3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

The light fixture cover on the ceiling was observed to have a black substance which appeared to be mold. On the first floor, in the lady's restroom, was a heating unit surrounded by sheet metal covering with a wooden casing had sharp edges which pose a cutting hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2025

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

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.

A green bin in a 2 x 4 bookcase had a cracked corner which posed a pinch point and/or cutting hazard

Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2025

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

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.

During the Allocated Unannounced Inspection on 04.29.2025, the owner/operator/director tested the fire detection system and it was found to be inoperable.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

The toilet seat on the child-sized potty is pitted and not in good condition. The lower level restroom has loose toilet seats in both stalls.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2024

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

3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

The files for Staff person #1 and Staff person #3 lacked documentation of 12 annual training hours between December 19, 2022 and December 19, 2023.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 upstairs restroom lacked a handwashing sign above the child-sized toilet. The downstairs restroom lacked a handwashing sign above the second sink.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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

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 most recent Emergency Plan training for Staff person #1 is documented on 9/9/22. There was no documentation of training specific to the Emergency Plan in the files for Staff person #2 or Staff person #3.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 person #1, Staff person #2, and Staff person #3 lacked documentation of a current annual fire safety training. The most recent fire safety training was documented on July 27, 2023.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Electrical outlets lacked protective covers in the following areas: under the stage in the gym; in the school age room, and in the lower level (toddler) classroom accessible to children 5 years and younger.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

There were toxins/cleaners stating "Keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked cabinet under the lower level bathroom sink and in the unlocked utility closet off the gym accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

The floor in the gym has broken or missing tile pieces. In the upper level infant room, the carpet has a run/snag in it resulting in a long string creating a tripping hazard. In the school age room, the carpet entering the room was curled up and the carpet edge was unraveling. There was dog feces from the neighbor's pet in the designated outdoor play space. There was a nail protruding about 2" out of the back wall in the school age room. The door frame between the upper level infant room and current toddler/preschool room had splintered wood as well as a small nail protruding.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

The gym wall to the right of the stage has a large amount of peeling paint. The school age room had an area of peeling paint on the wall next to the door exiting to the stairway leading to the gym. There is also peeling paint in the second stall of the lower level restroom.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2024

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

3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

The hallway leading to the designated entrance for the facility contains carts, shelves, and other items obstructing the egress.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

During nap time, there was less than 2 feet of space around two of the resting mats.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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

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 form in the files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 lacked the physician's address.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2024

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

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

The emergency contact form in the files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 lack the parent's work address. The emergency contact form in the files for Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4 lack the parent's work phone number.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

There was no emergency contact form for Child #5 in the classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Staff person #2 neglected to clean/sanitize the diaper changing station after changing a child's diaper.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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

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 facilities Emergency Plan did not address Continuity of Operations.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

The file for Staff #1 contained an FBI Clearance that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

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

3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

In Room 2 on the left wall next to the bookshelf there was an electrical outlet that lacked a protective receptacle covers. In the Gym on the right-side wall next to the bench there were two outlets that lacked protective outlet covers. The outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

In Room 2 along the right-side wall next to the radiator was a cord that had become loose from the wall and created a tripping hazard to the children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

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

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

In Room 2 along the left side wall next ot the bookshelf was a hole in the plaster.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

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

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.

In Room 3 there was a cozy coupe car that had a broken steering wheel that created a cutting hazard to the children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

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

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 1 there was a small bead along the floor underneath the microwave. In Room 3 there was a Mega Blocks bag that had plastic tape on it that was peeling off into small pieces. Both of these were accessible to children who are still placing items in their mouths.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

In Room 3 there was a spinning cabinet that had splintering wood along the bottom edge which created a cutting hazard to the children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

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

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

The refrigerators located Room 1and Room 2 lacked an operating thermometer.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.115(c) · A water play table or a container used for water play that contains unfiltered water shall be emptied daily.

Located in the Room 1 there was a water table that contained water that had not been emptied daily. Staff stated that they did not know when the water table had been filled but was aware that it had not been filled the day of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

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

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

The file for Child #1 contained an agreement which did not specify the child's arrival or departure times.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 #1 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 Form for Child #2 lacked the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

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

3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 Room 1 Child #3. The child was present and receiving care in the room.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

In Room 1, staff was observed changing a toddler's diaper. Staff did not ensure the child's hands were washed after being diapered.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

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

3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

The file for Staff #2 contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 24 months after the previous assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

In Room 1, staff was observed changing a diaper. Staff did not wash hands after the diaper change was completed.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

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

3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

The file for Child #3, an infant, lacked a written formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

In Classroom #3 downstairs one cracked bin with a sharp edge was observed.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022

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

3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

A lidded waste receptacle was missing from the sink in Classroom #2.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2022

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

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 most recent and the previous fire safety trainings on file for Facility Person's #1, #2 and #4 exceeded 12 months between updates. The trainings on file were dated 10/22/20 and 7/27/22.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person #3 cannot work in the facility.

The updates to the Child Abuse and FBI Clearances on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between update. The updates to the Child Abuse Clearance and Mandated Reporter Training on file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between update. The file for Staff Person #3 lacked a Child Abuse Clearance that had been completed for employment purposes. The Child Abuse Clearance on file was completed for Volunteer purposes.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022

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

3270.102(g) · Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement.

Two wooden high chairs that had been recalled were observed in Classroom #2.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022

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

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.

An emergency contact form was missing for a child receiving care in Classroom #2 (Toddler Classroom).

Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

The health assessments on file for Children #2 and #3 lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious and communicable diseases. The health assessments also lacked a statement that the children had received age-appropriate screenings recommended by the AAP.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2022

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

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 immunization records on file for Children #2 and #3 lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. A written exemption was not on file at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2022

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

3270.134(c)/3270.134(d) · Paper towels may be used as towels and washcloths. Paper towels shall be discarded after each use. Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing.

The sink in Classroom #2, that is utilized for handwashing after diapering, lacked soap and paper towels.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022

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

3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

The health assessments on file for Facility Person #2 exceeded 24 months between examinations.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 for Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid by facility staff.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

The file for Facility Person #2 lacked 12 clock hours of annual childcare training in their respective training year.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Child #2, who is an infant, lacked a written feeding schedule from the parent.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2021

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the name(s) of the designated release person(s) identified by the parent.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

In the Toddler Room, the covered can used to discard soiled disposable diapers was observed to not be hands-free.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2021

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

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.

As of 12/19/20, the facility emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants/toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions in the event of an emergency,

Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2021

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

3270.94(a)(1) · Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Upon review of the facility fire drill log, the fire drills conducted between 5/21/21 and 7/21/21 was more than 60 days.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2021

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

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.

Upon review of the facility's 30 day fire detection system test log, the tests done between 1/4/21 to 2/4/21, 4/2/21 to 5/3/2, 5/3/21 to 6/3/21 and 7/2/21 to 8/3/21 were more than 30 days apart. Operator was unable to provide proof of purchase of the facility's interconnected smoke alarms.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

As of 12/19/20, the facility emergency plan lacked a lockdown procedure.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2021

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