Cheryls Daycare

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 #2 contained documentation of Emergency Plan Training on 8.26.24 and 9.2.25, which exceeded the annual requirement.

Corrected by Oct 3, 2025

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of required out-of-state clearances, since the staff member did not know if the out-of-state residency was within five (5) years.

Corrected by Nov 7, 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.

In the Main Room, a protective receptacle cover was missing from the top outlet on the back divider wall, which was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Corrected by Oct 3, 2025

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3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file for Child #1, an older toddler, contained a Health Assessment which was dated more than 12 months ago.

Corrected by Oct 16, 2025

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3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

The Agreement, in the file for Child #1, did not specify the child's departure time.

Corrected by Oct 18, 2024

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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 file for staff person #1 was observed to lack completion of the following pre-service training by 12/30/22: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. The training on file is dated 9/13/23.

Corrected by Oct 9, 2023

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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.

Two resting mats in the Main room were observed to be torn on the corners of the mats.

Corrected by Oct 9, 2023

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3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

The facility did not have documentation of conducting an emergency drill within the last 12 months. The most recent documentation of conducting an emergency drill was on 9/30/22.

Corrected by Oct 9, 2023

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3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Facility person #1 was assigned to care for a group of 8 preschool aged children and 1 school-aged child. While in that role, facility person #1 attempted to get into a parent's vehicle of a child in care, had slow and slurred speech, was swaying on her feet while propping herself up against a cabinet, and missed her mouth when she went to take a drink of water. Facility person #1 was given a breathalyzer by law enforcement, and the results of her blood alcohol content were well above the legal limit. Facility person #1 was also unable to properly perform field sobriety tests.

Corrected by Aug 1, 2023

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3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Facility person #1 was assigned to care for a group of 8 preschool aged children and 1 school-aged child. While in that role, facility person #1 attempted to get into a parent's vehicle of a child in care, had slow and slurred speech, was swaying on her feet while propping herself up against a cabinet, and missed her mouth when she went to take a drink of water. Facility person #1 was given a breathalyzer by law enforcement, and the results of her blood alcohol content were well above the legal limit. Facility person #1 was also unable to properly perform field sobriety tests. As a result of being under the influence, facility person #1 was incapable of supervising the 9 children she was assigned to care for and providing critical oversight to properly see, hear, direct, and assess their activities.

Corrected by Aug 1, 2023

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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). 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 file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation of PA Criminal History Clearance, PA Abuse Clearance and Mandated Reporter training that were not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The most current PA Criminal clearances are dated 7/11/15 and 9/2/20, PA Child Abuse clearances are dated 5/22/15 and 9/11/20 and Mandated Reporter trainings are dated 7/2/15 and 9/2/20.

Corrected by Oct 10, 2022

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3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

The agreement on file for child #1 lacked the child's arrival time.

Corrected by Oct 10, 2022

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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 agreement on file for child #1 was observed to be the original agreement form.

Corrected by Oct 10, 2022

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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.

In the Main room, emergency contact information was not present for a child that was receiving care.

Corrected by Oct 6, 2022

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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 file for staff person #2 was observed to have documentation of a health assessment that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The health assessments on file for staff #2 are dated 8/11/20 and 8/18/22.

Corrected by Oct 6, 2022

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

The file for Staff #1 contained Mandated Reporter training on 2.14.15 and 3.8.20, which exceeded the 60 month requirement. The file for Staff #2 contained Mandated Reporter training on 2.14.15 and 3.4.20, which exceeded the 60 month requirement.

Corrected by Oct 19, 2021

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