Darilyns Kiddie City Daycare Center Llc

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 facility shall have a written policy which addresses: 1. Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert Rep noted the facility did not have a written policy which addresses the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert rep noted Staff 1 did not have emergency plan training from 2024 or 2025, Staff 2 had emergency plan training 3/18/24 and Staff 5 had emergency plan training 4/29/24. This is more than 12 months since the previous emergency plan training for these staff.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

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3270.27(e) · 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.

During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 the facility's emergency plan letter to the parents did not address lockdown procedures or the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

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3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.

During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Staff 1 and Staff 5 had more than 12 months between fire safety trainings. This is evidenced by documented fire safety trainings in the files for Staff 1(10/4/23, & 11/12/24) and Staff 5 (10/19/23 & 3/26/25).

Corrected by May 22, 2025

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

During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert rep observed peeling wall paint on the wall of the Large Room/Room 3 by the door to the Infant room/Room 2.

Corrected by May 22, 2025

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert rep observed plastic bags in an accessible filing cabinet drawer in the Large room, and plastic bags and gloves under the changing tables in the bathroom and the infant rooms. These items were accessible to children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.

Corrected by May 22, 2025

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3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert rep observed the daily schedule was not posted in School Age Room/Room 1.

Corrected by May 22, 2025

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

During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert rep noted the following missing information from emergency contact form: parent's home address and phone number(Child 5), parent's work address (Child 3 & 5), and parent's work phone number (Child 3-5)

Corrected by May 23, 2025

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert rep noted more than 60 days between fire drills on two occasions: 8/2/24-10/2/24, and 10/2/24-12/2/24.

Corrected by May 22, 2025

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert rep noted Child 1(infant)'s health assessment was dated 8/4/24, which is more than 6 months ago. See LIS code sheet for DOB.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

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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 2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 5/22/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert rep noted Child 2's immunization record did not have record of the following recommended vaccines: Hepatitis B(2nd dose), DTAP(2nd dose), Hib (2nd dose), Pneumococcal (2nd dose), and Polio(2nd dose). There was no immunization exemption on file for Child 2. See LIS code sheet for date of birth.

Corrected by May 22, 2025

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3270.133(4)/3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert rep observed diaper rash cream was being stored under the changing table in the bathroom which is accessible to children. Cert rep also observed one of the Diaper rash cream's with expiration date 4/2025.

Corrected by May 22, 2025

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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 a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Staff 4 had health assessments dated 3/22/23 and 4/10/2025. This is more than 24 months between health assessments. Staff reported Staff 4 continued to serve in a staff role between 3/31/25-4/10/25.

Corrected by May 22, 2025

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3270.151(b) · A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

During a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert rep noted Staff 1's health assessment dated 5/28/24, was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

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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 a renewal inspection on 5/22/25 Cert rep noted more than 30 days between fire detection testing on three occasions: 8/2/24-9/2/24, 10/2/24-11/2/24, and 12/2/24-1/2/25.

Corrected by May 22, 2025

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3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

On 6/14/2024, Staff #1 was observed on video from 6/8/2024 at 12:40 PM grabbing Child #1 by the arm quickly and placed the child on the floor between her legs. Staff #1 sat on a chair and made Child #1 sit on the floor. Staff #1 would not allow for Child #1 to get up for approximately 2 minutes. Staff #1 used her arms and legs to keep Child #1 sitting on the floor. It was also observed on video from 6/8/2024 at 1:27 PM, that Child #1 was trying to throw a stuffed animal at the other children in the room. Staff #2 grabbed the stuffed toy out of Child #1's hands. Child #1 walked over to the children and sat on the tabletop arms crossed and head down Staff #2 walked over to Child #1 and grabbed his upper left arm and pulled him off the table. Child #1 was pulling away and was trying to get back on to the tabletop. Staff #2 pushed Child #1 with his arm a few times and then had the child grabbed by his upper right arm holding him with one hand while pushing the table away with the other. Then Staff #2 had Child #1 by his left arm, using her right arm to grab his upper arm and her left arm to grab his forearm and pulled him away. As she did that the child dropped to the ground on his knees. Child #1 then pulled a chair over and began punching the chair. Staff #2 came from behind Child #1 and grabbed both of his upper arms to pull him up. Child #1 got up but pushed back against Staff #2. Staff #2, still holding the arms, pushed the child forward slightly and then let go.

Corrected by Jun 17, 2024

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3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff employed as of the date of the training to receive a minimum of two hours of PQAS-approved training on appropriate behavior management techniques while working with children. This training must be completed as a live training or in-person. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

On 6/14/2024, Staff #1 was observed on video from 6/8/2024 at 12:40 PM grabbing Child #1 by the arm quickly and placed the child on the floor between her legs. Staff #1 sat on a chair and made Child #1 sit on the floor. Staff #1 would not allow for Child #1 to get up for approximately 2 minutes. Staff #1 used her arms and legs to keep Child #1 sitting on the floor. It was also observed on video from 6/8/2024 at 1:27 PM, that Child #1 was trying to throw a stuffed animal at the other children in the room. Staff #2 grabbed the stuffed toy out of Child #1's hands. Child #1 walked over to the children and sat on the tabletop arms crossed and head down Staff #2 walked over to Child #1 and grabbed his upper left arm and pulled him off the table. Child #1 was pulling away and was trying to get back on to the tabletop. Staff #2 pushed Child #1 with his arm a few times and then had the child grabbed by his upper right arm holding him with one hand while pushing the table away with the other. Then Staff #2 had Child #1 by his left arm, using her right arm to grab his upper arm and her left arm to grab his forearm and pulled him away. As she did that the child dropped to the ground on his knees. Child #1 then pulled a chair over and began punching the chair. Staff #2 came from behind Child #1 and grabbed both of his upper arms to pull him up. Child #1 got up but pushed back against Staff #2. Staff #2, still holding the arms, pushed the child forward slightly and then let go.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

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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.

On 6/14/2024, a video from 6/8/2024 was reviewed at the facility. Child #1 was observed to be left alone in the classroom three separate times on 6/8/2024 between 1:38 PM-1:44 PM. Each time, Staff #1 walked out of the classroom and returned about one minute later.

Corrected by Jun 14, 2024

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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 employed as of the date of the training to receive a minimum of three hours of PQAS-training regarding supervision of children. This training must be completed as a live training or in-person. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

On 6/14/2024, a video from 6/8/2024 was reviewed at the facility. Child #1 was observed to be left alone in the classroom three separate times on 6/8/2024 between 1:38 PM-1:44 PM. Each time, Staff #1 walked out of the classroom and returned about one minute later.

Corrected by Jul 6, 2024

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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 develop or update their written supervision policies and procedures to be implemented in the facility. The written policy must ensure that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The policy must address procedures for when a staff person is working alone in a classroom with a child or a group of children to ensure that the staff person does not leave the classroom. The policy must also address that the facility will not allow the use of physical discipline under .113(b) and include procedures for staff discipline in the event that a staff is found to use physical discipline. Both the updated supervision policies and new supervision procedures must be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval prior to implementation. Once approved by the Department, the director will ensure that all current employees and any new hires are trained on the policies and procedures, and it must be documented in their files.

On 6/14/2024, a video from 6/8/2024 was reviewed at the facility. Child #1 was observed to be left alone in the classroom three separate times on 6/8/2024 between 1:38 PM-1:44 PM. Each time, Staff #1 walked out of the classroom and returned about one minute later.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2024

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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.

It was observed that the first aid kit in Room 3 did not contain soap.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

It was observed in the school age bathroom that the garbage can did not contain a lid.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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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.

It was observed and stated that the facility did not have a continuity of operations plan created as required.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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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.

File for staff person #1, #2, #3, and #6 did not contain documentation verifying that these facility persons received emergency plan training on an annual basis; there was no documentation on file of this training dated within the last 12 months.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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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 #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility until their completed NSOR verification certificate is received and placed on file.

File for staff person #4, see code sheet for hire date, did not contain a completed NSOR verification certificate, and this staff person is outside of their 45 day provisional hire period.

Corrected by May 10, 2024

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3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Files for staff person #1 and #6 did not contain written documentation of a staff evaluation, completed by the director, within the last 12 months as required.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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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.

File for facility person #3 contained a health assessment dated 9/13/18. No updated health assessment completed within the last 24 months was observed on file.

Corrected by May 28, 2024

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3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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.

File for facility person #2 did not contain the written results of a TB test. There was no initial or subsequent TB test results observed on file.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

File for staff person #5 contained a written heath assessment, but that assessment did not address whether an examination for communicable diseases was conducted and did not address the assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. The questions to address these were left blank on the staff person's health assessment that was observed on file.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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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.

It was observed at the time of inspection that infants and toddlers were in care, but the written emergency plan created by the facility did not contain accommodations for infants or toddlers. The facility also stated they provided a letter regarding the emergency plan to all enrolled families, but the letter observed did not include all required emergency plan details. The letter to parents was missing lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

It was observed that the facility did not have written proof of purchase or an attestation statement on file for the interconnected smoke alarm system that was installed at the facility.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

It was observed and stated that the facility did not provide to all parents of enrolled children information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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3270.171(a)/3270.171(c) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

It was observed that the facility did not have pick up and drop off routes posted, and they did not provide annual written notification to their local traffic authority of the pick up and drop off routes around the facility.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #1 will have until 11/17/2023 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected by Nov 6, 2023

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-9. Staff person #1 will have until 11/17/2023 to complete the required pre-service health and safety training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): The required pre-service health and safety training.

Corrected by Nov 8, 2023

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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.

On 10/17/2023, the fire drill/fire detection log showed that the fire detection system in the facility had not been manually tested since 9/15/2023.

Corrected by Oct 23, 2023

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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.

On 5/18/2023, the fire drill log showed that fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days. The most recent fire drill documented was on 3/15/2023.

Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

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3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.

On 5/18/2023, the emergency contact information form for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child, and also did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. See LIS code sheet.

Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

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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 mandated reporter training is completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

On 5/18/2023, Staff #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4/23/2018.

Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 6/17/2023.

Staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. Each individual clearance for all staff must be updated at least every 60 months.

On 5/18/2023, Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 all had current clearances on file. However, the clearances were not updated within 60 months as required by the CPSL. Staff #1 completed the state police clearance on 9/15/2022, the child abuse clearance on 11/10/2022 and the FBI clearance on 11/12/2022. The previous clearances on file for Staff #1 were dated as follows: 6/14/2017 for the state police and child abuse clearances and 6/15/2017 for the FBI clearance. Staff #2 completed the state police clearance on 4/17/2023 and the child abuse clearance on 5/2/2023. The previous clearances on file for Staff #2 were dated 3/27/2018 for the state police clearance and 4/11/2018 for the child abuse clearance. Staff #3 completed the state police clearance on 5/18/2023, the child abuse clearance on 4/7/2023 and the FBI clearance on 3/18/2023. The previous clearances on file for Staff #3 were dated as follows: 4/10/2018 for the state police, 10/25/2017 for child abuse and 10/18/2017 for the FBI.

Corrected by May 18, 2023

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #2 will have until 6/17/2023 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6/19/2017. Staff #1 completed training on 11/15/2022. Staff #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4/23/2018.

Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

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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.

On 5/18/2023, a play dollhouse in the preschool area was observed to be cracked with sharp edges exposed.

Corrected by May 18, 2023

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

On 5/18/2023, the facility did not have documentation on file to show that an emergency drill had been conducted in previous 12 months.

Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

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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. Fire detection devices or systems must be manually tested and documented at least once every 30 days.

On 5/18/2023, the fire drill/fire detection log showed that the fire detection system in the facility had not been manually tested since 7/14/2022.

Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

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3270.14/3270.21 · As of 4/29/2022, a child care facility is required to have written policies and procedures in place for recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The operator must create written policies and procedures to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The policy must include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child: and address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. 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.

During the Renewal Inspection on 5/12/2022, the facility did not have written policies and procedures in place for the identification and the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

Corrected by Jun 24, 2022

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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.

During the Renewal Inspection on 5/12/2022, the following staff did not have documentation of completion of annual emergency plan on file within previous 12 months: Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4 and Staff #5. Staff #6 did not have documentation of completion emergency plan at initial employment. See code sheet for date of hire.

Corrected by Jun 17, 2022

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3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

During the Renewal Inspection on 5/12/2022, the following staff did not have staff evaluations on file that were completed during the previous 12 months: Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #4 and Staff #5.

Corrected by Jun 17, 2022

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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 5/12/2022, peeling paint was seen in the preschool/toddler bathroom near the window.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2022

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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 5/12/2022, a cracked plastic playhouse with sharp edges exposed was observed on the outdoor playground.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2022

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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

During the Renewal Inspection on 5/12/2022, most recent health report on file for Child #1, an infant was dated 8/30/2021. See code sheet for date of enrollment.

Corrected by May 18, 2022

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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 the Renewal Inspection on 5/12/2022, the most recent health assessment on file for Staff #3 was dated 11/21/2019.

Corrected by May 27, 2022

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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 the Renewal Inspection on 5/12/2022, Staff #6 did not have any written, nonfamily references on file. See code sheet for date of hire.

Corrected by Jun 17, 2022

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3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) · 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. Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

During the Renewal Inspection on 5/12/2022, the owner could not locate the fire drill log and fire detection log to show that fire drills have been conducted at least every 60 days and that the fire detection system has been tested at least every 30 days.

Corrected by May 13, 2022

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

During the Renewal Inspection on 5/12/2022, the following staff did not have documentation that they had completed 12 hours of annual child care training completed within previous 12 months: Staff #1, Staff #3, and Staff #5

Corrected by Jun 24, 2022

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