3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

On 2/24/26, an inspector responded to a self-reported noncompliance report. It was stated that the roof in the Preschool 3 room suffered from water damage due to the amount of ice that was unable to melt due to the weather. It was observed in the play activity section of the room that there was in fact water damage in the corner of the wall. The damage has led to chipped paint.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 3, 2026

Category: physical safety. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. 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. This portion shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity and director must attend existing provider orientation at any regional office location. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed.

During an unannounced visit, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 did not have documentation of completing mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. (See code sheet for date of hire).

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026

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

3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. TIERED LIS: 1. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. This portion of the plan should have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for Staff #1 to obtain training on working with difficult children. This training does not need to be in person. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed. 3. The legal entity must create a written supervision policy that will define how they will appropriately handle all children, including disruptive children without the use of force or restraints. The policy must also outline the disciplinary process for staff that violate the policy. The legal entity will need to have all staff review the new policy, sign a document stating that it has been reviewed and it shall be kept in each staff file. This policy must be approved by DHS before implementation. The operator shall provide a date for when this policy will be created.

During complaint investigation starting on 11/19/25, interviews were conducted. It was disclosed that Staff #1 utilized their legs to hold child #1 in place from displaying disrupting behaviors within the classroom. Rep also obtained video footage of the incident. In the footage you can see both Staff #1 & Child #1 sitting on the floor while Staff #1 has their legs crossed onto Child #1s body as the child attempt to get up. In the footage, the child was unable to get up from the hold. The duration of the incident lasted for over a minute.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2026

Category: supervision. 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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #5, staff person #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #3 has not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff #3 completed the training on 8/5/24. Staff person #5 has not completed the required First-Aid Pediatric & CPR training within 90 days of their date of hire. (See code sheet for date of hire).

Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025

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.

During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 did not sign a disclosure statement until 4/15/24. Staff #2s previous child abuse clearance is dated for 12/12/19. An updated child abuse clearance was not obtained until 8/8/25. Staff #2s previous FBI clearance is dated for 1/4/2020. An updated FBI clearance was not obtained until 5/3/25. Staff #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the past 60-months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/19/20 and did not obtain a new training until 4/17/25. Staff #6 did not sign a disclosure statement until 8/18/25. (See code sheet for dates of hire). All clearances are required to be updated within the 60-month requirement.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2025

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

3270.72(c)/3270.76 · Screens shall be in good repair. 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.

During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed in the 2s room that the window screen was ripped. It was also observed on the outdoor play space that there is a doorway with a latch that leads to a passageway of rocks and debris. The latch was not locked and was accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025

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

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

During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed in the 2s room that the first-aid kit was missing tape & tweezers. It was also observed in the Preschool 3 room that soap was missing from the first-aid kit. It was also observed in the 2s room that they did not have their emergency contact sheets present within the classroom or in their to-go kit.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed in the Preschool 2 room that there was not a thermometer present in the refrigerator.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.111(c) · Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.

During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed in the 2s and Preschool 2 room that there was not t a daily activities schedule posted within the classrooms.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2025

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

3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed that child #1, #3 & #4s financial agreement was not signed by the operator. Child #3 agreement was not signed by the parent. It was also observed that child #3, #4, & #8s agreement did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(3)/3270.123(a)(4) · 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). An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, child files were observed. Child #1s child service report was last dated for 11/25/24. This date indicates that a service report was not updated and completed within the 6-month requirement. It was also observed that child #3 & child #5's agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 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.

During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, child files were reviewed. Child #2s agreement was last dated for 6/16/24, Child #3s agreement did not have a date on it, Child #6s emergency contact sheet was last dated for 9/22/24 & agreement was last dated for 12/30/24, child #7s agreement was last dated for 8/2/24, & Child #9s agreement was last dated for 1/8/25. These dates indicate that financial agreements and emergency contact forms were not updated within the 6-month requirement.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 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.

During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #4s previous health assessment was done on 2/8/23. An updated health assessment was not obtained until 2/17/25. These dates indicate that a health assessment was not obtained within the 24-month requirement.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2025

Category: ratio. 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.

During unannounced visit, fire safety logs were reviewed. The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 10/1/24, 11/1/24, 12/1/24, 1/2/25, 2/3/25, 3/3/25, 4/7/25.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 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.

Child #1 and #2's emergency contact sheet did not have anything listed on the information on the special needs/disability section.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 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.

Staff #1's health assessment is dated for 5/22/24. This date indicates that a health assessment was not done prior to providing service in a childcare setting. Staff #2's previous health assessment is dated for 4/12/22. Staff #2's current health assessment is dated for 6/18/24. These dates indicate that a health assessment had not been completed within the 24-month requirement. See code sheet for dates of hire.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

The facility did not have documentation of completing an annual emergency drill on file. The last dated emergency drill on file was 7/14/23.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 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 following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 1/4/24, 2/3/24, 3/1/24, 4/3/24, 5/3/24, 6/14/24, 7/24/24.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

While at the facility unannounced on 9/21/23 the inspector observed that the infant cribs were touching each other while four infants were asleep inside each.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

While at the facility for the renewal inspection on 8/23/23 the inspector found loose wooden stairs in the outdoor play space utilized by children to enter and exit the outdoor play space. On 9/21/23 the inspector observed that the outdoor wooden stairs remained loose, and children were playing in the outdoor play area.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2023

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

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

While at the facility for the renewal inspection on 8/23/23 the inspector observed a ripped changing mat in the toddler room making the mat unable to be properly cleaned. On 9/21/23 the inspector observed that the ripped changing mat was not changed out and remained in place and unable to be properly cleaned.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of in person training regarding infant safe sleep practices. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. This training must be conducted by a PQAS approved trainer. Further, this training will not be allowed to count towards the annual 12 hours of training required by regulation. The facility will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge and ability to ensure that children will be properly supervised (see hear direct and assess) at all times.

While at the facility unannounced on 9/21/23 the inspector observed four infants in the infant room left unsupervised in their cribs. The infants were placed in an alcove situated just above the main infant floor area, separated by stairs rendering staff unable to see hear direct and assess the sleeping infants.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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.

While at the facility unannounced on 9/21/23 the inspector observed four infants in the infant room left unsupervised in their cribs. The infants were placed in an alcove situated just above the main infant floor area, separated by stairs rendering staff unable to see hear direct and assess the sleeping infants.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of in person training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. This training must be conducted by a PQAS approved trainer. Further, this training will not be allowed to count towards the annual 12 hours of training required by regulation. The facility will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge and ability to ensure that children will be properly supervised (see hear direct and assess) at all times.

While at the facility unannounced on 9/21/23 the inspector observed four infants in the infant room left unsupervised in their cribs. The infants were placed in an alcove situated just above the main infant floor area, separated by stairs rendering staff unable to see hear direct and assess the sleeping infants.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/22.

Staff person #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2023

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

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 may not work in a childcare 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.

While reviewing the staff files during the renewal the inspector observed the file for staff #2 and noted that the staff was hired (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH) without having any proof of having submitted for FBI fingerprinting and an incomplete NSOR was also observed on file.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2023

Category: background checks. 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.

While at the facility for the renewal inspection on 8/23/23 the inspector found loose wooden stairs in the outdoor play space utilized by children to enter and exit the outdoor play space. The inspector observed large wooden boards laying in a pile in the outdoor play area as well.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2023

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.

While at the facility for the renewal inspection on 8/23/23 the inspector found chipped paint in the older toddler room.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2023

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

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

While at the facility for the renewal inspection on 8/23/23 the inspector observed a ripped changing mat in the toddler room making the mat unable to be properly cleaned.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.21/3270.69(b) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Child #1 was burned by water heated 2 to 3 minutes, in the microwave, in the infant room. This water was removed from the microwave and placed on the counter in childcare space by staff #1. Staff #1 then went to bend down and subsequently knocked the container holding the hot water over spilling the hot water directly on child #1.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2023

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

3270.132(a) · If emergency medical care is needed for a child, the parent shall be contacted as soon as practical in the best interest of the child. If the parent cannot be reached, the operator shall record in writing the reason emergency care was required and the attempts made to inform the parent.

Child #1 was burned by water heated 2 to 3 minutes, in the microwave, in the infant room. The facility made two calls to both parents and waited roughly ten minutes before attempting to call the parents again. Emergency services were not called or obtained until the parent arrived at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children must be supervised at all times. 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. 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.

While at the facility unannounced on 6/8/23 the inspector observed staff #1 and #2 in the school age room along with 16 preschool and young school aged children. When the staff were asked to name the children in their respective groups staff #1 named four children and staff #2 did not name any., leaving 12 children unaccounted for.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. 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. The legal entity must arrange for staff #1 and staff #2 to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

While at the facility unannounced on 6/8/23 the inspector observed staff #1 and #2 in the school age room along with 16 preschool and young school aged children. When the staff were asked to name the children in their respective groups staff #1 named four children and staff #2 did not name any., leaving 12 children unaccounted for.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)(2) · The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

While at the facility unannounced on 6/8/23 the inspector observed staff #1 and #2 in the school age room along with 16 preschool and young school aged children. When the staff were asked to name the children in their respective groups staff #1 named four children and staff #2 did not name any., leaving 12 children unaccounted for.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2023

Category: supervision. 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.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the files for staff #5 and #6 and noted their hire dates (see legend) and observed both staff to be caring for children unsupervised by a staff with proper qualifications. Both staff #5 and #6 have not completed their the required pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 and #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.The Child Protective Services Law(CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for all facility persons, volunteers, and household members who may have resided out of Pennsylvania within the previous five years to obtain a state criminal history check, state sex offender registry check, and a state child abuse and neglect history check from the state (s) in which they resided in the previous five years. This was required beginning September 30, 2019. Current facility persons and volunteers were required to meet these requirements beginning July 1, 2020.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that staff #1 had been a resident of Virginia in the last five years. Staff #6 was a resident of Massachusetts was a resident of the state in the last five years. Further staff #6 had no proof of obtaining the necessary FBI clearance. Staff #2 had an FBI clearance dated for 1/13/15 and this clearance was not updated until 1/21/20, This clearance was not updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL. Staff #3 last had a FBI clearance on file dated for 9/26/17. This clearance was not updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL. Staff #4 did not obtain the required NSOR clearance within 45 days of hire. Staff $5 was hired without proof of NSOR on file and no proof of having obtained FBI fingerprinting as is required.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022

Category: background checks. 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.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the door that exits to the outdoor play space to the Preschool Flex room to have peeled metal on the lower corner making it sharp and rusted.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 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.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed paint to be peeling paint in each child care space at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2022

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

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.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff #6 and noted that the required heath assessment was missing from the file.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2022

Category: ratio. 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.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff #6 and noted that the required two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it was missing accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2022

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

3270.27(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it was missing accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2022

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

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

While at the facility on 8/18/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and noted that it had last been updated on 3/12/20.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2021

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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

While at the facility on 8/18/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed staff file #1 and noted Staff # 1 began direct care with children on 3/15/21 and as of the date of the renewal this staff still did not have the required Pa Mandated Reporter training. Further, the Child Protective Services Law(CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry(NSOR) clearance effective 9/30/2019. The CPSL also states that anyone hired before 9/30/19 had until 7/1/20 to obtain this clearance. In order to continue hiring staff provisionally the legal entity was required to apply to the Department for a waiver. The legal entity did apply and received the provisional hire waiver approval on 1/6/20, Staff #1 was hired provisionally on 3/15/21 and had no proof of having a completed NSOR on file at the facility on 8/18/21.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2021

Category: background checks. 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.

While at the facility on 8/18/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector peeling paint in the school age room and preschool room.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2021

Category: physical safety. 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.

While at the facility on 8/18/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the children's Ibuprofen for child #1 was expired since 7/2021.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2021

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

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

While at the facility on 8/18/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and noted that there was no concurrence with the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2021

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