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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.

At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan did not include the continuity of operations in the plan. Non-compliance was corrected on site.

Corrected by Apr 9, 2026

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #3 did not include the annual fire safety training.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 & 2 record shall include a copy of the signed updated disclosure statement information required under CPSL.

At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 & 2 did not include a signed updated disclosure statement. Non-compliance was corrected on site.

Corrected by Apr 9, 2026

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.

At the time of the inspection, the first aid kit in the camp room did not include medical tape, scissor and tweezer. Non-compliance was corrected on site.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2025

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.

At the time of the inspection, six cracks were observed on the playground rubber surfacing material.

Corrected by Aug 5, 2025

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.

At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #1 and #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Jul 28, 2025

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 & # 2 --may not work in a child care position at the facility until completed FBI finger printing results and NSOR results are obtained. A facility's person record shall include a copy of the completed clearance information required under CPSL.

At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1 had an NSOR clearance dated 11/19/19. The file of staff person #2 had a DHS FBI clearance dated 11/26/19.

Corrected by Mar 3, 2025

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 the renewal inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 observed the facility's Shaken Baby Syndrome policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2023

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 conducted on 8/10/2023 observed part of a wooden fence area was broken in the outside play space.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2023

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

During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 observed peeled paint in the Garden room, Farm room, Forest room and Rainforest room.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2023

3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 observed child #4's agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2023

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

During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 observed child #1, #2 and #3's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2023

3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2023

3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 observed child #4's file did not include an updated health report within the 12-month time period. The last health report on file was dated 5/25/2022.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2023

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

During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 observed two bottles in the Garden room that were not labeled with the child's name.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2023

3270.21/3270.94(a)(1) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

During the unannounced inspection on 3/30/23, it was observed that the Fire Drill document did not indicate that a fire Drill was conducted in the last 60 days. Last fire drill was conducted on 1/11/23.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2023

3270.21/3270.95(a) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

During the renewal inspection on 9/20/22, it was observed that there was no record of testing of the Fire Detection system every 30 days as required by ACT 62.

Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

During the renewal inspection on 9/20/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include an acceptable Pediatric First Aid training-training conducted by the National CPR Foundation submitted. The records of staff person #2 did not contain a Pediatric First Aid training that included "Pediatric" in the title. The training was entitled Basic First Aid/CPR/AED and was completed by a verified PQAS trainer.

Corrected by Oct 6, 2022

3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

During the unannounced inspection on 8/5/21, it was observed that the Pre-school 1 classroom was not in compliance with ratio for that age group. Facility person was observed alone with 14 children with the youngest child being age 4 years.

Corrected by Aug 5, 2021

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 unannounced inspection on 7/8/21, it was observed that the vents were covered with grey dust particles in the bathroom in Pre-school 1 room -there were 2 water stained ceiling tiles in in Young school age Rm and in the bathroom

Corrected by Jul 14, 2021

3270.113(a) · 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: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

During the unannounced inspection on 7/8/21, it was observed that the facility staff was unable to define the specific children in the preschool group that each person was responsible for at the pool -each facility staff named some of the children but all children were not accounted for and when asked how many children were in the group facility staff was unsure of the number of children in the group-whether there were 11 or 13 children until given assistance in determining the correct number of 13

Corrected by Jul 14, 2021

3270.113(a)(1) · 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.

During the unannounced inspection on 7/8/21, it was observed that the facility staff was unable to define the specific children in the preschool group that each person was responsible for -each facility staff named some of the children but all children were not accounted for and when asked how many children were in the group facility staff was unsure of the number of children in the group-whether there were 11 or 13 children until given assistance in determining the correct number of 13

Corrected by Jul 14, 2021

3270.115(a)(5) · The staff-child ratios while children are swimming are Infant 1:1; Young or older toddler 1:2; Preschool 1:5; Young school-age 1:6; Older school-age1:8

During the unannounced inspection on 7/8/21, it was observed that the facility was not in compliance with swimming ratios while at the pool -group 1 were in a wading pool and included 13 pre-school children with 2 facility staff -group 2 were in the pool and included 1 facility persons with 16 children ages 4 years to 9 years -11 other children belonging to group 2 were in another section of the same pool with the life guard and another facility person

Corrected by Jul 14, 2021

3270.115(a)(7) · When children are swimming, the person certified in lifeguard training may not be included in the staff-child ratio.

During the unannounced inspection on 7/8/21, it was observed that the facility person certified in lifeguard training was in the pool assisting with the swimming lessons being given to 11 of the children in the group with one other staff person.

Corrected by Jul 14, 2021