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.

Facility did not have a written policy to address Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment

Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

Category: ratio. 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.

There were 3 outlets uncovered in the Toddler 2 space and 1 uncovered in the older toddler space.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024

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.

The floors in the Pre-K space were dirty.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

Facility person #1 did not have a health assessment that was conducted with in the past 24 months. Health assessment on file was dated 3/8/22.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(g) · Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

Facility person #2 did not have their pre-service health and safety training on file during the renewal inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024

Category: health medication. 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 7/13/21, the documents provided for staff member #1 (hired 1/3/12) did not include a current PA State Police Clearance or a completed PA FBI clearance (with all pages attached).

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

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