3270.14 · 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.

During renewal inspection, cert rep observed an emergency plan that made no mention to abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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.

During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a missing current copy of the liability insurance on file at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 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.

During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation of emergency plan training in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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 renewal inspection, cert rep observed a missing written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency being displayed conspicuously in every child care space.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

Category: transportation. 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.

During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing initial health assessments in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing initial tuberculosis screenings in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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

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

During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a missing individual record for Staff 3.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a missing disclosure statement in the file of Staff 1.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

Category: background checks. 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 renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation of emergency drills being conducted at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 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.

During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a copy of the facility's emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 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.

During renewal inspection, cert rep observed the facility had not informed the 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.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

During the renewal inspection on November 15, 2022, the record reviewed for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include an agreement form signed by the facility director and parent.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022

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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and #2 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 #1 and #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection on November 15, 2022, the record reviewed for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 did not include NSOR clearance and disclosure statement documentation (See LIS Code Sheet)

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022

Category: background checks. 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.

During the renewal inspection on November 15, 2022, there was no protective receptable cover in the electrical outlet located on the right-side wall in the Learning Zone classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2022

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 the renewal inspection on November 15, 2022, there was no sign posted stating that a facility person and an able child shall wash his/her hands after toileting and before eating posted in the first-floor bathroom.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2022

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

3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

During the renewal inspection on November 15, 2022, the health assessment reviewed for Child #2 and Child #5 did not include a statement that the child was able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease

Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2022

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.

During the renewal inspection on November 15, 2022, the record reviewed for Staff person #1 did not include verification of experience, education or training for the title position of facility director and Staff person #2 for the title position of classroom teacher/tutor.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(3) · 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 the renewal inspection on November 15, 2022, the record reviewed for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 did not include a written report of an initial health assessment including the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2022

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

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.

During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, file of staff person #1 did not have fire safety training completed within the last year. Fire safety training on file was dated 07/11/2020.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(a)/3270.192(1) · A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6).A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

At time of renewal inspection on 11/16/21, director was unable to provide current, valid identification verify identity. ID presented was issued in 1998 and expired in 2002.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) · 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. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, written plan of daily activities was not posted in 2nd floor child care space.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2021

Category: physical safety. 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.

During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, emergency contact information on file for child #1 did not contain health insurance coverage information.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2021

Category: health medication. 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 renewal inspection on 11/16/21, written plan identifying means of transporting child to emergency care and staffing provisions, if necessary, was not posted in 2nd floor child care space.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2021

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(1) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.

During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, file of child #2 did not contain a health report reviewing child's health history.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2021

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

3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, file of child #1 did not contain a review of child's immunization status.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2021

Category: health medication. 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 11/16/21, facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for evacuation of children with disabilities and/or chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 23, 2021

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

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

During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, fire evacuation routes were not posted in 2nd floor child care space.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, fire inspection report showing system has been inspected annually and is in compliance was not available for review.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2021

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