3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

The bathroom sink/vanity as well as the ceiling above the tub displayed signs from water damage. The front right corner of the vanity had exposed wood/particle board which was peeling. The ceiling tile above the tub was sagging and had brown water marks on it.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

Documentation of the fire alarm system test shows more than 30 days between testing. (6/2/25 and 7/8/25)

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 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 files for child #1, #2, #3, #4 & #5 contained developmental evaluations dated more than 6 months from the previous report. The file for Child #1 contained a developmental evaluation dated 3/11/25 more than 6 months from the previous report dated 2/15/24. The file for Child #2 contained a developmental evaluation dated 3/11/25 more than 6 months from the previous report dated 2/15/24. The file for Child #3 contained a developmental evaluation dated 3/11/25 more than 6 months from the previous report dated 2/15/24. The file for Child #4 contained a developmental evaluation dated for 3/8/25 more than 6 months from the previous report dated 4/5/23. The file for Child #5 contained a developmental evaluation dated 3/11/25 more than 6 months from the previous report dated 2/15/24.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.21/3270.76 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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.

On 3/19/25, several free-range chickens were observed in the outdoor playspace. Chicken feces was observed on the ground of the outdoor playspace. Per staff statements the chickens are able to access the playspace without restriction. The chickens are not removed from the playspace prior to children utilizing the outdoor playspace.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 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 file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. (See LIS Code sheet)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 contained a mandated reporter training dated 9/16/24 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous training dated 2/2/19.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

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 #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a PA State Police Clearance dated 9/24/24 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous State Police Clearance dated 4/9/19; PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/1/24 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/7/19; DHS FBI Clearance dated 9/12/24 which was obtained more than 60 days from the previous FBI Clearance dated 1/24/19.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

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.

In the Garage Space, there was a hole in the wall under the window facing the road as well as two holes under the large double windows facing the wooded area. The wood on the bottom of the closet in the Main Space was splintered. The indoor/outdoor carpet covering the surface of the outdoor play space was bunched up creating a tripping hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

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 peeling paint on the trim of the outside of the sliding glass door into the Main Space as well as inside the sliding glass door near the bottom.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 the Garage Space, used for infants and toddlers, there were several foam blocks observed to have bite marks on them.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

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

3270.131(b)(1)/3270.181(c) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. 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 files for Child #3 and Child #5, both younger toddlers at the time (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked updated health reports. The file for Child #3 contained a health assessment dated 3/18/25 more than 6 months since the previous health assessment dated 1/24/24. The file for Child #5 contained a health assessment dated 10/8/24 more than 6 months since the previous health assessment dated 5/3/23.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 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.

The facility's emergency plan and parent letter explaining the emergency procedures lacked accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 file of staff person #1, employed with the legal entity for more than 90 days (see coded LIS sheet), contained documentation of emergency plan training dated 2/16/2024 for the Slippery Rock location and did not contain documentation of emergency plan training for the Portersville location.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 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).

The file of staff person #2, employed for more than 45 days (see coded LIS sheet), contained the receipt for the PA state police clearance and did not contain the "Response for Criminal Record Check" with a dissemination date. The completed clearance was immediately obtained by the operator and placed in the file of staff person #2.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2024

Category: background checks. 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).

Documentation of 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 were dated more than 6 months apart for child #1 and #2 and child #3 contained a child service report dated 2/1/2024 and did not contain documentation of any prior.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

The emergency contact form of child #4 did not contain the child's date of birth.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2024

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 emergency contact form of child #4 did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2024

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

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

The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the work address or work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The health assessment of child #2, a young toddler at the time (see coded LIS sheet), was dated 5/6/2023 and an updated health assessment was dated 2/16/2024, exceeding 6 months.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2024

Category: health medication. 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.

The current health assessment of staff person #1 was dated 8/22/2023, which was more than 24 months from the previous assessment which was dated 11/11/2020.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

A pink bottle in the infant classroom was not labeled with the name of the child for whom it was intended.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 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.

Documentation of the review and/or update to the emergency contact form and financial agreement by the parent for child #1 and #2 exceeded 6 months.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

The health assessment of child #4 was dated 3/4/2024, which was more than 60 days from their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 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.

The emergency plan did not contain a contingency plan to help strategize how to pay for repairs, pay staff, and continue to run the business after a disaster or emergency.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

The required one-hour health and safety update for facility persons who took the 6 or 10 hour health and safety training on Better Kid Care was completed after 12/30/2022 by facility person #1 (dated 3/2/2023), #2 (dated 3/9/2023), #3 (dated 2/28/2023) and #4 (dated 2/28/2023).

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

Category: ratio. 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.

An exit door in the preschool space was obstructed by 2 large bins of blocks.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

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

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

The cold-water handle of the sink in a play kitchen was broken exposing the children to rough edges in the infant/toddler classroom. A red bin containing blocks in the preschool classroom had a broken handle and was cracked down the side which created a pinch point.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

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

3270.131(e)(1) · 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 immunization records of child #2, 3 and 5 did not contain a current influenza vaccination in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP or an acceptable exemption.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

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.

The facility did not have written parental consent to administer an Epi-Pen to the child the medication is prescribed to in the event of an emergency.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2023

Category: ratio. 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.

Documentation of the review and/or updates of the emergency contact forms and financial agreements of child #1, 2, 3 and 4 exceeded 6 months.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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).

The emergency plan did not include evacuation routes to the location away from the facility in the event of an emergency.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

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

3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

The file for Child #2 contained an immunization record that was lacking 2-3 doses of the Rotavirus Immunization.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2022

Category: health medication. 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 file for Child #1 contained a health assessment that was lacking 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 Apr 7, 2022

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

3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The emergency plan at the facility was lacking accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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 is lacking proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detectors in the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

The file for Staff #1 contained 6 hours of training between the dates of 12/19/20-12/19/21 and an additional 3 hours dated 1/28/22, therefore lacking 6 total hours still needing to obtain 3 hours. The file for Staff #2 contained 6 hours of training between the dates of 12/19/20 and 12/19/21 and an additional 6 hours dated January 2022, therefore lacking 6 hours by 12/19/21.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.