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10-12 North Front Street, Steelton PA 17113 · License #CER-00213282 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During a discussion with the staff person #1 concerning one of the exit doors in the back classroom, staff person #1 commented that the ground is shifting and causing the sidewalk to slope. Staff person #1 pointed out and Certification Representative observed cracks within the interior wall of the building above the door in the back classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 the blacktopped area of the outdoor playspace was cracked and had areas where the black top was heaved upward creating a trip hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
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 an exit door in the back classroom that was sealed with black tape. There was a plastic storage drawer placed in front of the door.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The fee agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week with the date the fee is to be paid. The fee amount listed on the agreement was the fee amount for enrollment at the legal entity's Cameron Street location.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 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).
The agreement form for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the services to be provided to the family and the child specific to the facility location. The services to be provided listed on the agreement were for enrollment at the legal entity's Cameron Street location.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The fee agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times specific to the facility location. The arrival and departure times listed on the agreement were for enrollment at the legal entity's Cameron Street location.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact Infromation for child #5 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
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 emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the complete work address of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the complete work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 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.
The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the name of the health insurance coverage.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 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.
The emergency contact information for child #1 and #5 did not include the complete address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(d) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.
Observed emergency contact information for child #2 was not present in the excursion bag while being transported by the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
Observed prescription medication for child #1, which did not include a medication log with written consent from a parent for administration.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file for staff person #2 did not include verification of education. A copy of the Child Development Associate Certificate was on file in lieu of a High School Diploma.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
20.71(a)(7) · The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance. Provider must submit documentation to the Central Region Office that verifies that Child Care Works approved Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 to be dual enrolled at both the Cameron Street, and the Steelton locations for care during the same operating hours.
Prior to the renewal inspection, the operator notified the Certification Representative stating the Steelton location is open every Thursday for STEM lab activities for School-age students from 9:30 am - 1:00 pm during the summer. The operator provided 2 dates within the inspection window to complete the inspection. On the date of the inspection, 12 children enrolled at the Cameron St location were transported to the Steelton location to participate in STEM activities. The operator stated the students are dual enrolled in both the Cameron St and the Steelton location. Upon review, the file for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 included a copy of the agreement for enrollment at the legal entity's Cameron Street location. It was also determined that these specific children were not approved for dual enrollment at both the Cameron Street location and the Steelton location.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.73 · A facility shall have an operable telephone and a published telephone number.
On 07/31/2023, attempts to contact the facility were unsuccessful due to the published telephone number (717-343-0963) not being in service.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
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 emergency plan did not include a continuity of operations plan.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
Category: ratio. 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 #2 will have until 08/15/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 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 #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
The file for staff person #2 did not include documentation of completing the updated 10-hour "Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Qualify" by April 29, 2022, as outlined in Announcement C-22-02. The file contained documentation of the 6-hour "Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification" training certificate dated 9/15/2016 which does not count toward the new Health and Safety Professional Development (PD) requirements and documentation of the 1-hour "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" completed on 12/22/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The director did not ensure a written evaluation was completed every 12 months for staff person #1; the last evaluation on file was completed on 03/11/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61(f) · Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.
Observed a group of children and staff from the Bright Futures Learning Center, Cameron St location arrive for a field trip for STEM activities. A group of 20 school-age children were onsite from 11:00 am -- 12:15 pm with 2 staff. The group was a mix of 17 children who are enrolled at the Cameron St Location and 3 children who are enrolled at the Front St location.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.68(b) · Ashes and cigarette or cigar butts are prohibited in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area.
Observed cigarette butts throughout the outdoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
Observed the hot water temperature of the sink located in the bathroom located in the "Left" classroom reached a temperature of 112° F.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 several large gaps at the bottom of the chain link fence surrounding the outdoor play space. Observed sharp points where the fence links are twisted together creating spikes on the bottom of the fence.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.
Observed the written plan of daily activities posted in the group space did not include the timeframe the children were in care. The written plan of activities only included a schedule for before and after school care activities.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(c) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
The health report on file for child #1 was an Outpatient Visit Summary and did not include the signature of the physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The health report on file for child #1 was an Outpatient Visit Summary and did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.172(a)/3270.172(c) · Transportation by the facility requires written parental consent, except for transportation of school-age children who are transported to or from a child care facility in vehicles owned or operated by the school district. Written parental consent for transportation and written parental instructions regarding treatment of a child's problem or special need that may require care during transportation shall be given to the operator or attendant of a vehicle transporting the child.
The copy of the emergency contact information (in the excursion bag) for child #2 used while the child was being transported did not have signed written parental consent for transportation.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(c) · 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 financial agreement for child #1, #2 and #3 was not updated when there was a change in the child's enrollment. The agreement did not include information regarding the child's arrival and departure times on their enrolled day at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61 · Measurement and use of inodoor child care space.
At 10:00 am, observed a group of 25 preschool age children in the classroom on the left, which has a total capacity of 20 children. The room was overcapacity for approximately 1 hour before a group of 8 children were moved to another classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
The Director or designated staff person did not ensure fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The last documented fire drill was documented on 12/21/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The Director or designated staff person did not ensure a test of the fire detection system was conducted at least once every 30 days. The last documented test of the fire detection system was documented on 01/18/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61(i) · The total number of children receiving child care services at the facility at any one time may not exceed the facility's maximum capacity.
The total number of children receiving child care services at the facility exceeded the facility's maximum capacity of 39 children for a period of approximately 15 minutes when a group of 20 school aged children arrived at 11:00 am. A group of 25 preschool age children already at the facility did not leave until 11:15 am.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
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.
On 02/14/2022, observed the Pediatric First Aid and CPR training for staff person #3 was not updated. The most recent First Aid & CPR Certificate was completed on 11/11/2019 and valid for 2 years.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
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.
On 02/14/2022, observed the file for staff person #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance which were not updated within 60 months. The current Child Abuse Clearance on file was dated 09/14/2021 and the previous clearance was dated 05/17/2016. The current FBI clearance on file was dated 08/09/2021 with the previous clearance dated 06/06/2016.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.68(b) · Ashes and cigarette or cigar butts are prohibited in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area.
On 02/01/2022, observed cigarette butts inside the outdoor play space fencing adjacent to the parking lot entrance/alley.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
On 02/01/2022, observed the following on the chain link fence surrounding the playground: a gap in the fence and a leaning post along the back parking lot entrance/alley, a rusty fence post and rusty links on the fence, a top rail missing on the fence next to the gate, a the top rail next to the building was bent and disconnected from the corner, the chain link fence was not connected the top rail, splintering and split wooden rail at the bottom of the fence, a metal connector was no longer holding 2 of the wooden rails together, bolts along the gate were protruding into the playspace. Observed the following on the white vinyl fencing: missing caps on the posts, broken posts that were no longer secured along the top of the fence, a bolt securing the fencing was out of the ground, a section of the fence was leaning where it was no longer secured to the ground.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.
On 02/18/2022, the emergency contact information for child #1 included an incorrect birth date of the child. The birthdate listed on the emergency contact form was listed as 04/17/2014; the birthdate listed on the child's immunization record was 08/16/2017.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(c) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
On 02/18/2022, the file for child #2 included an "After Visit Summary" dated 12/15/2021which was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The file for child #3 included an "After Visit Summary" dated 01/25/2022/2022 which was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
On 02/18/2022, the file for child #1 included an incomplete Student Health History dated 08/17/2021 which did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The file for child #2 included an "After Visit Summary" dated 12/15/2021 which did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The file for child #3 included an "After Visit Summary" dated 01/25/2022/2022 which did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
On 02/14/2022, observed the emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for shelter of children which includes a lock-down procedure.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
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 02/14/2022, observed the health assessment for staff person #1 was not updated within 24 months; the most recent health assessment on file was dated 02/11/2022 and the previous health assessment was dated 11/26/2019. Observed the health assessment for staff person #2 was not updated within 24 months; the current health assessment on file was dated 12/22/2020 with the previous health assessment dated 03/02/2018.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
On 02/01/2022, observed written notification of safe routes was not posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
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.
On 02/14/2022, observed the emergency plan does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
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.
On 02/01/2022, observed an annual emergency drill was not conducted within the previous year.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
On 02/01/2022, observed the operator does not provide information to the parent of each child enrolled on how to access the regulations in PA Chapter 3270 electronically with instructions for contacting the Central Region child care office.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
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.
On 02/14/2022, the operator did not 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; the letter provided was dated 12/11/20020.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.