Little People Day Care School

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

During renewal inspection on 1/20/26, staff files were reviewed. It was disclosed by Director that Staff #3 covers in ratios at times. Staff #3 had a previous health and safety training dated for 10/30/19 but did not have the health & safety update. Staff #6 only completed Health & Safety Part 1. Both staff did not complete the necessary health and safety training within the 90-day requirement. Staff #3 will need to complete both Part 1 & Part 2 Health & Safety Training. Staff #6 will need to complete Part 2 Health & Safety training. (See code sheet for date of hire).

Corrected by Jan 27, 2026

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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). TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). This portion shall have an immediate correction date. Staff #4 cannot work in the vicinity of children until the out of state clearance is obtained. 2. The legal entity must attend existing provider orientation at any regional office location. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed.

During renewal inspection on 1/20/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff #4 lived outside of the state of Pennsylvania in the past five years. Staff #4 lived in Georgia and did not have an appropriate out of state clearance on file.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2026

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3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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.

During renewal inspection on 1/20/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff #5's previous health assessment is dated for 11/22/22 and an update was not obtained until 12/30/24. This date indicates that an updated health assessment was not obtained within the 24-month requirement.

Corrected by Jan 27, 2026

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3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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.

During renewal inspection on 1/20/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1, #2 & #6 did not have documentation of childcare experience on file. Staff #3 did not have a second written reference on file.

Corrected by Mar 6, 2026

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3270.106(f)/3270.113(a) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. 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.

During renewal inspection, it was observed in the Toddler 2 room that there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the children's cots. This was determined from observing shelves, tables, and toy equipment cornering the children on multiple sides, not leaving any space. The staff within the room also could not see certain children during nap time due to equipment being in the way. This was determined by observing the staff being on one side of the room. Cert rep stood exactly where staff was sitting, and rep could not see the children who were on the opposite side of shelves and equipment.

Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

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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.

It was observed during renewal inspection that the following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 1/20/24, 2/22/24, 3/14/24, 4/15/24, 5/14/24, 6/14,24/ 7/15/24, 10/4/24, 11/4/24, 12/4/24, 1/6/25.

Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

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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). 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 and shall update clearances and Pa Mandated Reporter training every 60 months.

While at the facility unannounced on 1/3/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1and staff #2. The inspector found that staff #1 had a Pa State police dated 1/4/16 and was not updated until 1/12/22 and a Pa Mandated Reporter training dated 5/29/16 and did not update this training until 1/12/22. A review of the file for staff #2 found an FBI dated for 11/13/15 and was not updated until 1/24/21.

Corrected by Jan 15, 2024

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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.

While at the facility unannounced on 1/3/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the carpeting in the school age room to be ripped and in need of repair.

Corrected by Jan 15, 2024

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3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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.

While at the facility unannounced on 1/3/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #3 and found that this staff had a health assessment dated for 8/9/21 and did not obtain another health assessment until 10/6/23.

Corrected by Jan 15, 2024

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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).

While at the facility unannounced on 1/26/23 for the renewal the inspector observed that staff #1 and noted that staff #1 had a Mandated Reporter training on 9/20/16 and did not obtain an update until 1/12/22. The Pa Mandated Reporter Training is required to be updated every five years. Staff #2 had a Pa State Police clearance dated 4/4/17 and did not update this clearance until 9/16/22, Pa Child Abuse clearance dated 4/21/17 and not again until 9/22/22, and an FBI clearance dated 4/16/17 and did not update it until 9/19/22. Clearances must be updated every five years.

Corrected by Jan 26, 2023

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3270.151(c)(2) · 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.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal on 1/21/22 the inspector reviewed the file for staff#1 and noted that this staff began direct child care on 8/8/21 and had a TB screening dated 12/18/18, which is not within one year of hire as is required.

Corrected by Feb 4, 2022

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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.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal on 1/21/22 the inspector observed the emergency plan and found it to be missing accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions as is required.

Corrected by Feb 3, 2022

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