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Home › PA › Sellersville › Upper Bucks Christian School And Day Care
754 E Rockhill Rd, Sellersville PA 18960 · License #CER-00240514 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
Continued noncompliance: On 4/10/26, the facility was cited for an expired EpiPen belonging to Child #1 was observed in the PK room. The EpiPen expiration date was 12/2025. The providers plan of correction indicated it would be corrected by 5/15/26. On 5/21/26, at time of unannounced inspection, Child #1 EpiPen was still expired.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(6)/3270.133(5) · A health report shall include a statement of the child's medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of emergency. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
On 4/10/26, at time of inspection, an expired EpiPen belonging to Child #2 was observed in the PK room. The EpiPen expiration date was 12/2025. Additionally, a medical action plan for Child #2 was not on file at the facility.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
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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 4/13/26, at time of inspection, Staff #9 was observed working unsupervised in the Preschool room. Staff #9 file contained an expired Mandated Reporter Training. The Mandated Reporter Training was dated 3/12/21. Additionally, Staff #10 was observed working unsupervised in the Preschool Room. Staff #10 has not completed the required pre-service Health & Safety Training Part 1, Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Mandated Reporter Training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 4/10/26, at time of inspection, Staff #8 and Staff #10 files did not contain training in the faculty's emergency plan at time of initial hire.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
On 4/10/26, Staff #3 has not completed the required preservice Health & Safety Training Part 1 & Part 2 and Pediatric First Aid CPR within 90 days of hire. Staff #7 has not completed the required preservice Health & Safety Part 1 & 2 within 90 days of hire. Staff #8 has not completed Pediatric First Aid CPR within 90 days of hire. Staff #10 has not completed the required preservice Health & Safety Training Part 1 & Part 2 and Pediatric First Aid/CPR within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 9 and #10-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On 4/10/26, at time of inspection, Staff #9 file contained a Child Abuse clearance and Mandated Reporter Training dated more than 60 months. Staff #9 Child Abuse Clearance was dated 1/26/21 and Staff #9 Mandated Reporter Training was dated 3/12/21. Additionally, Staff #10 file did not contain results of PA Criminal Clearance as required by CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) · 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 acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
On 4/10/26, at time of inspection, Staff #3 and Staff #10 were observed working with children. Staff #3 and Staff #10 files did not contain verification of education qualifying them for the positions they were performing. Additionally, Staff #11 and Staff #12 files contained foreign degrees that were not evaluated for US Equivalency to ensure qualifications.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 4/10/26, at time of inspection, a thermometer was not observed in the refrigerator located in the toddler room.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
On 4/10/26, at time of inspection, Child #1 file did not contain an updated health report with immunization record. The last health report on file was dated 2/15/25.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 4/10/26, at time of inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing. Staff #1 and Staff #4 files did not contain the date of tuberculosis testing at initial hire. Staff #2, Staff #5, Staff #6, and Staff #9 contained health assessments dated more than 24 months. (Staff #2 health assessment was dated 8/30/23, Staff #5 health assessment was dated 9/15/23, Staff #6 health assessment was dated 1/24/24, Staff #9 health assessment was dated 9/27/23.)
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(d)/3270.181(e) · Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
On 4/10/26, at time of inspection, various emergency contact information belonging to children receiving care in the childcare space were not updated at least within 6 months. (Emergency contact information in the child master file was updated within 6 months).
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · 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.
On 4/10/26, at time of inspection, Staff #3 and Staff #10 files did not contain two letters of written references. Additionally, Staff #4 file contained a letter written by a family member.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2026
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).
Continued noncompliance: On 5/14/25, at time of inspection, Staff #5 file did not contain Mandated Reporter Training as required by CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Continued noncompliance: On 5/14/25, at time of inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain a current Pediatric First Aid/Cpr training certificate. The last Pediatric First Aid/CPR training certificate on file was dated 8/24/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Continued noncompliance: On 5/14/25, at time of inspection, Staff #4 file did not contain the required Health & Safety Part 1 and Part 2 within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) · 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
Continued noncompliance: On 5/14/25, at time of inspection, emergency contact information located in childcare spaces was still not updated at least once in six-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Continued noncompliance: On 5/14/25, at time of inspection Staff #6 did not contain an initial health assessment. Staff #7 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Continued noncompliance: On 5/14/25, at time of inspection, Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 files did not contain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
On 4/2/25, at time of inspection, Staff #3 and Staff #6 were observed working unsupervised in Room 103. Staff #12 was observed working unsupervised in Room 100. Staff #3, #6 and #12 files did not contain a valid Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 4/2/25, at time of inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain evidence of being trained on the facility's emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 4/2/25, at time of inspection, Staff #6, #8, #12, #13 files did not contain current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
On 4/2/25, at time of inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 files did not contain the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire: Health & Safety Training Part 1 & Part 2. Staff #3 file did not contain the required pre-service training within 90 days of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On 4/2/25, at time of inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain results of FBI clearance as required by CPSL. Staff #5 has been employed at the facility more than 90 days. Staff #5 file did not contain a Mandated Reporter Training required by CPSL. Additionally, Staff #3 and Staff #5 files did not contain signed Disclosure Statements as required by CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) · 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 acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
On 4/2/25, at time of inspection, Staff #1 was observed working as an aide in the gymnasium with preschool age children. Staff #1 file did not contain verification of education in order to qualify them as an aide.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
On 4/2/235, at time of inspection, diaper cream instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children under the diapering station in Room 102. Cleaning materials such as Clorox wipes were observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet located in Room 103.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
On 4/2/25, at time of inspection, the first aid kits located in Rooms 100 & 102 did not contain gloves.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h)/3270.134(a) · 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 staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
On 4/2/25, at time of inspection, children in Room 103 and Room 104 did not wash hands prior to eating lunch. Additionally, a handwashing sign was not posted at the sink located in the Nursery 2 room.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
On 4/2/25, at time of inspection, digital thermometers located in 7 of 9 classroom refrigerators were not operable.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) · 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
On 4/2/25, at time of inspection, Child #1, #2 and #3 emergency contact information was not updated at least once in a six-month period. Additionally, 59 of 99 emergency contact information located in childcare spaces were not updated at least once in six-month period.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 4/2/25, at time of inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain an initial health assessment. Staff #4 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · 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.
On 4/2/25, at time of inspection, Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #4 file did not contain two letters of reference.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
On 4/2/25, at time of inspection, Staff #6, #7, #8, #9, #10 and #11 files did not contain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14 · 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.
On 4/23/24, at time of inspection, the facility did not have a policy addressing Shaken Baby Syndrome, Head Trauma and Maltreatment of Children as required by OCC.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
On 4/23/24, at time of renewal inspection upon entering Room 123, two infants were observed being fed while seated on top of a countertop in individual Space Saver Chairs. Both Space Saver Chairs were secured to the wall using materials that were not provided by the manufacturer. The manufacturer's assembly instructions for the Space Saver Chair state "Do not use accessories or replacement parts other than those approved by the manufacturer. Never substitute parts."
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21/3270.105 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
On 4/23/24, at time of renewal, two young toddlers were observed eating lunch in highchairs located in Room 124. The highchairs were both equipped with a T-shaped safety straps. However, the two young toddlers were not buckled in the highchair causing a health and safety threat.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
On 4/23/24, at time of renewal, a power strip located on the floor of the preschool room 107 did not contain protective receptacle covers.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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.
On 4/23/24, at time of renewal, hand sanitizer instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children in Rooms 107 and Room 100. Cleaning products were observed in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in Room 103 and in an unlocked closet in Room 100.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2024
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.
On 4/23/24, at time of renewal, a sign with the requirement for washing hands was not posted at sinks located in Room 102, Room 106, Room 123, Room 124 and in the boys and girl's bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
On 4/23/24, at time of renewal, a lidded waste receptacle was not observed next to the sink located in Room 106 and in the Boys and Girls toilet area.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(e) · Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.
On 4/23/24, at time of inspection, woodchips with a diameter of less than 1 inch was observed on the infant/toddler outdoor play area.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
On 4/23/24, at time of renewal, torn rest mats were observed in Room 103 and Room 106.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 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.
On 4/23/24, at time of inspection, each child was not assigned to a specific staff person for the purpose of supervision in Room 103 and Room 124.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
On 4/23/24, at time of renewal inspection, Child #4 #5 and #7 Agreement forms did not specify the names of designated release persons.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 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.
On 4/23/24, at time of renewal inspection, a medical transport plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in a conspicuous location in every childcare space in the facility.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) · 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
On 4/23/24, at time of renewal, emergency contact information was not updated in the child care space where children were receiving care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
On 4/23/24, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain an updated health assessment. The health assessment on file was dated 12/1/21. Staff #4 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing. Staff #5 file contained a health assessment that was not dated by the physician.
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 4/23/24, at time of renewal, safe routes notifying of pick-up/drop-off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 4/23/24, at time of renewal inspection, Child #1, #2, #5, #7, #8 and #9 Emergency Contact information was not updated at least once in a 6-month period. Additionally, Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 Financial Agreement was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
On 4/23/24, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain a required minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff #2 file contained 9 hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · 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. Children must be supervised at all times.
On 1/30/24, at time of inspection, three infants were observed asleep in cribs behind a classroom curtain preventing the staff from properly supervising the infants. A blanket was draped over a crib located in the infant room preventing staff from supervising a sleeping infant. Additionally, during nap time, Rooms 100 and 105 were observed dark with no artificial or natural light in the classrooms preventing staff from properly supervise the sleeping children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
During initial inspection certification checked for daily schedule. Daily schedule was missing in room 206
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17, and 18 were missing emergency plan training,
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 and 17 were missing pediatric first aid and cpr training
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17, and 18 were missing fire safety training,
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,15 and 17 - will have until 8-10-23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #-1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,15 and 17 -- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #-1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,15 and 17 -, staff person #-1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,15 and 17 - may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,3,6,7,8,9,10 and 12 were missing the 1 hour updated health and safety training. Staff 4,5,13,14,15 and 17 were missing the 10 hour health and safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: supervision. 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). 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 # -1,2,3,4,5,,7,8,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 and 17 - may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #-13 and 14-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3,4,5,8,13,14 and 17 were missing mandated reporter training. The following staff were missing DHS FBI clearance: Staff 1,2,3,4,5,7,8, 10,11,12,13,14,15,16. The following staff were missing NSOR: Staff 4,5,8,10,13,14,15 and 17. Staff 10 was missing state police clearance from file (only receipt was in the file)During initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 13 and 14 were missing disclosure statements
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17, and 18 were missing staff evaluation
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(b)(2)/3270.35(b)(3) · A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children.
During initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 18 was missing education from their file.During initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 13, 14 and 16 were missing education from their file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(4) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general education development certificate and have completed a post-secondary training curriculum described in §3270.31(c).
During initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,20,11,12,15 and 17 were missing education from their file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
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.
During initial inspection certification rep observed cleaning solutions accessible to children in room 123 and in room 206
Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2023
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.
During initial inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following rooms: room 106, room 105, room 107 and room 102,
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2023
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.
During initial inspection, certification rep observed missing handwashing signs above the toilets in both bathrooms on the second floor.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
During the initial inspection, certification representative observed the play equipment embedded over mulch. The equipment was not mounted over enough mulch to meet the requirements of the USCPSC, the mulch was less than 6 inches in depth.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 initial inspection certification rep checked the thermometer of the refrigerator. The thermometer in rooms 105 was 47° F and in room 107 the temperature was 48° F.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 child care group settings).
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. The file of child 4, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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 initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4,5,6,7,10,13,14 and 17 were missing physicals and TB. Staff 1, 2,3,11 were missing TB and result
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During initial inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 2 and 8 emergency contact expired in May 2023. During initial inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 and 9 were missing fee agreements.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17, and 18 were missing verification of child care experience.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · 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 initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,3,4,57,8,9,10,12,15,16 and 17 were missing 2 reference letters. Staff 6 and 11 were missing 1 reference letter
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.