3270.19(a) · An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL. ALL STAFF MUST COMPLETE AN UPDATED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING.

During the complaint investigation on 6/6/25, staff interviews confirmed that children were observed being physically and verbally mistreated by staff person #1 and staff interviews confirmed that these observations were instructed to be reported to "Leadership" instead of ChildLine.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2025

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

3270.113(a) · 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.

During the complaint investigation on 6/6/25, 1. It was verified that staff person #1, who was solely responsible for supervision of the children during naptime, was unable to explain how child #1 received a bruise to their nose. It was confirmed that child #1 did not have a bruise to the nose prior to naptime. 2. During walkthrough of the facility, in the Preschool Room, a child was observed using the classroom restroom unsupervised. Staff persons #2 and 3 were sitting at the classroom tables unaware that child was in the restroom.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

During the complaint investigation on 6/6/25, staff interviews confirmed that staff person #1 was observed physically mistreating children by pinching, flicking, pushing, pulling hair, shoving children into chairs, pushing children into tables, and snatching children by the wrist.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

During the complaint investigation on 6/6/25, staff interviews confirmed that staff person #1 was observed using harsh and abusive language towards the children like; "Shut the f--- up!", "Sit the f--- down!", "Sit down before you crack your f---ing head!", "You are so annoying!", "Lay the f--- down!".

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 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 # 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.

During the unannounced monitoring on 6/6/25, staff person #1 did not have a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) on file.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2025

Category: background checks. 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 the unannounced monitoring on 6/6/25, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space while receiving care.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(f) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

During the unannounced monitoring on 6/6/25, child #2 did not have emergency contact information updated within the last 6 months. It was dated 10/22/24.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

During the unannounced monitoring on 6/6/25, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment on file.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 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 the unannounced monitoring on 6/6/25, staff person #1 did not have two written nonfamily references in file.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.61(f) · Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.

During the renewal inspection on 1/10/25, in the Explorers Room, there were excess cardboard boxes and materials not related to childcare. The director and owner indicated that the space was being used for storage. Childcare space included in the facility total capacity may not be used for any purpose other than childcare and must be compliant and prepared for childcare, during hours of operation.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

During the renewal inspection on 12/14/23, the provider did not have emergency contact information for child #1.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

During the renewal inspection on 12/14/23, child #2 did not have a health insurance policy number on the emergency contact information.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2024

Category: health medication. 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, some of the rest equipment in two classrooms were not labeled for the use of a specific child.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2023

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

3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the liability insurance, it did not contain the address of the facility location. (Implemented on site)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility in infant room 1, 2, 3, and toddler room 1 the water temperature measured at 122 F.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021

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

3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility in the preschool classroom the toilet's sign read "out of order".

Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021

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 the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility, in infant rm #3 the refrigerator thermometer read 55 F.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the child files, in child # 1 and #2 file the emergency contact information did not contain the address of the child's physician nor the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021

Category: health medication. 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.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the child files, in child # 1 file the emergency contact form did not contain address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. In child #3 file the emergency contact form did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 27, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. 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 the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the staff files, Staff# 2 file did not consist of two nonfamily references.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.15(a) · A certificate of compliance will not be granted by the Department until the legal entity provides a certificate of occupancy as proof of compliance with the applicable requirements of the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 (relating to child day care facilities) and under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the facility files, the certification asked for the certificate of occupancy. Staff #1 informed the certification representative that she did not have it in the facility and would have to ask the owner for the certificate.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2021

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.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files, the emergency plan did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. (Implemented on site)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. 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)).

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the files. The certification representative asked for the proof of purchase for the fire system, staff #1 stated they did not have any proof nor an attestation form. (Implemented on site)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files, the certification representative asked for the letter to the local municipality and the provider stated they did not have one.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the facility's files. The certification representative asked staff #1 for the safe routes letter. Staff #1 stated they did not have the letter.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.