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 the renewal inspection on 05/14/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe services provided in writing on the service agreement form in the files of child #1-#10.

Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2025

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 the renewal inspection on 05/14/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training in the file of staff person #1.

Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.26 · A legal entity must comply with The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P. S. §§951-962.2), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.A. §§6101-6107), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000d-2000d-4a). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000e-2000e-5), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.A. §794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.A. §§12101-12514).

During the renewal inspection on 04/16/24, Cert Rep observed that the BEO form was not submitted by the provider prior to the start of the inspection or by COB on the day of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 04/16/24, Cert Rep observed a health assessment dated 07/20/21, however did not observe a subsequent health assessment in the file of staff person #1. This is beyond the 24-month requirement.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2024

Category: health medication. 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have their 12 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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 my inspection I observed that the facility's did not have liability insurance coverage.

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2, 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, who was hired in 2017, did not have a current mandated reporter training.

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

During my inspection I observed that the refrigerator did not have a thermometer in it.

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

During my inspection I observed that the non of the staff were assigned the responsibility of a specific group of children.

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2023

Category: supervision. 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.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have the address for whom they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 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 child care position at the facility.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, who was hired in 2022, did not have copies of their out of state clearances. 1. Sex offender clearance 2. Child abuse clearance

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2023

Category: background checks. 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 my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent a copy of their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency annually.

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2023

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

3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

During my inspection I observed that the facility's was out of ratio in the lunch room, which doing bathroom breaks, and changing activities.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022

Category: ratio. 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have verification of the education, and staff 3, did not have verification of their child care experiences.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022

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 child care position at the facility.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on February, 2016, did not have their out-of-state NSOR certification, or child abuse clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022

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

3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

During my inspection I observed that the facility's did not have the DHS contact information posted.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022

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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have their 12 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

While reviewing the renewal paperwork I observed that the emergency plan did not have how parent' were goint to be contacted before and after the emergency.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2022

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). 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on February 2016, does not contain any of their out-of-state clearances.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.111(a) · 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.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the program did not have a daily schedule posted an any of their rooms.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-10 did not have their admission date on their agreement form.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4 did not have the address of the person they can be released to on their emergency contact sheet.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2022

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.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the program did not have a transportation plan posted in any of their room.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2022

Category: transportation. 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.

While reviewing the staff files I observed that staff 2 did not have a current physical.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2022

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

3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the program did not have the DHS contact information posted.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.