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 inspection on 6/26/25, file of staff persons #1 did not include verification of education required prior to service at the facility. Non-compliance since 5/22/25.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2025

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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children by an assistant group supervisor, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person's available to supervise, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

At the time of inspection on 5/22/25, staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in Infant room. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and safety training and pediatric firs aid/CPR.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025

Category: supervision. 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 the inspection on 5/22/25, file of staff person #3 did not include verification of emergency plan training provided at the time of initial employment.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

At the time of the inspection on 5/22/25, file of staff person #3 did not include verification that staff person #2 has completed pre-service training that includes Health and Safety topic as well as Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025

Category: health medication. 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: Staff Person #2 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. staff person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

At the time of inspection on 5/22/25, file for staff person #2 did not contain DHS FBI clearance and NSOR certificate. Staff person #2 provisional hire period ended on 4/15/25.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025

Category: background checks. 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.

At the time of the inspection on 5/22/25, file for staff persons #1, and #2 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

At the time of the inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include verification of age.

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 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 inspection on 5/22/25, file of staff persons #1, #3, and #3 did not include verification of education/experience required prior to service at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

At the time of inspection on 5/22/25, record of staff persons #1, #2, and #3 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

20.71(a)(7) · The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance.

At the time of inspection on 5/22/25, the director handed in certificate of completion of "Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality" training from May 10, 2025 for staff person #2. It was verified by Better Kid Care that certificate is fraudulent since this course was discontinued in 2022 and was not accessible on that date. In addition, Better Kid Care does not have staff person #2 as a learner in the system.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

At the time of inspection on 5/22/25, verification that fire drill is conducted at least every 60 days was not observed. The last fire drill logged on file was dated 1/14/25.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

At the time of inspection on 1/24/25 observed staff #2 who has position of an aide caring for 8 preschoolers in school-age room and being unsupervised. Non-compliance continues since 12/19/24.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2025

Category: supervision. 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.

At the time of inspection on 1/24/25, file of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include an acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency and qualify staff persons #1 and #2 for the position of an aide. Non-compliance continues since 12/19/24.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

At the time of renewal inspection observed two aids working unsupervised in school-age room.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

At the time of renewal inspection observed an outlet in the preschool area without Protective receptacle covers

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 included Pediatric first aid and CPR training from National CPR Foundation, which is not an approved curriculum.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2025

Category: health medication. 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 #1and #3 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 child abuse clearance from New York where staff person #1 resided within the last 5 years. File of staff person #3, who is not a provisional hire, did not include FBI clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2025

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

3270.34(b)(1) · 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.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include1 year of experience with children required for the position of the director.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2025

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 that child #1 was left alone without supervision in the front room while staff and children transition to the play space.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2025

Category: supervision. 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).

At the time of the inspection, file of children #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not include child service report on the Department's approved form that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2025

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.

At the time of the inspection, the agreement of child #7 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2025

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.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #6 and #2 did not include health insurance coverage and/or policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2025

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.

At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 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, emergency contact information for children #2 and #6 had not been updated every 6 months as required. Agreements of children #2, #3, #4, and #6 were not updated every 6 months.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 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, a record of children #4, #6, and #7 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 Jan 18, 2025

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.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff persons #2 and #3 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency and qualify staff person#2 and #3 for the position of an aide.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

At the time of renewal inspection record of staff person #4 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2025

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.

At the time of renewal inspection on 2/8/24, file of children #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not include work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

At the time of renewal inspection on 2/8/24 observed Neosporin cream in the first aid kit located in the front room that expired on 12/2020.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024

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

3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff person #1 shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)10 prior to issuance of the certificate of compliance. Staff person #1 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

At the time of initial inspection, staff person #1 had acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2023

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) prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff 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 prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until new PA Child abuse and FBI clearance will be obtained.

At the time of initial inspection, file of staff person #1, hired for the position of the director, include PA Child abuse clearance from 9/14/18, FBI clearance from 9/7/18. Both clearances were more than 60 months old.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2023

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

3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance.

At the time of initial inspection, a health assessment on file for Staff person #2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2023

Category: health medication. 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)) prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance.

At the time of initial inspection, documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system was absent.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.