussing the child's family.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 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 must be removed from child care position by close of business. PA child abuse clearance and updated state police clearance must be obtained before facility person #1 may resume a child care position.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included PSP criminal history that was not complete and had "request under review for control" status. File of staff person #1 did not include current PA child abuse clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024

Category: background checks. 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.

At the time of renewal inspection, a sign on which requirements to wash hands after toileting, diapering and before eating is written was not posted at the sink in the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

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

3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #2 and #3 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information did not include information on the child #3 special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2024

Category: health medication. 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 the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2024

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

3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #1 did not include an updated health report required at least every 6 months. Child health report on file was dated 4/16/24.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024

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

3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

At the time of renewal inspection, a record of child #2 and #3 didn't contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Both consents are required prior to admission.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #1 and #2 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 1 hour professional development training required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 2022.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2023

Category: ratio. 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.

At the time of renewal inspection, a current copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2023

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.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include written record that emergency plan training was conducted on an annual basis.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of renewal inspection, certificate of achievement of fire safety/emergency preparedness/shelter in place issued by Tri-State Training and Safety Consultant LLC was handed in for staff person #5. Upon further review, it was verified that certificate is not valid.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(iv) · Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard.

At the time of renewal inspection, certificate of achievement of "The Pa Child Water Safety Program" issued by Tri-State Training and Safety Consultant LLC and American Red Cross was handed in for staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6. Upon further review, it was verified that these certificates are not valid.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 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.

At the time of renewal inspection, files of staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not include an annual staff evaluation. Staff evaluation on file for staff person #1 was from 4/8/22, for staff person #2 was from 4/7/22, for staff person #3 was from 3/29/22, for staff person #4 was from 4/7/22.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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 the time of renewal inspection observed ceiling tiles with visible signs of water damage.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2023

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

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of children #2 and #4 did not include current influenza immunization recommended by ACIP, record of child #3 did not include Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, Polio, Influenza, MMR, Varicella and Hepatitis A immunization recommended by ACIP. An acceptable letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #2, #3, and #4 .

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

Category: health medication. 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 the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include current health assessment as well as 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 Dec 7, 2023

Category: ratio. 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 the time of renewal inspection record of staff person #3 included two written family references. File of staff person #3 had to include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.24(f) · A valid photo identification of the director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall be provided to the agent of the Department at the time of inspection.

At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #5, who holds the position of the director, was not present during the renewal inspection with a valid photo identification.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of renewal inspection, verification that local traffic safety authorities are notified annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not observed.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2023

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.

OBSERVED DURING THE INSPECTION, CEILING TILES WERE DAMAGED AND STAINED THAT APPEAREDTO BE FROM A LEAK.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1-- may not work in a child care 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.

STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE THEIR NSOR ON FILE (START DATED 1/16/21).

Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2021

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

3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

CHILD 1 AND CHILD 2 HAD A PHYSICAL THAT WAS MISSING THE STATEMENT THAT THE CHILD WAS ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILDCARE AND FREE OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2021

Category: health medication. 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.

STAFF 1 HAD A PHYSICAL THAT WAS MORE THAN 24 MONTHS OLD (DATED 11/4/19).

Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2021

Category: ratio. 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.

PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.