3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) · 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. Exemption from immunization for reasons of medical need must be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

At time of inspection, child #1 did not have any documented immunization in their record and no letter indicating reason why. In addition, child #2 had several age-appropriate immunizations missing from their record.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025

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

3270.31(e)(1)(iv)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Training conducted with audio-visual materials recognized by child care professionals is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 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.

At time of inspection, staff person #1 only had 8 of the required annual 12 hours of childcare training documented in their record.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.102(a)/3270.104(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. Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

At time of inspection, the sofa in the game room was broken and in need of repair and/or replacement. In addition, the metal floor bracket was exposed and could cause a possible tripping hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024

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

3270.32(b)/3270.192(4) · Questions relating to the requirements of the CPSL shall be directed to the appropriate regional child care office. 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.

Staff person #1 did not have did not have required FBI clearance documented it their record at time of inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 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, 06/21/23, cert rep observed the Gameroom did not have a first aid kit.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023

Category: health medication. 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 3 will have until 07/06/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 3 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 3, staff person 3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

In review of health and safety documents, staff person 3 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, 2023

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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person 4 -- 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.

In review of staff files, staff person 4, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include NSOR certificate. File only included NSOR request form.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2023

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

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) · 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 acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

In review of staff files, staff person 2 file included education received abroad that had not been evaluated to determine US equivalent.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2023

Category: supervision. 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.

During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/21/23, cert rep observed dust throughout the library room due to recent window replacement. In the PS2/school age room there was dust throughout the room due to recent repairs made to ceiling. In the hair studio room, there was two holes in the floorboard near back of room.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 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.

During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/21/23, cert rep observed chip paint on walls in school age classrooms (1st and 2nd level), on wall in library near window, on walls in PK2 room, on walls in the bathroom located in PS room and above sink in the boys bathroom in the school age area.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023

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.

During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/21/23, cert rep observed in PS2/school age room, toys, tables, and chairs used by children were not clean and filled with dust from recent repairs made to ceiling.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023

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

3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/21/23, cert rep observed school age children receiving care in a classroom that did not have furniture appropriate for their size and age.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/21/23, cert rep observed pack and plays in the Infant and YT1 rooms failed to have 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023

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 Friday, 06/09/23, cert rep observed children receiving care in school age rooms (lower level) failed to have their emergency contact information present in childcare space.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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 persons 1 file failed to include an updated health assessment. Health assessment included in file was last completed on 06/06/21. Staff person 4 file failed to include a health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.61 · Measurement and use of inodoor child care space.

During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/21/23, cert rep observed, in the Gameroom, there was material, not relating to child care, stored in room, making room inaccessible for child care use.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023

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

3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) · 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). The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 10/04/22, cert rep observed the infant room out of ratio. There was 4 infants and 6 young toddlers with 2 staff members.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2022

Category: supervision. 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.

In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 renewal inspection on Monday, 07/18/22, cert rep observed a provisional hire employee working unsupervised.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2022

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). 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. 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.

In review of staff files, staff person 2, a provisional hire, file failed to include required PA state criminal clearance. PA state clearance included in file was for a volunteer.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2022

Category: supervision. 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 Monday, 07/18/22, cert rep observed chip paint and damaged plaster in several classrooms within the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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 Monday, 07/18/22, cert rep observed rest equipment not labeled with the child's name.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2022

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

3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

During renewal inspection on Monday, 07/18/22, cert rep observed mats in Young Toddler 1 room, failed to have 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2022

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

3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

in review of staff files, staff person 1, an AGS, file failed to include acceptable verification of education. File contained education received abroad which had not been evaluated to determined it's equivalent to US.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2022

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.

In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2022

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

3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 09/29/21, several staff members did not know where to shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2021

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). 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. 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.

In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include updated PA state police clearance. Staff file contained request for PA state clearance. Staff person 2, hired 07/12/21, file failed to include NSOR certificate.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.