3280.26(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

The emergency plan was not posted at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025

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

3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

The mandated reported training documented and on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 60 months after the previously documented mandated reporter training on file.

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.32(a)/3280.192(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 current child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 60 months after the previous child abuse clearance on file.

Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2025

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

3280.102(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 the back room, there was a crack in a plastic storage bin, creating a potential pinch point.

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025

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

3280.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

There was less than 6 inches of rubber mulch under the embedded equipment in the outdoor playspace.

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025

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

3280.124(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.

The medical emergency transportation plan was not posted in the middle and back rooms.

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.133(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 packet of triple antibiotic ointment in the first aid kit, not labeled with the name of a child for their intended use.

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025

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

3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

There was no documentation on file that the operator tested the facility's smoke detectors after 4/2024.

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.24(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Information on how to access the regulations electronically were not posted or provided to parents.

Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.192(2)(iii) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Staff #1 did not renew their pediatric CPR training on or before its expiration. The trainings on file are dated 9/22/21 and 1/14/24. Current training is now on file.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.32(a)/3280.192(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 #2 contained a disclosure statement that was not dated; thus compliance could not be determined. The file for staff #3 did not contain a signed disclosure statement and contained a child abuse clearance dated 2/25/24 obtained for the purpose of volunteering.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2024

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

3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the enrolling parent's work phone number.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(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 for child #2 did not include the health insurance policy number for the child.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2024

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

3280.151(a)/3280.192(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 #1 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart. A current health assessment is now on file.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

At the time the file was reviewed, Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics 1-9.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2024

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

3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) · 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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file for child #1 contained an initial health report dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance. A current health report is now on file.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2024

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

3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. 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 8 hours of annual training completed between their start date of 1/31/22 and 1/31/23. Four additional hours were completed late. The file is now current on annual training hours.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.94(a)(1) · The primary staff person 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 the facility's fire drill log, consecutive drills conducted on 7/06/22 and 9/06/22 were 62 days apart.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.192(2)(iii) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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.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 CPR/FA certification which was not renewed on or before the expiration of the previous certification. Staff #1 completed the training on 9/30/19 and renewed on 1/29/22. The training is now current.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.151(a)/3280.192(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 #1 contained consecutive health assessments conducted more than 24 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file is current.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Proof of purchase for the interconnected fire alarm system was not presented at renewal.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.