3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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 staff file for Staff person #3 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 9/2/25 and 8/30/24.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Staff person #5 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Mandated Reporter Training; Staff person #5 has since completed the training on 1/24/25.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2025

Category: health medication. 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 person #2 (See IS Code Sheet), who has resided out of state within the previous five years, was observed to have a West Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect check dated 8/4/25 which was not obtained prior to their first day working with children as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). Staff person #2 was also observed to have a West Virginia Sex Offender check in the file however it was not dated therefore it cannot be determined if the check was done prior to working with children. The file for Staff person #5 (See IS Code Sheet), who has resided out of state within the previous five years, was observed to lack a Georgia Sex Offender check.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2025

Category: background checks. 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 file for staff person #5 contained Mandated Reporter Training dated 1/24/25 which was not obtained within the first 90 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET).

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 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.

The following electrical outlets, accessible to children five years of age or younger, were observed to be missing one protective covering: In the hallway across from the entrance to the Toddler 2 Room and in the Kindergarten Prep Room near the thinking and learning area.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2025

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 following ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from an unknown water source; one ceiling tile above the eating area on the Toddler side and two ceiling tiles above the dramatic play area on the Twos side.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

The staff file for Staff person #4 contained a current health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025

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

3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current health assessment that lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025

Category: health medication. 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 lacked a copy of the annual fire system inspection report.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training; Staff person #1 has since completed the training on 6/11/24.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2024

Category: health medication. 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 3 year old room, gallons of paint and setting compound labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' were observed on the floor and considered accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

The 3 year old room was observed to lack a first aid kit.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2024

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

3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

The child file for Child #2, who is a young toddler, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 4/26/24 which was conducted more than 6 months from the previously dated 9/15/23 health report on file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2024

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 child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form were signed on 6/17/24 and 11/30/23.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 documented annual emergency drill dated 8/27/24 lacked special accommodations the facility used for any category of children, and any problems encountered that is required to be documented when conducting the emergency drill, per announcement C-22-04.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

Observed staff file #1 did not contain documentation of the completed health and safety professional development training update which was required to be completed by the due date of 12/30/22.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2023

Category: ratio. 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.

Observed staff file #1 contained documentation of fire safety training which was completed more than 12 months after the previous valid fire safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.72(b) · Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open.

Observed 2 windows in the preschool room, which were open and used for ventilation, did not have screens.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 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.

Observed ceiling and wall vents, throughout the rooms and halls of the facility, which needed to be cleaned. Observed pieces of broken plastic and a small amount of trash in the preschool outdoor play area.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 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.

Observed the refrigerator in the pre k room did not have an operable thermometer. Observed the refrigerator in the preschool room needed to be cleaned.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Observed in the toddler 2 room, a bottle of milk stored in a lunch bag which was not stored in a refrigerator.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2023

Category: nutrition. 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 facility's emergency plan did not include information regarding continuity of operations.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2022

Category: ratio. 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, staff person #4 and #7 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #4 and #7, staff person #4 and #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #4 and #7 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 and #7 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: FA/CPR.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022

Category: supervision. 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.

Staff person #1, #6 and #8, hired before 12/19/20, did not have current FA/CPR training by 6/17/21, as their previous certification had expired and was not updated until after 6/17/21.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022

Category: ratio. 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 last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #1 were dated 2/15/20 and 2/21/22. The initial fire safety training in the file for staff person #6, hired 7/1/19, was dated 11/14/21. The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #7 were dated 12/8/20 and 2/21/22. The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #8 were dated 2/1/21and 2/8/22.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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 #5 did not include 12 hours of training between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #5 and #7 will have until 11/24/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 and #7 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #5 and #7, staff person #5 and #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

The first FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #2, hired 11/1/21, was dated 5/4/22. Staff person #5 and #7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: FA/CPR

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022

Category: supervision. 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 last two evaluations in the file for staff person #9 were dated 1/3/21 and 1/15/22.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

The college diploma in the file for staff person #3, holding the title of group supervisor, did not specify the degree.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

The college diploma in the file for staff person #3, holding the title of group supervisor, did not specify the degree, There was also no proof of child care experience, qualifying them as an aide at the time of the inspection. The staff person was observed in a room alone with preschool children.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022

Category: supervision. 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 2 pm in the young toddler room where staff person #7 was present with 9 young toddlers sleeping on their rest equipment, one child was positioned behind a cabinet and the staff person could not see the child's face from where they were sitting at the time.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2022

Category: supervision. 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 last two health assessments in the file for child #1, a preschooler were dated 6/7/21 and 7/13/22.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022

Category: health medication. 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 last two health assessments in the file for staff person #1 were dated 1/17/20 and 2/10/22. The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #5 were dated 5/7/19 and 7/22/22.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.94(a)(2) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at different times of the day or night, or both, if applicable.

All fire drills between 9/29/21 and 8/26/22 were conducted between 7:04 am and 10:37 am.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.94(a)(4) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

The fire drills conducted consecutively on 1/20/22 and 2/16/22 listed the hypothetical location as "front entrance." The fire drills conducted consecutively between 3/30/22 and 6/29/22 all listed the hypothetical location as "front lobby."

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022

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 did not have proof of purchase of the fire detection system.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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 thermometer in the young preschool age room refrigerator where children's food and milk are stored, was not functioning, so that the temperature could not be assessed.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2021

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The pediatric first aid/CPR training on file for Staff person #1 is dated 6/26/21, after the 6/17/21 deadline for staff hired and not certified prior to 12/19/20.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2021

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. Facility Person #2, #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The file for Staff person #3, with a hire date of 5/20/19, and who lived in New York within the 5 years prior to hire, does not include a completed child abuse or sex offender clearance from New York, as required to be completed by 7/1/20. The file for Staff person #2, with a hire date of 8/7/17, and who lived in New York within the 5 years prior to hire, does not include a sex offender clearance from New York, as required to be completed by 7/1/20.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2021

Category: background checks. 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 initial mandated reporter training on file for Staff person #1 is dated 8/6/19, more than 90 days after the hire date of 3/18/19.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2021

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.

The couch in the young preschool age room had a large tear in the upholstery.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2021

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

3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

The file for Child #1 does not include written parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2021

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 on file for Child #2 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

There was a bottle of Motrin labeled for use by a child in the young preschool room that does not have written parental consent to administer.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2021

Category: ratio. 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 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 are dated 3/2/18 and 3/9/20, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 are dated 7/1/19 and 8/31/21, more than 24 months apart.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2021

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 file for Child #1 does not include written parental consent for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2021

Category: ratio. 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.

The emergency plan on file at the facility does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, or children with chronic medical conditions, which were required as of 12/19/20, as part of changes to Chapter 3270 Child Care Center regulations.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 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.

The emergency plan on file at the facility does not include lockdown procedures , which were required as of 12/19/20, as part of changes to Chapter 3270 Child Care Center regulations.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.