3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.

During the incident investigation on 10/8/2025, it was found that the provider did not notify the OCDEL regional office of the incident within 24 hours of a child being hospitalized or receiving emergency room treatment. The information was sent 3 days after the emergency room treatment was received.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2026

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

3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

During the incident investigation on 10/8/2025, it was found that staff #1 exited the van leaving child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 unsupervised in the van.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.177(a) · Children may not be left unattended in a vehicle.

During the incident investigation on 10/8/2025, it was found that staff #1 exited the van leaving child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 unsupervised in the van.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.11(c)(9) · Precautions when transporting children.

During the incident investigation on 10/8/2025, it was found that on 8/12/2025 during an incident that occurred involving child # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4, staff person # 1 failed to engage the emergency brake in the van when transporting the children which resulted in the vehicle rolling backwards into the street and hitting two parked vehicles.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2025

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, upon request, the Certification Representative was not given access to the staff files.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 and staff person #6 must be supervised when interacting with the children at a minimum by an AGS or a primary staff person 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 #5 and staff #6, then staff #5 and staff #6 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 9/25/2025, the files for staff #5 and staff #6 were viewed and have not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring on 2/20/25 for both staff members. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2025

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 #4 and staff #8 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an AGS or a primary staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff #4 and staff #8, then staff #4 and staff #8 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 9/25/2025, the files for staff #4, and staff #8 were viewed and have not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire (LIS code sheet):.The Pediatric First Aid and CPR training.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 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. Staff #3 and staff #5 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business because she/he does not have all the required clearances or request for clearances.

During the renewal inspection on 9/25/2025, the files for staff #3 and staff #5 were viewed and the file for staff #3 contains an FBI Fingerprinting Clearance (dated 7/16/20) and a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance (dated 1/16/20), which are more than 60 months old. The file for Staff #5 contains a Child Abuse Clearance (dated 12/30/19) and the Mandated Reporter Training (dated 12/8/2017), which are more than 60 months old. (Hire date see code sheet)

Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2025

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

3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025 and on 9/25/2025, it was observed that the director was not onsite and the staff could not provide Certification Representative with a precise schedule of the director.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, it was observed that (2) Bleach Sanitizers were on top of the washer/dryer toy in the afterschool room. In the 1- to 2-year-old room there was Desitin on top of sink.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, in the 1--2-year-old room, the first aid bag was observed to be on the floor near the exit, and it was accessible to the children.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, it was observed that the first aid kit in the 1- to 2-year-old room was missing scissors.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2025

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.

During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, it was observed that in the infant room that the sink was not working because of a leaky pipe, the laminate and particle board of the bathroom sink cabinet doors in the hallway boys bathroom and in the 2-year-old bathroom is coming off.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 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.

During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025 it was observed that in the 2-year-old room there was chipping paint in the bathroom, on the left side of the toilet, and in the afterschool room there was chipping plaster on the mural wall.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 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.

During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, it was observed that (2) seat covered chairs had exposed padding in the afterschool room, a rip in the changing table pad and a soiled onesie was on the changing table in the 1- to 2-year-old room.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

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.

During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, it was observed in the preschool room on the second floor, that the white cubbies along the left wall were not secure to the wall, and the white shelf on the left was wobbly and unstable. The cubbies and the shelf are a tipping hazard to the children.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

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

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

During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, a thermometer was not placed inside the refrigerator in the infant room.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, it was observed that staff #1 allowed child #1 to come downstairs from the Preschool room on the second floor to the first floor to go to the bathroom unsupervised.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, the file for child #2 was viewed and there was not an admission date in the file.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, the file for child #3 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, the file for child #3 was reviewed and there was no health insurance policy number on the Emergency Contact Form.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

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

3270.124(c) · 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 the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, there was no updated Emergency Contact Form in the preschool childcare space for child #4, child #6, child #7, child #8, child #9, child #10, child #11, child #12, and child #13.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 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 the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, the files for child #1, child #2, child #4, and child #7 were viewed and the emergency contact information and the financial agreements were not updated in a 6-month period. The dates of the Emergency Contact Form and Financial Agreement for child #1 are 9/24/24, for child #2 the forms were dated 1/14/25, for child #4 the forms are dated 3/13/24, and for child #7 the forms are dated 9/23/24.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, staff #2 did not wash the hands of child #2 after a diaper change.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025

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.

During the renewal inspection on 9/25/2025, the files of staff #3, staff #6 and staff #7 were viewed and health assessments had not been updated within a 24-month period. The health assessment for staff #3 was dated 8/3/21, the assessment for staff #6 was dated 10/28/21, and the assessment for staff #7 was dated 8/4/23.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

During a renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, the file for child #3 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain a signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

During the complaint investigation on 9/15/2025, it was found that child #1 and child #2 were not supervised while being dropped off at Darby Elementary School during transporting. Per the facility transportation policy, staff #1 did not make certain that child #1 and child #2 entered the school building or the school yard before driving off.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 8/4/2025, Certification Representative was given access to the entranceway but then denied access to the rest of the facility when staff person #1 closed the facility entrance door behind her as she entered it. Certification Representative knocked and was not given entry until 3 minutes later.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 8/4/2025, it was observed that 2 electrical outlet receptacles in the Young Toddlers room were uncovered, and they were accessible to the children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025

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.

During an unannounced monitoring inspection on 8/4/2025, it was observed that paint was chipping on the hallway way near the entrance way.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

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

3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times.

During an unannounced complaint investigation on 11/6/2024, it was observed that the staff: child ratio was not in compliance. In the young toddler group, the youngest child was one year old, and there was one staff person with 11 children, and in the Preschool room ages 3-5, there was one staff person with 12 children.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 11/6/2024, Certification Representative was unable to access and review the staff files because the cabinets were locked and the Director had the only key and was not onsite during the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(a)(3) · A director is responsible for designating a staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter in the Director's absence.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 11/6/2024, it was observed that a staff person was not designated that was responsible for compliance with chapter 3270 in the Director's absence.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

During the unannounced monitoring on 11//6/2024, it was observed that four seat covers in the van were ripped and the foam was exposed.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2024

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

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

During the renewal inspection on 8/29/2024 it was observed that all of the leather seat covers on van #1 were ripped and torn, and one seat in the back of van #2 was also torn.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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

3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

During the renewal inspection on 8/29/2024, upon arrival to the facility the Certification Representative was not given access to the facility for five minutes. Staff person #1 told Certification Representative that she could not let Certification Representative in until after she contacted the owner of facility. Certification Representative was allowed access 5 minutes later.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

During the renewal inspection on 8/29/2024, it was observed that staff person #2 in the older toddler room was alone with twelve children. The youngest child in the room was an older two years old.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

During the renewal inspection on 8/29/2024 it was observed that the explorer room upstairs and the infant room had an electrical outlet that was uncovered and the outlets were accessible to the children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

During the renewal inspection on 8/29/2024, it was observed that there were paint cans in a plastic milk crate in the outside play space, and in the room to the left of the office and the infant room there was disinfectant spray in a cabinet under the sink and it was unlocked. Toxics and cleaning materials were in reach of children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024

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.

During the renewal inspection on 8/29/2024 it was observed that there was chipping paint in the one-year-old room, the girls bathroom, the hallway, the two-year-old room, the upstairs room door and all four walls, and the outside play area wall and door.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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

3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 8/29/2024 it was observed that there were no hand washing signs above the changing table in the infant room.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024

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

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

During the renewal inspection on 8/29/2024, it was observed that the cubbies in the bathroom in the room to the right center of the office and in the upstairs room, and the shelf in the one-year-old toddler room were not attached to the wall and were a tipping hazard. Also, the covers on two styrofoam chairs in the upstairs room were worn through to the styrofoam from usage.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024

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

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

During the renewal inspection on 8/29/2024 it was observed that the refrigerator in the infant room and the two-year-old room did not have an operating thermometer in them.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

During the renewal inspection on 8/29/2024 Certification Representative viewed the file for child #1 and there was no initial health assessment in the file.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024

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. Repair the ceiling and make all necessary repairs. Ensure that all surfaces in the facility are in good repair. Submit adequate written documentation verifying the repairs.

Surfaces in the facility were in disrepair. One classroom had ceiling and water damage due to a leak from a recent storm.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 persons must complete the CCDBG training that is required prior to working with children unsupervised. Submit written verification of the completed training. Staff persons will complete the CCDBG training that is required prior to working with children unsupervised.

Several staff persons were observed caring for a child and their record did not contain verification of completed CCDBG training (10 hour) and/ or PA Update (1 hour) required prior to working with children unsupervised. (#1- 10 hr) (#4-1 hour) (#5-10 hr) (#6-10 hr)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2023

Category: supervision. 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. Submit a written copy of the updated emergency plan. Ensure that the plan is reviewed and documented in writing annually as specified.

There was no written documentation indicating that the emergency plan had been reviewed and updated within the past 12 months/ in accordance with 55 PA CODE 3270 regulations.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 until the proper FBI clearance has been obtained. Revise written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all new staff persons have the properly required CPSL clearance documents prior to working with children as specified in the CPSL. Submit a copy of the completed FBI clearance and revised policies.

The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#2-no proof of FBI clearance completed through DHS --only PDE which is not acceptable) (#3- hired 10/4/23- no record of request for State Police prior to working with children).

Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2023

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

3270.131(c) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report that includes the date and signature of physician contents. Ensure that all children's initial health reports are completed as required and contain the required contents as specified in these regulations.

It could not be determined that one child had an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility as the health report on file was not signed and dated by the child's physician.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2023

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.

One staff person's record did not contain a health assessment completed within the past 24 months. (#4)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2023

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. The fire alarm system must be tested every 30 days as required under Act 62. Submit written documentation verifying that the system has been tested as specified. Ensure that the system is tested, documented in writing and retained with the fire drill records as required in ACT 62.

Operator did not annotate on the fire drill log the dates when the fire system was tested documenting that it was tested every 30 days as required under Fire Act of July 14, 2020.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that parents are provided the original incident report on the date of the incident.

On 8/30/23, a child sustained an injury while playing with another child and the facility did not give the parent an incident on the date of the injury.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2023

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

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing child abuse clearance documentation in the file of Staff 3.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2022

Category: supervision. 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, cert rep observed a dirty refrigerator missing a thermometer in both the toddler room and the upstairs classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2022

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date health assessment in the files of child 1 and Child 2.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2022

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.

During renewal inspection, cert rep observed an out of date health assessment in the file of Staff 4.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

During renewal inspection, cert rep observed an expired mandated reporter certificate in the file of Staff 1.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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

During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing letters of reference in the file of Staff 2.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date emergency plan training documentation in the files of Staff1, Staff 2 and Staff 3.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.118(c) · A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.

During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date rabies immunization on file for a cat at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2021

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