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Home › PA › Port Carbon › Little Sunshines Day Care Center
61 E Washington St, Port Carbon PA 17965 · License #CER-00256010 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment policy did not include information on child maltreatment as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi). Staff person #2, #3, #4, and #6 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2, #3, #4, and #6 have not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric 1st Aid and CPR from a PQAS approved trainer.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 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 #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS or above 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 #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7, staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 have completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: supervision. 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 missing from several sinks throughout the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
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.
Plastic bags were accessible in unlocked cabinets in several rooms of the facility including the infant area.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
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.
There was no written notification of safe routes posted in the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
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 fire alarm tests were done 11/10/25 and next on 12/30/25; 3/9/26 and next on 4/14/26. These are gaps of greater than 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
There was a Dragon Tree plant in the preschool room accessible to children. There was baby lotion and Eucerin, both marked "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in an unlocked drawer in the preschool room.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2025
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.
There was not 2 feet of space on three sides of rest equipment during nap.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The health assessments for child #1 and #2 did not contain a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. 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.
As of the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not address accommodations for infants and toddlers. The letter to parents explaining the emergency plan did not include information on lockdown, or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff person #1 did not complete the required health and safety training within 90 days of working with children, date the training was completed 4/1/24.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a) · 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.
Child #1 did not have an initial health assessment on file within 60 days of enrollment, date of health assessment 11/8/23.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff #1 has until 4/26/23 to complete the 1 hour health and safety training update.
Staff #1 has not completed the health and safety training update. Staff #2 completed the health and safety training update on 1/16/23.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 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.
Staff #1 does not have an NSOR clearance on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2023
Category: background checks. 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 the Preschool room is missing soap, scissors and tweezers. The first aid kit in the 2 yr old room is missing soap.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
Child #1, 2, 3 & 4 do not have a current flu vaccine for 2022 or an exemption letter on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
Certification Rep observed rust on the baseboard heater in the lunch room accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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 person #2 does not have an initial health assessment on file that was conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in child care; date of heath assessment on file 11/6/20, date of hire 3/25/22.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Staff person #1 has a health assessment that does not include the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
Operator admitted that annual emergency drills have not been completed.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.