3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

At the time of the inspection, certification representative was attempting to verify the implementation of the plan of correction and complete the renewal inspection. Continued noncompliance was observed; staff on site were not able to provide immediate access, to the staff files, to the certification representative so that they could conduct the renewal inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

At the time of the renewal inspection, staff on site were not able to provide immediate access, to the staff files, to the certification representative so that they could conduct the renewal inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a complete disclosure statement.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2025

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

3270.33(a)/3270.192(5) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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 the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the complete staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing, specifically the required two letters attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 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 the inspection the record of child #1 did not contain the consents for emergency medical care for the child and administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, that are required prior to admission.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2025

Category: ratio. 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.

At the time of the inspection the provider did not have current valid proof of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

At the time of the inspection the emergency plan of the facility did not have documentation in writing of the review and update of the emergency plan.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

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 the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking documentation of the date of the training regarding the emergency plan.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024

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 the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking proof of the annual firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking a completed disclosure statement.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024

Category: background checks. 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 the inspection the record of child #1 and #3 were lacking the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2024

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

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

At the time of the inspection bottles for the children in care were not labeled with the child's name.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.181(c) · 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 the inspection the emergency contact form and financial agreement of child #2 had not been reviewed and updated in over 6 months.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2024

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 the inspection the record of child #1 did not contain the consents required.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2024

Category: ratio. 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 the acceptable completed proof of previous child care experience was not in the staff record of staff person #1

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking acceptable proof of educational level.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of the inspection the facility did not have proof of the annual inspection of the fire detection system, proving the operability of the system.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024

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 the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the proof of their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of the inspection the records of child #2 and #3 were lacking current valid health assesments.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2023

Category: health medication. 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 the records of the following staff persons did not have proof of the completion of the required emergency plan training. Staff persons #!, #5, # 6, #7

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023

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). Facility Person # 6 and #8 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.

At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons had disclosure statements that were incomplete: staff person #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #8. Staff person #6 and #8 were both missing the State police clearance information.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2023

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

3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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 the staff records of staff person # 1, #2, #3, #4 and #8 were lacking the verification of child care experience to qualify them for the position they were holding at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023

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 the inspection the record of child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2023

Category: health medication. 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.

At the time of the inspection the provider did not have a separate copy of the emergency contact information present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023

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 the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking the consents required prior to admission.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 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.

At the time of the inspection record of staff persons #1, #2, #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 Oct 3, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)(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 staff person #2, #6 had been serving the facility for over 90 days and has no proof of the completion of the required pediatric first aid training.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2023

Category: health medication. 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.

On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, Staff #1 and #2 files did not contain evidence of training regarding the facility's emergency plan.

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023

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). 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.

On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain a complete PA Criminal Clearance. Additionally, signed disclosure statements were not observed in the files belonging to Staff #1 and #2 as required by CPS Law.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023

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

3270.62(c)/3270.63 · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity. 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.

On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, the ramp leading to the outdoor play space does not contain a barrier restricting children from the attached parking lot. Additionally, the grassy play space does not contain a barrier restricting children from the attached parking lot where cars are present.

Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2023

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

3270.75(a)/3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, the back childcare space did not contain a first aid kit. Additionally, a first aid kit was observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet located in the front childcare space.

Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2023

Category: health medication. 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.

On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, handwashing signs with the requirement of when to wash hands was not posted by each sink, toilet and diapering area in the facility.

Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2023

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

3270.111(a)/3270.124(e) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. 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.

On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, a daily schedule was not posted in the front and back childcare spaces. A medical transport plan was not posted in the front childcare space.

Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2023

Category: transportation. 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.

On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, Staff #2 and Staff #3 file did not contain an initial health report. Staff #1 and Staff #2 file did not contain results of tuberculosis test dated within 12 months of initial hire.

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, written safe routes and pick up/drop off pointes were not posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023

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.

On 4/24/23, at time of initial inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain two written letters of reference.

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 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.

On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not contain accommodations for toddlers.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, proof of installation date of facility's fire detection system was not on file as required by Fire & Panic Act 62.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2023

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.

On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, no evidence that the operator notified local traffic authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.