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.

At time of inspection, staff person # 2 did not have documented training regarding the facilities emergency plan documented in their file.

Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2025

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.

At time of inspection, staff person # 2 did not have proof of completion of health and safety training documented in their record.

Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2025

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). 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 # 1- may not work in a childcare 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 #1- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

At time of inspection staff person#1 who lived out of the state of Pa did not have required out of state clearances documented in their record as required per regulations.

Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2025

Category: supervision. 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.

At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have proof of 2 years of experience and staff person # 3 did not have education and experience documented in their records to help qualify them for their positions as assistant group supervisors at facility.

Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

At time of inspection, I observed 3 children in the hallways of facility unsupervised by staff. When staff were asked the number of children they were responsible for care they did not know the correct number. There was one more child observed than the amount reported by staff.

Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At time of inspection, child # 5 did not have an agreement on file in facility.

Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. 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 time of inspection, child # 1,4 and 5 did not have the health insurance coverage and/or insurance number documented on the emergency contact forms. In addition, child # 5 did not have the address of release person documented on their emergency contact form.

Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

At time of inspection, child #1-5 did not have health assessments documented in their records as required per regulations.

Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2025

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