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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

On 05/02/25, during the unannounced visit, the file of facility person #1 did not contain a completed FBI clearance, a completed National Sex Offender Registry clearance or mandated reporter training. The file of facility person #2 did not contain a completed FBI clearance and a completed National Sex Offender Registry clearance.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Category: supervision. 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.

On 05/02/25, during the unannounced visit, staff #3 and #4 were asked to identify the specific children in their assigned groups in the outdoor play space. Staff confirmed that a total of 14 children were in attendance at time of visit. Each teacher was responsible for 7 children. Initially, teacher #4 only identified 5 children and teacher #3 only identified 6 children. The cert rep asked the teachers to please review their children again because their numbers were not adding up. It took teachers #3 and #4 two more times of identifying their children to identify their complete assigned group.

Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025

Category: supervision. 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.

On 05/02/25, during the unannounced visit, the files of facility persons #1 and #2 did not contain an initial health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025

Category: ratio. 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.

On 05/02/2025, during an unannounced visit, the files for facility persons #1 and #2 did not include two written nonfamily references attesting to the persons suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 the renewal inspection conducted 2/11/25, protective receptacle covers were not placed in electrical outlets in room 2 and 3 childcare space.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2025

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

3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

During the renewal inspection conducted 2/11/25, sanitizing solution and disinfecting wipes were observed on a low shelf in an unlocked closet in room 3 infant toddler childcare space. Clorox wipes, Lysol spray and hand sanitizer were observed on a low shelf in an unlocked closet in room 5 preschool childcare space.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

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

3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

During the renewal inspection conducted 2/11/25, the water temperature in room 2, preschool childcare space bathroom sink, tested via thermometer read 116 degrees.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

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.

During the renewal inspection conducted 2/11/25, chip paint was observed on the wall near the circle time area in room 3, infant toddler childcare space.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

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

3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

During the renewal inspection conducted 2/11/25, the infant cribs in room 3, infant toddler childcare space were not labeled for the use of a specific child.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

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

3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

During the renewal inspection conducted 2/11/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact reviewed for child #3 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

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.

During the renewal inspection conducted 2/11/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child#2, #4 and #5 did not include the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #5 emergency contact also did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

During the renewal inspection conducted 2/11/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025

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

3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (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 on 4/12/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 included First Aid & CPR instructor certificate, but the trainer could not be verified as an approved trainer and the training did not include Pediatric in the title.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2023

Category: ratio. 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.

During the renewal inspection on 4/12/23, it was observed that there was peeled paint behind the cots in Room #5

Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2023

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

3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

During the renewal inspection on 4/12/23, it was observed that records of child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 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 the renewal inspection on 4/12/23, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not include an updated health report for a preschool child. Document dated 10/1/2021.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2023

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

3270.131(e)(4) · The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77.

During the renewal inspection on 4/12/23, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4 did not comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements for influenza vaccines in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77 or include a vaccine exemption letter.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 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.

During the renewal inspections on 4/12/23, it was observed that the records of Staff #1, and staff#3 did not include verification of childcare experience, prior to service at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 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 the renewal inspection on 4/12/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 and staff person #5 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2023

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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 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.

Staff person #1 has resided out of Pennsylvania within the last 5 years and does not have clearances from that state.

Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2022

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