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6401 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15217 · License #CER-00244066 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Facility files contained documentation of conducting emergency drills on 4/12/24 and 1/21/26 and were more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2026
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 two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff Persons #1, #11, #18, and #20 were dated more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
In Room 109, a trash receptacle near the entrance of the room that contained trash contaminated by human secretions (used tissues) was in a plastic-line receptacle but did not have a closed lid.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
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.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
The file for Staff Person #1 contained emergency plan training on 5/22/23 and 2/13/25, which exceeded 12 months between trainings. The files for Staff Persons #23, #24, and #25 contained emergency plan training but was not at initial employment (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 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.
The files for Staff Persons #1, #4, #7, #11, #14, #26, #27, #32, #33, #34, and #35 contained pediatric first aid/CPR training was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The files are now current.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 file for Staff Person #1 contained fire safety training on 3/5/23 and 3/25/25, which exceeded 12 months between trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 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.
The files for Staff Persons #2, #6, and #12 contained documentation of completing PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2 training but was not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #19 contained pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 1/15/26 but was not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons 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 Persons #6 and #17 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 Persons #6 and #17, Staff Persons #6 and #17 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1. Staff person #17 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 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). Facility Persons #5, #8, #13, #18, #30 and #36 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The State Police and PA Child Abuse clearance results in the file for Staff Person #5 were for volunteer purposes. The State Police clearance results in the file for Staff Person #8 were for volunteer purposes. The file for Staff Person #13 lacked NSOR clearance results prior to the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). Staff Person #18 does not have current PA Child Abuse clearance results. This is evident as the most recent PA Child Abuse clearance results on file are dated 6/18/20, which have expired. The file for Staff Person #30 lacked valid PA Child Abuse clearance results. The PA Child Abuse clearance results on file were for Volunteer purposes. The file for Staff Person #36 lacked out of state clearance results for the state of New York, where the staff person resided within five years prior to employment, prior to the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
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 #1 contained State Police clearance results and Mandated Reporter training that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The file for Staff Person #2 contained Mandated Reporter training on 2/11/26 but was not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #4 contained Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification (5/11/20 and 5/19/25). The file for Staff Person #5 contained NSOR clearance results dated 2/26/26 but was after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #7 contained Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification (5/22/20 and 9/8/25). The file for Staff Person #8 contained FBI clearance results dated 9/2/25 but was after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #8 contained out-of-state clearance results for the state of New York, where the staff person resided within five years prior to employment, but were dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #9 contained FBI clearance results but were dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #9 contained out-of-state clearance results for the state of New York, where the staff person resided within five years prior to employment, but were dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #10 contained State Police, PA Child Abuse, FBI, and NSOR clearance results that were dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #10 contained out-of-state clearance results for New York, Texas, and Oklahoma, where the staff person resided within the five years prior to employment, but were dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #11 contained State Police and NSOR clearance results but were dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #12 contained State Police, PA Child Abuse, FBI, and NSOR clearance results and a signed Disclosure Statement that were dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #12 contained out-of-state clearance results for New York and Florida, where the staff person resided within the five years prior to employment, but were dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #12 contained Mandated Reporter training dated 2/23/26 but was not completed within 90 days of their date of hire. The file for Staff Person #15 contained a Disclosure Statement dated 2/16/26 but was dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #16 contained a Disclosure Statement that did not include a witness signature at the time of inspection. The Disclosure Statement is now current. The file for Staff Person #17 contained a Disclosure Statement dated 1/2/26 but was dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #18 contained Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification (9/22/20 and 12/23/25). The file for Staff Person #19 contained FBI clearance results dated 3/2/26, NSOR clearance results dated 1/21/26, and a Disclosure Statement dated 1/6/26 but were after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #20 contained State Police clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification (8/3/20 and 11/25/25). The file for Staff Person #21 contained Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification (6/24/20 and 7/22/25). The file for Staff Person #22 contained a Disclosure Statement dated 11/5/25 but was dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #23 contained FBI clearance results and out-of-state clearances from the state of Texas, where the staff person resided within the 5 years of employment, but were completed after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LlS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #24 contained a Disclosure Statement dated 11/21/25 but was dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #26 contained Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification (6/23/20 and 8/19/25). The file for Staff Person #27 contained PA Child Abuse and NSOR clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certificate on file. The file for Staff Person #29 contained out-of-state clearances for the state of Massachusetts, where the staff person resided within 5 years prior to employment, but were dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). All files are now current.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for Staff Person #30, identified as an Aide, lacked qualification documents for the position in which the staff person is performing.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
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.
In Room 105, handwashing signs were not posted near the toilets in stall #1 and #2. In the children's restroom between Room 109 and Room 110, a handwashing sign was not posted near the toilet in stall #2.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
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 Addition 1: Infant/Toddler room, a pack and play for a child observed to be receiving care was had a hole in the mesh on the side and was not in good repair.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
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 refrigerator in Room 110 did not contain an operable thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The financial agreement forms in the files for children #1, 2, #3, and #4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The financial agreement forms in the files for children #1, #2, #3, and #4, did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
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 financial agreement forms in the files for children #1, #2, #3, and #4, did not include the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The financial agreement forms in the files for children #1, #2, #3, and #4, did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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 emergency contact form in the file for child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
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 health assessments on file for Staff Persons #2, #10, #12, #13, and #24 were completed after their first day of working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The files for Staff Persons #3, #17, #25, and #28 lacked a health assessment at initial service in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #26 contained health assessments that exceeded 24 months between assessments (2/10/23 and 9/26/25).
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
The TB screenings on file for Staff Persons #2, #10, and #12 were completed after their first day of working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The files for Staff Persons #3 and #23 lacked a TB screening at initial service in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet),
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
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.
The health assessments on file for Staff Persons #4 and #31 indicated "yes" for a communicable disease; however, the examination results were not included.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
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.
In the Addition 1: Infant/Toddler room, written statements giving the formula and feeding schedules for infants receiving care were not obtained from the parents.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
Category: nutrition. 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.
The file for Staff Person #3 contained one written, non-family reference. The file for Staff Persons #12 lacked two non-family references.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Facility files contained documentation of conducting fire drills that exceeded 60 days apart from 6/19//25 to 9/19/25 and 9/19/25 to 11/27/25.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 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.
Facility files contained documentation of testing the fire detection system that exceed 30 days between testing from 6/19/25 to 7/24/25, 10/17/25 to 11/27/25, and 12/22/25 to 1/22/26.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
According to staff statements, in December 2025, Staff person #1 was alone with 7 infants and no other staff person for 1-5 minutes until a 2nd staff person came into the room.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2026
Category: ratio. 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.
*SECOND CITATION Facility person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 12/31/24. Previously cited on SIN-00260683 on 3/12/25. The file for facility person #11 was implemented on 5/12/25.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
*SECOND CITATION The file for facility person #6 (identified as an aide) lacked qualification documents for the position in which they are performing. Previously cited on SIN-00260683 on 3/12/25. The files for facility persons #14 and #20 were implemented on 5/12/25
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
*SECOND CITATION In the Lower Playground, a large tree root that had rough edges was observed causing a tripping hazard to children in care. Two folding tables were observed propped up in the Gym causing a toppling hazard. Previously cited on SIN-00260683 on 3/12/25. The outlet cover plate in Room 104 was implemented on 5/12/25.
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
Handwashing signs were not posted near all toilets in the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 bookshelf and children's toys were observed obstructing the exit door #103 in Room 104.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 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.
In Room 203, trash that was observed to be contaminated by human secretions was in a plastic-lined receptacle but did not have a closed lid.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
A first aid kit was not present in the gym where children from Room 105 were observed to be receiving care.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
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 emergency plan trainings in the files for facility persons #1, #3, #11, #16, and #18 are dated more than 12 months apart. The files for facility persons #30 and #31 contained documentation of emergency plan training on 8/21/24 but was not at the time of initial employment.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 files for facility persons #1, #3, and #17 did not contain documentation of fire safety training within the last 12 months. The two most recent fire safety trainings in the files for facility persons #11, #16, and #19 are dated more than 12 months apart. The file for facility persons #14 and #31 contained documentation of fire safety training but was not completed within 12 months of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 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.
In Room 106 and Room 107, the first aid kits did not contain soap.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
The files for facility persons #6, #7 and #10 completed the following required pre-service training but were not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety. The file for facility person #6, #10, #12, and #21 completed the following required pre-service training but was not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 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 disclosure statement in the file for facility person #1 is dated 4/17/23, which is after the facility person's date of hire (See IS Code Sheet). The file for facility person #2 contained documentation of NSOR clearance results that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 2/7/20 and 2/11/25. The file for facility person #3 contained documentation of PA Child Abuse and FBI clearance results that were not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. Child abuse: 7/31/18 and 1/3/25. FBI: 8/23/18 and 5/15/24. The file for facility person #7 did not contain documentation of application of an FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for facility person #7 now contains FBI clearance results. The file for facility person #7 contains documentation of child abuse and neglect clearance results and the sex offender clearance results for the state of New York where the facility person resided in five years prior to employment but were dated after the facility persons date of hire (See IS Code Sheet). The file for facility person #10 did not contain documentation of application of a NSOR clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for facility person #10 contains NSOR clearance results. The file for facility person #13 contained documentation of child abuse and neglect clearance results for New York where the facility person resided in five years prior to date of hire dated 12/12/24 but was after the facility persons date of hire. (See IS CODE SHEET). The file for facility person #15 contained application of NSOR clearance dated 12/6/24 but was after the facility persons date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). Facility person #15 has current NSOR clearance results dated 2/21/25. The file for facility person #23 did not contain documentation of application of an FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for facility person #23 did not contain documentation of NSOR clearance results prior to date of hire (SEE IS Code Sheet). The file for facility person #23 did not contain application of child abuse and neglect clearance for the state of Florida where the facility person resided in five years prior to employment prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Facility person #23 now has current NSOR and FBI clearance results and also has current child abuse and neglect clearance results for the state of Florida. The file for facility person #24 did not contain documentation of application of a NSOR clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL and did not contain documentation of application of child abuse and neglect clearance for the state of New York where the facility person resided five years prior to employment. The file for facility person #24 now has documentation of current NSOR clearance results and child abuse and neglect clearance results for New York in the file. The file for facility person #28 contained documentation of PA Child Abuse clearance results that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 1/22/20 and 2/23/25. The file for facility person #30 contained documentation of State Sex Offender Registry clearance results for the state of Florida where the facility person resided in the five years prior to employment on 2/24/25 but was after the facility person's date of hire (See IS Code Sheet).
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons #15, #21, and #26 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for facility person #15 did not contain documentation of application or clearance results for the criminal history and the child abuse and neglect clearance for the state of West Virginia where the facility person resided in the five years prior to date of hire (SEE IS Code Sheet). The file for facility person #21 did not contain documentation of application or clearance results for child abuse and neglect clearance for the state of New Jersey where the facility person resided in five years prior to employment prior to date of hire (SEE IS Code Sheet). The file for facility person #26 did not contain documentation of FBI clearance results prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 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 facility person #8 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 7/27/19 and 8/28/24.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 files for facility persons #1, #17, #19, and #31 contained documentation of a written evaluation but was not within 12 months of hire. The file for facility person #11 did not contain a written evaluation within the last 12 months. The two most recent written evaluations in the files for facility persons #16 and #22 were dated more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 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 protective receptacle cover was missing on the back wall in Room 104, and two protective receptacle covers were missing on an extension cord by the diaper changing table in Room 107 which were accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
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 102, a children's sofa was observed to be ripping on the cushion seat and arm rests exposing the interior and was not in good repair. In Room 104, a clear bin containing children's toys was observed to be cracked with sharp edges and was not in good repair. The diapering pad in the restroom next to Room 105 was observed to be ripping exposing the interior in several different spots and was not in good repair. In Room 108, the lid to the trash receptacle was observed to be cracked with rough edges and was not in good repair. In Room 110, the countertop to a children's play kitchen was not secure causing a pinch point and was not in good repair. A children's toy fire truck in the Infant Playground was observed to be cracked and was not in good repair. In the Lower Playground, children's bikes were observed to be broken and not in good repair.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 the Infant Room, a child was observed sleeping in a crib that lacked at least 2 feet of space on two sides of the crib.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
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 in Room 104 and Room 105 were observed not to have an operable thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Category: nutrition. 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 10:35am in Room 106, facility person #5 was observed at the diapering table changing a child's diaper. Then, facility person #5 walked away from the diapering table and walked towards the exit doors in the back of the room to attend to a child in care leaving the child on the diapering table unattended and unsupervised. At approximately 10:40am in Room 106, facility person #5 was observed at the diapering table changing another child's diaper. Facility person #5 again walked away from the diapering table and walked towards the exit doors in the back of the room leaving the child unattended and unsupervised on the diapering table.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The financial agreement form in the file for child #2 was not signed by the parent.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The financial agreement forms in the files for children #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not contain the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 financial agreement forms in the files for children #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #8, #9, and #10 did not contain information on the services to be provided to the family.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
The financial agreement forms in the files for children #3, #4, #5, #7, #8, and #9 did not contain the child's admission date.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
The financial agreement forms in the files for children #2, #3, #7, #8, #9, and #10 did not contain information on the services which are to be considered as extra.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The emergency contact forms in the files for children #3, #4, #5, #7, and #8 did not contain information on the child's special needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(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 form in the file for child #1 did not contain the policy number for the child's health insurance.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2025
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 in the file for child #8 did not contain the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 emergency contact forms in the files for children #1, #4, #6, and #8 have not been reviewed and updated by the parent within the last 6 months. The financial agreement form in the file for child #7 has not been reviewed and updated by the parent within the last 6 months. The emergency contact forms and financial agreement forms in the files for children #2 and #10 have not been reviewed and updated by the parent within the last 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2025
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 files for facility persons #1, #9, #16, #18, #25, #27, #28, and #29 are dated more than 24 months apart. Facility person #1: 5/12/22 and 2/18/25. Facility person #9: 8/18/22 and 11/21/24. Facility person #16: 3/2/22 and 6/28/24. Facility person #18: 8/8/22 and 9/27/24. Facility person #25: 12/12/22 and 2/4/25. Facility person #27: 4/7/22 and 8/11/24. Facility person #28: 3/9/22 and 5/20/24. Facility person #29: 8/21/22 and 1/2/25. The file for facility persons #5, #7, #10, #12, #13, and #15 contained documentation of a health assessment but was after the facility persons date of hire. Facility person #5: 9/4/24. Facility person #7: 3/13/24 Facility person #10: 6/18/24 Facility person #12: 9/15/24 Facility person #13: 9/4/24 Facility person #15: 2/17/15 The file for facility person #14 did not contain documentation of a health assessment prior to date of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
The files for facility persons #5, #7, #10, #12, #13, and #15 contained documentation of a TB screening but was dated after the facility persons date of hire. Facility person #5: 9/4/24. Facility person #7: 3/15/24. Facility person #10: 6/7/24. Facility person #12: 9/15/24. Facility person #13: 9/4/24. Facility person #15: 2/27/25.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
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.
The file for facility persons #4 and #26 contained documentation of two written, nonfamily references but were completed and dated after the facility persons date of hire. One of two written, nonfamily references in the files for facility persons #5, #7, and #20 were completed and dated after the facility persons date of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · 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 least once every 60 days.
The facility had documentation of conducting fire drills on 9/13/24 and 11/18/24 but exceeded 60 days between drills.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
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's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days between testing from 5/2/24 to 7/5/24, 7/5/24 to 8/26/24, 8/26/24 to 10/11/24, 10/11/24 to 12/18/24, and 12/18/24 to 2/14/25.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The certificate that was observed to be posted was dated 6/3/23 to 6/3/24.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 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 files for facility persons #1, #2, #9, and #16 lacked the following number of clock hours of child care training in their respective training year. Facility person #1: 12 hours. Facility person #2: 1 hour. Facility person #9: 4 hours. Facility person #16: 11 hours.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The parent's letter regarding the emergency plan did not include lockdown procedures or accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
The file for Staff Person #8 lacked two letters of reference.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2024
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.
Observed loose fitting sheets in two of the cribs in the Infant Room and one pack-n-play in the Wobblers Room.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 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.
Staff Person #5, who has been working at the facility for more than 90 days, has not completed initial training in the facility's emergency plan. (See LIS Code Sheet). The most recent emergency plan trainings in the files for Staff Person #17, #18 and #24 exceeded 12 months between trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 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 most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #15, #18, #26 and #30 exceeded 12 months between trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024
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.
The Health and Safety Training in the file for Staff Person #11 was conducted more than 90 days after the staff person's first day working in child care at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024
Category: health medication. 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. Staff person #5 and #8 will have until 4/25/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 and #8 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #5 and #8, staff person#5 and #8 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #5 and #8 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 Mandated Reporter Training in the file for Staff Person #33 was conducted more than 90 days after the staff person's first day working in child care at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024
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). Staff person #5 and #8 will have until 4/25/24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 and #8 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #5 and #8, staff person#5 and #8 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #5 and #8 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024
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.
The NSOR applications and certificates in the file for Staff Person #5 and #7 were dated after the staff persons' first day working in child care at the facility. The FBI clearance in the file for Staff Person #5 was dated more than 45 days after the staff person's first day working in child care at the facility. The NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #6 was dated more than 45 days after the staff person's first day working in child care at the facility. The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #7, #9 and #27 were signed/dated after the staff persons' first day working in child care at the facility. The most recent State Police and Child Abuse clearances in the file for Staff Person #28 exceeded 60 months between clearances.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The High School Diploma in the file for Staff Person #2 and the College Degree in the file for Staff Person #3 were from foreign institutions and the diploma and degree have not been translated/evaluated. The file for Staff Person #6 lacked documentation of education. The file for Staff Person #8 lacked documentation of education and experience.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2024
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 most recent written evaluations in the files for Staff Person #13, #14, #19, #20, #22, #23, #25, #26, #28, #29, #30, #31, #32 and #34 exceeded 12 months between evaluations. The first written evaluations in the files for Staff Person #18, #21 and #27 were conducted more than 12 months after the staff persons' first day working in child care at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Observed Clorox disinfecting wipes in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in Room #102.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
Observed two unlabeled bottles of all-purpose cleaner in Room #110 and an unlabeled bottle of bleach in Room #105.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(c) · Screens shall be in good repair.
Observed large holes in one window screen in Room #102 and one window screen in Room #108.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 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.
Observed in Room #102: a crack in the wall in the corner by the blocks. Observed in Room #107: white substance on the side of the refrigerator and wall by the fish tank, holes in the wall by the fish tank, strip on the cabinet under sink door was flaking. Observed in Room #108: Hole in the wall by the sink. Observed in Room #109: Exposed wire in the kitchen by the computer. Observed in Room #110: Holes in the wall by the sink. Cracked piece of baseboard in the back corner by the climber. Observed in the Infant Room: Holes in the wall above the diaper cream cabinet. Observed flaking rust on the partitions between the toilet stalls in the bathrooms for Room #105 and #110. Observed in the Infant/Toddler Outdoor Play Space: Trash, debris and leaves along the sides of the fence. Foam noodles were falling apart under the fence. Three spots where boards were loose in the wooden fence. Observed in the PS/SA Outdoor Play Space: Foam mats in the slippery from the mud underneath, which creates a potential slipping/falling hazard. A loose rock in the retaining wall, which creates a toppling hazard, and one cinder block on the ground.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
Observed peeling paint in the following areas: Corner by the blocks in Room #102. By the train in Room #104. By the outside door and diaper area caused by a missing baseboard in Room #107. Between sink and refrigerator in Room #109.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.
A visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on the glass doors in Room #107 and the Infant Room.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 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.
One of the exits from the Infant Room was blocked with two high chairs. One of the exits of the Wobblers Room was blocked by a half-moon table.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024
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.
Observed dirt/debris under the mats of the diaper changing tables in Room #107 and the Infant Room. Observed a protruding screw on the wooden kitchen playset in the outdoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
Observed teeth marks in the foam letters in Room #102. Observed broken foam mat pieces less than one inch in diameter in the Infant/Toddler Outdoor Play Space. This creates a potential choking hazard for children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
Observed less than two feet of space on three sides of two pack-n-plays in the Wobblers Room and three pack-n-plays in the Infant Room where children were sleeping.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 forms in the files for Child #3 and 6 did not include the addresses of the release persons.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(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 emergency transportation plan was not posted in Room #102.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · 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 child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The most recent updated health reports in the files for Child #6, 7 and 8 (Preschool Children) exceeded 12 months between reports.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child( #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 3/19/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #1 lacked documentation of the following immunizations recommended by the CDC for the child's age (22 months). 4th DTAP and 1st Hep A.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
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 TB screening in the file for Staff Person #4 was conducted after the staff person's first day working with children. The initial health assessments in the files for Staff Person #6, #7, #10, #11, #12 and #16 were conducted after the staff persons' first day working with children. The file for Staff Person #16 lacked an initial TB Screening.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Pick-up/Drop-off Procedures were not posted at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
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 Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #1 through Child #10 have not been updated by parents during the past six months. The Fee Agreements in the files for Child #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 and 10 have not been updated by parents during the past six months.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · 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 least once every 60 days.
The fire drill log documents three times when fire drills exceeded 60 days between drills 3/16/23-7/3/23, 7/3/23-9/5/23 and 10/23/23-2/7/24.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
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.
30-day fire system checks were not being conducted/documented for the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
There was more than 12 months between emergency plan trainings on file for staff #6 and #17. Dates are as follows for both; 8/18/21 and 12/22/22. The file for staff #20 and 21 lacked emergency plan training within 90 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now emergency plan training on file for staff #20 and dated 12/22/22. There is no emergency plan training on file for staff #21.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2023
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.
The facility's emergency plan lacked a continuity of operations plan for the aftermath of a disaster. The files for staff #6, 7, and 14 lacked the required one hour health and safety update that was required under the CPSL by 12/30/22. There are now current one hour updates on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
There was more than 12 months between fire safety trainings for staff #7, 10, 11, 12, 15 and 16. Dates are as follows; Staff #7, 10, 11, 12, and 15 - 8/16/21 and 8/19/22. Staff #16 - 8/16/21 and 10/14/22. The file for staff #13 lacked fire safety training within one year of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now fire safety training on file and dated 8/19/22,
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023
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 persons #19 and 20 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Staff # 19 - Pediatric CPR and First Aid. There is now current Pediatric CPR and FA training on file and dated 12/15/22. Staff #20 - Pediatric CPR and First Aid and Health and Safety. There are now current trainings on file and dated - Pediatric CPR and First Aid - 12/15/22 and Health and Safety - 12/26/22.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023
Category: health medication. 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. Staff persons #9 and #17 will have 15 days from POC requested date to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #9 and 17 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 persons #9 and 17-, staff persons #9 and 17- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person # 9 and 17 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Staff #9 and 17 - 6 hour Health and Safety training dated 9/30/16 - 6/30/18 or 10 hours health and safety training. Staff #9 completed the 6 hour health and safety training which is dated 8/20/18 and Staff #17 completed the 6 hour health and safety training which is dated 2/27/19.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person/facility person/volunteer # 17 will have until 15 days from POC requested date to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #17 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/facility person/volunteer #17, staff person #17 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #17 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The current mandated reporter training on file is not an acceptable mandated reporter training for child care employees.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2023
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). Facility Person #1, 3, 5, 13, 14, 18 and 20 and 21 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff #1, lacks Child Abuse and Sex Offender clearances for New York and Florida and the most current disclosure statement required under the CPSL. The file for staff #2, lacked a DHS FBI clearance and NSOR on or before initial start date in a child care position. There are now clearances on file and dated; FBI- 3/23/23 and NSOR - 2/7/23 (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The file for staff #3 lacks Child Abuse and Sex Offender clearances for New York and Minnesota. The file for staff #4 lacks the most current disclosure statement required under the CPSL. The file for staff #5 lacked and FBI and NSOR clearance on or before initial start date in a child care position. There is an FBI clearance on file and dated 1/24/23. There is no NSOR clearance on file. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current State Police and Child Abuse clearances on file for staff #7. Dates are as follows: State Police - 12/4/17 and 12/13/22 and Child Abuse - 12/8/17 and 12/13/22. The file for staff #13 contains a DOE FBI clearance dated 3/18/21 and not the DHS FBI clearance required under the CPSL. The file for staff #14 lacks the Massachusetts Child Abuse clearance required under the CPSL. The file for staff #17 lacks the most current disclosure statement required under the CPSL. The file for staff #18 lacks Child Abuse and Sex Offender clearance from New York. The file for staff #19 lacked a State Police, Child Abuse, FBI and NSOR clearance on or before initial start date in a child care position. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There are current clearances now on file and dated; Child Abuse and State Police - 8/31/22, FBI - 9/16/22 and NSOR - 9/5/22. The file for staff #20 lacked a State Police, Child Abuse, FBI and NSOR clearance on or before initial start date in a child care position and lacks Child Abuse and Sex offender registry for Ohio. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There are now PA clearances on file and dated; State Police and Child Abuse - 9/21/22, FBI- 11/2/22 and NSOR - 10/28/22. There are no Ohio clearances on file. The file for staff #21, lacks a RAP sheet which accompanied the FBI clearance as criminal history is indicated on the FBI clearance and the RAP sheet for the PSP contains charges which do not have a disclosure date.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for staff #2, who holds the title of group supervisor, lacks verification of the degree in Early Childhood Education. The file for staff #3, who holds the title of director, lacks verification of a bachelor's degree and child care hours needed based on the type of bachelor's degree. The file for staff #5, who holds the title of aide, lacks verification of a high school diploma or GED.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2023
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 files for staff #6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15 lack a written evaluation from the director within the past year.
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023
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.
In room 205 observed one electrical outlet which lacked a protective cover and was located behind the wooden play equipment. In room 105 observed one electrical outlets which lacked a protective cover and located by the art gallery.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
The first aid kit in Addition Room #1 lacked gloves. The first aid kit in room 109 lacked sterile gauze.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
In Room 107, observed that the exit was blocked by a red table and child's pack n play.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · 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 child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #4, who is of preschool age, lacks a health assessment within the past 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2023
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 102, observed a cracked dark brown wooden tray, a cracked white bin which contained kitchen toys and a wooden table which wobbled when touched. In room 105, observed a child's easel which was broken on the bottom.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 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 the Infant outside play area, observed 2 plastic bags by the blue slide, small peanut shells on the ground, a green foam mat which was coming apart and small twigs.
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The most current fee agreement on file for child #6 was not signed by the operator.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 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 most current fee agreement on file for child #1 lacks the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f) · 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.
There was more than six months between reviews of the emergency contact information on file for child #3, 4 and 5. Dates are as follows: Child #3 - 6/24/22 and 3/21/23, Child #4 - 8/1/22 and 2/24/23, Child #5 - 8/4/22 and 2/27/23.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #3, who is a young toddler, lacks a health assessment within the past six months.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · Child(ren) #1 and 5 must be dismissed from care by close of business of provider notification and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The files for children #1 and 5 lack verification of a flu shot within the past year as in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2023
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.
In Room 108, observed an EPI pen for child #7 which expired 9/2022.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023
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.
Room addition #1 and Addition #2, Room 107 and Room 109 lack a hands-free can for diapering.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023
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.
There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and udpated health assessments on file for staff #6, 7, 10 and 11. There are now current health assessments on file. The file for staff #19 lacked an initial health assessment on or before initial start date in a child care position. There is now a current health assessment on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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 #19 lacked a TB test which was conducted within 12 months on or before initial tart date in a child care position. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now a current TB screening on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023
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.
There was more than six months between reviews of the fee agreement on file for children #3 and 5. Dates are as follows; Child #3 - 8/25/22 and 2/21/23 and Child #5 - 8/4/22 and 2/27/23.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 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 #6 contains 10 of the 12 required child care hours of training from 12/19/21 - 12/19/22.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The facility file lacked documentation that local traffic authorities were notified in writing within the past year of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2023
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). 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Staff person #1 included criminal history clearances dated 2/9/17 and 6/15/22, more than 60 months apart; child abuse clearances dated 2/9/17 and 6/22/22, more than 60 months apart; and FBI clearances dated 2/7/17 and 6/22/22, more than 60 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
Category: background checks. 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 does not have proof of purchase of the fire alarm system.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 file for staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #9, #10, #11, #12, was observed not to contain documentation of emergency plan training at initial hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET). The file for staff person #13, an existing staff person, was observed not to contain documentation of emergency plan training within the last year. The most recent emergency plan training on file for staff person #16, #17, #18, and #19 is dated 8/21/20, more than 1 year ago. The most recent emergency plan training on file for staff person #14, and #15 is dated 8/22/19, more than 1 year ago.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 file for Staff person #14 contained documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR which expired 8/20/19. The file for Staff person #15 contained documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR which expired 6/28/19.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
Category: ratio. 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 most recent fire safety training on file for Staff person #13 is dated 8/20/19, more than 1 year ago. The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff person #14, #15, is dated 8/22/19, more than 1 year ago. The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff person #16, #17, #18, and #19 is dated 8/21/20, more than 1 year ago.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for staff person #2, #20, classified as an aide, does not include verification of high school diploma or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of child care experience. The file for staff person #5, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include verification of high school diploma and 2 years of child care experience; or 30 credits in education or a related human services field; or 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of child care experience.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: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 person #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, #8, #!2, and #20, was observed not to have completed pre-service training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The pre-service training on file for staff person # 5 was dated 3/1/22. The pre-service training on file for staff person # 12 was dated 9/30/21. The file for Staff person #2, #3, #6. #7, #8, and #20 does not include completed pre-service training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 person #1, #2, #4, #7, was observed not to contain documentation of completion of Mandated Reporter Training within the first 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). Mandated Reporter Training on file for staff person #1 was dated 2/17/22. The file for Staff person #2, #4, #7, did not include verification of mandated reporter training. The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff person #13 is dated 2/21/17, more than 60 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2022
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). 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 was observed not to contain documentation of application of an FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for staff person #11 was observed not to contain documentation of application of an FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The two most recent child abuse clearances on file for Staff person #14 are dated 9/10/15 and 10/23/20, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent FBI clearances on file for Staff person #15 are dated 8/21/15 and 8/13/21, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent criminal history clearances on file for Staff person #18 are dated 5/20/14 and 1/15/20, more than 60 months apart; child abuse clearances dated 5/29/14 and 1/22/20, more than 60 months apart; and FBI clearances dated 4/29/14 and 1/22/20, more than 60 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2022
Category: background checks. 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, #6, #7, #9, #13, #14 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff person #3 was observed not to contain a valid FBI clearance or an NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire, or proof of application for either clearance prior to hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET). The file for staff person #6 was observed not to contain documentation of an FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for staff person #7 was observed not to contain a valid FBI clearance or an NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire, or proof of application for either clearance prior to hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET). The file for staff person #9 was observed not to contain a valid NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire, or proof of application prior to hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET). The most recent criminal history clearance, child abuse clearance, and FBI clearance on file for Staff person #13, all dated 2/21/17, are dated more than 60 months ago. The most recent criminal history clearance on file for Staff member #14, dated 8/25/15, is dated more than 60 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
Category: background checks. 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 most recent staff evaluation on file for Staff person #13 is dated 3/5/21, more than 12 months ago. The 2 most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #14 are dated 10/10/19 and 1/31/22, more than 12 months apart. The 2 most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #15 are dated 6/28/19 and 2/8/22, more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 107 there was a detached metal strip at the base of the right rear exit door, leading to the play yard, created a scraping/cutting hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2022
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.
There was a hole in the wall with exposed plaster and peeling paint in Room 105 in the Quiet area, and there were 2 additional holes in the wall with exposed plaster under the Art bulletin board. There was peeling, tan paint present on the left wall in room 107. There was an area of peeling paint in Room 206 by the climber.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
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 thermometer in the refrigerator in Room 205, where children's lunches and milk are stored, was reading a temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
The daily activity schedule was not posted in Room 102.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(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 form on file for Child #5 does not include the health insurance coverage or policy number for the child's health care policy. The emergency contact form observed in Room 110, for Child #6, does not include the health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.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 current immunization record on file for Child #7, who is 2 years old, does not include an annual influenza vaccination, as recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The current immunization record on file for Child #8, who is 2 years old, does not include an annual influenza vaccination, 4 Pneumococcal vaccinations, 2 Hepatitis A vaccinations, or 1 Varicella vaccination, as recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The current immunization record on file for Child #9, who is 4 years old, does not include an annual influenza vaccination, as recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The current immunization record on file for Child #10, who is 5 years old, does not include an annual influenza vaccination, or 4 Pneumococcal vaccinations, as recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The current immunization record on file for Child #11, who is 4 years old, does not include an annual influenza vaccination; 3 Hepatitis B vaccinations; 4 Pneumococcal vaccinations; 2 Hepatitis A vaccinations; an MMR vaccination, or a Varicella vaccination, as recommended by the ACIP for a child this age..
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(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 were Benadryl chewable tablets and Benadryl liquid in Room 104 that were not labeled for use by a specific child.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
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.
In Room 110, there were 2 EpiPens, labeled for use by Child #1, which expired in April 2021 and June 2021. In Room 110, there was an EpiPen labeled for use by Child #2 which expired in 1/2021; a Ventolin inhaler labeled for use by Child #3 that expired in 10/2021; and a bottle of Cetrizine Hydrochloride in Room 110, labeled for use by Child #2, which expired in 9/2021.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 an Inhaler in Room 205 labeled for use by Child #3 which did not have written parental consent to administer. There was an EpiPen in Room 104, labeled for use by Child #4 that did not have written parental permission to administer.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
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 file for staff person #1 was observed not to contain documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The health assessment on file for staff person #1 was dated 7/31/18. The file for staff person #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #10, #12, #20 was observed not to contain documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). Staff person #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #10, #12, #20 does not have a valid health assessment on file. The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #13 are dated 2/21/19 and 3/2/21, more than 24 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #15 are dated 7/18/18 and 9/9/21, more than 24 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #16 is dated 6/10/19, more than 24 months ago. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #17 is dated 12/11/18, more than 24 months ago. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #18 is dated1/24/19, more than 24 months ago. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #19 is dated 8/17/18, more than 24 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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 person #1 was observed not to contain documentation of a tuberculosis screening being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The tuberculosis screening on file for staff person #1 was dated 7/31/18.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
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
The files for staff person #2, #5, #8, #9, and #20 were observed not to contain 2 written non-family personal references, required at hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.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, #2, #5, #6, #7, #11, #12, #20, who are new hires, lacked documentation of current certification in pediatric first-aid and CPR. Certification, which was due within 90 days of hire. (See LIS Code sheet). Staff person #1, #2, #5, #6, #7, #11, #12, #20 does not have verification of completed pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
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 did not have documentation of 30 day testing of the fire alarm system since 12/19/20.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The facility did not have verification of notifying parents how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 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 person #14, #15, #17, #18, #19, #21, and #22, who were hired prior to 12/19/20, do not include 12 hours of annual training between 12/19/20-12/19/21, as required per Announcement C-21-09.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.