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 unannounced inspection while reviewing staff files, Certification Supervisor observed that the file for staff person #1 contained a health assessment dated 7/3/2024. This health assessment had not been completed within 12 months prior to providing initial service at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(a)/3270.34(b) · A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6). A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4).

During unannounced monitoring inspection, Certification supervisor observed staff person #1, identified by the legal entity as the facility Director, caring for children in the childcare space. After discussion with legal entity it was determined that staff person #1 was not responsible for the entirety of minimum duties required of a director. Additionally, after reviewing the file for staff person #1 it was determined based on evaluation documentation contained in the file that staff person #1 has a degree in a field that does not meet the qualifications for the position of Director.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 1, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 and staff member #2 did not contain verification of annual fire safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 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). 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.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained an expired Mandated Report Training certificate dated 12/23/2019. Under the CPSL the training must be updated every 60 months.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain verification of completion of Pediatric first aid/ CPR training required within 90 days of hire.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2024

Category: ratio. 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.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 did not contain verification of completion of annual fire safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a qualified director employed a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection, there were no first aid kits in the child care space.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2024

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

3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

At the time of inspection, peeling paint was observed on the wall near the base board in the middle child care space. The air vent in the middle of the ceiling was observed with dust on the surface. A piece of metal baseboard was observed protruding from the wall near the kitchen area.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2024

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.

At the time of inspection, a child was observed napping in a "Pack in Play" not labeled with the child's name.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2024

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

3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

At the time of inspection, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the child care area.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

At the time of inspection, the file for child #1 did not contain an updated health assessment dated within the last 12 months.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2024

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

3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

At the time of inspection, the provider failed to demonstrate the facility's fire detection device or system was operable. The provider was unaware of who to contact to place the system on test in order to sound off the fire alarm without triggering the fire department to arrive.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 27, 2024

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

3270.34(b)(2) · A director shall have attained a bachelor'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 2 years of experience with children.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired as the director; did not include verification of 30 hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. The transcripts observed verified that staff member #1 had a master's degree in public administration and a bachelor's degree in law but it did not reflect the 30 credit hours in the fields of study previously listed.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

Category: ratio. 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 inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not include the 1-hour Health and Safety Update Training.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Category: ratio. 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.

At the time of inspection, the pediatric first aid/ CPR training certificate observed in the file for staff member #1 expired February of 2024.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Category: ratio. 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 # -- 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.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #3 included a PA State Police clearance and a PA Child Abuse clearance both completed for the purpose of volunteering, not employment. Staff member #3's file did not include a receipt verifying a request for a PA State Police clearance for the purpose of employment nor a receipt verifying a request for a PA Child Abuse clearance for the purpose of employment.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A director shall have attained a bachelor'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 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.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired as the director; did not include verification of 30 hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. The transcripts observed verified that staff member #1 had a master's degree in public administration and a bachelor's degree in law but it did not reflect the 30 credit hours in the fields of study previously listed.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Category: ratio. 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.

At the time of inspection, a cleaning product was observed accessible to the children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the kitchen area.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

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 inspection, the carpet area along the tile flooring near the kitchen was lifting up from the surface and the vinyl edging trim meant to hold the carpet down was dislocated or in disrepair. Small areas of chipped paint were observed on the wall in the middle section of the classroom area. Also, the uncut grass in the outdoor play space was too high to see if the area was free from visible hazards.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

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

3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 was missing the addresses of the release persons.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

At the time of inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in every child care space.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Category: transportation. 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 inspection, the file for staff member #1 contain a health assessment date 7/19/2021 which isn't valid after 24 months following the date of signature. The file for recently hired staff member #4, did not contain an initial health assessment with TB results.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Category: ratio. 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.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 did not contain verification of completion of the annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

On March 16, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The financial agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 had not been signed by the operator.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 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.

On March 16, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #2 did not have an emergency plan training on file.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2023

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).

On March 16, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #2, #3 and #4 did not include an NSOR clearance. In addition, the record for staff person #4 did not include an FBI clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2023

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

3270.124(d)/3270.178 · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion. A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

On March 16, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. the vehicle used to transport children to school did not include a first aid kit or emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2023

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

3270.131(a)(4) · The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

On March 16, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #5 did not include a health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2023

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

3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

On March 16, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were unlabeled milk bottles and located on the kitchen countertop. (Corrected on site).

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2023

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.

On March 16, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #3 did include a health assessments or results of subsequent tuberculin skin tests.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2023

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.

On March 16, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #2 and #4 did include two written, nonfamily references.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 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 16, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not included accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 16, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not have a lock-down plan.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2023

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

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

On March 16, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #1 and #2 did include 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a) · 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.

On 1/25/23 at unannounced inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1 contained a volunteer child abuse clearance, not an employee clearance as required by the CPSL.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023

Category: background checks. 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.

On 1/25/23 at unannounced inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 2, and # 3 did not contain verification that staff have completed the one-hour health and safety training update.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. 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.

On 1/25/23 at unannounced inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 4 did not contain a health assessment and TB test results conducted in the last 12 months.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 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.

On 1/25/23 at unannounced inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 4 did not contain 2 written, nonfamily references.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.