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108 Walker Rd, Prospect PA 16052 · License #CER-00250846 · 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an assistant group supervisor 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 #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility
Facility Person #3 was supervising children in the infant room with no staff present in that room to supervise them. There was no documentation on file indicating that Facility Person #3 had completed their mandated reporter and health & safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 31, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
The most recent fire safety training completed and on file for for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 12 months after the prior fire safety training. (Trainings completed on 10/30/25 and 11/4/25.)
Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
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 Persons #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility without all completed clearances.
The criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was incomplete. There was no child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #3, who was also observed caring for children unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 31, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Facility Person #3 was serving as an assistant group supervisor, caring for children unsupervised. There was no documentation of education on file for Facility Person #3.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 31, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
There was a metal bracket on the wall in the boys restroom with sharp corners.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 31, 2025
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.
In the boys restroom, there was one handwashing sign posted between the urinal and the sink.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 31, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
A sleeping bag used as rest equipment in the main/preschool space by an enrolled child was not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The original agreements were in the files for children #1, #2 and #4.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 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.
The emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not include the health insurance policy nuber.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 31, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
The current health assessment on file for child #4 was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file for the child.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
There were no nonfamily written references on file for Facility Person #3.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 31, 2025
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 log of smoke detector testing indicates the detectors were tested on 8/8/25 and then again on 9/8/25, more than 30 days apart.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
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.
At approximately 10:40 AM, there were two infants in the infant room with no staff in the room to supervise them. After less than a minute, Facility Person #1 returned to the classroom to supervise the children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
At approximately 10:40 AM, there were two infants in the infant room with no staff in the room to supervise them. After less than a minute, Facility Person #1 returned to the classroom to supervise the children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
At approximately 10:40 AM, there were two infants in the infant room with no staff in the room to supervise them. After less than a minute, Facility Person #1 returned to the classroom to supervise the children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
There was an uncovered outlet on power strip on the floor under a table in the preschool room.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
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 did not include tweezers.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(j) · A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.
There was no source of running water at the diapering area in the main room.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 were 4 cribs in use in the infant room with less than 2 feet of space on three sides.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
There were two occurrences of an infant observed sleeping in a bouncy seat in the infant room during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
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.
There was no emergency contact form in the infant room for one of the children in that room.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.183(a) · Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.
The children's records were not stored in a locked cabinet. The operator stated they are not stored in a locked cabinet during the month of inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.193(a) · Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.
The facility persons' records were not stored in a locked cabinet. The operator stated they are not stored in a locked cabinet during the month of inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2024
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.
There was documentation of 10 hours of annual required child care training on file for Facility Person #1, completed during the review period of 12/2022-12/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The financial agreement of child #3 did not specify the admission date of the child.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
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.
The emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain 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 or documentation this is not applicable to the child.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
The file of child #2 and #3 contained an immunization record which did not include documentation of a current influenza vaccination or documentation of an acceptable exemption.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e) · 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.
The file of child #3 contained an immunization record which was submitted within 60 days of their start date (see coded LIS sheet) but lacked documentation of a current influenza vaccination (last was dated 11/17/2021). An updated immunization report dated 11/6/2023 is now on file and contained documentation of a current influenza vaccination.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 of facility person #1 contained documentation of 1 training hour completed for their annual training year of 12/2021 to 12/2022. An additional 7 hours were taken after their training year (between 1/2023 and 10/2023), but still facility person #1 still lacked 4 hours.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the infant classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 23, 2022
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The current health assessment of child #1 (see coded LIS sheet) was dated more than 6 months from the prior assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 record on file for child #1 was not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP, lacking 2 Hep B, 2 Rotavirus, 1 Pneumococcal and a current influenza vaccination.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 23, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
Infant Tylenol in the medication box had an expiration date of 3/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2022
Category: ratio. 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 health assessment of facility person #1 exceeded 24 months.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
The infant room refrigerator contained 2 bottles which were not labeled with the name of the child for which they were intended.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2022
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 had documentation of an emergency drill being conducted on 3/17/2022 but did not have documentation of an emergency drill being conducted between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file of facility person #1 contained 12 annual training hours dated 5/29/2022 (8) and 5/30/2022 (4) which is after the annual training year of 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Documentation of emergency plan trainings for facility person #1 were dated 3/12/2020 and 6/4/2021 which exceeded 1 year.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
When discussing how the infants are to be placed in their crib when they fall asleep, facility person #2 stated they place the infants on their stomach which is not the recommended sleeping position of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2021
Category: health medication. 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 record of child #1 is not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The health assessment of facility person #2 does not have a complete examination for the results of the examination for communicable disease and facility person #3 does not have documentation of an examination for communicable diseases.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2021
Category: health medication. 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
The file of facility person #3 contains one written, nonfamily reference attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person, lacking a second reference.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Documentation of fire drills exceed 60 days on 3/5/2021 to 5/5/2021 and 7/2/2021 to 9/2/2021.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2021
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 facility did not have proof of purchase of their interconnected fire detection system. Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on the following occasions: 12/7/2020 to 1/7/2021, 3/6/2021 to 4/6/2021, 7/2/2021 to 8/2/2021 and 8/2/2021 to 9/2/2021.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.