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.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #2, #4 and #5 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 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.

The facility does not have a Shaken Baby Policy that addresses the following: Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

Category: ratio. 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. Facility Person #!, #2, #3, #4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4 is not dated, making them invalid (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff person #1 includes a PA Child Abuse clearance that was obtained for volunteer purposes, making it invalid for childcare employment; does not include a complete FBI clearance or proof of being fingerprinted prior to date of hire, required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; and does not include a complete, valid NSOR certificate, required prior to working in a childcare position. The file for Staff person #3 did not include a valid PA Child Abuse clearance, required prior to hire, per CPSL requirements.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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

3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · 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 verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

The file for Staff person #1, #2, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years' experience with children. The file for Staff person #3, who was classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2025

Category: supervision. 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.

There was an outlet in Room 2 below the apples and in Room 3 under the alphabet that was missing an outlet cover and was accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025

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.

The Art room contained the following items that were on a shelf that was accessible to children and were labeled to keep out of reach of children: Up & Up brand disinfectant wipes; Clorox wipes; hand sanitizer.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

There was no lidded trashcan in Room 2 and Room 4; the certification representative observed soiled facial tissues and used band aids in the unlidded cans.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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.

The first aid kit in the Art room did not include soap.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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.

The 2 bathrooms at the end of the hall used by Rooms 3 & 4 did not include a lidded waste receptacle.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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

3270.103 · 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.

There were empty plastic shopping bags in an unlatched drawer accessible to children in Room 4B.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

The agreement on file for Child #1, #3, #4, and #5 does not include the child's date of admission.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 does not include the work address and telephone number for the enrolling parent.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

The file for Child #3 does not include written parental permission for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(c) · 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 no emergency contact forms in Rooms 2, 3, or 4B, where children were observed to be receiving care. The director stated while they had contact numbers for the children in each childcare space, copies of the emergency contact forms were not kept in any of the childcare spaces.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

The file for Child #3 does not include written parental permission for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 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.

The file for Staff person #1 includes only 1 written nonfamily reference.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

The facility did not have a fire drill log available to the certification representative at the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 does not have a fire alarm 30-day test log, as required with Announcement C-23-02.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.108(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

Styrofoam cups were present in Room 4-A, that were used for arts and crafts projects.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(e) · 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 facility did not have a letter for parents regarding the emergency plan and explaining the emergency procedures.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025

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

3270.66(e) · Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.

There were paint dabbers in Room 4-A labeled "Keep out of reach of children" that were accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

There was no first aid kit in each childcare room.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

The bathrooms in Room 2 and Room 4-B, and the bathroom at the end of the hallway did not include handwashing signs at each sink and at each toilet.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

There was a cracked Mega Block in Room 2.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

There was not 9 inches of mulch under the embedded play equipment in the outdoor play space.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025

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

3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. 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.

The health assessment on file for Staff person #1 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025

Category: health medication. 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 childcare facility did not have proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system in the facility. The childcare facility, which is unable to test the interconnected fire detection system, does not have an annual inspection dated within the last 12 months confirming that the fire detection system in operable.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).

The emergency plan lacked an evacuation location away from the premises.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025

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