3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

The parent letter explaining the emergency plan lacked information about Lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

There were open outlets in the ladies restroom as well as the hallway accessible to children age 5 and under.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

There were cleaning materials labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked cabinet under the kitchen sink. The kitchen door does not lock making the items accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

First aid kits in all rooms lacked soap, scissors, tape, tweezers, and gloves.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 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.

The ceiling tiles throughout the facility (in the hall and preschool room) were ripped and exposing the foam base of the tile; In the ladies restroom: in the first stall, there were holes in the wall; there was also some kind of adhesive on the walls in the stalls and in the main restroom area; in the far stall on the right, the hand rail was not attached to the wall making it unstable;

Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2025

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

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

There was peeling paint in the hallway under the windows. There was peeling paint on the top corner of the pink storage unit in the toddler room.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 lacked handwashing signs above the 4 toilets and above the diaper changing stations.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2025

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

3270.82(j) · A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.

The diaper changing areas in the toddler room(s) lacked a source of running water for handwashing.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2025

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

3270.102(a)/3270.103 · 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. 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.

The diaper changing pad in the infant room was torn exposing the foam under the surface. In the outdoor play area was small pieces of gravel and stone along the side of the building

Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

The building's Fire Detection System was not operable and had not been maintained in accordance with 62 P.S. § 1016(c). The Fire Detection System was unable to be demonstrated at the inspection on 8/27/25. Based on staff statements, the building has an interconnected fire alarm system that is no longer operable.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.