3270.62(b) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child.

The blacktop driveway by 2 garages behind the center was set up as an outdoor play space with equipment including child-size picnic tables, a play basketball hoop and playhouse. The space is not measured play space and was being utilized by 8 children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The file of staff #2 did not contain a completed NSOR verification certificate prior to their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet) or a completed disclosure statement.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2025

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

3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

The file of staff #2, identified as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain documentation of education and/or experience to verify they qualify for the position.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2025

Category: supervision. 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 preschool classroom, a staff person's purse containing Advil labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was sitting on a table accessible to children in care. In the facility entry way, 2 cans of sunscreen which were labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were on the edge of the cubby accessible to the children in care. In the unlocked storage space in the hall, Clorox wipes, Lysol, YUAMDOE floor cleaner, Cloromax bleach, Eco's Stain and Odor spray, all labeled "keep out of the reach of children," were on the counter accessible to children in care. In an unlocked drawer in the same storage room, Advil labeled "staff" and "keep out of the reach of children," was accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At approximately 1:20 pm, 8 children were observed to be using an inflatable water slide, with 2 slides, where water pools at the bottom of the slides creating a wading pool. When assessing supervision and ratio, staff person #1 and #2 were sharing the group of 8 children, between the ages of 5 years (preschool) and 11 years of age. Each staff person identified all 8 children exceeding a 1:5 staff ratio for wading based on the youngest child in the group, a preschool age child.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Based on a conversation with staff #1, fire drills were occurring at least every 60 days, however, they were unable to locate the documentation indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025

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.

Based on a conversation with staff #1, 30-day testing of the fire detection system was being completed, however, they were unable to locate the documentation verifying the testing occurred at least every 30 days in accordance with section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 file of staff #3 did not contain a completed disclosure statement.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

At approximately 9:50 am, as the certification representative walked through the unlocked door to the facility, staff #1 came out of the preschool classroom and turned as if to answer the door and met the certification representative who had already entered. When staff #1 left the preschool classroom, 6 children (4 preschoolers and 2 young toddlers) were left without a staff person creating a 0:6 ratio. As we entered the preschool classroom, staff #2 was observed to be standing in the doorway between the toddler and preschool rooms. Staff #2 identified one young toddler in the toddler room they were supervising. Staff #1 then identified 4 preschool children and 2 young toddlers in the preschool classroom, exceeding the 1:5 staff to child ratio as the youngest child in their group was a young toddler.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

Category: supervision. 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.

A handwashing sign was not posted at the changing table in the girl's restroom.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

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

3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

A child's play couch, which was converted into the lounger position, was in front of the exit doors in the toddler classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

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 preschool classroom, where toddlers were receiving care, multiple foam "noodles" approximately 12 inches long were in a bin on the floor, markers with removeable caps less than an inch in diameter were on a shelf and plastic bags were on the table, all accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Two pack and plays in the toddler room were not labeled with the name of the child for whom they are intended for use.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 9:50 am, as the certification representative walked through the unlocked door to the facility, staff #1 came out of the preschool classroom and turned as if to answer the door and met the certification representative who had already entered. As we entered the classroom together, staff #2 was observed standing in the doorway between the preschool and toddler classrooms supervising 6 children in the preschool classroom and 1 young toddler in the toddler classroom, unable to be physically present in both childcare spaces. Staff #1 stated they left the preschool room to answer the door.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The financial agreement of child #1 was not signed by the parent.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

The original financial agreement, as well as a copy, was in the file of child #1.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

There was no emergency contact information on file for child #1 and #2.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 emergency contact form of child #3 listed a release person's name and telephone number but did not have their address.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 was not present in the preschool classroom where the children were receiving care.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the toddler room.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

Category: transportation. 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.

The trash can by the changing table in the girl's restroom was not lidded and hands-free.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

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

3270.165 · An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

The facility did not have a menu to post or provide to families.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.171(b) · 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.

The facility did not have documentation of safe pick-up and drop-off points posted at the facility or documentation it was communicated to families in writing.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

The hypothetical location of the fire was not documented for the fire drills on the fire drill log.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2024

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.

Documentation of the most current test of the fire detection system to ensure operability was conducted on 7/12/2024, more than 30 days prior to the date of the inspection (11/1/2024).

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

The facility did not have documentation of the emergency plan being sent to their local emergency management agency.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

Though the facility did have a written plan of strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child, the written plan did not address shaken baby syndrome or recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024

Category: ratio. 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.

The emergency plan did not contain volunteer emergency preparedness training, or a continuity of operations plan includes, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills, repairs and continuing to run the business after a disaster or emergency.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 dissemination date of the PA state police clearance for staff #1 was missing from the bottom of the clearance making it incomplete. A new clearance was immediately requested and received on the date of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024

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

3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

The telephone number of the nearest hospital was not posted by the telephone at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024

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

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

In the girl's restroom, the faucet on the far sink would spray water out of the left side of the spout onto the counter when turned on.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024

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

3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

The exit door in the toddler classroom was blocked by a baby stroller wagon.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024

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.

A child-size Dora couch was torn exposing the foam cushion.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024

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

3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the toddler and preschool classrooms.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

The file of staff #1 contained a health assessment which included an examination for communicable diseases but did not include the complete results of the examination.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024

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

3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

The evacuation routes were not posted in the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

The emergency plan did not include a plan for the accommodations of the children in the event of a lock-down at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024

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