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.

The file for Child #1 contained a Financial Agreement Form that had not been updated within the last 6 months.

3270.181(c) · Corrected Mar 26, 2025

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.

The file for Child #1 contained an Emergency Contact Form that had not been updated within the last 6 months.

3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · Corrected Mar 26, 2025

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 files for Staff #1 and Staff #2 contained Child Abuse Clearances that were not obtained within 60 months of the previous clearance. The file for Staff #3 contained an FBI Clearance that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous clearance.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Corrected Mar 26, 2025

The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded.

At 10:00 AM, 37 children were observed receiving care in Classroom 1 childcare space that has a designated maximum capacity of 32 and 14 children were observed receiving care in Classroom 2 childcare space that has a designated maximum capacity of 10.

3270.61(h) · Corrected Aug 20, 2024

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

The side exit was observed to be partially blocked due multiple bookshelves and a basketball hoop.

3270.91(a) · Corrected Aug 21, 2024

The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

The parent letter regarding the emergency plan lacked information about accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

3270.27(e) · Corrected Aug 31, 2024

Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

In Classroom 1 a large bottle of hand sanitizer, "labeled keep out of reach of children," was observed on a low shelf and accessible to the children in care. In the Back Room there was a box of Instant Cold Packs labeled, "Keep out of reach of children," in an unlocked cabinet.

3270.66(a) · Corrected Aug 20, 2024

Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

In Classroom 1 there were two long cords running along the ground from the Air Purifier to the outlet that created a tripping hazard to the children in care. In Classroom 2 there was a Smart Board sitting on the ground creating a toppling hazard for the children in care.

3270.21 · Corrected Mar 25, 2024

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

Although Staff #2's file contained Health and Safety Basic training at the time of Renewal Inspection it was observed that Staff #2 did not obtain the required training within 90 days of hire.

3270.31(f) · Corrected Apr 3, 2024

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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

The file for Staff #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance that had not been updated in the previous 60 months. Although the file for Staff# 2 contained a DHS FBI Clearance at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that the file did not contain a DHS FBI Clearance or request within 45 days of hire and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired. The file for Staff #2 contained a DOE Clearance at the time of hire but has since obtained the correct clearance.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Corrected Mar 26, 2024

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 cracked plastic landing platform on the pirate ship play structure and missing shutters on Grand Kitchen plastic playhouse that created a hole were observed in the outdoor play space, creating pinch points.

3270.102(a) · Corrected Mar 20, 2023

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.

A current Fire Detection System letter attesting to the operability of the facilities fire detection system was observed at the time of renewal inspection, it was observed that the previous year's letter expired 2/23/23 and the updated letter was obtained 3/7/23 leaving a gap in the annual letters.

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Corrected Mar 10, 2023

Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Observed a pair of sharp teacher scissors in Classroom #2 that were on top of the teacher's desk in reach of the children, posing a threat to any child that was in care.

3270.21 · Corrected Mar 20, 2023

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.

An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

The file for staff person #1, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of 2 years of experience working with children to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · Corrected Mar 24, 2022

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.

On the outdoor play space, the far end of the play space had a fence post with sharp edges at the top that was accessible to children.

3270.76 · Corrected Mar 24, 2022

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

There were 4 children receiving care in the school-age room that lacked emergency contact forms in the room.

3270.124(c) · Corrected Mar 24, 2022

When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

At approximately 10:08 a.m., child #1, a preschooler, was observed coming back to the preschool area in the large room from the infant room. Child #1 had walked through the infant room alone to the bathroom located in the infant room and then returned to the preschool area resulting in no staff person being physically present in the infant room with child #1. At that time, staff person #1 was in the young toddler area in the large room next to the infant room and was supervising a group of 4 young toddlers. Staff person #1 was identified as the staff person supervising child #1 while they were in the infant room and bathroom.

3270.51 · Corrected Mar 8, 2022

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 10:08 a.m., child #1, a preschooler, was observed coming back to the preschool area in the large room from the infant room. Child #1 had walked through the infant room alone to the bathroom located in the infant room and then returned to the preschool area resulting in no staff person being physically present in the infant room with child #1. At that time, staff person #1 was in the young toddler area in the large room next to the infant room and was supervising a group of 4 young toddlers. Staff person #1 was identified as the staff person supervising child #1 while they were in the infant room and bathroom.