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4 Ever Charmy World Childcare
1256 Franklin Ave Room 22, Pittsburgh PA 15221 · License #CER-00243125 · Child Care Center
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- (412) 608-7005
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- Address
- 1256 Franklin Ave Room 22, Pittsburgh PA 15221 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 21 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff person #1has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum).
Corrected by Jun 26, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for staff #2 contained a current State Police clearance dated 4/15/26 that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior State Police clearance dated 3/24/21. The file for staff #2 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 1/29/25 that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior Child Abuse clearance dated 11/12/19. The file for staff #2 contained a current FBI clearance dated 3/7/25 that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 10/31/19.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2026
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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.
Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (3/24/21). Staff person #-4 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff#4 may not work unsupervised.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2026
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3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
There was an unlidded garbage can that has been contaminated by human secretions in the bathroom.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2026
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
There first-aid kit in room #21 the play space lacked soap.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2026
- Violation
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.
There was sharp dry glue on the bottom of the board on the left, exposed foam on a plastic pipe by the heater cover near the window, 4 exposed screws on the heater wooden cover in room #21. There was exposed foam on the column by the freezer, peeling wallpaper on the heater wooder cover accessible to children and peeling wallpaper on the freezer creating a choking hazard in room #22. There were two missing ring covers creating a hole behind the toilets in the second and last stall, The toilets in all 4 stalls were missing the anker bolts covers exposing the screws on the bottom of the toilets, and the paper towel holder was detaching from the wall in the bathroom.
Corrected by Jul 2, 2026
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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There was peeling paint on the wall above the closet door frame, peeling paint on the left wall by the garbage can and peeling paint and damaged plaster on the ceiling in room #21. There was peeling paint on the blue wall above the freezer area, peeling paint and peeling plaster on the wall between the wooder heater cove and the window frame in room #22.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2026
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3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
The bathroom lacked a washing hand sign above the last urinal.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2026
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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.
The naptime cots were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child in room #22.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2026
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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.
There refrigerator in room #22 contained a non-operable thermometer.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2026
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3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
There was a One A Day Kids multivitamin with Iron bottle and a Melatonin spray Dear Teals Sleep spray in room #22 The medication lacked the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2026
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3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
Staff # 3 did not wash the children's hands prior eating snack.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2026
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3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
According to the Fire Drill Log, the drill was conducted greater than 60 days between 12/19/25 to 219/26.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2026
- Violation
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.
The facility lacked an annual fire alarm system test in 2025. The previous fire alarm system test provided by the operator was dated 11/27/24 and the current fire alarm system test was conducted greater than a year dated 1/12/26.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The file for child # 3 lacked an agreement form.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2025
- Violation
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.
Staff person #4 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 3/31/23. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
Corrected by Jul 7, 2025
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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.
The file for staff #1 lacked annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2025
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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 and 3 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 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff # 2 lacked the FBI clearance or proof of application. The file for staff #3 lacked the State Police clearance or proof of application. Staff # 2 and 3 may not return to work in childcare until the clearance is provided.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2025
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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.
The file for staff # 1 lacked a written evaluation. The previous evaluation was dated 6/7/24.
Corrected by Jul 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.75(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.
The first-aid kit in room 22 lacked gloves.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
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3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
There was a screw sticking out on a wooden toy in room 22.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
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3270.124(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.
The file for child # 4 lacked the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2025
- Violation
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.
The files for staff #2 and 3 lacked a health repot and TB test.
Corrected by Jul 7, 2025
- Violation
3270.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
Child # 1 lacked a child file.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(1) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.
The files for staff # 2 and 3 lacked address and telephone number.
Corrected by Jul 7, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
The file for staff #2 and 3 lacked verification of age.
Corrected by Jul 5, 2025
- Violation
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.
The files for staff #2 and 3 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Jul 5, 2025
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3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for staff # 1 lacked 10 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/23 to 12/19/24.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The file for child # 5 contained a current health report dated 6/10/24 that was obtained after 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The child start date was 12/3/21.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
- Violation
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.
The refrigerator lacked a thermometer.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, facility person #-3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise facility person#3, facility person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/30/19.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2025
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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.
On 1/29/25 at approximately 9:06 am, facility person # 1 was observed caring for 2 preschool age children. Facility person #1 walked out of room 22 to make a phone call. At approximately at 9:35 am Facility person #1was observed leaving room 22 and stepping into the hallway. CR told facility person #1 that she needs to stay in the classroom with the children, Facility person #1 replied " I can still see them from here".
Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
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3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.
On 1/29/25 at approximately 9:06 facility person #1 was observed caring for 2 preschool age children. Facility person # 1was the only one in the building.
Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
There were 3 uncovered electrical outlets and a power strip with 4 uncovered electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in room 22.
Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
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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.
There were 2 disinfecting wipes, a hand sanitizer, a Hospex Disinfectant spray can, and a Homebright Disinfectant spray can on the window frame in room 22 label " keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.
Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
- Violation
3270.92(a) · Portable space heaters are not permitted.
There was a space heater in room 22.
Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
There was a cracked bin in room 22.
Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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.
On 1/29/25 at approximately 9:06 am, facility person # 1 was observed caring for 2 preschool age children. Facility Person # 1 do not have a file and was the only childcare person in the building. Facility person #1 walked out of room 22 to make a phone call. At approximately at 9:35 am facility person #1was observed leaving room 22 and stepping into the hallway. CR told facility person #1 that she needs to stay in the classroom with the children, Facility person #1 replied " I can still see them from here".
Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
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3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
Facility person #1 lacked a file.
Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
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3270.94(a)(1) · 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.
According to the fire drill log, the las fire drill was conducted on 5/3/24.
Corrected by May 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
The fire drill log was not maintained at the facility. Staff # 3 brought it from home during the inspection.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2025
- Violation
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.
The fire alarm test available at the facility was dated 10/11/23.
Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
- Violation
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.
The facility emergency plan lacked the updates regarding the Continuity of Operations requirements. The file for staff # 3 lacked documentation of the one-hour updated health and safety training course, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by the deadline of 12/30/22.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2024
- Violation
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.
The files for staff # 1 ,2 and 3 lacked documentations of the emergency plan training.
Corrected by Jun 10, 2024
- Violation
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.
The files for staff # 1 and 2 contained a current fire safety training dated 6/10/23. The files lacked documentation of the previous fire safety training. The file for staff # 3 lacked fire safety training.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.
On 6/5/24 at 8:40 am Staff #2 was alone at the facility carrying for 7 Preschoolers.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2024
- Violation
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.
There were two cans of Hospex Disinfecting spray labeled, "keep out of reach of children," In an unlocked closet in the main classroom accessible to children.
Corrected by Jun 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
There was a broken trash can without a lid in room 22 that contained trash contaminated by human secretions There was a trash can without a lid in room 21 that contained trash contaminated by human secretions
Corrected by Jun 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There was damage plaster on the right side of the wall by the sink in room 21.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
The bathroom lacked washing hand signs in three of the toilets.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
There was a cracked wooden coloring book holder in room 21.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
The files for child #1,2,3,4 and 5 contained the original agreement form.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2024
- Violation
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.
The file for child # 3 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 2/26/24 that was obtained after 12 months from the previous health report dated 12/15/22.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for staff # 3 lacked 12 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/22 to 12/19/23.
Corrected by Jun 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The file for child # 1 a preschooler lacked an initial health report. The child has been in care longer than 60 days.
Corrected by Jun 10, 2024
- Violation
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.
Although Staff #1 and #2 had the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated training at the time of the Renewal Inspection it was observed that Staff #1 and #2 had not completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated by the compliance date of 12/30/22 as set forth in Announcement C-22-06.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2023
- Violation
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.
Staff person #2 did not completed the following required pre-service training within expiration of the previous Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. (See LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid/CPR).
Corrected by Jun 6, 2023
- Violation
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.
The file for Staff 2 and #3 did not contain documentation of training in fire safety in the last year.
Corrected by Jun 10, 2023
- Violation
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.
The file for Staff #2 and #3 did not contain an evaluation completed within the previous 12 months.
Corrected by Jun 8, 2023
- Violation
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.
Disinfecting Wipes and Disinfecting Spray labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children," were in a low basket and accessible to the children in care in Room 21.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.72(b) · Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open.
In Room 22, there was an open window that did not have a screen.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
In Room 22 located on the third floor there was an open window that did not limit the opening to 6 inches or fewer.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2023
- Violation
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.
In Room 21 there was a long, loose, yellow electrical cord that ran around the corner of the classroom that created a tripping hazard for the children in care.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
Observed the third stall in the bathroom lacked hand washing signs posted at toilet.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
The Emergency Contact Form was not present in Room 21 for Child #3. The child was present and receiving care in the room. The Emergency Contact Form was not present in Room 22 for Child #4. The child was present and receiving care in the room.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
The file for Staff #2 contained a Health Assessment that did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.165 · An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.
The facility lacked a conspicuously posted menu and based on statements made by staff, a copy of the menu is not provided to parents.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · 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.
Based on Fire Drill documentation, fire drills are not being held at least every 60 days; 7/5/22, 9/6/22, 11/18/22.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for Staff #2, lacked documentation of the required 12 hours of annual childcare training. The file for Staff #3, lacked documentation for 1 of the required 12 hours of annual childcare training.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.
The file for Child #3 contained Emergency Contact information which did not include the birth date of the child.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2022
- Violation
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 and may not work at the facility.
The file for Staff #1 lacked a State Police Clearance and FBI fingerprinting documentation at the time of hire, and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired. Staff #1 continued to work after the 45 day provisional period and did not have complete FBI clearance or NSOR certificate. The file for Staff #2 lacked a State Police clearance, FBI fingerprinting documentation and NSOR requests at the time of hire, and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired. Staff #2 continued to work after the 45 day provisional period and did not have complete FBI clearance or NSOR certificate. The file for Staff #1 contained a disclosure statement that was not dated. The file for Staff #2 lacked a signed disclosure statement.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
4TH CITATION; At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have an individual that was qualified to be the director and present at the facility at least 30 hours per week. The last day for staff person #3 the previous director, was 3/15/22. PREVIOUSLY CITED 1/19/22, 3/18/22, and 6/28/22.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.52 · 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 in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
At approximately 3:30PM Staff # 4 was observed alone in Room 22 with 7 children; 1 young toddler, 5 preschool aged children, and 1 school age child.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.
At approximately 3:30PM Staff # 4 was observed alone in the facility with 7 children, while Staff #3 left the facility to go to the bus stop.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.62(b) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child
At the time of the Renewal Inspection it was observed that one staff and five children, including 1 Young Toddler and 4 Preschool Aged children were in Room 21. At the time of the Renewal Inspection Room 21 was not a licensed space.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2022
- Violation
3270.75(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.
The first aid kit located in Room 22 lacked soap. The first aid kit located in Room 21 lacked soap, tape, tweezers, gauze, nonporous gloves.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2022
- Violation
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.
In Room 21 there was a loose vent hanging low from the wall creating a pinch hazard for the children in care.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2022
- Violation
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
In Room 21 there was a pipe covered in foam. The foam was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
- Violation
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.
Observed rest equipment that was not labeled for the use of a specific child.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The file for child #4 included an agreement which did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The Agreement for Child #4 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
The Agreement for Child #1 lacked the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
The file for Child #2 lacked a Emergency Contact Form.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The Emergency Contact for Child #3 lacked the address of the child's physician.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(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.
The Emergency Contact for Child #3 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
The Emergency Contact information was not present in the Room 21 for Child #6, #7, #8, and #9. The child was present and receiving care in the room. The Emergency Contact information was not present in the Room 22 for Child #10. The child was present and receiving care in the room.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · 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 informationA 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.
The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler
The file for Child #2, a young toddler, contained a health reports that had not been updated in the previous 6 months.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(e) · 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.
The file for Child #3 lacked written verification from a physician the dates the child was administered immunization in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP within 60 days following the first day of attendance.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
The Health Reports for the following children lacked verification of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The Report for Child #2 lacked a 2nd dose of Hep B, 3rd dose of DTAP, and a 3rd dose of Pneumococcal. The Report for Child #4 lacked a influenza vaccination.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2022
- Violation
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.
The file for Staff #1 and #2 lacked a health assessment. The file for Staff #3 contained a Health Assessment at the time of inspection, but it was observed they did not have a Health Assessment before their first day working in childcare.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
The file for Staff #1 and #2 did not contain the results of a tuberculin skin test, x-ray or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
Child #2 whom was listed as an enrolled child lacked a emergency contact form and an agreement.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2022
- Violation
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.
The file for child #3 contained a financial agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The emergency contact form in the file for child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2022
- Violation
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.
The file for Staff #2, lacked verification of experience and education or training.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2022
- Violation
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
The file for Staff #1, #2, and #3 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility lacked documentation of conducting an annual emergency drill.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · 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.
Based on Fire Drill documentation, fire drills are not being held at least every 60 days; 3/1/22, 5/6/22, and 7/13/22.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The file for Child #3 lacked an initial health report within 60 days of attendance.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2022
- Violation
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.
Based on statements made by the operator, the local traffic authorities have not been notified this year in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2022
- Violation
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.
Staff person #6 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #6 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised. (Pediatric First Aid/CPR).
Corrected by Jul 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records
On 6/28/22, the day of the Unannounced Monitoring visit, the Cert Rep was not given access to the locked staff and child files. The owner was present, but did not have access to the files, and could not obtain access.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.
The facility lacked an emergency plan.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.52 · 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 in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
At approximately 10:00 AM, Staff #1 was alone in the classroom with 8 children; 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler, 5 preschool children, and 1 school age child.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization); (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices; (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent; (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility); (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of bio contaminants; (9) Precautions when transporting children; (10) Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Staff person #2, #4, #5, and #7 have not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS CODE Sheet): Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization); (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices; (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent; (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility); (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of bio contaminants; (9) Precautions when transporting children. Staff person #5, #6, and #7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire. (See LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Corrected by Jul 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #1 and #5 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Jun 29, 2022
- Violation
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, #4, #5, and #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
3RD CITATION; There were no disclosure statements in the file for staff person #3, #4, and #5. The file for staff person #3, holding the title of director, did not include a state police clearance or NSOR certificate and the child abuse in the file was for the purpose of being a household member. The file for staff person #4 did not include a state police clearance or proof of request for the clearance. The file for the staff person #5 did not include state police of FBI clearance or proof of requests for either clearance. PREVIOUSLY CITED 1/19/22 and 3/18/22. The file for Staff #7 lacked a NSOR certificate. or disclosure statement.
Corrected by Jul 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
3RD CITATION; At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have an individual that was qualified to be the director and present at the facility at least 30 hours per week. The last day for staff person #3 the previous director, was 3/15/22. PREVIOUSLY CITED 1/19/22 and 3/18/22.
Corrected by Jul 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.37(b)(1) · An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.
2ND CITATION; The file for staff person #5, holding the title of aide, did not include proof of any education or experience. PREVIOUSLY CITED 3/18/22.
Corrected by Jun 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
2ND CITATION; In the Main Room next to the diaper changing table there was an outlet lacking a protective receptacle cover. This outlet was accessible to children five years of age or younger. These were accessible to children five years of age and younger. PREVIOUSLY CITED 3/18/22.
Corrected by Jun 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.72(b) · Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open.
In the Main Classroom there were 2 open windows that did not have screens.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
In the Main Room on the third floor, there were two open accessible windows, that opened greater than 6 inches.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
3RD CITATION; There was not a handwashing sign at the diaper table in the main room or at the middle urinal and toilet in the 3rd stall in the facility's only bathroom. PREVIOUSLY CITED 1/19/22 and 3/18/22.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
3RD CITATION; There was no agreement for child #1, #2, and #3. PREVIOUSLY CITED 1/19/22 and 3/18/22.
Corrected by Jul 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
3RD CITATION; The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 did not include a complete home address for mom and dad as no city or zip code was listed. It also did not include a work number or complete work address for either parent as no city or zip code was listed. The emergency information in the file for child #3 did not include a home phone number or work address for the child's mother. PREVIOUSLY CITED 1/19/22 and 3/18/22.
Corrected by Jul 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
3RD CITATION; The file for child #2, a 15 month old, did not include evidence of a flu shot. The last flu shot in the file for child #3, a preschooler, was in 2019 and the list of vaccinations was missing 1 of 4 Pneumococcal. PREVIOUSLY CITED 1/19/22 and 3/18/22.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
The medication for Child #4 lacked parental written consent.
Corrected by Jul 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
2ND CITATION; The file for staff person #3, #4 and #5 did not include evidence of a health assessment or a TB test. PREVIOUSLY CITED 3/18/22.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
3RD CITATION; There were no pick up/drop off routes posted at the facility. PREVIOUSLY CITED 1/19/22 and 3/18/22.
Corrected by Jun 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(2) · A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
3RD CITATION; The file for child #1, #2 and #3 did not include the child's date of admission. PREVIOUSLY CITED 1/19/22 and 3/18/22.
Corrected by Jun 8, 2022
- Violation
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.
2ND CITATION; The file for staff person #3, holding the title of director, did not include proof of a related degree or 1250 hours of experience The file for staff person #4, holding the title of assistant group supervisor, did not include proof of a high school diploma or GED. The file for staff person #5, holding the title of aide, did not include proof of any education or experience. PREVIOUSLY CITED 3/18/22. The file for Staff # 7 listed as the director as of 6/8/22, lacked acceptable documentation and no experience provided.
Corrected by Jun 29, 2022
- Violation
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
2ND CITATION; The file for staff person #1, #2, #3 and #5 did not include any reference letters. The file for staff person #4 included only one letter of reference. PREVIOUSLY CITED 3/18/22.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2022
- Violation
20.34 · The facility or agency shall provide to authorized agents of the Department full access to the facility or agency and its records during both announced and unannounced inspections. The facility or agency shall provide the opportunity for authorized agents of the Department to privately interview staff and clients.
On 6/28/22, the day of the Unannounced Monitoring visit, the Cert Rep was not given access to the locked staff and child files. The owner was present, but did not have access to the files, and could not obtain access.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
2ND CITATION; The most recent fire drill documented on the fire drill log did not specify the hypothetical location of the fire as it listed the parking lot. PREVIOUSLY CITED 3/18/22.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.62(c) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity.
2nd citation: There was a large metal industrial fan in the indoor gross motor space. Previously cited 1/19/22.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
2nd citation: There was an uncovered outlet in the indoor play space. Previously cited 1/19/22.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.37(b)(1) · An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.
The file for staff person #5, holding the title of aide, did not include proof of any education or experience.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
2nd citation: There was no barrier between the gymnasium and the kitchen, in which the following items were observed at the time of the inspection: 2 large grills, 2 jugs that contained gasoline, a snow blower and a generator. Previously cited on 1/19/22.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.25(b) · The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.
The inspection summary from the renewal visit, which included regulatory noncompliance that had not been corrected, was not posted at the facility.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
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.
2nd citation: The file for staff person #2, #4 and #5, all beyond their initial employment, did not include proof of emergency plan training. Previously cited on 1/19/22.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
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, #4 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
2nd citation: There were no disclosure statements in the file for staff person #3, #4 or #5. The file for staff person #3, holding the title of director, did not include a state police clearance or NSOR certificate and the child abuse in the file was for the purpose of being a household member. The file for staff person #4 did not include a state police clearance or proof of request for the clearance. The file for staff person #5 did not include a state police or FBI clearance or proof of the requests for either clearance. Previously cited on 1/19/22.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.34(b)(1) · A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.
The file for staff person #3, holding the title of director, included proof of a bachelor's degree, but did not specify what the degree was in. The operator stated that they did not know what the degree was in. There was also no evidence of 1 year (1250 hours) child care experience in the staff person's file.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
2nd citation: At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have an individual that was qualified to be the director and present at the facility at least 30 hours per week. The last day for staff person #3, the previous director, was 3/15/22. Previously cited 1/19/22.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
The file for staff person #4, holding the title of assistant group supervisor, did not include proof of a high school diploma or GED.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
2nd citation: There was not an emergency medical plan or emergency telephone numbers posted in the indoor play space. Previously cited 1/19/22.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
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.
2nd citation: The following were observed in the indoor gross motor space: There was still a tear in the vinyl wall near the entrance, there was still a piece of flooring missing in the middle of the floor and the piping in the right corner was still peeling. In addition, there was an area of exposed splintered wood at the baseboard of the right wall that appeared to be rotting and was not observed at the previous inspection. Previously cited on 1/19/22.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
2nd citation: There was a small area of peeling paint under the piping on the right wall of the gym. Previously cited 1/19/22.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
2nd citation: There was not a handwashing sign at the diaper table in the main room or at the middle urinal and toilet in the 3rd stall in the facility's only bathroom. Previously cited 1/19.22.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
Based on a picture sent by the operator on 3/22/22, the means of egress leading from the gym into the kitchen was obstructed by a large plastic storage bench on the gym side and a large plastic rectangular folding table on the kitchen side. There is door at the rear of the kitchen that is also a means of egress to outside of the building.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
2nd citation: A daily schedule was not posted at the facility. Previously cited 1/19/22.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
2nd citation: There was no agreement for child #1, #2 and #3. Previously cited 1/19/22.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
2nd citation: There was no emergency contact information in the file for child #1. Previously cited 1/19/22.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
2nd citation: The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 did not include a complete home address for mom and dad as no city or zip code was listed. It also did not include a work number or complete work address for either parent as no city or zip code was listed. The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include a home phone number or work address for the child's mother. Previously cited 1/19/22.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(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.
2nd citation: The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 did not include a health insurance policy number for the child. Previously cited 1/19/22.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
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.
2nd citation: There was not an emergency medical plan or emergency telephone numbers posted in the indoor play space. Previously cited 1/19/22.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(e)(2)(i) · 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.
2nd citation: The file for child #2, a 15 month old, did not include evidence of a flu shot. The last flu shot in the file for child #3, a preschooler, was in 2019 and the list of vaccinations was missing 1 of 4 Pneumococcal. Previously cited 1/19/22.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
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.
The file for staff person #3, #4 and #5 did not include evidence of a health assessment or a TB test.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
The file for staff person #3, #4 and #5 did not include evidence of a health assessment or a TB test.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.165 · An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.
There was not a menu posted at the facility.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
2nd citation: There were no pick up/drop off routes posted at the facility. Previously cited 1/19/22.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(2) · A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
2nd citation: The file for child #1, #2 and #3 did not include the child's date of admission. Previously cited 1/19/22.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
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.
The file for staff person #3, holding the title of director, did not include proof of a related degree or 1250 hours of experience The file for staff person #4, holding the title of assistant group supervisor, did not include proof of a high school diploma or GED. The file for staff person #5, holding the title of aide, did not include proof of any education or experience.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
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
The file for staff person #1, #2, #3 and #5 did not include any reference letters. The file for staff person #4 included only one letter of reference.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(h) · All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).
2nd citation: The file for staff person #2, employed more than 90 days, did not include evidence of health and safety training in topics #1 through #9, as required by regulation 31f. Previously cited 1/19/22.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
2nd citation: There was no evacuation route posted in the indoor gross motor space, which is in the basement and on a separate floor from the childcare space. Previously cited 1/19/22.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
The most recent fire drill documented on the fire drill log did not specify the hypothetical location of the fire as it listed the parking lot.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
2nd citation: The file for child #3, enrolled more than 60 days, did not include a health report. Previously cited on 1/19/22.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
There was no lid on the facility's bathroom garbage can.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
There was no barrier between the gymnasium and the kitchen, in which 2 large grills were observed at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
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.
The file for staff person #2 did not include evidence of emergency plan training.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
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.
The FBI clearance in the file for staff person #2 was dated approximately 4 weeks after the individual started working with children and the NSOR certificate in the file for staff person #2 was dated approximately 10 weeks after the individual started working with children. The facility does not have a provisional hire waiver.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Based on conversation with the operator, staff person #3, the director is present at the facility approximately 23-26 hours per week.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.52 · 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 in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
At approximately 3:20 pm, staff person #1, the operator, took one child into the hallway to meet the child's parent, leaving staff person #2 out of ratio with 8 children. 6 children were sleeping and 2 young toddlers were awake and not on their rest equipment.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.62(a) · A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding.
There were several large items in the gymnasium, which is the facility's only gross motor space, including: A large industrial fan, approximately 15 folding chairs, a stack of approximately 2 dozen chairs on a dolly, approximately 4-5 rectangular folding tables and approximately 5-6 large round folding tables. Based on conversation with the operator, they only had access to the gymnasium Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. The gym is the facility's only gross motor space.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
There were approximately 8 uncovered outlets in the kitchen when staff person #2 took 5 children to the kitchen-2 on the floor, 2 in a power strip and 4 on a cabinet. There was one uncovered outlet on the gym wall.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.
The stove in the downstairs kitchen was accessible to the 5 children taken to the kitchen by staff person #2 at approximately 12:45 pm.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
There was not an emergency transportation or emergency phone numbers posted in the facility's indoor gross motor space.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
When staff person #2 took 5 children downstairs to the 1st floor kitchen at approximately 12:45 pm, they did not take a first-aid kit with them.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
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.
In the gross motor space, a small part of flooring was loose, there was a crack in the white plastic covering the pipe on the far wall, there were areas of the piping that was peeling and there was a tear in the vinyl wall covering at the gym's doorway.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There was a small area of chipping/peeling paint below the piping in the corner of the gym.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
At approximately 11:00 am, 8 children were served snack without washing their hands. At approximately 1:15 pm, child #2, a 15 month old, was placed in a high chair to eat lunch without their hands being washed. The middle urinal in the facility's bathroom did not have a handwashing sign. There was no handwashing sign near the diapering table in the facility's only room.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
The garbage can in the facility's only bathroom was not lidded.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
There were 4 foam pieces in the middle drawer of a plastic cart on wheels, making them accessible to the 2 young toddlers in care at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
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.
The cots and mats that were used by children for nap time on the day of the inspection were not labeled for use by a specific child.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
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.
The thermometer in the refrigerator was not operable.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
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.
There was not a written daily schedule posted at the facility.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
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.
At approximately 3:20 pm, staff person #1, the operator, took one child into the hallway to meet the child's parent, leaving staff person #2 out of ratio with 8 children. 6 children were sleeping and 2 young toddlers were awake and not on their rest equipment.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
There was no agreement form in the file for child #1 through #5.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
There was no emergency contact information in the file for child #2 and #5.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include the address for the child's physician.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include any work information for either of the child's parents. The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include the zip code for either parent's home address and did not include the work phone number and zip code for either parent. The emergency contact information in the file for child #4 did not include a home phone number or a work address and phone number for the child's mother.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include written parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(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.
The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include any information for the child's health insurance. The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include the policy number for the child's health insurance.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
When 5 children were taken downstairs to the 1st floor kitchen at approximately 12:45 pm to retrieve lunch, the staff person did not take emergency contact information for those children.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
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.
There was not an emergency transportation plan or emergency phone numbers posted in the facility's indoor gross motor space.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include written parental consent for walking excursions.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(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).
There was a health report in the file for child #5, a young school-ager, however, the date was cut off, so timeliness could not be determined.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
There was no record of vaccinations in the file for child #1, enrolled more than 60 days.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(e)(2)(i) · 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.
There was no evidence of a flu shot on the list of vaccinations in the file for child #3, a 4 year-old. The last flu shot in the file for child #4, a 3 year-old, was 2019. The child was also missing 1 of 4 pneumococcal vaccinations. Neither file included a written statement of exemption by a parent.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
Both epi-pens observed at the facility for child #3 had expired.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
There was no written parental consent for the 2 epi-pens observed at the facility for child #3.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
At approximately 11:00 am, 8 children were served snack without washing their hands. At approximately 1:15 pm, child #2, a 15 month old, was placed in a high chair to eat lunch without their hands being washed. When child #2 had their diaper changed, the child's hands were not washed afterwards.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
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.
The health assessment and TB test in the file for staff person #2 was dated after the individual began working with children.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
The health assessment and TB test in the file for staff person #2 was dated after the individual began working with children.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.163(a)(1) · A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one dairy product.
During the inspection, children were served chicken nuggets, applesauce and juice pouches for lunch. The meal did not include a dairy product.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.163(a)(4) · A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one grain.
During the inspection, children were served chicken nuggets, applesauce and juice pouches. The meal did not include a grain.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.165 · An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.
There was not a menu posted at the facility or provided to each family.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
There was no feeding and formula for child #1, an 11-month old.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Pick-up and drop-off points were not posted at the facility.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(2) · A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
The files for child #1 through #5 did not contain the child's date of admission.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include written parental consent for minor first-aid by staff. The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 and #4 did not include written parental consent for minor first-aid by staff before the child began attending the facility.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
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
The file for staff person #1 and #2 did not include 2 non-family letters of reference.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The emergency plan reviewed on site at the inspection did not include accommodations for infants, only toddlers were mentioned. The plan also did not include accommodations for children with disabilities.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(h) · All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).
The file for staff person #2, employed more than 90 days, did not include evidence of health and safety training in topics #1 through #9, as required by regulation 31f.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · 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.
Based on conversation with the operator, fire drills were being conducted at the facility, but not documented.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
There was no evacuation routes posted on the bottom floor of the facility, where the facility's indoor gross motor space is located.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
The emergency plan reviewed on site at the inspection did not include accommodations for sheltering children at a location away from the facility.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
There was no health report on file for child #1 and #4, both enrolled more than 60 days.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.
The facility did not have an emergency plan.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
- Violation
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.
Based on review of the staff worksheet, as well as conversation with staff person #3, the operator, staff person #1 and #2 had applied for the NSOR certificate, but had not yet received it.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2021
- Violation
3270.34(b)/3270.34(b)(4) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 4 years of experience with children.
Based on review of the staff sheet and on conversation with staff person #3, the operator, staff person #1, holding the title of director, had an associates degree in Medical Specialized Technology and 4 years experience with children, but did not have 30 credit hours in a human services field.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2021
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
The file for staff person #3, holding the title of assistant group supervisor, included 2500 hours of child care experience, but did not include verification of their high school diploma.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2021
- Violation
3270.62(c) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity.
The facility's gymnasium, which is not owned by the facility and is the only gross motor space at the facility, had several large items being stored in it, including a grill, 4-5 large tables and approximately a dozen chairs.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
- Violation
3270.75(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.
The facility's first aid kit did not include soap or scissors.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
The following areas in the facility's only bathroom did not have handwashing signs: Two of the urinals, the middle stall and one of the sinks.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
- Violation
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.
The digital thermometer in the facility's refrigerator was not operable.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
- Violation
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.
Based on review of the staff worksheet, as well as conversation with staff person #3, the operator, the health assessment and TB screening in the file for staff person #1 and #2 were dated more than 12 months ago.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2021
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
Based on review of the staff worksheet, as well as conversation with staff person #3, the operator, the health assessment and TB screening in the file for staff person #1 and #2 were dated more than 12 months ago.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2021
- Violation
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.
The file for staff person #3, holding the title of assistant group supervisor, included 2500 hours of child care experience, but did not include verification of their high school diploma.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2021
- Violation
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.
Based on conversation with staff person #3, the legal entity, they did not have proof of purchase for the building's fire detection system.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 23, 2026 inspection noted: “Staff person #1has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jun 24, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for child # 3 lacked an agreement form.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 29, 2025 inspection noted: “The refrigerator lacked a thermometer.” — what has changed since then?
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