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 not present at the toilet areas in Classroom #6.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed and on file, staff person #3 and #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, GS or Director, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3 and #5, staff person #3 and #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff Persons #3 and #5 were observed to be caring for a mixed age group that included 6 older toddler and 7 preschool age children. The file for Staff Person #5 lacked completion of Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. A file was not available for Staff Person #3 to confirm that they had the required Pediatric First Aid and CPR, Mandated Reporter and required Health and Safety trainings completed to allow for supervision of Staff Person #5. Staff Person #3 was also observed to leave Staff Person #5 alone while taking a preschool age child to the restroom during naptime. A staff person with verification of all completed trainings was not present with Staff Persons #3 and #5 to provide supervision.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

In Classroom #6, a small basket that could be accessible to children who would receive care in the space, was observed to contain a sharp staple remover and push pins.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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

3270.27(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.

The facility was unable to locate the emergency plan at the time of the inspection to allow for review.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026

Category: physical safety. 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.

Verification that Staff Persons #3 and #4 had received emergency plan training within 90 days of starting at the facility was not present at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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. Until such time as the required trainings are completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The file for Staff Person #4 lacked current Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. The most recent Pediatric First Aid and CPR training on file expired in December 2025.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, GS or Director who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

An individual record was not on file for Staff Person #3 at the time of the inspection. As a result, verifications that they had completed the required Mandated Reporter, Pediatric First Aid and CPR and Health and Safety trainings were not present at the time of the inspection. It was reported that Staff Person #3 has been present at the facility in excess of 90 days.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

Category: supervision. 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. Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

A file was not available for Staff Person #3 at the time of the inspection. As a result, the facility lacked verification that Staff Person #3 had a signed disclosure statement, a completed PA State Police, PA Child Abuse and FBI clearances and a NSOR Certificate. The disclosure statement on file for Staff Person #4 was not the most recent version required at the time of hire and lacked all information required by the CPSL. An updated and current disclosure was not completed until 170 days after starting at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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

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 9:41am in Classroom #2, Staff Person #2 asked Staff Person #1 to go to Classroom #1 to get a child's lunchbox from the refrigerator. When Staff Person #1 left Classroom #1, Staff Person #2 was caring for 1 infant and 5 young toddlers. The mixed age ratio for a group that included Infants is 1:4. This resulted in Staff Person #2 being noncompliant with the required staff:child ratio.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026

Category: ratio. 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.

A bottle of sunscreen spray was observed in an unlocked bin on the floor next to the changing area in Classroom #3. A bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on low shelf and a container of disinfecting wipes was observed on a wired wall shelf above two chairs in Classroom #6. The items were all labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children and could be accessible to children who would receive care in the space.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

Category: physical safety. 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.

An unlidded, unlined garbage can, was observed in the kitchen area in Classroom #6. The garbage can contained items that had been contaminated by human secretions to include discarded food, silverware, and paper plates.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

Category: nutrition. 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 carpeted area in Classroom 6 was observed to have a significant amount of dust, hair and debris present. The steps leading between the Main Floor, Middle Floor and Gross Motor Classroom Floor were observed to have a significant amount of dust and dirt along the edges and corners of the steps. A shelf to the right of the window in Classroom #5 was observed to be tilted from the wall. Upon observation it was noted that the screws attached to the bracket and the wall had loosed and were no longer flush to the wall and were exposed causing the shelf to be slightly detached. The gate between Classrooms #3 and #5 was observed to be in disrepair and did not latch appropriately to allow for closure. This posed a hazard if a child were to push on the gate.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026

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.

Areas of peeling paint were observed on the wall outside the kitchen area in Classroom #6.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026

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

3270.78 · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

At approximately 12:45pm and 12:47pm, during naptime at the facility, a source of natural or artificial light was not present in Classrooms #2 or #4 where children were observed to be receiving care.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The sink in the downstairs gross motor restroom was observed to have a layer of soap sludge across the sink ledge area. The toilet in the downstairs gross motor restroom was observed to have black debris along the bolts at the base of the toilet.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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.

A set of children's stairs was observed against the gate between Classroom #3 and #5. The steps had been put against the gate due to the gate being in disrepair and to keep children from exiting the classroom. This resulted in the exit from Classroom #5 being obstructed.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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 cabinet on a play kitchen set was observed to have a crack, resulting in a pinch point, in Classroom #8. In the gross motor classroom, a wooden rocking horse was observed to be missing the handle from the head of the horse.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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

3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Two high chairs in Classroom #2 (Infants) were observed to be missing a safety strap. Safety straps were also missing from 2 table seats in Classroom #2 and 3 table seats in Classroom #3.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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.

In Classroom #4, 10 children were observed on rest equipment without 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the rest equipment. In Classroom #2 In Classroom #2 two of the cribs lacked 2 feet of free space on 3 sides due to equipment being present on one of the 3 sides.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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

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.

At approximately 12:45pm, during naptime, Staff Persons #3 and #5 were observed to be caring for 10 children in Classroom #4. At approximately 12:47pm, during naptime, Staff Person #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for 7 children in Classroom #1. A source of natural or artificial light was not present in the classrooms to allow the Staff to properly see and assess children in their care.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

In the medication box in Classroom #3, 7 bottles of expired Infant Acetaminophen were observed.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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

3270.134(d) · Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing.

At the sink in the right restroom in Classroom #6 the soap in place was observed to have been diluted with water to the extent that the bottle appeared to be completely water. This did not allow for appropriate handwashing at the sink following toileting.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

Category: health medication. 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.

A garbage can was observed outside the restroom in the downstairs Gross Motor Room. A soiled diaper was observed inside the garbage can. The garbage can was not hands-free and lacked a plastic liner.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026

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

3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

An individual record was not on file for Staff Person #3 at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(1) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

An individual record was not on file for Staff Person #3 at the time of the inspection. As a result, a record including their name, address and telephone number was not present at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

An individual record was not on file for Staff Person #3 at the time of the inspection. As a result, a record including verification of age was not present at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

An individual record was not on file for Staff Person #3 at the time of the inspection. As a result, a record including verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility was not present at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

An individual record was not on file for Staff Person #3 at the time of the inspection. As a result, a record including verification of child care experience, education and training following the onset of services at the facility was not present at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(3) · 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.

An individual record was not on file for Staff Person #3 at the time of the inspection. As a result, a record including verification of an acceptable initial health assessment and tuberculosis screening were not present at the time of the inspection. The initial health report on file for Staff Person #4 was not completed within 12 months prior to starting with the legal entity. A current health report for Staff Person #4 was not on file until 170 days after starting at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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

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.

An individual record was not on file for Staff Person #3 at the time of the inspection. As a result, a record including two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person was not present at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Two cribs were observed to have loose crib sheets in Classroom 5.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

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

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

The NSOR certificates on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between update. This is evidenced by NSOR certificates dated 6.18.20 and 8.7.25.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

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.

One electical outlet was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover in Classroom 4.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted near the cordless phone observed on a shelving unit in Classroom 3.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

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.

A small area of peeling paint was observed on the wall, near the Timon image.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

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 exit from the Indoor Gross Motor, leading to the outdoor Play Space, was observed to have two tables in front of the doors. The tables obstructed the egress from the Indoor Gross Motor Room. In Classroom 4 one of the exit doors was observed to have a thick mat that restricted the ability to open the door. The other exit door was observed to have two bins in front of the exit. This resulted in the egresses being obstructed in Classroom 4.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 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.

One cracked bin, with a potential pinch point, was observed in Classroom 6. One cracked bin, resulting in a missing area of the plastic, was observed in Classroom 7.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025

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

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 cribs used for rest equipment in Classroom 2 were not labeled for use of a specific child.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

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

3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

A written plan of daily activities was not posted in Classrooms 1 and 5.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

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

3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

The child service reports on file for Child #4 exceeded 6 months between reports completed on 6.24.24 and 8.6.25.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

The immunization exemption on file for Child #2 was completed on a prewritten form and not acceptable for Child Care purposes. The immunization exemption must be written, signed and dated by the parent. A written exemption was not on file until 126 days after enrollment at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

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

3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

One expired Infants Tylenol was observed in the medication box in Classroom 2.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

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

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 updates to the emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for Child #1 exceeded 6 months between updates on 9.8.24 and 4.15.25 for the emergency contact form and 1.15.25 and 8.5.25 for the agreement form. The updates to the emergency contact form for Child #4 exceeded 6 months between updates on 4.22.24 and 8.11.25.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

The facility exceeded 30 days between fire alarm system testing's on 3.3.25 and 4.6.25, 4.6.25 and 5.9.25, and 6.10.25 and 7.14.25.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

At the time of the initial inspection, the facility has not submitted the emergency plan to the local municipality or the county emergency management agency.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2025

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

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.

At the time of the initial inspection, the facility had not submitted notification to the local traffic safety authorities notifying them of the new Legal Entity and their use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.