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Home › PA › Rochester › Tiny Tot Child Development Center
351 Rhode Island Ave, Rochester PA 15074 · License #CER-00242606 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
The facility self-reported that child #1 (see LIS code sheet) left the class as they waited outside the bathroom on a hallway bench. Staff #1 was responsible for the supervision of the child at this time. The child left the building and was found outside by staff #2 and was unsupervised for 3-4 minutes. During the time Staff #2 went to look for the child, staff #1 was out of ratio with 11 preschoolers.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The Legal Entity will ensure that all staff persons attend an in-person training on supervision conducted by the ELRC. Certificates of completion will be submitted to the Regional Office within 5 business days of the training. The operator will provide a date for when this training will be completed. 3. The Legal Entity will conduct mandatory monthly staff meetings for a period of 4 months during which the agenda will include but will not be limited to a review of the regulatory citations issued within the past 6 months and discussion about how to maintain proper supervision and ratio. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be at minimum 4 months from the date the Regional Office approves the plan. 4. The Legal Entity will work with the ELRC to write a supervision policy that includes how staff will properly supervise children including children who are known to run from their assigned groups. The policy will include how to properly supervise children during transitions to and from the classroom including how to properly supervise children in the restrooms. The policy will also include a procedure for notifying the Regional Office within 24 hours if a child receiving care in the facility is lost or missing from the facility. The policy will be added to the staff handbook for all newly hired staff to review. The legal entity will have all current staff review the policy, sign off that they received it, and submit proof of staff obtaining the new policy to the Department. The operator will maintain a copy of the sign off sheet in the staff person's file. The operator will provide a date for when the policy review with existing staff will be completed.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
The facility self-reported that child #1 (see LIS code sheet), left the class as they waited outside the bathroom on a hallway bench. Staff #1 was responsible for the supervision of the child at this time. The child left the building and was found outside by staff #2 and was unsupervised for 3-4 minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The facility self-reported that child #1 (see LIS code sheet) left the class as they waited outside the bathroom on a hallway bench. Staff #1 was responsible for the supervision of the child at this time. The child left the building and was found outside by staff #2 and was unsupervised for 3-4 minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The refrigerator in the Redwood Room lacked a thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 was not updated in writing once in a 6-month period. The signature dates for child #1's emergency contact update were 10/30/24 and 5/20/25. The signature dates for child #2's emergency contact update were 5/29/24 and 1/10/25.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The current health assessment for child #4, a preschool child, is dated 6/5/24, which is more than 12 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e) · 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 written verification of immunization for child #3 is dated 6/11/25, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The initial health assessment for child #3 is dated 6/11/25, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The NSOR clearance for staff person #1 is dated 6/26/25, which is after the staff person's date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.132(a) · If emergency medical care is needed for a child, the parent shall be contacted as soon as practical in the best interest of the child. If the parent cannot be reached, the operator shall record in writing the reason emergency care was required and the attempts made to inform the parent.
Based on conversations with staff and review of documents, the following was confirmed: On April 16, 2025, between 9:30 and 10:00 AM, Child #1 was in the care of Staff Person #1 and #2. During this time, Child #1 was pushed by another child, which resulted in an injury above the child's eye. Staff Person #2 put a Band-Aid and a cold pack on the wound. The injury was a gash, which resulted in the child needing emergency care and required three stitches. The injury was not reported to the parent until 4:00 PM when Staff Person #3, who was now supervising the child, removed the Band-Aid and determined that the injury was more significant than recorded in the incident report and required emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
A two-year old child (child #1), and another two-year old were pulling on a piece of furniture that sits low to the ground. The piece of furniture fell over, hitting child #1 in the lip. His lip immediately began bleeding.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Based on conversations with staff, it was determined that Staff Person #1 swatted Child #1 in the mouth after the child stuck his tongue out at her.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The file for Facility Person #1 did not include documentation of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In the Willow, Pin Oak, Redwood, and Dogwood rooms bleach spray and sanitizing solution were stored on top of the refrigerator. They were not in a bin or other protective container, potentially contaminating food and/or food preparation areas and constituting a hazard to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In the Pin Oak room (OT), child locks on drawers in the counter did not function properly, making the drawers accessible to children. Plastic bags were stored in the left-side drawer and batteries were stored in the right-side drawer.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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 emergency contact information and financial agreement for Child #1 were not signed once in a 6-month period. The dates they were signed were 11/1/23 and 6/27/24.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The file for Facility Person #1 did not include two written, non-family references from individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The child file for Child #1 was observed to contain an updated financial agreement form that lacked the child's admssion date.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Two windows in both the Pin Oak Room and Willow Room, as well as three windows in the Boxwood Room, all of which are above the ground floor and open directly to the outdoors, were observed to lack a modification to limit the opening to 6 inches or fewer.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In the Pin Oak Room a toddlers storage shelving unit with an acrylic mirror on the back was observed to have a broken piece of acrylic towards the bottom of the unit causing it not to be in good repair.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.