3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the unannounced allocated inspection staff #1 did not have a State police, child abuse, FBI or NSOR clearances or disclosure on file.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

During the unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed a bottle of hand sanitizer accessible to children in the dining room area of the child care center.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.113(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 unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed the staff person leaving the children unsupervised in the living room and dining room area by going into the kitchen where the children are not able to be seen.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.133(4)/3280.133(7) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

During the unannounced allocated inspection child #1 medication was in his bookbag with the child and there was no medication log on file.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025

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

3280.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

During the unannounced allocated inspection staff #1 did not have a file.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.14/3280.20 · 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 cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include the continuity of operations.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #2 did not have mandated reporter training on file.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the first aid kit did not include tape.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

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

3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #3 fee agreement did not include the release person's name.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #4 and 5 did not include the physicians name and phone number.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

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

3280.124(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 the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #5 emergency contact did not include the health insurance poicy number.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

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

3280.124(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.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #4 did not include the release persons address on file.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(f) · 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.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #2 did was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.131(a)(4) · The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 did not have an updated health assessment on file.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

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

3280.192(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 the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 and 2 did not have two written nonfamily references on file.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.94(a)(1)/3280.95(a) · The primary staff person 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. 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 the renewal inspection cert rep observed the last fire drill and testing of the fire detection device was conducted on 12/20/24.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.171(a) · The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed notification to the local traffic safety authorities was not on file.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

During the renewal inspection staff #1 and 2 did not have annual 12 clock hours of child care training on file.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have pediatric first aid and CPR on file.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.151(a)/3280.192(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 the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have a current health assessment on file.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.192(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 the renewal inspection staff #1 and 2 did not have two written non family references on file.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.20/3280.31(f) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

During renewal inspection on 2/6/23, while reviewing files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2, and Staff # 3 did not have the 1-hour Health and safety training in file that was due 12/30/22

Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2023

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

3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

During renewal inspection on 2/6/23, while reviewing files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 and Staff # 3 did not have annual 12 clock hours of childcare training in file

Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

During renewal inspection on 2/6/23, while reviewing files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 3's Pediatric CPR/First Aid was dated 7/24/20

Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # --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 #--- 2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

During renewal inspection on 2/6/23, while reviewing files, Cert Rep observed the following: - staff # 1 had a receipt for state police clearance dated 11/15/18. The completed clearance was not in file.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2023

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

3280.76/3280.77(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During renewal inspection on 2/6/23, Cert Rep observed the following: - The ceiling in the 2nd childcare space from front door was peeling from water damage.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2023

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

3280.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).

During renewal inspection on 2/6/23, while reviewing files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 2 did not have documentation of a child service report in file

Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

During renewal inspection on 2/6/23, while reviewing files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 1's emergency contact did not have physician's address listed

Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2023

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

3280.124(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 2/6/23, while reviewing files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 4's emergency contact did not have policy number listed

Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2023

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

3280.192(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 2/6/23, while reviewing files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 had 1 written reference in file -Staff # 2, 3 and Staff # 4 did not have documentation of 2 nonfamily references in file.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.52(c) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times.

During unannounced visit on 8/26/22, Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 alone with 7 children - 1 infant , 2preschoolers, and 4 young school age children

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.26(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.

During complaint investigation on 8/26/22, Staff # 2 listed as volunteer was reported to be present at the facility on 8/22/22 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility 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. Facility Person # 2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During complaint investigation on 8/26/22, Staff # 2 listed as volunteer was reported to be present at the facility on 8/22/22 did not have any clearances on file- State police clearance, Child Abuse, FBI. NSOR, Mandated reporter training

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

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

3280.151(a)/3280.192(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 complaint investigation on 8/26/22, Staff # 2 listed as volunteer was reported to be present at the facility on 8/22/22 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

During complaint investigation on 8/26/22, Staff # 2 listed as volunteer was reported to be present at the facility on 8/22/22 did not have a file at the facility

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.192(1)/3280.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

During complaint investigation on 8/26/22, Staff # 2 listed as volunteer was reported to be present at the facility on 8/22/22 did not have documentation of name, address, telephone number, and verification of age in file

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.192(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 complaint investigation on 8/26/22, Staff # 2 listed as volunteer was reported to be present at the facility on 8/22/22 did not have documentation of 2 written non- family references in file

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

During renewal inspection on 3/21/22, while doing a walk through of the facility, the facility had a swing set in the backyard that was embedded and was not over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission

Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2022

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