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.

At the time of renewal inspection on 7/24/25, emergency contact form of child #5 did not include release person's address.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 the time of renewal inspection, file of staff persons #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include written record that emergency plan training was conducted on an annual basis. Last emergency plan training on file of staff person #2 was from 4/1/24, on file of staff persons #4 and #5 were from 3/2/24.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2025

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.

At the time of inspection on 7/24/25, file for staff person #2, #4 and #5 did not include verification that staff participated in fire safety training at least annually.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 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). 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 #2, #4, and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

At the time of renewal inspection on 7/24/25, file of staff person #2, #4, and #5 did not include current National Sex Offender Registry certificate. NSOR on file of staff person #2 was from 1/14/20, staff person #4-from 1/9/20, staff person #5-3/13/20. Staff person #2 and #5 were observed caring for children in Infant/Toddler room.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2025

Category: background checks. 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 the time of renewal inspection on 7/24/25, file of staff person #2 and #4 did not include an annual staff evaluation. Last staff evaluation on file was from 3/2/24.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of renewal inspection on 7/24/25 observed toxic Hydrocortisone cream, triple paste, Mupirocin and Aquaphor located on the shelf under the changing table accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025

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.

At the time of renewal inspection on 7/24/25 observed a hole in the wall above the outlet near the changing table in the Infant/Toddler room accessible to children. In the bathroom located near infant/toddler room observed missing tile behind the toilet, Observed overgrown weed, empty boxes, carpets, cleaning mops and buckets on the outdoor play space.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2025

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.

At the time of renewal inspection on 7/24/25 observed peeling paint around the sink located in the bathroom near Infant/Toddler room.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2025

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.

At the time of renewal inspection on 7/24/25, emergency contact form of child #4 did not include enrolling parents work address and work phone number.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · 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. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

At the time of renewal inspection on 7/24/25, emergency contact form of children #2, #3, and #4 had not been updated every 6 months as required. Emergency contact form of children #2 and #3 were last updated on 11/14/24, child #4 on 3/30/23.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

At the time of renewal inspection on 7/24/25, emergency contact forms of children #1 and #4 didn't contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Both consents are required prior to admission.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

At the time of renewal inspection on 7/24/25, complete file was not provided for staff person #1, who is holding a position of volunteer.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 renewal inspection, file of staff person #5 did not include verification that staff #5 obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

At the time of the inspection on 10/2/24, file of staff person #1 did not include verification of education required prior to service at the facility. Non-compliance continues from 8/16/24

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include PA child abuse clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024

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

3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

At the time of renewal inspection observed only staff person #1 being present at the facility with 3 young school age and 2 preschoolers.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of renewal inspection observed staff person #1 escorting one child to the bathroom leaving another 4 children unsupervised in the front room.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

Category: supervision. 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.

At the time of renewal inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in the front room.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · 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. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact from of child #1 was last updated on 9/18/23.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include verification of education required prior to service at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

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.

At the time of renewal inspection observed that provider did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

At the time of renewal inspection, information regarding the location of the facility and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility was not prepared and sent to the local traffic safety authorities.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

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, PQAS-approved Pediatric Frist aid/CPR training.

At the time of initial inspection on 3/18/24, a policy and procedure to identify the potential signs and symptoms of baby shaken syndrome and abusive head trauma did not include the potential signs of baby shaken syndrome. In addition, emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding volunteers participating in emergency plan training and emergency drills, continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children, PQAS-approved Pediatric Frist aid/CPR training.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises, a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024

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

3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f), prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance.

At the time of initial inspection on 3/18/24, file of staff person #1 hired for the position of the director, did not include verification that staff person #1 has completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS-approved curriculum and PQAS-approved trainer.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

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

3270.63 · 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 condition, prior to issuance a certificate of compliance.

At the time of initial inspection on 3/18/24 the gap between a fence and a post a child can squeeze through it to neighbor's backyard, one side of outdoor space did not have any fencing or natural barrier that will prevent children to run to the street.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

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

3270.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact, prior to issuance a certificate of compliance.

At the time of initial inspection on 3/18/24, a heat source (radiator) was observed in room #2 (infants) near the exit door and was not enclosed. This heat source will be accessible to children attending the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

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