Vfkh Montessori School

3270.95(a) · 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 February 25, 2025 during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of the fire detection system being tested.

Corrected by Feb 25, 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.

On February 25, 2025 during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of the facility's continuity of operations in the emergency plan

Corrected by Feb 25, 2025

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3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

On February 25, 2025 during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of liability insurance at the facility.

Corrected by Feb 25, 2025

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3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

On February 25, 2025 during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of the emergency plan being sent to the county emergency management agency.

Corrected by Mar 19, 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).

On February 25, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain child service reports.

Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

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3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

On February 25, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain emergency contact forms.

Corrected by Feb 25, 2025

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3270.131(a)(3) · The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.

On February 25, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain health assessments.

Corrected by Mar 25, 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.

On February 25, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain evidence of being updated at least once in a 6 month period.

Corrected by Mar 25, 2025

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

On February 25, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain evidence of admission date.

Corrected by Mar 25, 2025

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3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

On February 25, 2025 during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of a individual file for Staff #1 and Staff #2.

Corrected by Feb 25, 2025

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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.

On February 25, 2025 during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of emergency drills being conducted at the facility.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2025

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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 the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not include verification of emergency plan training.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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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 the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed the first-aid kit in the Toddler Cottage did not include tweezers and soap. Corrected on site 3/30/2023.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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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 conducted on 3/30/2023 observed staff person #2's certification is in Basic Life Support CPR & AED.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed staff person #1 file did not include verification of updated firesafety training. Last one on file is from 8/31/2021.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of completion of CCDBG health and safety professional development.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed 13 children in the Pre-K room with the youngest being age 2 and the oldest age 6 with 1 staff person.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed a electrical outlet without a protective receptacle cover in the Kinder Kammer Room.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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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 the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed cleaning products under the sink in the staff bathroom that is child accessible.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed the first-aid kit in the Pre-K room was child accessible as it was on the floor in front of the front door.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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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 conducted on 3/30/2023 observed a broken cabinet in the kitchen in the Pre-K building, water damaged wall next to the fireplace.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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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 the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed chipped pain in the Toddler building bathroom and in the Pre-K building classroom.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed the sink in the bathroom in the Pre-K rooms sink appears to be falling off the wall.

Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

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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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed the Pre-K room sink and bathroom did not have handwashing signs posted.

Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

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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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed the refrigerator located in the Pre-K building did not have an operating thermometer.

Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

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

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed child #2, #4 and #5's agreement did not include the operator's signature.

Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

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3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed child #1, #3, #4 and #5's agreements did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

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3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5's agreements did not specify the date of the child's admission..

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed child #1, #2, #4 and #5's emergency contact information was not reviewed/updated within the 6-month time frame. Observed child #1, #3, #4 and #5's financial agreement did not get reviewed/updated within the 6-month time frame.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed child #2, #3 and #4's files did not include updated health reports within the 12-month time frame. Child #2's last health report on file is 8/24/2021. Child #3's last health report on file is 8/30/2021. Child #4's last health report on file did not include a date.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed child #2, #3 and #5's health reports did not include verification of up-to-date influenza vaccines. Last vaccines on file are dated 10/4/2020, 3/3/2020 and 10/19/2021.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed child #2's health report did not include an answer to the statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed the facility did not have pick-up drop-off procedures posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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3270.15(b) · The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed the provider could not provide verification of the certificate of occupancy.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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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 the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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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 the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed the facility has not conducted an annual emergency drill.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed the facility did not provide verification of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed child #1's file did not include an initial health report.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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3270.31(e)(1)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Training conducted in conferences or workshops is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

At time of inspection, staff person # 1 (hired 9/1/88) only have 6 hours of annual child care training documented in their record. Staff person # 3 (hired 9/20/20) did not have any child care training hours documented in their record at time of inspection.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2022

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:

Staff person #3 (hired 8/20/20) did not have required health and safety training topics completed as required.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2022

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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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #3- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

At time of inspection, staff person#4 (hired 3/24/22) did not have required FBI clearance and mandated reporter training documented in her record.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2022

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3270.123(a)(6)/3270.181(c) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. 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 agreement forms being used by the facility does not include the date of admission. Therefore, the start dates for child #1-5 were not available for review on agreement forms as required. In addition, the agreement form and emergency contact forms for child # 1-5 had not been updated/signed within the last 6 months as required.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2022

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3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

An updated immunization record to show current immunization for influenza and/or immunization exemption forms were missing from the files of child #1 ( flu dated-11/7/20), child #2 ( flu dated-9/20/20, child #3 (no flu shot documented), child #4 (flu dated 11/30/20), child #5 (flu shot 10/30/20)

Corrected by Apr 15, 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.

At time of inspection, staff person # 2 (hired 2016) did not have a current health assessment ( last health assessment dated-2/11/20) documented in her record. Staff person #4 (hired 8/15/21) did not have a health assessment with negative TB screening documented in her record.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2022

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