3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

The file for staff #2 lacks fire safety training within the past 12 months. There is no fire safety training on file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2024

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).

There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current mandated reporter trainings on file for facility person #1. This is evidenced by the trainings on file dated 8/10/2019 and 8/14/2024.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

The Fox room lacked a first-aid kit in the room.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

. In the Eaglet Room, observed a large green pillow that the children sit/lay on which was soiled and stained. In the outdoor play space, observed a cracked sand pail in the sand box which causes a pinch point to the children in care. In the Chipmunk room observed a child's climber which was soiled and stained on the carpeted area of the climber

Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

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

3270.106(f) · 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.

In the Bunny Room, observed one crib which lacked 2 feet of space on three sides. While a child was not in the crib, staff stated that the way the room was set up is where the rest equipment is located during naps.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

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

3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

There was more than 12 months between the previous and most current health assessments on file for child #2. This is evidenced by health assessment dates on file of 2/21/23 and 4/6/24.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024

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

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · Child # 1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on plan of correction request date and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. 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).

The immunization record on file for child #1 contains 1 of 2 Heb B vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP for the age of the child.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2024

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

3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

The most current health assessment on file for child #2 lacks the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024

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

3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Observed Children's Motrin for child #3 which expired 7/2024.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

Category: health medication. 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 fire drill on file which was conducted on 7/9/24, lacked the number of children who participated in the drill.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

The file for staff #3 lacks 2.5 hours of child care training for the current annual training year. The file for staff #4 lacks 6 hours of child care training for the current annual training year.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

On 7/18/24, staff #1 slapped child #1 on the cheek, pulled the child down and pulled aggressively on the child's arms putting them behind the child.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

On 7/18/24, staff #1 told child #1 that the child was not going to bite staff #1 and stated this in a loud and harsh tone.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

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.

In the Black Bear classroom a box cutter and container with push pins was observed in a drawer accessible to the children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2023

Category: health medication. 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.

The file for staff person #1 lacked a staff evaluation that was completed 12 months from the previous staff evaluation. The staff evaluations in the file were dated 3/8/22 and 3/26/23.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

In the Eaglet classroom a wooden block was observed to be broken causing rough edges and sharp corners.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 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.

In the Eagle classroom an operating thermometer was not placed in the refrigerator.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2023

Category: nutrition. 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). 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 file for staff person #2, who was hired as an aide on (See LIS CODE SHEET), lacked an FBI clearance and NSOR clearance within 45 days from the hire date and was not removed from the childcare. The FBI clearance in the file is dated 9/9/22. The NSOR verification certificate in the file is dated 8/9/22.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2022

Category: background checks. 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.

The file for staff person #1 lacked written evaluation within 12 months of the previous written evaluation. The written evaluations in the file are dated 4/30/21 and 5/1/22.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

The file for Staff #2 lacks emergency plan training within the past 12 months. last emergency plan training on file is dated 6/10/20.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

The file for staff #2 lacks fire safety training within the past 12 months. Last fire safety training on file is dated 6/20/20.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. 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). 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 file for staff #1, with provisional hire date of 12/14/20, lacked an FBI and NSOR clearance within provisional hire period. There are now clearances on file and dated: FBI - 8/12/21 and NSOR - 8/2/21. The file for staff #3. with start date of 6/17/19, lacked an FBI clearance within the provisional hire period. FBI is now on file and dated 6/26/20. There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current Child Abuse clearances on file for staff #5. Dates are as follows: 5/5/15 and 6/15/20.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2021

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

3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current mandated reporter trainings on file for staff #5. Dates are as follows: 12/1/15 and 12/2/2020.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

There was more than 12 months between staff evaluations for staff #4 and 5. Dates are as follows: Staff #4 - 4/10/20 and 6/1/21. Staff #5 - 5/25/20 and 6/24/21.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

In the Entry Room, observed fraying carpet near the water fountain causing a tripping hazard to the children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2021

Category: physical safety. 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.

In the Bobcat room, observed a child's play kitchen set with a door that was starting to fall off.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2021

Category: physical safety. 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.

There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessment on file for staff #4. Dates are as follows: 4/25/2018 and 6/19/20.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

The facility lacked conspicuously posted pick up and drop off procedures.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. The facility shall keep proof of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system.

The facility file lacked documentation of proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.