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.

During the renewal inspection on 11/26/24, while reviewing required facility paperwork, Cert Rep did not observe a policy for Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 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). 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 # -- 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.

During the renewal inspection on 11/26/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed that several clearances were missing from the new staff person's file, date of hire 11/21/24. Cert Rep did not observe the Out of state child abuse and neglect registry, the NSOR Certificate, or the Out of state Sex Offender Registry in the file of Staff person #1. Staff person #1 was observed working in a childcare position in the facility and does not meet the requirements for provisional hire.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024

Category: supervision. 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.

During the renewal inspection on 11/26/24, during facility walk through, Cert rep observed hand sanitizer sitting on the top of a table in the Older Toddler classroom, accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 26, 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 the renewal inspection on 11/26/24, Cert Rep observed in the Preschool Room, the area rugs were raised and not secured to the floor, posing a trip hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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).

During renewal inspection on 11/26/24, while reviewing children files, Cert Rep did not observe services to be provided on the service agreement to the family and the child, in the file of Child #1.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

During the renewal inspection on 11/26/24, while reviewing children files, Cert Rep did not observe the physician's contact phone number on the emergency contact form in the file of Child #1.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024

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

3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(f) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. 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 on 11/26/24, while reviewing the emergency plan, Cert Rep did not observe accommodations for infants and toddlers in the facility's emergency plan. While reviewing required facility paperwork, Cert Rep did observe the completed document, but did not observe the date that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024

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

3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, did not have their admission date on their agreement form.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have whom they could be released to on the agreement form.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023

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 my inspection I observed that the facility's water was temping at 118 degrees.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023

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

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

During my inspection I observed that the play space did not have a first-aid kit.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023

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

3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3 did not have their parents' home address on their emergency contact sheet.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023

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.

During my inspection I observed that the play space did not have written posted transportation plan.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.133(1) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

During my inspection I observed medication in the facility that was not in its original container.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023

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

3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

During my inspection I observed that there were several students that had medication that was not labeled with their name.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023

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

3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have medication log for the children's prescription.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023

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

3270.192(2)(iv) · 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have acceptable verification of education.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have current liability insurance.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 6, 9,12,14,15 -17, did not have their annual fire safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, did not have their parent's work and or home, address or telephone number.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

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.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 4, 5, 7, did not have their health insurance information on their emergency contact sheet.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

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.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, did not have the information for whom they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

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.

While conducting my inspection I observed that none of the classrooms had a emergency transportation plan posted.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(8) · A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

While reviewing the children 's files I observed that child 1-10 did not have a signed agreement form.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(iv) · 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 3-17, did not have their verification of child experience, and staff 16 did not have verification of their education.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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. Facility Person # 15, may not work in a child care position at the facility.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 15 hired on December, 2021, did not have her FBI clearance, or their mandated reporter training.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

Category: background checks. 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 11-17, did not have their annual 12 hours of child care training.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 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.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their local traffic safety letter that they send to the local authorities.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(a) · 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.

STAFF 1 AND 2 DID NOT HAVE PHYSICALS AND TB RESULTS LESS THAN 12 MONTHS OLD.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2021

Category: ratio. 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.

DID NOT HAVE THE RECEIPT FOR THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR THE BUILDING ON LOMBARD STREET.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.