Hadassah Children Center

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. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times and staff shall be physically present with the children in their group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This portion of the plan must have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed. 3. The Certification Representative will conduct unannounced monitoring visits over the next three months. During this time period the facility shall have no occurrences of non-compliance relating to supervision. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be no sooner than 8/7/26.

On 4/29/26 at approximately 10:00am, Staff #1 arrived to take over the child care duties in the classroom. Shortly after arriving, Staff #1 began lining the children up to take them outside. At that time, it was discovered that child #1, who was now being supervised by staff #1, opened the gate of the second-floor classroom, went down the stairs, and exited the door to the driveway and attached parking lot of the business next door. The child ran onto Penn Ave before a customer at the store next door retrieved him and returned him to the facility.

Corrected by Aug 12, 2026

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3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

There was prescription acetaminophen on site for child #2 and no written parental consent for its administration.

Corrected by Mar 23, 2026

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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 damage to the wall in the older toddler room at the base of the wall.

Corrected by Apr 17, 2026

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3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

There was Tylenol on site for child #1 with an expiration date of 2/2026.

Corrected by Mar 23, 2026

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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.

The Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment policy did not adequately address child maltreatment as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).

Corrected by Apr 17, 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.

The letter to parents regarding the emergency plan did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs, or children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Apr 17, 2026

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3270.35(e) · In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children.

The facility reports that there are 85 children enrolled with a maximum number of children served at any one time as 76. This requires 2 group supervisors. The facility only has one staff qualified as a group supervisor.

Corrected by Apr 17, 2026

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3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

There was insufficient documentation to qualify staff #1 for the assistant group supervisor position which she holds at the facility.

Corrected by Apr 17, 2026

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3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

The physician marked that there was communicable disease on the health assessment for staff #2 with no further explanation.

Corrected by Apr 17, 2026

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3270.172(a) · Transportation by the facility requires written parental consent, except for transportation of school-age children who are transported to or from a child care facility in vehicles owned or operated by the school district.

There was no written parental consent for transportation for child #3 who is transported by the facility.

Corrected by Apr 17, 2026

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3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

The most recent parental review/update to the fee agreement for child #4 was 8/27/25, a period of greater than 6 months.

Corrected by Apr 17, 2026

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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. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must develop a written supervision policy and procedure to be implemented in the facility. The written policy must address all subsections of 3270.113. The legal entity will submit policy/procedure to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. All staff must be trained on the approved policy and procedure and it must be documented in their files. The operator shall provide a date for when this will be completed.

During the inspection, staff #1 stated that there were 8 school age children in the room and identified four children in their care group. Staff #2 identified four children in their care group. Upon inspection of the rest of the room, a ninth child was seen in the bathroom who had not been identified or referred to by either staff.

Corrected by Sep 12, 2025

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3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

There was Acetaminophen for child #1 that expired on 6/2025. There was Ventolin that expired on 3/2025 and Albuterol that expired on 10/2021 for child #2.

Corrected by Aug 26, 2025

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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.

There was only 1 written, non-family reference on file for staff #2.

Corrected by Aug 27, 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.

The facility recorded smoke alarm tests in the main building on 5/30/25, 6/30/25, and 7/31/25, all showing gaps of greater than 30 days. The facility's last recorded smoke alarm test in the school age building was 7/7/25, which is greater than 30 days prior to inspection.

Corrected by Aug 26, 2025

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3270.171(d) · Children shall be picked up and discharged only at locations specified by the facility as safe locations.

Parents were observed dropping children off by pulling up to the side of the school age building, letting kids out of the car to ring the facility doorbell to be let into the building. This is in conflict with the stated policy for parents to park and bring the children into the facility.

Corrected by May 7, 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 an unannounced inspection on 5/6/25, the most recent alarm test in the back building was 3/25/25, a period of greater than 30 days.

Corrected by May 6, 2025

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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.

A copy of incident reports was not being retained in the child's file.

Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

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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.

There was no thermometer in the refrigerator used to store food for children in room #2.

Corrected by Mar 25, 2025

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3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact information for child #2 did not contain the addresses for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Apr 11, 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.

There was a gap of greater than 24 months in the health assessments for staff #1. One was dated 9/23/22 and the next one was dated 1/21/25.

Corrected by Mar 25, 2025

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3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

The health assessment for staff #2 stated that there was communicable disease with no further explanation from the physician.

Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

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

Bottles for child #2 and #3 were not labeled with the child's name.

Corrected by Mar 25, 2025

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3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The 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 health assessment for child #1 was dated 10/8/24, which was greater than 60 days after the first day of attendance (see code sheet for start date).

Corrected by Mar 25, 2025

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3270.171(a) · 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.

The operator had not notified the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility in the past year. The most recent notification to the local traffic safety authorities was 2/14/24.

Corrected by Mar 28, 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.

It was observed and stated that the facility did not provide to all enrolled families a written pick-up arrangement policy.

Corrected by Mar 29, 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. Certified child care facilities are required to have all components of emergency preparedness and response planning as outlined in 45 CFR § 98.41, including the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The Act includes procedures for evacuation, relocation, shelter-in-place and lock down, staff and volunteer emergency preparedness training and practice drills, communication and reunification with families, continuity of operations, and accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

It was observed and stated that the facility did not have a continuity of operations plan created as a component of the facility's emergency plan as outlined in 45 CFR § 98.41, which is a federal government requirement.

Corrected by Mar 25, 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.

File for staff person #1, see code sheet for hire date, contained two FBI clearances one dated 5/8/17, and an updated clearance dated 1/24/23. These dates that were observed on file show that the updated FBI clearance was completed more than 60 months from the previous clearance on file. Although this was corrected immediately at the time of inspection file for staff person #2, see code sheet for hire date, did not contain a complete PA state police clearance as required. The clearance showed that the record results were pending.

Corrected by Mar 22, 2024

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3270.33(a)/3270.35(b)(4) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children.

It was stated by director at the time of inspection that staff person #1 and #3 were qualified to work in the position of a group supervisor at the facility. However, neither staff person #1 nor staff person #3 had the minimum educational requirements on file that would be needed in order to qualify either of them to be a group supervisor.

Corrected by Mar 14, 2024

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3270.35(d)/3270.35(e) · A director may not function as a group supervisor in a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled. In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children.

It was observed and stated that the daily attendance of children is more than 45 but less than 90 and the only group supervisor qualified staff person is the director.

Corrected by May 17, 2024

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3270.66(c) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.

It was observed that towels were hung on the handrail next to the toilet areas in the front building accessible to children. When staff were asked why the towels were present, it was stated they are used to clean the toilet areas and are stored/hung there after each use.

Corrected by Mar 22, 2024

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

It was observed in the back building that the single bathroom sink used by staff and children had a measured water temperature of 130 degrees Fahrenheit.

Corrected by Mar 14, 2024

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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.

It was observed in the outdoor play space that the wooden half wall against the back building had an area of sharp splintering wood about 1 inch wide which posed a visible hazard to any child that would rub up against that area of the wall.

Corrected by Mar 22, 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.

It was observed that multiple cots used in the back building, labeled for use by the preschool aged children, were ripped and not in good repair.

Corrected by Mar 15, 2024

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3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Agreement for child #3 did not contain the correct admission date for the child.

Corrected by Mar 19, 2024

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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.

Emergency contact form for child #5 did not contain the parent's work address or work phone number.

Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

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3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain the address of each release person.

Corrected by Mar 21, 2024

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3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

File for child #2, see code sheet for birth date, contained two health reports one dated 9/15/22 and an updated form dated 12/12/23. These dates observed show that the updated health report on file was dated more than 12 months from the previous health report on file; based on the age of child #2 this was needed every 12 months. File for child #3, see code sheet for birth date, contained two health reports one dated 12/5/22 and an updated form dated 10/3/23. These dates observed show that the updated health report on file was dated more than 6 months from the previous health report on file; based on the age of child #3 this was needed every 6 months. File for child #4, see code sheet for birth date, contained two health reports one dated 12/5/22 and an updated form dated 12/14/23. These dates observed show that the updated health report on file was dated more than 6 months from the previous health report on file; based on the age of child #4 this was needed every 6 months.

Corrected by Mar 26, 2024

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3270.134(b) · Cloth towels and washcloths shall be labeled with the child's name, used by only the named child and laundered weekly. The director shall arrange a laundry schedule with the parent.

It was observed in the bathroom used by room 7 that a towel was hanging on the handrail in that bathroom. When staff was questioned on the use of that towel, staff in that room stated that this single towel is shared and used to dry the hands of all the children present in that classroom space after they wash their hands.

Corrected by Mar 22, 2024

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

File for child #5, see code sheet for date of birth and enrollment date, contained a health report dated 2/21/24. The date observed on this health report is dated more than 60 days from the date the child was enrolled, and the health report on file did not contain documentation of a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Corrected by Mar 22, 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. Until such time as the required trainings are completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #4, then staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 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 2/15/18.

Corrected by Mar 8, 2023

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3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 3/29/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, then staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Topics completed after 9/30/16.

Corrected by Mar 10, 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 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.

File for staff person #2 contained a FBI clearance dated 1/24/23; this clearance was not updated within a 60 month period as required. This is evidenced by the previously documented FBI clearance on file being dated 5/8/17. File for staff person #3 did not contain a signed disclosure statement.

Corrected by Mar 14, 2023

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #4 will have until 3/29/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #4, then staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #4 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 2/15/18.

Corrected by Mar 9, 2023

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

It was observed that the outlets in the upstairs bathroom were left uncovered and accessible to children under 5 years of age.

Corrected by Mar 8, 2023

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3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

It was observed that a spray bottle of cleaner stored above the changing table in the front building did not contain a label specifying its contents.

Corrected by Mar 8, 2023

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3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

It was observed in the front building, lower level, that the emergency numbers were not posted by the telephone in that space and none of the posted emergency numbers throughout the facility contained the number for the local ambulance.

Corrected by Mar 8, 2023

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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.

It was observed in the outdoor play space that the building's siding was cracked and broken allowing for sharp sections to be accessible to children.

Corrected by Mar 24, 2023

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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.

It was observed that the thermometer in the refrigerator located in the front building, lower level, was measuring at 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Corrected by Mar 14, 2023

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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.

It was observed that the facility's updated handbook, which is used to provide the facility's policies to all currently enrolled families, did not contain a supervision policy.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2023

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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.

Emergency contact form for child #4 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address or work telephone number.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

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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.

Emergency contact form for child #8 did not contain the health insurance policy number.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

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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.

File for child #6, see code sheet for date of birth, did not contain an updated health report completed within the last 6 months.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

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

File for child #3, see code sheet for enrollment date, did not contain a written review of all the age-appropriate immunizations recommended by the ACIP. File for child #3 did not contain information regarding the influenza vaccine.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

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3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

It was observed and stated that the cleaning solution used in the rear building was only soap and water which did not have the capability to sanitize surfaces, and there were no pad coverings observed in or around the changing table at the time of inspection.

Corrected by Mar 8, 2023

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3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

It was observed that although emergency contact forms and agreements for child #1-#8 contained dated parental signatures showing recent reviews of those forms, these dates of the most recent reviews were all more than 6 months from the previous dated parental signatures on file.

Corrected by Mar 8, 2023

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

It was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include written procedures explaining accommodations made for infants and toddlers and infants and toddlers were observed in care the day of inspection.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 3/8/23, it was observed that the front building, lower level, fire alarm testing log showed the last documented test completed on 1/31/23; therefore documentation of an alarm test completed within the last 30 days was not found on file. It was observed that the facility has two sets of fire alarms in each building - both interconnected but one set is hardwired and one set is not. The alarms that were being tested and logged every 30 days in the rear building and the lower level of the front building were the older, hard wired, interconnected alarms. The alarms being tested every 30 days did not have the proof of purchase maintained on file.

Corrected by Mar 14, 2023

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3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

It was observed and stated that the facility did not forward their most recently updated emergency plan to the local municipality.

Corrected by Mar 16, 2023

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3270.171(a) · 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.

It was observed and stated that the facility did not send an annual traffic letter to the local traffic authorities.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

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3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

It was observed on the first floor of the front building that the emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.

Corrected by Mar 3, 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.

Files for staff person #1, #2, #3 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training at initial employment.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2022

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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.

It was observed in the main room of the back building that disinfectant spray, air freshener spray, and hand sanitizer was stored on a shelf that allowed it to be accessible to the children receiving care in that space.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2022

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3270.72(c) · Screens shall be in good repair.

It was observed that two windows on the back building contained ripped screens.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2022

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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.

It was observed on the back building in the outdoor play space that the siding was not in good repair and contained sharp jagged edges and pinch points due to cracked and broken areas creating a visible hazard.

Corrected by Mar 4, 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.

It was observed in the front building in rooms 2 and 4 that paint was chipped and peeling under the windows in these child care spaces.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2022

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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.

It was observed in the front building in room 1 that the thermometer in the facility's refrigerator was measuring the temperature inside that refrigerator to be between 46-50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2022

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3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Agreement for child #2 did not contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Mar 3, 2022

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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.

Emergency contact form for child #3 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address or telephone number.

Corrected by Mar 3, 2022

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3270.172(a) · Transportation by the facility requires written parental consent, except for transportation of school-age children who are transported to or from a child care facility in vehicles owned or operated by the school district.

Files for child #4, #5, #6 did not contain written parental consent for transportation, and staff stated during inspection that these children have been transported in facility owned vehicle.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2022

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3270.178 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

It was observed in vehicle #1 that scissors were missing from the first aid kit.

Corrected by Mar 3, 2022

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3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

It was observed that the emergency contact form and agreement for child #1 was not reviewed or updated within the last 6 months. The last signed review completed by the parent for both forms was dated 7/21/21.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2022

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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.

It was observed that the fire drill log completed for the back building showed a fire drill was conducted on 11/3/21, and another was not conducted again until 2/24/22, which is more than the 60 day requirement.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2022

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3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

File for child #1, enrolled 9/24/21, contained a single health assessment dated 2/2/22. File for child #2, enrolled 10/2/21, contained a single health assessment dated 3/1/22. These files did not contain initial health assessments.

Corrected by Mar 3, 2022

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

It was observed in Room 5 that a 220 volt outlet was left uncovered in the childcare space.

Corrected by Nov 12, 2021

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3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

It was observed in child care spaces located on the second floor, that approximately 11 windows were observed not having been modified or adapted to limit the openings of those windows to 6 inches or fewer.

Corrected by Nov 12, 2021

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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.

It was observed in Room 5 that a washer and dryer were accessible to children creating a visible hazard.

Corrected by Nov 12, 2021

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

It was observed that the two bathrooms and classroom sink, located on the second floor of the childcare space, did not contain a lidded garbage can or hand washing sign at any of these individual locations.

Corrected by Nov 5, 2021

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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.

It was observed on 11/3/21, that the fire drill log used by the back building at the facility, had written verification that the last fire drill conducted was on 4/14/21.

Corrected by Nov 3, 2021

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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 on 11/3/21, that the facility had logged a fire alarm test on 4/14/21, but had not been logging the fire alarm tests every 30 days as required under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).

Corrected by Nov 3, 2021

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