Early Beginnings Iv

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 1/7/26 Staff 2 did not have initial emergency plan training with the role of being staff within 90 days of the their date of hire as staff.

Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

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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 1/7/26 the facility emergency plan letter to the parents did not note the facility's lock down procedures.

Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 1/7/26 Staff 1 had child abuse clearances dated 12/30/20, and 1/6/26, which is more than 60 months between clearance dates. It was reported that Staff 1 worked as staff on 12/31/25.

Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

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3270.70(a) · The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.

During a renewal inspection on 1/7/26 the indoor temperature in the infant room and toddler room measured at 61° F.

Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

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3270.192(4) · 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.

During a renewal inspection on 1/7/26 Staff 2 did not have a disclosure statement with the purpose of Child care employment. Staff 2 signed, dated and had a witness signature on a disclosure statement on 1/7/26, but this is after their first day with children as staff. (See LIS code sheet for first day with children as staff)

Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

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3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

During a renewal inspection on 3/10/25 Cert rep observed the Infant room did not have a first aid kit.

Corrected by Mar 10, 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 3/10/25 Cert rep observed plastic bags and gloves on the changing table in the Infant room. These would be accessible to children being changed. The children who would be in this room may still be putting things in their mouths.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

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3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. 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.

During a renewal inspection on 3/10/25 Cert rep observed that the facility's daily schedule and emergency medical transportation plan was not post in any of the child care rooms.

Corrected by Mar 24, 2025

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3270.121(b) · At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

During a renewal inspection on 3/10/25 Cert rep noted that parents are not provided information regarding the supervision policy or daily schedule at the time of enrollment.

Corrected by Mar 24, 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 renewal inspection 3/10/25-4/16/25 Child 1 did not have the father's work phone on the emergency contact form.

Corrected by Apr 16, 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 3/10/25 Cert rep noted more than 30 days since the previous fire detection test dated 1/17/25.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

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3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Hot water temperature in the sink next to the diaper changing table measured 114° F.

Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

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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.

There was a small area of peeling paint on one wall in the second floor room.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2024

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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.

There was a ride on toy in the outdoor play space which was cracked.

Corrected by Sep 26, 2024

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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.

The operator has not been testing the facility's fire detection system.

Corrected by Oct 24, 2024

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