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 the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, the blinds located in the back window of the Preschool Classroom were broken with pointy edges.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2025

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

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

At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, Staff Person #1 did not wash Child#1's hands after being diapered.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2025

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

3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, Staff Person #1 did not clean the changing station after diapering Child #1.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2025

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

3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, Staff Person #1 did not wash their hands after diapering Child #1.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, the pull station of the fire detection system located on the lower level of the facility was not operable.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 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.

At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, the file for Child #1 enrolled 03/18/2025 and the file for Child #2 enrolled 11/06/2024, did not contain an initial health assessment within 60 days following the child's first day of attendance in the program.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2025

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

3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

At the time of the Complaint Investigation conducted on 05/22/2025, based on the interviews it was determined that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 are utilizing the highchairs as a form of restraint to restrict a child's movements. Child #1 was placed in a highchair for the purpose of preventing the child from touching other children's meals. Child #2 was placed in the highchair for time-out to restrict the child's movements.

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

At the time of the Allocated Unannounced Inspection on 02/26/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of the completion of the required CCDBG Health and Safety Pre-Service trainings.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 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). 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

At the time of the Allocated Unannounced Inspection on 02/26/2025. The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a completed DHS FBI clearance or National Sex Offender Registry Clearance for Staff Person #1.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2025

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

3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 the Allocated Unannounced Inspection on 02/26/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a completed staff health assessment or verification of TB Testing.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2025

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

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

At the time of the Unannounced Investigation on 11/01/2024, the file for Facility Person #1 did not contain verification of the completion of Mandated Reporter training.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 26, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 a bucket seat table suitable for children ages 5-months to 24-months was observed being used in the older toddler classroom with children ages 24 to 36 months being placed in table and attempting to climb out of the seats while music played on a laptop.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.111(a)/3270.111(c) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.

At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 the written plan of daily activities in the Older Toddler classroom was not being followed. The children were observed sitting in a bucket seat table with no activity in front of them with a laptop set up playing music.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024

Category: background checks. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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 the time of the renewal inspection on 07/17/2024, child #2 Walked out of the school aged classroom alone and began to wander around the adjacent empty classroom. Child #2 remained unsupervised for 2 minutes until the certification representative informed Staff Person 3 and Staff Person #4 That child 1 Was in the adjacent classroom alone and unsupervised.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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.

At the time of the renewal inspection on 07/17/2024, child #2 Walked out of the school aged classroom alone and began to wander around the adjacent empty classroom. Child #2 remained unsupervised for 2 minutes until the certification representative informed Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 That child #2 was in the adjacent classroom alone and unsupervised.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 the individual record for Child #1 did not contain a Child Service Report.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 the individual record for Child #1 did not contain an updated Health Assessment. The Health Assessment on file was dated for 06/23/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2024

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

3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 on the most recent Health Assessment dated 09/22/2023, question number 2 regarding communicable diseases for Staff Person #1 was crossed out.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

Category: health medication. 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.

At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 the individual records for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 did not contain verification of the completion of 12-clock hours of Annual Professional Development Training.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

During unannounced inspection 03/06/2024, refrigerator in infant room did not contain an operable thermometer.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)(1) · 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.

During unannounced inspection 03/06/2024, staff person #1 stated there were 12 children present in the classroom but there were 13 present in the child care space; staff person # 1 identified 10 children and staff person #2 identified 2 children, however one child had already been identified by staff person #1, This left two children unaccounted for.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.