Malas Roots And Shoots Daycare And Preschool Llc

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.

During renewal inspection, facility files were reviewed. The facility did not have a continuity of operations plan on file.

Corrected by Jan 26, 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). Staff #3 cannot work in the facility until the child abuse clearance has been obtained. 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. 2. The legal entity must create a written policy that will define how they will keep track of all clearances, trainings, and necessary documentation pertaining to the CPSL. The legal entity will need to review this policy regularly to ensure compliance. This policy must be approved by DHS before implementation. The operator shall provide a date for when this policy will be created. 3. 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 staff files were reviewed. Staff #3's child abuse clearance is last dated for 5/22/2020 and did not have an update on file. Staff #3's last previous FBI Clearance is dated for 6/20/2020 and an update was not obtained until 12/15/2025. These dates indicate that updated clearances were not obtained within the 60-month requirement.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2026

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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 renewal inspection, the first aid-kit in the preschool room was reviewed. The kit was missing tweezers.

Corrected by Jan 23, 2026

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

During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 & #2 did not have documentation of childcare experience on file.

Corrected by Feb 25, 2026

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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.

During renewal inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have a continuity of operations plan on file.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2024

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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 renewal inspection, it was observed in the Preschool 2 room that there were no gloves in the first aid kit.

Corrected by Dec 12, 2024

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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.

During renewal inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have an emergency transportation plan posted in any of the rooms.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2024

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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.

During renewal inspection, it was observed that the facility did not test the fire alarm system within the 30-day requirement: 5/3/24, 6/3/24, 8/2/24, 9/3/24, 11/1/24, 12/2/24.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2024

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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.

While at the facility for the renewal inspection the inspector found that staff #1 obtained their last fire safety training on 10/28/22 and did not update this annual required training until 11/27/23. Staff #2 obtained their last fire safety training on 10/26/22 and did not update this annual required training until 11/27/23.

Corrected by Jan 23, 2024

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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. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10). Any 6-hour health and safety training taken before 6/30/18 is no longer acceptable. Staff person # 1 will have until 2/6/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an assistant group supervisor who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 1, staff person # 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff # 1 had 6-hour health and safety topic training dated 08/23/16. As of 6/30/18, this 6-hour training no longer meets the requirements for training of this regulation. Staff #1 had to have the updated 10-hour health and safety completed by 4/29/23 and has not done so.

Corrected by Jan 23, 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). 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 operator must comply with the CPSL. Provisional hires will have the required completed clearances on file as well as proof of requests for remaining clearances and a signed disclosure statement.

While at the facility for the renewal inspection the inspector found that staff #3 did not obtain their FBI fingerprinting until 11/14/22 which was after their hire date (See LIS Code Sheet for hire date).

Corrected by Mar 21, 2024

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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). Child Service reports are required at least every six months.

While at the facility for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the child service report for child #4 began care on 12/5/22 and did not have an up-to-date child service report on file. Child #4had an initial screening on 12/5/22 that was not on an acceptable child service report form. This child then had a Child Service Report dated 3/15/23 and then again on 11/20/23.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

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3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

While at the facility for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the file for child #3 was missing the phone number of the physician on the emergency contact form. The file for child #4 was missing the phone number of the physician and address as well.

Corrected by Jan 23, 2024

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3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

While at the facility for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the file for child #2 was missing the necessary information on the work address and phone number of the parent.

Corrected by Jan 24, 2024

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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.

While at the facility for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the files for children#1, #2, and #4 were all missing release person's addresses.

Corrected by Jan 23, 2024

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3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in childcare group settings). Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 1/10/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

While at the facility for the renewal inspection the inspector found that child #1 was missing a DTAP, HIB, PCV13 and Polio immunizations.

Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

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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.

While at the facility for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the facility conducted the following manual testing of the fire alarms on 1/5/23 then again on 2/17/23, 3/3/23 and then again on 4/21/23 on 5/8/23 and then again on 6/26/23 and 7/7/23 and then again on 8/10/23, all of which are over every 30-calendar day requirement.

Corrected by Jan 23, 2024

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3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Child# 1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 9/5/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Corrected by Sep 13, 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 on 7/6/23 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and found that the TB screening was out of date at the time of hire (over one year old).

Corrected by Jul 9, 2023

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3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

While at the facility unannounced on 7/6/23 the inspector observed a lunch box sitting on a table with a Gogurt tube in it.

Corrected by Jul 6, 2023

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3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

While at the facility unannounced on 7/6/23 the inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and noted that the log was missing full dates for the fire drills February and March have no specific day, just month and year, while the manual testing dates for February, March and April contained no specific days, just the month and year.

Corrected by Jul 6, 2023

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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. Until such time as the required trainings are completed, staff person # 1must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person # 1, staff person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 1/28/21.

Corrected by Dec 29, 2022

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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.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector noted that the file for child #2 was missing the update to the emergency contact form as is required.

Corrected by Feb 17, 2023

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3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector noted that the files for child #2, child #4 had outdated Influenza vaccines, while child file #4 was missing proof of having had any Influenza vaccine.

Corrected by Jan 20, 2023

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3270.31(g) · Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

Staff #1did not have the appropriate training to satisfy the regulatory requirement, as their health and safety trainings was taken on 8/23/2016.

Corrected by Dec 20, 2022

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3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector noted that the file for staff #1 did not contain any of the necessary 12 hours of annual training.

Corrected by Dec 29, 2022

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3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector noted that the file for child #1had an initial health assessment dated for over 60 days from the admittance date.

Corrected by Feb 24, 2023

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3270.32(a) · Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

While at the facility unannounced on 1/6/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted a first day of provisionally working in child care as 9/15/21. As of 1/6/22 this staff had no proof of submitting for and receiving a completed NSOR clearance. The Child Protective Services Law(CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry(NSOR) clearance effective 9/30/2019.

Corrected by Jan 6, 2022

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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.

While at the facility unannounced on 1/6/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed peeling paint in the preschool aged room, on the wall next to the children's tables.

Corrected by Feb 14, 2022

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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.

While at the facility unannounced on 1/6/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it was missing concurrence with the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Corrected by Feb 14, 2022

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