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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 Persons #1-#4 may not work in a child care position at the facility without the correct signed disclosure statement on file.

The signed disclosure statements on file for Facility Persons #1, #2, #3 and #4, all hired after 2/1/25, were not the most current version of the disclosure statement, required to be signed by facility persons hired beginning 2/1/25.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2026

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.

There were two exposed bolts on the door to the restroom in the Pre-K room.

Corrected by Mar 13, 2026

3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

There was a bottle in the infant room not labeled with the child's name.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2026

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 has a valid reason the operator is unable to test the smoke detectors. The documentation of the most recent completed professional fire alarm inspection, required annually, was dated 2/21/25.

Corrected by Mar 16, 2026

3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

There was an infant asleep in a bouncer seat in the infant room. The infant was not placed in the sleeping position recommended by the AAP.

Corrected by Dec 10, 2025

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.

Documentation of smoke detector testing indicates smoke detectors were tested on 8/29/25, then 9/27/25; 5/2/25, then 6/2/25, and 3/4/25 and then on 4/4/25 - more than 30 days between testing.

Corrected by Dec 10, 2025

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 current criminal history and child abuse clearances on file for Facility Person #1 were completed more than 60 months after the previous respective clearances on file. The current criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 60 months after the previous criminal history clearance on file. The durrent mandated reporter training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 60 months after the previous training documented and on file.

Corrected by Mar 6, 2025

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

The current health assessment on file for child #1, a young toddler, was completed more than 6 months prior.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

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).

The immunization record on file for child #1 does not indicate they have sufficient doses of the pneumococcal vaccine based on their age, as recommended by the ACIP.

Corrected by Mar 6, 2025

3270.134(f) · Toothbrushes shall be stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air.

The toothbrushes used by the children in the young toddler room were not stored exposed to circulating air.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

3270.135(c) · The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service.

There were drinking cups used by the children next to the sink used for handwashing after diapering in the young toddler room.

Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

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 operator has a valid reason they are unable to test the facility's smoke detectors. The most recent professional fire alarm inspection report on file was from an inspection dated 2/7/24, more than 12 months prior. The operator indicates they had another inspection on 3/5/25, but they have been unable to obtain documentation of the inspection to this point.

Corrected by Apr 1, 2025

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

A hinged staple remover with sharp metal ends was accessible to children in an unlocked drawer of a plastic storage tower in the PreK Room

Corrected by Mar 19, 2024

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 #4, designated as a Group Supervisor on the staff data sheet, did not contain documentation of the qualifications required for the position.

Corrected by Mar 19, 2024

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.

Unlabeled bleach water and Fabulosa cleaning materials were observed in reusable spray bottles in a cabinet in the PreK room.

Corrected by Mar 19, 2024

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Peeling paint was observed near base of the wall in the hallway.

Corrected by Mar 19, 2024

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 child size wooden table was observed blocking an exit from the facility in the back of the YT care space.

Corrected by Mar 19, 2024

3270.102(a)/3270.103 · 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. 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.

A loose bell was observed on a nylon strap in the musical instrument bin in the older toddler room, The bell came off when tested.

Corrected by Mar 19, 2024

3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Less than 9 inches of wood mulch was observed in several test spots under and around the embedded playground equipment.

Corrected by Mar 29, 2024

3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Splintering wood was observed near the bottom of the wooden cubbies in the older toddler room.

Corrected by Mar 19, 2024

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 #2, who is under 2 years old, contained consecutive health reports dated more than 6 months apart. A current health report is now on file.

Corrected by Mar 19, 2024

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 #2 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart. The file for staff #3 contained an initial health assessment dated after their first day in a child care position. Both files now contain current health assessments.

Corrected by Mar 19, 2024

3270.24(f) · A valid photo identification of the director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall be provided to the agent of the Department at the time of inspection.

The ID for the director, staff #1, expired 10/22/23.

Corrected by Mar 29, 2024

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 annual tests of the facility's fire alarm system were dated more than 12 months apart; 1/16/23 and 2/07/24. A current report is on file.

Corrected by Mar 19, 2024

3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The files for children #1 and #3 contained initial health reports dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Current health reports are now on file for both children.

Corrected by Mar 19, 2024

3270.113(a)(1) · *Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

*At approximately 1:15 PM in Preschool Room 4 there were 12 preschool aged children. Staff #1 named 4 children that were assigned to her group. Staff #2 named 7 children that were assigned to her group. Therefore 1 child was not named or identified as being a part of Staff #1 or Staff #2's group.

Corrected by Oct 23, 2023

3270.113(a)(1) · ***The legal entity will arrange for all staff to complete the 2-hour, in person training provided by the ELRC entitled, Creating Safe Environments Through Active Supervision. The training hours may be counted toward the staff's annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

***At approximately 1:15 PM in Preschool Room 4 there were 12 preschool aged children. Staff #1 named 4 children that were assigned to her group. Staff #2 named 7 children that were assigned to her group. Therefore 1 child was not named or identified as being a part of Staff #1 or Staff #2's group.

Corrected by Jan 25, 2024

3270.113(a)(1) · **The legal entity will create and utilize a tangible system, for each staff in ratio to use to identify their primary supervision group at any given time, such as a primary group tag system. The system must be approved by Certification prior to implementation. The system must be utilized by all staff in ratio for a period of 3 months.

**At approximately 1:15 PM in Preschool Room 4 there were 12 preschool aged children. Staff #1 named 4 children that were assigned to her group. Staff #2 named 7 children that were assigned to her group. Therefore 1 child was not named or identified as being a part of Staff #1 or Staff #2's group.

Corrected by Mar 1, 2024

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.

Based on Fire Drill documentation, there was a gap in the documentation exceeding 60 days where a fire drill was not conducted, 8/18/23 and 10/23/23.

Corrected by Oct 23, 2023

3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

The Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications for staff #1 and #2 were not renewed on or before their expiration. The previous certifications for both staff were dated 5/29/20 and were renewed on 8/04/22. Current certification is now on file.

Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

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 #2 contained a state police clearance which was not renewed on or before it's expiration. The previous clearance was date 10/02/17 and was updated on 10/14/22. A current state police clearance is on file for staff #2.

Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

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.

The doors to the kitchen were open leaving the following toxics accessible in an unlocked lower cabinet; Fabuloso and disinfecting wipes. No facility person was observed in the kitchen while the doors were open.

Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

3270.75(a)/3270.124(c) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Staff and children were observed in the outdoor play space without the bag containing a first aid kit and the emergency contact forms.

Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

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.

A section of the radiator panel in the older toddler room was not securely attached exposing sharp edges and creating a pinch point. Two thorned weeds, accessible to children, were observed growing in the outdoor pay space.

Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

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

A toilet in the pre-k restroom was not securely attached to the restroom floor.

Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

An adult rocking chair with a lower support not fully attached to the frame, was observed in the library.

Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

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 agreement for child #1 did not list the services to be provided to the family and the child.

Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

The emergency contact information for child #3 lacked a space designated for the enrolling parent's work address.

Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

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 information for child #2 lacked addresses for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

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.

Staff and children were observed in the outdoor play space without the bag containing the written medical emergency transportation plan.

Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

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 #2 contained consecutive health reports conducted more than 12 months apart. The most recent health report on file is now current.

Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

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.

Hydrocortisone, which was not labeled for a specific child, was observed in the older toddler room.

Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Staff in the older toddler room did not ensure a child washed their hands following a diaper change. The child was allowed to return to the table and sit down.

Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

3270.151(a) · 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.

The file for staff #3 contained an initial health assessment conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.

Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

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.

Consecutive fire drills, dated 7/05/22 and 9/09/22, were conducted 66 days apart.

Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

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.

Based on statements made by staff, on 12/12/22, staff #1 exited a classroom to retrieve supplies from the hall. A young toddler followed the staff person into the hall without the staff person noticing. Staff #1 returned to the classroom and the young toddler was left alone in the hall for approximately 2 minutes.

Corrected by Dec 13, 2022

3270.92(a) · Portable space heaters are not permitted.

Based on statements made by staff, a space heater was used in the child care facility while children were not present.

Corrected by Dec 13, 2022

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.

Based on statements made by staff, on 12/12/22, staff #1 exited a classroom to retrieve supplies from the hall. A young toddler followed the staff person into the hall without the staff person noticing. Staff #1 returned to the classroom and the young toddler was left alone in the hall for approximately 2 minutes.

Corrected by Dec 13, 2022

3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

At approximately 10:35 AM, staff #1 and #2 were observed with 16 preschoolers. When asked, staff #1 identified 8 children as their assigned group. Staff #2 named 7 children. When asked again, staff #1 again identified 8 children. Staff #2 again named 7 children leaving 1 child unidentified.

Corrected by Dec 13, 2022

3270.113(a)(1) · **The director will conduct random assessments of each classroom at least once daily, at various times of the day, for the next 3 months. During the assessment, the director will ask each staff person in each classroom to identify the children that are in their group, and are therefore, responsible for. The director will document all assessments in a log, including the date, time, staff persons, number and ages of children. The log will be submitted to the Department for approval prior to implementation. The log will be made available to OCDEL-DHS representatives upon request.

**At approximately 10:35 AM, staff #1 and #2 were observed with 16 preschoolers. When asked, staff #1 identified 8 children as their assigned group. Staff #2 named 7 children. When asked again, staff #1 again identified 8 children. Staff #2 again named 7 children leaving 1 child unidentified.

Corrected by May 9, 2023

3270.113(a)(1) · *The legal entity will conduct mandatory staff meetings at least once per month for a period of 3 months following the approval of this plan of correction. At each staff meeting, time will be set aside to review and discuss the facility's previous regulatory non-compliance items documented on inspection summaries issued in the last year, as well as, the Department of Human Services' regulations related to staff:child ratios and supervision of children. An agenda will be prepared for each staff meeting and a log identifying the date, time and persons attending each meeting will be maintained. The staff meeting agendas and logs will be made available to OCDEL-DHS representatives upon request.

*At approximately 10:35 AM, staff #1 and #2 were observed with 16 preschoolers. When asked, staff #1 identified 8 children as their assigned group. Staff #2 named 7 children. When asked again, staff #1 again identified 8 children. Staff #2 again named 7 children leaving 1 child unidentified.

Corrected by May 9, 2023

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

Adult scissors were observed on the desk in the PS room, accessible to young children, causing a sharp hazard.

Corrected by Mar 3, 2022

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 #4 contained documentation of initial emergency plan training conducted more than 90 days after the date of hire.

Corrected by May 2, 2022

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 files for Child #2 and #5 contained emergency contact forms which lacked complete addresses for the release persons.

Corrected by Apr 1, 2022

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 #1 contained consecutive FBI clearances dated more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #5 contained FBI and NSOR clearances dated after the first day of hire, without applications or receipts for those clearances.

Corrected by Apr 26, 2022

3270.68(b) · Ashes and cigarette or cigar butts are prohibited in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area.

Cigarette butts were observed in the outdoor toddler play space.

Corrected by Mar 3, 2022

3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

A loose handle was observed on the cabinet under the sink in the rear of the Infant Room.

Corrected by Apr 1, 2022

3270.102(e) · Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch was observed in the outdoor toddler play space.

Corrected by Apr 1, 2022

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.

Styrofoam insulation surrounding a water pipe in the rear of the infant Room was observed to be ripped, accessible to young children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.

Corrected by Mar 3, 2022

3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

The file for Child #4 contained an agreement form which lacked an enrollment date.

Corrected by Jun 2, 2022

3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

The files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 contained emergency contact forms which lacked the work address of the enrolling parents. The files for Child #3 and #4 contained emergency contact forms which lacked the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

Corrected by Apr 1, 2022

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.

A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the extra child care room.

Corrected by Mar 3, 2022

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.

A hydrogen peroxide bottle was observed without a label for whom it was intended in the kitchen.

Corrected by Mar 3, 2022

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.

During an observed diaper change in the Infant Room, a staff member placed a soiled diaper on the changing table, where it remained until the change was complete.

Corrected by Jun 5, 2022

3270.151(a) · 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.

The file for Staff #1 contained a most recent health assessment with a date which was unreadable, making it unable to be determined if it was completed timely. The files for Staff #2 and #4 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart.

Corrected by Jun 5, 2022

3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

During an observed diaper change, staff did not wash their hands after the diaper change was complete, but used hand sanitizer instead.

Corrected by Jun 5, 2022

3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

A bottle containing a liquid substance in the Infant Room was observed to lack a label with the child's name,.

Corrected by Mar 3, 2022

3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Written notification of safe routes was not posted at the facility on the day of the inspection.

Corrected by Mar 3, 2022

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 proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system was not available at the time of inspection. Consecutive annual fire detection test reports were dated more than 12 months apart.

Corrected by Jun 5, 2022

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 posted certificate was observed to be expired.

Corrected by Mar 3, 2022

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 files for Staff #1 and #2 contained 6 of the 12 required hours of child care training between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21. The file for Staff #3 lacked the 12 required hours of child care training between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21.

Corrected by May 2, 2022

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

A loose crib sheet was observed on a crib used for a sleeping infant in the Infant Room.

Corrected by Feb 7, 2022

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.

A crib containing a sleeping infant in the Infant Room was observed to lack 2 feet of space on 3 sides.

Corrected by Feb 7, 2022

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.

On 2/7/22 at 9:50 AM, 2 PS children were observed alone and unsupervised in the hallway, walking from the Pre K Room to the office. On 2/7/22 at approximately 10:10 AM, 1 OT was observed running out of the OT room into the hallway on 2 occasions without staff supervision.

Corrected by Feb 8, 2022

3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

On 2/7/22 at 9:50 AM, 2 PS children were observed alone and unsupervised in the hallway, walking from the Pre K Room to the office. On 2/7/22 at approximately 10:10 AM, 1 OT was observed running out of the OT room into the hallway on 2 occasions without staff supervision.

Corrected by Feb 8, 2022

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.

On 2/7/22 at 9:50 AM, 2 PS children were observed alone and unsupervised in the hallway, walking from the Pre K Room to the office. On 2/7/22 at approximately 10:10 AM, 1 OT was observed running out of the OT room into the hallway on 2 occasions without staff supervision.

Corrected by Feb 8, 2022