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 Renewal Inspection on 10/04/2024, the individual records for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 did not contain verification of the completion of annual Fire Safety Training.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 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. Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/04/2024, the most recent completed FBI Clearance on file for Staff Person #3 was dated 09/06/2019.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

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

3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/04/2024, the individual records for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 did not contain a Staff evaluation.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.165 · An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/04/2024, the facility did not have a Menu posted in a conspicuous location within the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024

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 Renewal Inspection on 10/04/2024, the most recent Fire Inspection Report on file was dated 08/24/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 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.

During a renewal inspection on 11/29/023, the file for staff person #2 did not contain 12-hours of annual training; the file for staff person #3 contained 9 of the 12 required annual training hours.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

During a renewal inspection on 11/29/2023, the files for child #1 and 2 contained a health record dated more than 12-months old.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023

Category: health medication. 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 #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or primary staff person, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

During a renewal inspection on 11/29/2023, Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated reporter training and Health and Safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023

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.

During a renewal inspection on 11/29/2023, the file for staff person #1, 2, and 3 contained an Emergency Plan training more than 12-months old; the file for staff person #4 did not contain verification of Emergency Plan training.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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. Staff person #3 will have until December 15, 2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

During a renewal inspection on 11/29/2023, Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): First aid and CPR training and Health and Safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 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). 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 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff person #4 may not work unsupervised with children.

During a renewal inspection on 11/29/2023, the file for staff person #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance more than 60 months old; the file for staff person #2 contained a FBI Clearance dated more than a 60 months old; Staff person #4 was observed to be working alone with children during their provisional hire period without verification of an FBI clearance request.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023

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.

During a renewal inspection on 11/29/2023, the Certification Representative observed electrical outlets uncovered in the main room, the gross motor play area and in the designated classroom spaces.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023

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

3270.76 · 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.

During a renewal inspection on 11/29/023, the Certification Representative observed the following; broken doors in the two designated classroom spaces on the left side of the aisle; broken tiles in the front of the main room under the large window to the left of the door; broken tiles on the steps leading to the kitchen; holes in the wall to the right of the cubbies in the main room; the alphabet carpet next to the teachers desk in the main room was stained with black spots; all the floors were unclean.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

During a renewal inspection on 11/29/2023, the Certification Representative observed staff person #2 walk out of the infant room leaving a one-year-old unattended.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023

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).

During a renewal inspection on 11/29/2023, the file for children #1, 2, 3, and 4 did not include a current child service agreement form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided updated in the previous 6-months.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

During a renewal inspection on 11/29/2023, the file for child #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

During a renewal inspection on 11/29/2023, the files for child #1, 2 and 3 did not contained a current record of influenza vaccination.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023

Category: health medication. 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.

During a renewal inspection on 11/29/2023, the file for staff person #1 and 4 did not contain a health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023

Category: ratio. 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.

During a renewal inspection on 11/29/2023, the files for child #1, and 3 contained an emergency contact form and financial agreement reviewed more than 6 months ago; the file for child #2 contained a financial agreement that was reviewed more than 6 months ago.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023

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.

During a renewal inspection on 11/29/2023, the file for staff person #4 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.61 · Measurement and use of inodoor child care space.

During a renewal inspection on 11/29/2023, the Certification Representative observed designated classroom space contained boxes of furniture and equipment and was being used as storage space.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023

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

3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(8) · 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. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that facility persons and children exit the building, weather permitting.

During a renewal inspection on 11/29/2023, the fire drill log did not verify fire drills were being conducted every 60days. The provider conducted shelter in place drills; fire drills including evacuation were not conducted.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.76 · 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.

On 6.21.23 at complaint investigation certification representative observed that the floors in then facility were very dirty.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2023

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

3270.165 · An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

On 11/15/22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that there was no updated menu posted.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

On 11/15/22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that an Infants bottle was out and not labeled.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2022

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.

On December 8, 2021during renewal inspection, Certification Representative noticed that child was emergency contact form was missing designated release person address was missing.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(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

On December 8, 2021 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 2 emergency contact plan was missing a signature update review once every 6-month.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2021

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 December 8 , 2021 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that provider did not have an updated letter sent to the local traffic safety authorities informing them of the location of the facility and the programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around this child care facility.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.