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Home › PA › Philadelphia › Rock Foundation Early Learning Academy
7255 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia PA 19138 · License #CER-00251462 · Center · Child Care Center
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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. TIERED LIS: 1.Children must be supervised at all times. Maintain active supervision by staff of all children in care effective 1/9/26 2. 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. Training completion date required by 4/9/26 3. 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 with child's names, drop off and/or pick up facility locations and time children are dropped off and/or pick up. 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. (Provide info to regional office weekly until 4/9/26)
On 1/5/26, Staff person #1 and #2 , were responsible for supervision of Child #1 during transport on facility vehicle. Child #1 was transported and escorted into the incorrect Headstart program by Staff person #1. Facility did not become aware child was dropped off to incorrect Headstart program until notification from program.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
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.
At time of inspection, staff person # 1,2,7 and 11 did not have training regarding the facility emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
At time of inspection, staff person # 7, who has been working at facility over 90 days, did not have required first aid training documented in their record.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
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). 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 #1,2,7 and 11 -- 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 #-1,2,7 and 11-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have required FBI clearance, staff person # 2 and 7did not have state police clearance. Staff person # 2 also did not have the child abuse clearance documented in record. Staff person # 11 did not have any of the required clearances documented in their record.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
At time of inspection, staff persons # 4 and #5 did not have annual written staff performance evaluations.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). 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 # 7 did not have proof of education and/or experience documented in their record to help qualify them for their position of aide at facility.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.63/3270.76 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. 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 time of inspection, the front play yard had an old cabinet and debris stacked on the side of the yard that could be a hazard because it was accessible to children playing in the area. In addition, the cubbies in the back area in the 2nd floor preschool room and the 3rd floor supply cubbies were not mounted to prevent them from falling over and being a hazard to children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The parents of child # 1-3 and 5 did not have agreements forms with the fee documented. In addition, the arrival and departure times were not documented on the agreement form for staff person # 1 as required per regulations.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.124(b)(3) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
At time of inspection the parents of children # 1 and #2 did not have the date of admission documented. the emergency contact form for children # 3 and #4 did not have a parent's home and/or work address and phone number listed on agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 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.
The parents of child # 3 did not have the health insurance policy number and address of release person documented on their child's emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(c)/3270.182(1) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
At time of inspection, staff person #2,7 and 10 shall have required health assessments documented in their records.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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 time of inspection, staff persons # 2 and #7 did not have negative TB screenings documented in their records.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(g)/3270.31(h) · 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 persons file in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under § 3270.31(f) taken from September 30, 2016 forward satisfies this requirement. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under § 3270.31(f).
At time of inspection, staff person # 7 did not have required health and safety training completed as required per regulations.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 time of inspection, staff persons # 4,5 and 9 did not have 12 hours of annual childcare training completed and document in their record.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
20.71(b)(1) · A staff person who has been convicted of a felony/felonies may not work in the facility.
Staff person #1 has been convicted of a felony.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 Wednesday, 12/11/24, cert rep observed damaged paint on the base boards in the Emerald room by the diaper changing area.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
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). 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 unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/09/24, cert rep observed 2 provisional hires working with children unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)/3270.34(c) · 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 be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
During unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/09/24, cert rep was informed facility did not have a director employed at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 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.
During complaint inspection on Friday, 07/12/24, cert rep observed uncleaned carpets, and the outdoor play space had overgrown weeds and patches of the crumb rubber seeping from under the faux grass.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
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 complaint inspection on Friday, 07/12/24, cert rep observed an uncleaned carpet in the blue Diamond room.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
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 Friday, 05/03/24 cert rep observed damaged plaster on the left side of the bathroom sink in the White Diamond room, damaged paint above the door outside of the Purple Diamond room, and chipped paint on the walls of the 3rd floor stairway.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 Friday, 05/03/24, cert rep observed a damaged bathroom ceiling located in the White Diamond room and in the outdoor play space cert rep observed grass growing from under the protective surface, dirt patches on protective surface and overgrown weeds along the fencing.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
Facility person 3, a volunteer, had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Friday, 05/03/24.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 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.
In review of fire safety documents, facility person 3 failed to have completed annual fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
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). 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, facility person 3, a volunteer, file failed to include NSOR certificate.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2024
Category: background checks. 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.
In review of staff files, staff persons 2, 4 and 5, assistant group supervisors, file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 05/03/24, cert rep observed an assortment of band-aids missing from white first-aid kit box located in Ruby/Emerald room. In the White Diamond room, the white first-aid kit box was missing an assortment of band-aids, and the red first-aid kit was missing tweezers. In the Yellow Diamond room, the white first-aid kit box was missing an assortment of band-aids. In the Purple Diamond room, the white first-aid kit box was missing soap.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 05/03/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have written hand washing signs posted by sinks in the Blue Diamond and Yellow Diamond room, addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2024
Category: health medication. 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).
In review of children's files, child 1, enrolled 6 months or more, failed to have a service report proving information about the child's growth and development.
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
In review of staff files, staff persons 1 and 2 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. Staff person 1 file only contained 5 hours of annual training and staff person 2 file only contained 6 hours of annual training.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 Friday, 04/05/24, cert rep observed a group in the Yellow Diamond room was out of ratio. Group included 1 staff, 1 volunteer with 4 preschoolers and 9 YSA children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 an unannounced inspection on Monday, 03/04/24, cert rep observed 2 provisional hires working unsupervised, 1 of the 2 provisional hire was working unsupervised with an aide.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024
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 an unannounced inspection on Monday, 03/04/24, cert rep observed the floor plate strip, located in the school age room on the 3rd floor, lifted causing a tripping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 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 file, staff person 1, a new hire, file failed to contain proof of request for PA state police check or completed PA state police clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
Category: background checks. 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, 12/05/23, cert rep observed group in Emerald room out of ratio. Group contained 1 staff with 1 infant, 3 young toddlers and 1 older toddler.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)/3270.34(c) · 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 be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 10/31/23, cert rep was informed facility did not have a director currently employed.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
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.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52/3270.173(a) · 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 staff-child ratios specified in §§3270.51 and 3270.52 apply when infant, young or older toddler and preschool children are transported.
During unannounced inspection on Monday, 09/18/23, cert rep observed a group of children being transported out of ratio. There was 2 staff members with 21 children (1 preschooler, 15 YSA and 5 OSA).
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(d) · 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.
During unannounced inspection on Monay, 09/18/23, cert rep observed children being transported failed to have their emergency contact information will accompany a staff person on the excursion.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.173(b) · The driver may not be considered part of the staff-child ratio when infant, young or older toddler or preschool children are transported.
During unannounced inspection on Monday, 09/18/23, cert rep observed 21 children (1 preschooler, 15 YSA and 5 OSA) being transported with 2 staff, 1 of the staff being the driver.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 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.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file ailed to include two nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Staff person #1 was observed on surveillance footage using forms of physical punishment on 8/15/23 (time stamped observed from 9:41 am until 12pm) during which time observed staff person#1 in a disciplinary manner pull a child by the hair @ 10:27am, grab a child by the arm and push them in a disciplinary manner @ 10:42am, smack three children on the hands who had hit her during reading time @ 10:49am (unsure if playful or disciplinary manner), swat a child away from her with her hand @ 10:56am in a disciplinary manner.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Facility person 1, a volunteer, had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the unannounced inspection on Friday, 06/30/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
Category: ratio. 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 unannounced inspection on Friday, 06/30/23, cert rep observed in the Blue Diamond room, floor tiling lifting causing a tripping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 files, facility person 1 file failed to include a health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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 files, facility person 1 file failed to include TB results.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(4) · 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 files, facility person 1 file failed to include a signed disclosure statement for volunteers.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
Category: background checks. 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.
In review of files, facility person 1 file failed to include two written nonfamily letters.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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. 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 on Tuesday, 04/18/23, cert rep determined through compliant investigation via staff interviews, and review of video recordings, that a child was left unattended and unsupervised on the facility's bus, use for transportation, on Friday, 04/14/23.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.176(a) · A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. § § 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law).
Cert rep determined through compliant investigation that a staff use their personal vehicle to transport a child enrolled at the facility. Vehicle's insurance information was not on file at the facility at the time of the unannounced inspection on Tuesday 04/18/23.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2023
Category: transportation. 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). 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 1 file failed to include a signed disclosure statement.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include professional development training updates required by OCDEL.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons 1, 9 and 11 will have until 08/22/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons 1, 9 and 11 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 persons 1, 9 and 11, staff persons 1, 9 and 11 may not work in a child-care position 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.
In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 1, 9 and 11 had not completed professional development training in the required health and safety topics. Staff persons 1 and 9 completed Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification after 06/30/18, which is no longer counted towards the new Health and Safety Professional development requirements.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person 8 and 12 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 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
In review of staff files, staff person 4, file failed to include NSOR certificate. Staff person 8, a provisional hire, file failed to include proof of request for NSOR certificate. Staff person 12, a provisional hire, file failed to include proof of request for DHS FBI clearance and proof of request for out of state criminal history, child abuse, and sex offender registry checks.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
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.
In review of heath and safety documentation, facility failed to have a written policy and procedure addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
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.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
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. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 , 9 and 12 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/20/22, cert rep observed staff persons 1, 4, 6, 8 and 9 working unsupervised without having completed pre-service training in Health and Safety. Staff person 1 completed Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification after 06/30/18, which is no longer counted towards the new Health and Safety Professional development requirements. Staff members 4, 6, 8 and 9 had not completed preservice training in health and safety. Cert rep observed staff persons 4, 7, 8 and 12 working unsupervised without having completed pre-service training in Health and Safety. Staff persons 4, 7, 8, and 12 had not completed PQAS approved pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Cert rep observed staff person 3 working unsupervised with children. Staff person 3 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Pediatric first-aid/CPR training included in file expired on 02/16/21.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
Category: supervision. 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.
In review of emergency plan documents, staff person 11 failed to have completed emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
In review of fire safety documents, staff persons 9 and 10 failed to have completed annual fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.34(b) · A director shall have attained the following qualification: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
In review of staff files, staff person 5 file failed to include NSOR certificate required under CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
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). 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 Wednesday, 07/20/22, cert rep observed provisional hire employees working unsupervised. Cert rep also observed a person/persons interacting with children who was not a facility person, parent or a specialized service provider. This person/persons did not have any CPSL documents on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(c) · The operator may not allow an individual to enter the facility if the operator knows that the individual has been convicted or is awaiting trial on charges involving a crime of child abuse, child neglect, physical violence or moral corruptness.
In review of staff files, staff person 7 file included documentation from ChildLine stating FBI request could not be process due to a prohibited offense under CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A director shall have attained the following qualification: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
In review of staff files, staff person 5 file failed to include emergency plan training and pre service training under the health and safety requirements.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year 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.
In review of staff files, staff person 5 file failed to include verification of 1 year (1250 hours) of experience working with children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university 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 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 8, a GS, file failed to include acceptable verification of education such as a transcripts or degree to determine staff educational qualifications.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
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.
In review of staff files, staff persons 4 and 6 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children. Staff person 7 file failed to include proof of education and verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children. Staff person 7 file only included a copy of a CDA.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
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, 07/20/22, cert rep observed faux grass used as protective surface in the facility's outdoor play space was lifting causing a tripping hazard. Real grass was growing from under the faux grass and causing the surface to be uneven also causing a tripping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
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 07/20/22, cert rep observed chip paint and damaged plaster in Blue Diamond classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
In review of children's file, child 1, an older toddler, file failed to include an updated health assessment. Health assessment in file was last completed on 12/11/20.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 person 11 failed to have a health assessment included in file. Health assessment included in staff person's 5 file failed to meet OCDEL's requirements.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · 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.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 person 11 file failed to include TB screening by the Mantoux method.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
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
In review of staff files, staff persons 7 and 11 failed to have two written nonfamily references. Staff person 7 file only included 1 letter of reference.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
In review of staff files, staff persons 2, 3, 9 and 10 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. Staff person 10 file only contained 10 hours of professional development training.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 compliant investigation on Friday, 02/11/22, by way of staff interviews, cert rep determined that a staff member use physical punishment towards a child.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
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 unannounced inspection on 11/16/21, by way of interview with children, cert rep was informed that a staff squeezes children's hands when they are not listening.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2021
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 unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 11/16/21, cert rep observed a staff speaking aggressively to children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 10/01/21, cert rep observed cribs in the Ruby room and mats in the Blue Diamond room failed to be labeled with children names.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2021
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.
Provider did not have a copy of facility's current liability insurance on file at the time of renewal inspection on Friday, 10/01/21.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 10/01/21, cert rep observed first-aid kit located in rooms Blue Diamond and White Diamond failed to contain tweezers.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
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.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 10/01/21, cert rep observed, in Yellow Diamond room, wall near resource room was damaged with peeling paint.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2021
Category: physical safety. 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
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to contain two written nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(g)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
In review of staff files, staff person 2, hired 11/09/20, failed to have completed professional development training within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.