3270.32(a) · 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.

During the renewal inspection on 08/29/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the PA child abuse history clearance, NSOR verification, FBI criminal history clearance, or PSP criminal history clearance in the staff file of staff person #1.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2025

Category: supervision. 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.

During the renewal inspection on 08/29/25, Cert Rep did not observe labels on the sleep equipment of child #1.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2025

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

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

During the renewal inspection on 08/29/25, Cert Rep did not observe staff person #1 wash the child's hands after diapering.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2025

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

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

During the renewal inspection on 08/29/25, Cert Rep did not observe staff person #1 clean the diaper changing surface after diapering.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2025

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

3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 08/29/25, while conducting facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility, the indoor play space (basement level) was missing a posted evacuation route.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 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). 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 08/22/24, Cert Rep observed that staff person #1 file was missing the Out of State NSOR verification.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

Category: supervision. 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 on 08/22/24, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility's emergency plan provided accommodations for infants and toddlers when an emergency situation arises.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024

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

3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

During renewal inspection on 9/11/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - the bottles in the infant room were not labelled with child's name

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2023

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.

During renewal inspection on 9/11/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 4 did not have the mandated 1-hr health and safety training in file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2023

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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 6-- 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 #--6- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During renewal inspection on 9/11/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 6's did not have a completed NSOR clearance, and has exceeded the 45-day provisional waiver hire

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2023

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.

During renewal inspection on 9/11/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 3 did not have verification of 2500 childcare hours in file to qualify as an AGS - Staff # 6 did not have verification of education and 2500 childcare hours to qualify as an AGS

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

During renewal inspection on 9/11/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The windows on the 2nd floor in the preschool classroom opened to full capacity.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.78 · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

During renewal inspection on 9/11/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility Cert Rep observed the following: - The lights in the indoor play space in the basement, half of them was not working

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 9/11/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The handwashing signs posted in the 1st floor bathroom, changing table, and sinks were incorrect.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2023

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

3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

During renewal inspection on 9/11/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The exit located on the 2nd floor in the preschool classroom was obstructed on the outside, and made it difficult to exit in case of an emergency.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2023

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

3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

During renewal inspection on 9/11/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The red chair located on the 2nd floor of the back room was ripped.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2023

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 9/11/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 2 and # 4 did not have documentation of a child service report in file

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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 renewal inspection on 9/11/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Emergency contact for children in the young/older toddler room, and preschool room was not present in the childcare space for children receiving care in the space.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

During renewal inspection on 9/11/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 6 did not have documentation of health assessment and Tb in file.

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.

During renewal inspection on 9/11/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 did not have documentation of 2 written non-family references in file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2023

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 renewal inspection on 9/11/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-6 did not have their emergency plan training.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.70(a) · The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.

During my inspection I observed that the facility's temperature was below 65 degrees.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 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 my inspection I observed that the facility had peeling paint in the pre-school room, and the toddler room.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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.

During my inspection I observed that none of the rest equipment in any of the classrooms had been labeled.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2022

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

3270.182(5) · 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.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have the signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2022

Category: ratio. 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 3, 4, did not have verification of the child care experience.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual emergency drill, or a log.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 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 my inspection I observed that the facility had not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2022

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.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the refrigerator door was broken in the toddler room.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have a current shoot record.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021

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

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

While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 1 did not wash the child hands after being diapered.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021

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

3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

While conducting my inspection I observed that there were no feeding schedules for the infants.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.