3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

During an allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/22/25, staff files reviewed, staff person 1, a GS, file failed to include transcripts to verify area of studies and verification of 3 years of experience working with children.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 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.

During an allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/22/25, staff files reviewed and staff person 1's file failed to include a health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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.

During an allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/22/25, staff files reviewed and staff person 1's file failed to include results of the TB screening by the Mantoux method.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 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.

During an allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/22/25, staff files reviewed and staff persons 1 and 2 file failed to include two written, non-family references.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

In review of fire safety documents, staff person 2, 3 and 4 failed to have complete annual fire safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 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. Facility Person 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to contain an updated NSOR certificate. NSOR certificate contained in file was last completed on 05/08/20.

Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2025

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

3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

In review of staff files, staff person 1, a GS, file failed to contain 2 years of childcare experience (2500 hours) caring for children.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.106(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 renewal inspection on Wednesday, 05/28/25, cert rep observed several rest equipment used by children were not labeled with their name.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025

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

3270.134(a)/3270.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 05/28/25, cert rep observed a staff person and child failed to wash their hands after a diaper change.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 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.

In review of staff files, staff person 4 file failed to contain two written nonfamily references.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

In review of children's files, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to contain a child health report.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025

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 on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed in room 4 chip/peeled paint on the wall under the window and behind the door.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2024

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

3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/024, cert rep observed windows on the 2nd floor opened more than 6 inches.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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. Staff person 7 will have until 07/06/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 7, must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, at minimal, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person 7, staff person 7, may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

In review of health and safety documents, staff person 7 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 6, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

In review of facility's emergency plan, emergency plan failed to provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents at the beginning and end of an emergency.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2024

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

3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

·In review of fire safety documents, staff persons 3 and 11, failed to have completed annual fire safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.34(b) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualifications: the operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

·In review of staff files, staff person 4, who resided outside of PA within the last five years, file failed to include out of state criminal history, child abuse and sex offender registry checks required under CPSL.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2024

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

3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed missing first-aid kits in rooms 7 and 8.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

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

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person 11 will have until 07/06/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 11, must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, at minimal, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person 11, staff person 11, may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

In review of staff files, staff person 11 had not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 day. Mandated reporter training on file was last completed on 01/23/19.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 6, 2024

Category: supervision. 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. Facility Persons 5, 6, 7 and 10 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

In review of staff files, staff person 5, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include FBI clearance, staff persons 6 and 10, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include an NSOR certificate and staff person 7 file failed to include the PA state police clearance. Staff person 7 file only contained the request for the PA state police.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2024

Category: background checks. 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.

In review of staff files, staff persons 1 and 11, assistant group supervisors, file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

In review of staff files, staff person 6, an aide, file failed to include, at minimum, verification of an 8th grade education and verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of child care experience prior to employment at facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed an aide alone with children in the bathroom.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.106(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 renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed infants in room 5 sleeping in bouncy seats.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2024

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

3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed a child receiving care in room 5 failed to have their emergency contact information present in the childcare space care was provided.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

In review of children's files, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to include documentation of RV3 vaccinations, as required based on the child's age, per the ACIP recommended schedule.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024

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.

In review of staff files, staff/facility persons 3 and 9 file failed to include an updated health assessment within 24 months.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

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.

In review of staff files, facility persons 2, 5, 6, and 8 file failed to include two nonfamily letters of references. Staff persons 5 and 6 file only contained 1 letter of reference.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

In review of staff files, staff persons 1, 4, 9 and 11 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development. Staff persons 1 and 9 file contained 7.5 hour of annual training, staff person 4 file contained 9.5 hours of annual training and staff person 11 file contained 4.5 hour of annual training.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.