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.

All of the following items are labeled "keep out of the reach of children". Observed mineral oil and bleach water accessible to children on a low counter in the young toddler room. Observed hand sanitizer accessible to children in the preschool room. Observed hand sanitizer and sunscreen accessible to children in a low shelf in the learning academy room. Observed bleach water accessible to children on the floor in the indoor gross motor room. Observed hand sanitizer accessible to children on a low shelf in the school-age room.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2025

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

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

Observed shaving cream, labeled "keep out of the reach of children", in the arts and crafts area of the school-age room.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 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.

Observed a spot of frayed carpet in front of the older toddler room entrance door. Observed mulch border anchoring stakes which were sticking up above the mulch border creating a visible hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2025

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

3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Observed multiple items in the main hallway which were partially blocking the egress.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2025

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.

Observed in the outdoor play area with embedded equipment that there were several spots under the slides which did not have the required 9 inches of loose impact absorbing material and were showing torn ground cover material.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2025

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

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

Observed the most recent documented fire drill was conducted on 1/7/25 which is more than 60 days ago.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 an expired Epi pen in the medication box in the preschool room.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 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.

Observed electrical outlets which did not have protective receptacle covers on an extension cord in the learning academy and in the preschool room.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 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.

Observed an infant's pack n play which had a loose sheet which was a hazard which increases the infant's risk of SIDS.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 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). Facility Person # -1, 2, 3, and 6- may not work or volunteer in a childcare position at the facility until all required valid clearances are obtained.

Observed staff file #1 contained a child abuse clearance (6/11/19) and an FBI fingerprint clearance (2/27/29) which are both dated more than 60 months ago making them invalid. Observed staff file #2 contained a volunteer criminal background clearance and a volunteer child abuse clearance which are not valid to work in a childcare position. Observed staff file #3 contained a department of education FBI clearance which is not acceptable for childcare employment. Observed staff file #4 contained updated state police and FBI fingerprint clearances which were obtained more than 60 months after the previous valid clearance. Observed facility person #6 did not contain a NSOR verification letter and did not complete the required mandated reporter training.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025

Category: background checks. 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.

Observed hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of the reach of children" on the windowsill of the school-age room, on a low shelf in the learning academy, and on a low shelf in the older toddler room.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Observed dab o ink bingo daubers which did not have the non-toxic symbol and were labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in the learning academy and in the older toddler room. Observed shaving cream, labeled "keep out of the reach of children", stored with the arts and craft supplies in the learning academy and the preschool room.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2024

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.

Observed large blocks with peeling covers and exposed foam in the gross motor room.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

Observed a plastic bag accessible to the older toddlers in a low bin in the hallway by their door.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025

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.

Observed in the infant room, pack n plays which were in use and did not have 2 feet of space on three sides.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

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

3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Observed original agreements in children's file #2 and #3.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1 did not contain the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Observed staff file #3 contained training in first-aid and CPR which was not one of the approved pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation courses. Observed staff file #5, who has worked in a child care position for more than 90 days, did not contain documentation of training in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 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.

Observed the fire alarm testing log revealed that one time in the previous 12 months the fire alarm testing was conducted more than 30 days apart.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that did not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

An Antibacterial Foam cleaner was observed to be accessible to children in the facility's Pre-School II room.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

The facility's Indoor Play space and School-Age rooms were observed to lack the written plan of daily activities posted in the group spaces.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024

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

3270.123(a)(3) · 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 file for Child #2 did not contain a Child Service Report

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

The file for Child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact that failed to include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024

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

3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · 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 files for Children #1 and #2 contained emergency contact forms, and Agreement forms that had not been updated once in a 6-month period as evidenced by Emergency contact forms dated 04/19/23 present in the file.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.133(7)(i) · A medication log shall include the name of the medication.

The facility was observed to have a Medication Log for child #3 that did not include the name of the medication to be administered.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

Category: health medication. 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 was observed to have an emergency plan that failed to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 was observed to have an emergency plan that lacked a statement regarding Continuity of Operations. The facility was observed to lack a written policy regarding Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Heath Trauma, and Child Maltreatment.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023

Category: ratio. 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 urinal and toilet in the boy's bathroom were observed to lack a handwashing sign. The 2 toilets in the toddler room downstairs were observed to lack handwashing signs.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023

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

3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The file for child #3 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2023

Category: health medication. 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 files for children #1, #2, #4 & #5 were observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked the enrolling parent's work address. The emergency form for child #2 & #3 also lacked the enrolling parent's home phone number. The emergency form for child #1, #4 & #5 also lacked the enrolling parent's work phone number.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked to indicate no disability existed or to provide information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2023

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

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 file for child #4 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The file for child #5 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2023

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.

The pre-school room (upstairs) and the infant room (downstairs) were observed to lack a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2023

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

The file for child #2 was observed to contain an immunization record from a physician, that lacked verification that an Influenza vaccine was administered.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2023

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

3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Square shaped foil packets of the medication Montelukast Sodium stored in a plastic baggie were observed in the infant room (downstairs). These foil packets lacked their original container, a label that identified the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2023

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

3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

On 12/13/21 observed child file #1 and #2 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2022

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

3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

On 12/13/21 observed the toddler room did not have a medication log for baby tooth oil which was stored at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2021

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

3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

On 12/21/21 observed staff file #10 did not contain documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2021

Category: supervision. 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 12/13/21 observed 2 pack n plays in the infant room had loose fitting sheets which poses a risk to the sleeping infants.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2021

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

3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

On 12/21/21 observed staff file #7 and 11 contained documentation of completion of the required health and safety trainings which was completed more than 90 days following the start date in a child care position.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2022

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). Facility Person # -2, 12, and 14- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

On 12/21/21 observed staff file #7 contained the CPSL required mandated reporter training which was completed more than 90 days after the staff started in a child care position. Observed staff file #14, a provisional hire, has worked beyond 45 days without a valid NSOR verification letter. Observed staff file #12 contained a volunteer child abuse clearance which is not valid for child care employment. Observed staff file #2, a provisional hire who has worked more than 45 days, contained an incomplete criminal background clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2021

Category: background checks. 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 12/13/21 observed cocoa butter and hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on a table in the older toddler room. Observed hand sanitizer accessible to children on a low shelf in the school age room.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2022

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 12/13/21 observed the first aid kit in the learning academy room did not contain tweezers.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2021

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.

Observed on 12/13/21 the upstairs boys bathroom did not have a hand washing sign by the urinal.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2021

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.

On 12/13/21 observed a loose crib screw in the infant room. Observed televisions which were not securely anchored to there stands in the preschool 2 room and the learning academy room. Observed a changing table and a filing cabinet not securely anchored in the older toddler room. Observed large blocks with exposed foam and a loose back on a toy house keeping stove in the gross motor room.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2021

Category: physical safety. 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.

On 12/21/21 observed staff file #1, 2, and 7, who have already started providing initial service in a child care setting, did not contain a valid initial health assessment. Observed staff file #3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 contained updated health assessments which were dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

On 12/13/21 observed a bottle in the infant room was not labeled with the child's name.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

On 12/21/21 observed staff file #7, 11, 12, and 13, who have all been employed for more than 90 days, did not contain documentation of completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2022

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

3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Observed on 12/13/21 the facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2022

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.

Observed staff file #9, contained 3 clock hours of child care training completed between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.