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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. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (related to protective Services. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create a checklist for staff and facility persons files that addresses all necessary staff and facility persons file paperwork and time frames for renewals of paperwork as appropriate. The staff and facility persons file paperwork that must be addressed in this checklist includes but is not limited to PA clearances, Out of State clearances and trainings as required by the CPSL and all documents required for staff and facility persons to be hired. The checklist must be submitted to the Regional Office for approval. Once approved this checklist shall be used by the person responsible for hiring and maintaining facility persons records. The provider shall provide a date for when this portion of the plan shall be completed.

During a renewal inspection on 3/13/26-3/19/26 Staff 2 and Staff 4 had more than 60 months between clearances as required by the CPSL. Staff 2 had PSP clearances dated 10/16/20, and 10/31/25, and Child abuse clearances dated 10/16/20 and 10/31/25. Staff 4 had a previous DHS FBI clearance dated 9/18/20 and the current DHS FBI clearance dated 2/21/26. Staff 4 had a DOJ FBI clearance dated 9/2/25, however this is not acceptable for work in a child care facility. It was reported the Staff 2 worked as staff between 10/17/25-10/31/25, and Staff 4 worked as Staff between 9/19/25-2/21/26.

Corrected by Apr 10, 2026

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

During renewal inspection on 3/19/26 Cert rep observed the first aid kit in the School aged room was on an accessible shelf which made the first aid kit accessible to the children who would be in this room.

Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

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3270.76/3270.102(c) · 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. Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. TIERED LIS: 1. Embedded equipment will be made inaccessible to children until such time as the protective surfacing can be repaired or replaced. This shall have an immediate correction date. 2. 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. Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. Provider shall provide a date for this portion of the plan to be completed.

During a renewal inspection on 3/19/26 Cert rep observed holes and cracks in the "No Fault Safety Surface" protective surface covering in the toddler playground playspace (not in good repair). The cracks and holes in the protective surfacing were next to the embedded equipment with a fall height of 3 feet. Per the manufacturer damage to the protective surfacing can effect the the effectiveness of the product.

Corrected by May 15, 2026

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3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

During a renewal inspection on 3/13/26-3/19/26 Child 4 did not have a child service report. It has been more than 6 months since Child 4's date of admission(See LIS code sheet for date of admission). Child 7's most recent child service report was signed by the parent on 3/25/25, which is more than 6 months ago.

Corrected by Mar 27, 2026

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3270.124(a)/3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

During a renewal inspection on 3/13/26-3/19/26 Child 1's emergency contact form did not include the phone numbers for all emergency contacts. Children 2, 4, 6, 7, & 8's emergency contact forms did not include parents' work address, and Children 2, 5, 6, 7, & 8's emergency contact forms did not include parents' work phone numbers

Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 3/13/26-3/19/26 Children 1 2, & 3's emergency contact form did not include the address for all listed release persons, and Child 1's emergency contact form did not include the phone numbers for all listed release persons.

Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 3/13/26-3/19/26 Young Toddler Child 2's most recent Health report was dated 6/27/25, which is more than 6 months ago. Preschool Children 2 and 8's most recent Health reports were dated 6/4/25, and 6/6/25 respectively. These are more than 12 months ago. (See LIS code sheet for all DOBs).

Corrected by Apr 17, 2026

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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 3/13/26-3/19/26 Staff 1, 3, and 5 had more than 24 months between health assessments. Staff 1's health assessments were dated 7/26/23 and 8/12/25, Staff 3's health assessments were dated 11/27/23 and 1/5/26, and Staff 5's health assessments were dated 8/14/23 and 9/23/25. It was reported Staff 1, 3, and 5 worked as staff between the expiration of their previous Health assessment and the receipt of their current health assessment.

Corrected by Mar 13, 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.

During a renewal inspection on 3/13/26-3/19/26 Children 4, 5, 6, and 8's fee agreements were most recently reviewed with the parents on 7/25/25, 8/27/25, 8/28/25, and 8/28/25 respectively. These dates are more than 6 months ago.

Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

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3270.182(2) · A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

During a renewal inspection on 3/13/26-3/19/26 Child 10's file did not include the child's withdrawal date. It was reported that Child 10 was withdrawn within the past 12 months.

Corrected by Mar 13, 2026

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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.

During renewal inspection 3/13/26-3/19/26 the facility's most recent emergency drills on file were 7/17/24, and 2/26/26, which is more than 12 months between emergency drills. It was reported that the facility completed an emergency drill sometime in 2025 however documentation of this drill was not available for review.

Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

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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 an allocated unannounced monitoring on 10/24/25 Staff 3 and 4 had emergency plan training dated 10/13/25. This is more than 90 days after their date of hire. See LIS code sheet for dates of hire.

Corrected by Oct 24, 2025

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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. Staff 4 may not work in a child care position or have direct contact with children at the facility until such time as the FBI clearance certificate is obtained and documented in the staff's file. .

During an allocated unannounced monitoring on 10/24/25 Staff 4 had a FBI clearance request dated 5/27/25 but did not have the FBI clearance certificate on file. Staff 4 is beyond their 45 day provisional hire window (See LIS code sheet for first day with children(1Dw/C). Staff 4 was observed to be providing care.

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) · 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 acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

During an allocated unannounced monitoring on 10/24/25 Staff 2 had 2704 hours of experience working with children verified on file. It was reported that Staff 2 graduated from high school but their was no acceptable verification of Staff 2's education on file. Staff 2 has been working as a AGS.

Corrected by Nov 3, 2025

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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 an allocated unannounced monitoring on 10/24/25 Cert rep observed a broke plastic tub lid with rough edges in Room 1(Pre K) on top of a bin with children's play equipment.

Corrected by Oct 24, 2025

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3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

During an allocated unannounced monitoring on 10/24/25 Cert rep observed a diaper cream that did not have the child's name present on the container in Room 6(Toddler Front).

Corrected by Oct 24, 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.

During an allocated unannounced monitoring on 10/24/25 Cert rep observed Aquaphor with an expiration date of 4/2025 in Room 6(Toddler Front).

Corrected by Oct 24, 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 an allocated unannounced monitoring on 10/24/25 Staff 4 had a health assessment dated 5/30/25, which is after their first day with children. See LIS code sheet for first day with children(1Dw/C).

Corrected by Oct 24, 2025

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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 an allocated unannounced monitoring on 10/24/25 Staff 2 had a disclosure statement dated 8/19/25, which is after their first day with children. See LIS code sheet for first day with children(1Dw/C). Staff 2 was not provisionally hired.

Corrected by Oct 24, 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 allocated unannounced monitoring on 10/24/25 it was noted there was one incident of more than 30 days between fire detection testing: 9/2/25-10/3/25.

Corrected by Oct 24, 2025

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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(PA Required Health and Safety for Family Child Care Part 1(3 hours)). is completed, staff 4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 4, staff person 4 may not work in a child-care position or have direct contact with children at the facility.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Staff 4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff 4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PA Require Health and Safety Training.

Corrected by Mar 20, 2025

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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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings(PA Required Health and Safety for Family Child Care Part 1(3 hours)). is completed, staff 4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 4, staff person 4 may not work in a child-care position or have direct contact with children at the facility. Staff 4 must complete both PA Required Health and Safety for Family Child Care Part 1(3 hours) and PA Required Health and Safety for Family Child Care Part 2.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Staff 4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Require Health and Safety Training.

Corrected by Mar 20, 2025

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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. Staff 3 and 6 may not work in a child care position or have direct contact with children at the facility until such time as the disclosure statement is signed, witnessed and dated.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep noted Staff 3 and Staff 6 did not have disclosure statements that were signed, witnessed and dated. See code sheet for date of hire.

Corrected by Mar 18, 2025

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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 a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 the following staff had more than 12 months between staff evaluations: Staff 2(3/6/23 and 9/24/24), Staff 4 (8/28/23 and 9/3/24), and Staff 5 (3/12/23 and 11/23/24).

Corrected by Mar 18, 2025

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed spray cleaner in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in Room 4(front infant room). Cert rep observed Glyerin and goo gone (both labeled "keep out of reach of children") in an unlocked cabinet (lower art supplies cabinet) in Room 8(Discovery Pre-school). Cert Rep observed a sprayer mop with sprayer cleaner and Eucerin lotion (labeled "keep out of reach of children") in an opened storage closet in Room 2(school Aged).

Corrected by Mar 18, 2025

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed the first aid kit in Room 6(Front Toddlers) did not have tweezers or scissors.

Corrected by Mar 17, 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 3/17/25 Cert rep observed peeling plaster in Room 3(Preschool) below the middle of the large yellow reuseable calendar.

Corrected by Apr 4, 2025

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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 a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed broken pieces with rough edges on the outdoor fencing trim in the back left corner of the back playground.

Corrected by Mar 28, 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 3/17/25 Cert rep observed gloves in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in Room 4(front infant room). Children in this room may still be placing things in their mouths.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed 2 nap mats in Room 3 (preschool) did not have 2 feet of space on at least 3 sides. Cert rep measured that one nap mat had 10.5 inches of space on 1 side, 3 inches of space on the 2nd side and over 2 feet of space on sides 3 and 4. Cert rep measured that a second nap mat had 4 inches of space on 1 side, 7 inches of space on a second side and over 2 feet of space on sides 3 and 4.

Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

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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. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. This portion shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The LE will develop a supervision policy which must be reviewed and approved by the Northeast Region Office of Child Development and Early Learning. In addition, the supervision policy must address outside providers who work with children in relation to supervision. The LE will review this policy with all staff who will sign an acknowledgement of the policy which shall be maintained in their staff files. The operator shall provide a date for when this portion of the plan will be completed.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed Child 1 in Room 2 with a service provider. No staff from the facility were observed to be present with the child, supervising the interactions between the child and service provider. Staff 4 who had Child 1 in their assigned group was outside on the playground. Child's file did not have any documentation to support that the child was signed out or that parents had given consent for the child to be alone with the service provider while receiving these services. The child's IEP did not note the requirement for the child to be alone with the service provider and not supervised by facility staff.

Corrected by Apr 25, 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 3/17/25 Cert rep observed parents were not being provide a general daily schedule, supervision policies, or pick-up arrangements in writing at the time of enrollment.

Corrected by Mar 17, 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 3/17/25 Children 4, 5 and 6 did not have parent's work address and phone on the emergency contact form. Child 5 did not have the parent's home address and phone number.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed that the excursion bags and emergency contact binders taken with staff when leaving the facility with children did not contain the emergency medical transportation plan.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2025

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3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed an albuterol inhaler in an open bag on the floor on the children's cubie area of Room 6(front toddlers). This area would be accessible to children.

Corrected by Mar 18, 2025

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3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/24 Cert rep observed that non hands-free trash can was being used for the disposal of diapers in Room 6 (front toddlers) and Room 7(back toddlers).

Corrected by Mar 25, 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 3/17/25 Cert rep noted the following staff had more than 24 months between health assessments: Staff 1(11/18/22 and 2/6/25), and Staff 2(1/19/23 and 3/12/25).

Corrected by Mar 17, 2025

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3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed that the safe routes/pick up and drop off procedures was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2025

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Child 2's fee agreement was reviewed with the parent on 8/26/24. This is more than 6 months since parental review.

Corrected by Mar 20, 2025

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Child 2 and 3 did not have signed consent for emergency medical care or the administration of minor first aid.

Corrected by Mar 20, 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.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Staff reported that the facility was not maintaining a copy of all reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses at the facility in a facility wide accident, injuries and illness file.

Corrected by Mar 18, 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.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Staff 6 had 0 references on file.

Corrected by Mar 21, 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 3/17/25, Cert rep observed the most recent Fire detection testing was 2/14/25. This is more than 30 days between fire detection testing.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2025

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3270.25(a)/3270.27(d) · 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. The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed the facility did not have a means for the parents to access the regulations electronically. Cert rep observed the facility did not have the emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location accessible to the parents.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2025

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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 #2 did not complete the required pre-service health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. It was completed on 2/23/2024. See LIS code sheet.

Corrected by Feb 23, 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.

During the Renewal Inspection on 3/12/2024, a cracked piece of wood with sharp edges exposed was observed on one of the windowsills in the Discovery Preschool classroom.

Corrected by Mar 12, 2024

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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 3/12/2024, the emergency contact information forms for Child #1 and Child #2 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.

Corrected by Mar 14, 2024

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3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 3/27/2024 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 who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric first aid/CPR training from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. See LIS code sheet.

Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

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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 persons #1 and #2 will have until 3/28/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #1 and #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 available to supervise staff persons #1 and #2, staff persons #1 and #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff persons #1 and #2 have 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 Mar 9, 2023

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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.

On 3/9/2023, Staff #5 and Staff #6 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file. See LIS code sheet,

Corrected by Mar 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 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. All staff clearances must be updated at least every 60 months. Staff #5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

On 3/9/2023, Staff #4 had current clearances on file. However, the updated state police clearance for Staff #4 was dated 12/6/2022 and the updated child abuse clearance was dated 12/9/2022. The previous state police clearance on file for Staff #4 was dated 11/21/2017 and the previous child abuse clearance on file was dated 11/27/2017. Staff #5 did not have the completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file on 3/9/2023. See LIS code sheet.

Corrected by Mar 13, 2023

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff persons #1 and #3 will have until 3/28/2023 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #1 and #3 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 persons available to supervise staff persons #1 and #3, staff persons #1 and #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff persons #1 and #3 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

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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.

On 3/9/2023, the most recent health report on file for Child #1, an infant was dated 8/9/2022. The most recent health report on file for Child #2, a young toddler was dated 6/13/2022. The most recent health report on file for Child #4, a preschool child was dated 6/14/2021.

Corrected by Mar 27, 2023

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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 childcare group settings). Child #3 and Child #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business 3/9/2023 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

On 3/9/2023, the files for Child #3 and Child #4 did not have documentation of the up-to-date annual influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP. The files for Child #3 and Child #4 did not include an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief written, signed and dated statement by the child's parent.

Corrected by Mar 13, 2023

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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)).

On 3/9/2023, the fire drill and fire detection log was up to date. However, the fire drill and fire detection log showed during the previous 12 months, that fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days and that the fire detection system was not manually tested at least once every 30 days.

Corrected by Mar 9, 2023

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All staff clearances must be renewed at least every 60 months.

Staff #1 and Staff #2 have current clearances on file. However, some of the clearance went more than 60 months in between being renewed. The current state police and child abuse clearances that are on file for Staff #1 are dated 10/16/2020. The previous state police and child abuse clearances on file for Staff #1 were dated 9/10/2015 and 9/15/2015. The current state police, FBI and child abuse clearances on file for Staff #2 are dated 9/19/2019, 10/3/2019 and 9/20/2019. The previous state police, FBI and child abuse clearances on file for Staff #2 were dated 9/16/2014, 9/22/2014 and 9/4/2014.

Corrected by Mar 16, 2022

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3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. 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.

Staff #3 was hired on 6/21/2021, but did not complete have an initial health assessment conducted until 1/12/2022. In addition, the initial health assessment did not include a tuberculosis screening that is required at initial employment. The tuberculosis screening that was on file was documented on a health assessment from 10/19/2018.

Corrected by Mar 24, 2022

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3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Staff #4 was hired on 11/8/2021, but did not complete the required professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation until 3/11/2022.

Corrected by Mar 16, 2022

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