3270.14 · 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.

At the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plans did not identify each facility person's role during an emergency situation. Also, the emergency plan did not include the facility's continuity of operations plan describing how the facility will manage during the aftermath of a disaster.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · 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.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not include verification of completing high school or secondary education. The file for staff member #1 contained a bachelor's degree from an institution in Colombia, South America that had not been evaluated to determine its equivalency to U.S. Department of Education standards.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) · 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 administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1, child#2, child#3, and child #4 did not contain written signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

Category: ratio. 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.

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom they may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 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.

At the time of inspection, file for staff member #3 did not include verification of the one-hour Health and Safety (CCCDBG) Update training. Staff member #3's file include a training certificate dated 3/15/22 which indicated that the one-hour Health and Safety (CCCDBG) Update training. was necessary to be in compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

/At the time of inspection, the liability insurance for the facility was expired 1/21/24.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 included an FBI Clearance completed under the Department of Education, which is unacceptable because it must be completed under the Department of Human Services.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5) · 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. An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 included a foreign transcript from an educational institution from outside of the United States, which needed to be evaluated or translated to determine if it verified the educational qualifications necessary for the position in which the person is performing. Also, the file for staff member #6 included a foreign transcript from an educational institution from outside of the United States, which needed to be evaluated or translated to determine if it verified the educational qualifications necessary for the position in which the person is performing.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.77(a)/3270.82(g) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

At the time of inspection, peeling paint was observed in a bathroom in the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

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

3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

At the time of inspection, a damaged child's sized table was observed in classroom 105.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

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.

At the time of inspection, sleeping children were observed on rest equipment which was situated less than the required 2 feet of space apart from each other, on at least three sides.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

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

3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. 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).

At the time of inspection, the agreement form for child #5 did not indicate the services being provided to the child/family and did not include the operator/ director's signature.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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).

At the time of inspection, the files for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #9 did not include Child Service Reports which are required to inform parents of their child's growth/development every 6 months. The Child Service Report document must have the parent's signature. to verify they have received the information, at least every six months.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

At the time of inspection, the health insurance policy number had not been included on the emergency contact form for child #7 #8, #9 and #10

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

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.

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #5, #6 and #8 were missing the addresses and /or phone number of the release person, designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact and financial agreement form for child #2's was not dated in the last 6 months. The last time the parent singed the agreement form for child #2 was 5/31/23.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

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.

At the time of inspection, the facility failed to document their every 30-day checks of the facility's fire detection device. Each time the director or designed staff person manually pulled the alarm to sound off the fire detection device to ensure it was audible though out building, they failed to document the checks of the device on the Fire Drill and Frie Detection Log or anywhere else.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 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.

At the time of inspection, the files for staff member #4 did not contain verification of the annual 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff member #4's file was missing verification of 4 hours of annual professional development training.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

At the time of inspection, the facility could not verify that the annual letter to the local traffic safety authorizes was sent to notify them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian/ vehicular routes around the facility

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.14/3270.31(f) · 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

During the renewal inspection on 1/24/2023 the file for staff persons #1 #2 #3 #4 #6 #8 did not have the required Health and Safety one hour update as required. Staff person #9 and #2 were observed working alone without the required health and safety training and update.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(c) · 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.

During the renewal inspection on 1/14/2023 the file for staff persons #7 #8 #9 and #11 did not contain verification of training in the emergency plan.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023

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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Persons #2 #5 #8 and #11 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. Staff Person #2 #5 #8 and #11may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 1/24/2023 staff person #2 did not have an FBI clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #5 did not have a child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance or mandated reporter's training. Staff person #8 did not have and NSOR clearance on file. Staff person #9 (a provisional hire) was observed working alone. Staff person #11 did not have a PA criminal clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance or mandated reporter's training.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.133(2) · A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

During the renewal inspection the medication for child #1 did not include when the medication would be needed.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.133(7)(v)/3270.133(7)(vi) · A medication log shall include the date of administration. A medication log shall include the time of administration.

During the renewal inspection on 1/14/2023 the medication log for child #2 did not include the dates of administration. The medication log for child #3 did not include the times of administration.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

During the renewal inspection on 1/24/2023 diapers were observed being discarded in a trash can that was not hands-free.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023

Category: health medication. 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.

During the renewal inspection on 1/24/2023 staff persons #2 #5 #8 and #9 did not have a health assessment on file as required.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

During the renewal inspection on 1/24/2023 the file for staff person #6 #7#8 #9 #11 did not have verification of education on file.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

During the renewal inspection the file for staff persons #5 #8 #9 #11 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023

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.

During the renewal inspection on 1/24/2023 the file for staff person # 2 # 5 # 8 did not contain verification of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Staff person #11 #9 and #2 were observed working alone without pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2023

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