Saint Catharine Of Siena School

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/2/2025-10/29/2025. At that time, facility persons files were reviewed. There is no proof of training on the facility's emergency plan on file for facility persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, or #9.

Corrected by Nov 8, 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until signed/dated disclosure statement is on file.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/2/2025-10/29/2025. At that time, facility persons files were reviewed. Facility person #1 is listed as a volunteer in the Pre-K room. File for facility person #1 does not include a signed/dated disclosure statement. Certification representative did not observe a DHS-approved mandated reporter training certificate in facility person #1's file. Facility person #2 has worked in the after-care program since facility obtained license in May 2025. File for facility person #2 has PSP clearance dated 8/22/2025, child abuse clearance dated 8/3/2025, and DHS FBI clearance dated 10/26/2025, which is after their start date in their DHS role. Certification representative did not observe a DHS-approved mandated reporter training certificate in facility person #2's file. Facility person #3 has worked in the after-care program since facility obtained license in May 2025. File for facility person #3 has PSP clearance dated 7/10/2025, which is after their start date in their DHS role. Facility person #3 does not have a DHS FBI clearance on file. Certification representative did not observe a DHS-approved mandated reporter training certificate in facility person #3's file. Facility person #4 has worked in the after-care program since facility obtained license in May 2025. File for facility person #4 has PSP clearance dated 8/1/2025 and a DHS FBI clearance dated 8/20/2025, which were both obtained after their start date in their DHS role. Certification representative did not observe a DHS-approved mandated reporter training certificate in facility person #4's file. Facility person #5 has worked in the after-care program since facility obtained license in May 2025. File for facility person #5 has PSP clearance dated 7/10/2025 and child abuse clearance dated 8/27/2025, which were both obtained after their start date in their DHS role. Certification representative did not observe a DHS-approved mandated reporter training certificate in facility person #1's file.

Corrected by Nov 12, 2025

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3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/2/2025-10/29/2025. At that time, the first-aid kit in the Pre-K room did not contain tweezers, scissors, or tape. Certification representative did not observe a first-aid kit in the cafeteria, which is measured space where after-care is provided.

Corrected by Nov 6, 2025

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

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/2/2025-10/29/2025. At that time, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the cafeteria where the facility does after-care.

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/2/2025-10/29/2025. At that time, a sample of child files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Date of admission. Signed by operator. Child #2: Date of admission. Signed by operator. Child #3: Date of admission. Signed by operator. Child #4: Date of admission. Signed by operator. Child #5: Date of admission. Signed by operator. Child #6: Date of admission. Signed by operator. Child #7: Signed by operator. Child #8: Date of admission. Signed by operator. Child #9: Date of admission. Signed by operator. Child #10: Date of admission. Signed by operator.

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/2/2025-10/29/2025. At that time, a sample of child files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #7: Fee amount and the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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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).

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/2/2025-10/29/2025. At that time, a sample of child files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: The services to be provided to the family and the child. Child #2: The services to be provided to the family and the child. Child #4: The services to be provided to the family and the child. Child #5: The services to be provided to the family and the child. Child #6: The services to be provided to the family and the child. Child #7: The services to be provided to the family and the child. Child #8: The services to be provided to the family and the child. Child #9: The services to be provided to the family and the child. Child #10: The services to be provided to the family and the child.

Corrected by Nov 6, 2025

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3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/2/2025-10/29/2025. At that time, a sample of child files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Arrival and departure times. Release person(s). Child #5: Arrival and departure times. Release person(s). Child #8: Release person(s). Child #9: Release person(s).

Corrected by Sep 8, 2025

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3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/2/2025-10/29/2025. At that time, a sample of child files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #2: Doctor's telephone number. Insurance policy number. Child #10: Insurance policy number.

Corrected by Sep 10, 2025

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3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/2/2025-10/29/2025. At that time, a sample of child files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #2: Father's work address and work telephone number. Child #3: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #4: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #5: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #6: Father's work address and work telephone number. Child #7: Release person's address. Child #8: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Release person's address.

Corrected by Nov 6, 2025

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3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

A renewal inspection was conducted 9/2/2025-10/29/2025. At that time, several lunches brought to school by children containing items such as sandwiches made with deli meat and cheese and yogurt were observed in lunchboxes in the cubby area.

Corrected by Oct 5, 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/2/2025-10/29/2025. At that time, pick-up and drop-off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Corrected by Nov 6, 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/2/2025-10/29/2025. At that time, a sample of child files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Signed parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first-aid. Child #2: Signed parental consent for minor first-aid. Child #9: Signed parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first-aid.

Corrected by Nov 7, 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/2/2025-10/29/2025. At that time, facility persons files were reviewed. Facility person #1 is listed as a volunteer in the Pre-K room. File for facility person #1 does not include two written, nonfamily references.

Corrected by Nov 8, 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/2/2025-10/29/2025. At that time, the facility's fire detection system testing log was reviewed. Facility's smoke alarms were last tested on 9/17/2025 which was over 30 days ago.

Corrected by Oct 30, 2025

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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.

Continued non-compliance. On 11/27/24 an initial inspection was conducted at the facility. Initial health assessments nor TB tests were in DHS file for staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4, or staff person #5. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 2/5/25. On 3/12/25, an inspection was conducted. Staff person #4 still does not have a health assessment on file.

Corrected by Mar 27, 2025

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3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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.

Continued non-compliance: On 11/27/24 an initial inspection was conducted at the facility. DHS files for staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4, and staff person #5 did not include verification of education or child care experience. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 1/10/25. On 3/12/25, an inspection was conducted. Staff person #2 had a PA Teaching certificate on file which is not accepted as education documentation for DHS. Staff person #4 did not have prior child care experience on file. Staff person #5 had a foreign degree from Nova Scotia that was not translated and evaluated.

Corrected by Apr 27, 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.

During initial inspection conducted on 11/27/2024, there was no continuity of operations plan as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii).

Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

During initial inspection conducted on 11/27/2024, facility's emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises or a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Corrected by Nov 29, 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. Staff Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During initial inspection conducted on 11/27/2024, there was no signed/dated disclosure statement on file for staff person #3.

Corrected by Dec 19, 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.

During initial inspection conducted 11/27/2024, first-aid kit in the Pre-K room did not contain soap.

Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

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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.

During initial inspection conducted on 11/27/2024, initial health assessment nor TB test were in DHS file for staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4, or staff person #5,

Corrected by Feb 5, 2025

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3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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 initial inspection conducted on 11/27/2024, DHS files for staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4, and staff person #5 did not include verification of education or child care experience.

Corrected by Jan 10, 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 initial inspection, DHS file for staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, and staff person #5 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by Jan 10, 2025

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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.

During initial inspection conducted on 11/27/2024, facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Nov 29, 2024

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