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.

During an unannounced inspection on 02/08/24, Certification Rep reviewed the facility's fire drill log, which showed the last date the facility's fire system was manually tested was 12/01/23. This was beyond the 30-day requirement.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024

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.

During the renewal inspection on 12/21/23, Cert Rep observed that emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations planning. Cert Rep also did not observe a policy for Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2024

Category: ratio. 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

During the renewal inspection on 12/21/23, Cert Rep observed child #1 enter the bathroom unsupervised.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. 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 12/21/23, Cert Rep observed that the facility's emergency plan did not provide lockdown procedures and accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions when an emergency situation arises.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2024

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

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 did m=not complete her updated 1hr. health & safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2023

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

3270.92(a) · Portable space heaters are not permitted.

During my inspection I observed that in the front of the build there was a space heater.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2023

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

3270.101(a) · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

During my inspection I observed that the main room had a lack of play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs of the children.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2023

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

3270.134(a)/3270.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

During my inspection I observed that the staff 2 did not wash her or the child's hands after diapering.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2023

Category: health medication. 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include verification of their education.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2023

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 # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have their child abuse, FBI clearance, or mandated reporter training.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2023

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 my inspection I observed that the facility was not practicing or documenting emergency drills.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2023

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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted a fire drill since 12/28/22.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2023

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.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2023

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.

While conducting mu inspection I observed that there was peeling paint under the television in the main room.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2022

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.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the door on the kitchen set had nails pointing out of it.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have verification of their child care experience.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 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.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a emergency drill log.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 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.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their written notification of their safety route.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.