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.

Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 6/12/25 to 7/14/25 (32 days).

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

In the Preschool Room a stapler was observed on a shelving unit located to the left of the doorway and accessible to the preschool age children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

In the Preschool Room an electrical outlet located between two shelving unit located to the left of the doorway, and accessible to the preschool age children in care, was observed to be missing one protective cover.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

In the Toddler Room two diaper cremes labeled, 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' was observed stored in the top portion of a preschool cubby locker and considered accessible to the children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

In the Toddler Room, four ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from a previous leaky roof that has since been repaired.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

The file for Staff person #1 was observed to contain a Child Abuse clearance on file dated 1/16/24 which was not obtained prior to working with children and a State Police clearance dated 1/17/24 and there was no documentation of having applied for the State Police clearance prior to working with children (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2024

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

In the Toddler Room, a cleaning solution containing 70% alcohol and baby lotion labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' were observed to be on the changing table located at the back of the room and considered accessible to the older toddlers in that room.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, more than 30 days has passed since the last test which was conducted on 12/21/23.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Staff person #2 has not completed the one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training by 12/30/22 as required per announcement C-22-06.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. 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.

The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as a group supervisor, lacked a bachelor's degree to qualify for the position.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.102(c) · 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.

In the Outdoor Playspace, a Gym Dandy teeter totter that requires embedding per the manufacturer instructions, was observed to lack the loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 Toddler Room was observed to have a temperature of 48° F. The refrigerator in the School Age Room was observed to have a temperature of 58° F.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2023

Category: nutrition. 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.

At approximately 10:25am in the Toddler Room 2 staff and 11 children were observed. At the onset of supervision/ratio check, when asked to name the children for whom they were responsible for Staff person #1 identified and named 6 children, Staff person #5 identified and named 4 children, omitting 1 child. When staff were asked a second time to identify and name who they were responsible for Staff person #1 identified and named 6 children, Staff person #5 identified and named 4 children, again omitting 1 child. When staff were asked a third time to identify and name who they were responsible for, all children were accounted for. At approximately 10:35am in the Preschool/School Age Room 2 staff and 15 children were observed. At the onset of supervision/ratio check, when asked to name the children for whom they were responsible for Staff person #3 identified and named 5 children, Staff person #4 identified and named 8 children, omitting 2 children. When staff were asked a second time to identify and name who they were responsible for, Staff person #3 identified and named 4 children, Staff person #4 identified and named 9 children, again omitting 2 children. When staff were asked a third time to identify and name who they were responsible for all children were accounted for.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 child file for Child #1 and Child #2 was observed to contain an emergency contact information form that lacked the addresses for two or more of the designated release persons listed.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 5/1/23 - 6/1/23 (31 days).

Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

In the Infant room one bottle, which is used by an infant in care, was observed to lack the name of the child on the bottle.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.183(a) · Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

The cabinet used to store the child files was observed to not have a lock.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.193(a) · Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

The cabinet used to store the staff files was observed to not have a lock.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

In the Toddler room and Preschool room, a children's dress up storage play closet that poses as a tipping hazard was observed not to be secured to the wall or floor surface.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · 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 verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

The staff file for Staff person #1 who is functioning as assistant group supervisors, lacked documentation of two years of experience working with children. The staff file for Staff person #2 who is functioning as assistant group supervisors, lacked proof of education and documentation of two years of experience working with children.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The toddler restroom was observed to lack a lidded waste bin.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

The child file for Child #1 lacked an updated financial agreement form at time of new enrollment (See IS CODE SHEET). The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the parents' signature.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.134(c) · Paper towels may be used as towels and washcloths. Paper towels shall be discarded after each use.

The toddler restroom and preschool restroom were observed to lack paper towels for hand drying.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2022

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

In the Preschool room an unlined lidded waste bin was observed to have one soiled diaper inside.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a health assessment that lacked an assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.82(h) · 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.

The facility's four toilets were observed to lack a handwashing sign.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.