3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. This is evidenced by the health and safety professional development training certificate being dated 2/1/2025.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

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.

It was observed on 3/5/2025 in the Leaping Frogs classroom protective receptacle covers are not placed in five (5) electrical outlets that are accessible to children on a power strip located by the teacher's desk. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(a)/3270.66(e) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.

It was observed on 3/5/2025 in the Leaping Frogs classroom two (2) Bingo daubers labeled "Keep Away from Children" are included with arts and crafts materials located on a shelf that is accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

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.

It was observed on 3/5/2025 multiple ceiling tiles are water stained and not in good repair. This was observed in the Wacky Wolves room by the TV mounted to the wall, in the Leaping Frogs by the entrance and in the hallway right outside of that classroom, and in the Awesome Owls room by the Exit sign hanging from the ceiling.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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

3270.82(d) · A training chair is not a flushing toilet. A training chair shall be emptied and sanitized after each use. An acceptable sanitizing solution is 1/4 cup of bleach combined with 1 gallon of water. A sanitizing solution shall be treated as a toxic.

It was observed on 3/5/2025 in the Terrific Tigers classroom two (2) training chairs were not emptied and sanitized after each use. This was evidenced by the training chairs still containing urine while no one was using the bathroom. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(3)/3270.124(f) · 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). 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.

The child service report for Child #1 (DOB see LIS code sheet) has not been completed and updated and the parent provided a copy every 6months. This is evidenced by the most recent form being completed and provided to the parent on 9/12/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2025

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.

It was observed on 3/5/2025 in the Wacky Wolves classroom a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency is not displayed conspicuously in every child care space. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

Category: transportation. 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 provider's written policy for the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment does not include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, nor does it address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The provider's emergency plan does not contain a statement regarding continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

Category: ratio. 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. Until such a time as the required trainings are completed, staff person #3 must 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 #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child care position.

Staff Person #3 does not have current pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. This is evidenced by the previously documented first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training expiration date of 7/21/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024

Category: supervision. 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. Staff Person #6 will have until March 15,2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #6, staff person #6 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Staff Person #6 has not completed the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): listed in subsections (f) 1-9. Staff Person # 6 completed the one-hour Health & Safety training update but does not have documentation of completing the 10-hour training in their file.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

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). 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 #4 may not work in a child care position until the FBI clearance has been updated.

The file for Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a NSOR verification dated 1/8/2024 which exceeded the 45-day provisional hire period. The file for Staff Person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a PSP clearance dated 7/19/2023 but no documentation the request was submitted at initial date of hire, which is not in compliance with the CPSL. The file for Facility Person #4 contains PSP clearances dated 12/4/2018 and 1/4/2024, Child Abuse clearances dated 12/10/2018 and 1/4/2024, and FBI clearances dated 10/2/2013 and 12/6/2018, all of which exceeded 60 months and are not in compliance with the CPSL. A current FBI clearance is not on file. The file for Staff Person #6 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains NSOR verification dated 1/10/2024, which exceeded the 45-day provisional hire period. The file for Staff Person #8 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains FBI clearances dated 6/12/2017 and 1/13/2023, which exceeds 60 months and is not in compliance with the CPSL. The file for Staff Person #9 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains documentation the request for the FBI clearance was submitted on 10/14/2023, which is after the first day caring for children and is therefore not in compliance with the CPSL.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2024

Category: background checks. 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.

It was observed on 2/22/2024 numerous pieces of rubber mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch washed off the preschool playground onto the toddler playground and are accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(a) · 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.

The file for Staff Person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a health assessment dated 9/15/2023 which was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The file for Staff Person # 5 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains health assessments dated 1/21/2021 and 3/6/2023, which exceeds 24 months. The file for Staff Person #7 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains health assessments dated 12/29/2020 and 1/21/2023, which exceeds 24 months.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

Upon review of the facility's fire drill log it was observed manual testing of the fire detection system was documented as occurring on 9/5/2023, 10/9/2023, 11/7/2023, 12/21/2023 and 1/30/2024, which exceeded 30 days of manual testing from September to October (34 days), November to December (44 days) and December to January (40 days).

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2024

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.

It was observed on 9/14/2023 a wooden bench with rusty nails exposed and accessible to children was on the large playground area used for preschool and school-aged children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) It was observed on 9/14/2023 several wooden fence posts were either missing and or separating from the frame which created gaps that a small child could potentially squeeze through and elope from the playground area.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 #1 DOH (see LIS code sheet) contains a PSP clearance dated 1/18/2023 and a DHS FBI clearance dated 9/14/2023, which are both after the staff person's date of hire and not in compliance with the CPSL. The file for Staff Person #1 also contains a copy of the request for the NSOR verification dated 10/18/2023, which is also after the staff person's date of hire and not in compliance with the CPSL.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2023

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

3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

It was observed on 2/15/2023 in the Leap Frogs classroom a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2023

Category: ratio. 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.

It was observed on 2/15/2023 in the Wacky Wolves classroom the first-aid kit does not contain sterile gauze. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2023

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.

It was observed on 2/15/2023 in the Busy Bees classroom the edge of an area rug was curled up creating a tripping hazard. (CORRECTED ON SITE) It was observed on 2/15/2023 in the preschool playground some of the weed barrier was exposed creating a tripping hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2023

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.

It was observed on 2/15/2023 on the preschool playground the bottom of a plastic storage bin was broken and had a hole with sharp edges. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2023

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

3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

An emergency drill was not conducted annually.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(h) · All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).

Staff Person #2 DOH (see LIS code sheet) has not completed the required health & safety update.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2023

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

3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

It was observed on 2/16/2022 in the Turtles room a Magic Eraser, which is a cleaning material was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2022

Category: ratio. 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.

It was observed on 2/16/2022 in the Busy Bees room with toddler aged children a small Lincoln Log building block with a diameter of less than 1 inch was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.