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 includes criminal history clearances dated 2/26/20 and 3/11/25; child abuse clearances dated 3/10/20 and 3/18/25; NSOR dated 2/3/20 and 3/24/25; and FBI clearances dated 3/8/20 and 3/14/25, all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #2 includes criminal history clearances dated 1/18/20 and 3/10/25; child abuse clearances dated 1/29/20 and 3/18/25; and FBI clearances dated 1/28/20 and 3/21/25, all more than 60 months apart. The file for staff person #3 had an NSOR dated 1/31/20 and 3/18/25, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #4 includes criminal history clearances dated 2/6/20 and 3/10/25; child abuse clearances dated 2/10/20 and 3/11/25; and FBI clearances dated 3/16/20 and 3/25/25, all more than 60 months apart. Staff person #4 had a disclosure statement that was not signed by a witness.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Category: background checks. 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.

In the 4's classroom there were two large liquid soap refills labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked cupboard within reach of children.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(e) · Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.

Two bingo dabbers in the 2's classroom were in the craft cabinet and labeled "keep out of reach of children".

Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

The trash receptacle in the 3's classroom did not have a lid, and a child was observed to throw a used tissue into the trashcan which was contaminated by human secretions.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

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 staff person #1 did not contain proof of completed 12 clock hours of annual PD.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

1) The First Aid kit in Room 6 Enrichment lacked soap. 2) The First Aid kit in Room 1/2 PS lacked soap.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2024

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

3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

The operator lacked documentation of when the Emergency Plan was reviewed.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

1) The file for Staff #1 had a state police clearance that lacked a dissemination date required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. 2) The file for Staff #1 lacked a DHS approved FBI Clearance required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for staff person #1 was observed not to contain a dissemination date on their State Police Clearance (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Staff person #1 was also missing an acceptable DHS FBI Clearance required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2024

Category: background checks. 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.

1) In room 6 Enrichment, a box of Lysol wipes which are labeled, "Keep out of the reach of children" was observed to be low to the ground and accessible to children while they were in the room. 2) In room 6 Enrichment, the first aid kit which contained hand sanitizer labeled, "Keep out of the reach of children" was observed to be low to the ground and accessible to children while they were in the room. 3) In room 5 Early Learners, the first aid kit which contained hand sanitizer labeled, "Keep out of the reach of children" was observed to be low to the ground and accessible to children while they were in the room. 4) In room 3/4 hand sanitizer labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed on a low shelf which was accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2024

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

3270.66(e) · Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.

1) There were cans of shaving cream labeled "Keep out of reach of children", used for arts and crafts projects, in Room 6 Enrichment. 2) There was a can of shaving cream labeled "Keep out of reach of children", used for arts and crafts projects, in Room 1/2 PS.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

1) The first aid kit in Room 6 Enrichment was observed in a backpack that was on and low shelf and accessible to children. 2) The first aid kit in Room 5 Early Learners was observed in a backpack that was hanging low and accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2024

Category: health medication. 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.

In Room 5 Early Learning restroom, lacked handwashing signs above the diapering area.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2024

Category: health medication. 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 6 the enrichment room, a toy strawberry was observed to be cracked which posed a cutting hazard. In the large outdoor play space 1.) A sand roller found in the sand box was observed to be cracked which posed a cutting hazard 2.) A little tykes orange and blue slide was observed to have a large crack which posed a cutting and pinching hazard. 3.) On the large wooden climbing gym multiple nails were observed to be sticking out which could cause injury.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 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 on file for Child #5 does not include the complete address for the child's pediatrician or source of medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024

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

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 information. 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 following children's records indicated that there were more than 6 months between the parent review of the emergency contact information and financial agreement: Child #1 (EC & FA 8/30/23-4/14/24), Child #2 (EC & FA 8/21/23-3/13/24), Child #3 (EC & FA 8/21/23-3/14/24), Child #4 (EC & FA), Child #6 (EC & FA 8/30/23-3/14/24), and Child #7 (EC & FA 8/29/23-3/15/24)The following children's records indicated that there were more than 6 months between the parent review of the emergency contact information and financial agreement: Child #1 (EC & FA 8/30/23-4/14/24), Child #2 (EC & FA 8/21/23-3/13/24), Child #3 (EC & FA 8/21/23-3/14/24), Child #4 (EC & FA), Child #6 (EC & FA 8/30/23-3/14/24), and Child #7 (EC & FA 8/29/23-3/15/24) 2) 2) The updated health assessment for Child #4 dated 3/1/24 was more than 12 months from the previous health assessment dated 2/24/23. 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 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.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2024

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

3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

The updated health assessment for Child #4 dated 3/1/24 was more than 12 months from the previous health assessment dated 2/24/23.1)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2024

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

3270.151(c)(1) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

The most recent health assessment for staff person #3 was dated 8/14/23 which was past the 24 months from the previous health assessment on 7/27/21.1)

Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

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

3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

1) Staff person #1 had a health assessment that did not confirm that they were free from communicable diseases and did not provide any additional information. 2) Staff person #2 had a current health assessment that stated that they were not free from communicable diseases with no additional information given.

Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2024

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

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 an emergency drill for 2023.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.95(a) · 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 facility's annual fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 3/20/23 and 3/21/24. The test conducted was more than 1 year apart.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024

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

3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

The files for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #11, and Staff #12 contained documentation of Emergency Plan Training on 9.2.21 and 9.6.22, which exceeded the 12-month renewal requirement.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

The files for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #9, and Staff #12 contained documentation of Fire Safety Training on 9.1.21 and 9.7.22, which exceeded the 12-month renewal requirement. The files for Staff #10 and Staff #11 contained documentation of Fire Safety Training on 9.2.21 and 9.7.22, which exceeded the 12-month renewal requirement.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 contained documentation of written evaluations on 9.1.20 and 5.26.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of written evaluations on 5.15.21 and 5.19.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The files for Staff #4 and Staff #6 contained documentation of written evaluations on 5.3.21 and 5.23.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #7 contained documentation of written evaluations on 5.5.21 and 5.18.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #8 contained documentation of written evaluations on 5.4.21 and 5.23.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #10 contained documentation of written evaluations on 9.1.20 and 5.17.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #12 contained documentation of written evaluations on 5.6.21 and 5.23.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement.

Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

The two most recent Health Assessments, in the file for Staff #7 and Staff #12, exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 7.16.15 and 8.26.20, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 8.4.15 and 8.26.20, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 7.6.15 and 8.28.20, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #4 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 8.12.15 and 9.16.20, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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 hard plastic bench, located in the play space, was damaged on top of the backrest and was sharp, which created a scraping/cutting hazard for children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2022

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

3270.25(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.

No information was provided to parents, of each enrolled child, on how to access the regulations electronically.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.