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809 MAIN ST NEXT TO DUNKIN DONUTS, Stroudsburg PA 18360 · License #CER-00255854 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). TIERED LIS: 1. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff #1, #11 and #13 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff available to supervise staff #1, #11 and #13, staff #1, #11 and #13 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. (THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN SHALL HAVE AN IMMEDIATE CORRECTION DATE.) 2. For a period of 3 months, the facility shall have no areas of non-compliance of staff working unsupervised without having completed the required 90-day pre-service trainings. This will be monitored by the Department making at least 2 unannounced visits during this period to confirm that all staff who require supervision are working appropriately supervised. (THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN REQUIRES A DATE OF CORRECTION THAT IS AT LEAST 3 MONTHS FROM WHEN AN ACCEPTABLE PLAN OF CORRECTION IS RECEIVED BY THE REGIONAL OFFICE.)
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training, is within 90 days of their date of hire, but was working unsupervised (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR and health and safety training. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 9/10/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training, is within 90 days of their date of hire, and was working unsupervised (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/19/25 that corrections would be made by 10/28/25. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 3/26/26. Staff #1, #11 and #13 have not completed the following required pre-service training, is within 90 days of their date of hire, but was working unsupervised (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff #11 and #13 have not completed the following required pre-service training, is within 90 days of their date of hire, but was working unsupervised (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics. Staff #11 and # 13 are within 90 days of their date of hire but were working unsupervised and did not have the following pre-service training completed (see LIS code sheet): mandated reporter.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) · Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard. A facility person who is counted in the staff-child swimming ratio shall annually complete water safety instruction. TIERED LIS: 1. The facility must not swim until all staff who supervise children at the pool have completed water safety training. (THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN SHALL HAVE AN IMMEDIATE CORRECTION DATE.) 2. All staff who supervise children at the pool must have completed water safety training conducted annually by a certified lifeguard. Proof of water safety training for all staff who supervise children at the pool must be provided to the Regional Office for review and approval. (THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN REQUIRES A DATE FOR WHEN THE TRIANING AND PROOF IS COMPLETED AND SENT FOR REVEW.)
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the director indicted the children in the program swim, and the following were staff listed as staff that would supervise the children swimming, but these staff files did not contain documentation of current water safety training: Staff #1, #3, #6 and #8. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/19/25 that corrections would be made by 12/10/25. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 3/26/26. At the time of the inspection, the director indicted the children in the program swim, and the following were staff listed as staff that would supervise the children swimming, but these staff files did not contain documentation of current water safety training: Staff #1, #3 and #8.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
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)10. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff available to supervise staff #1, staff #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. TIERED LIS: 1. All staff must complete required pre-service training within 90 days of hire. The Legal Entity shall demonstrate ongoing compliance with this regulation by providing proof of completion of all pre-service trainings to the Regional Office within 90 days of hire for any staff hired since the last renewal inspection on 10/28/25 or who are hired for the next 3-month period. (THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN REQUIRES A DATE OF CORRECTION THAT IS AT LEAST THREE MONTHS FROM THE DATE AN ACCEPTABLE PLAN OF CORRECTION IS RECEIVED BY THE REGIONAL OFFICE.) 2. For a period of 3 months, the facility shall have no areas of non-compliance of staff working beyond 90 days having not complete the required pre-service trainings as required by regulation. This will be monitored by the Department making at least 2 unannounced visits during this period to confirm. (THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN REQUIRES A DATE OF CORRECTION THAT IS AT LEST THREE MONTHS FROM THE DATE AN ACCEPTABLE PLAN OF CORRECTION IS RECEICED BY THE REGIONAL OFFICE.)
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff persons #1 and #3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/19/25 that corrections would be made by 10/28/25. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 3/26/26. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2026
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 #10, #11 and #12 may not work in a child care position at the facility. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #10, #11 and #12 may not work in a child care position with direct contact with routine interaction with children until all clearances are on file at the facility. (THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN SHALL HAVE AN IMMEDIATE CORRECTION DATE.) 2. The legal entity will submit complete files to the Regional Office for any new hires for a period of three months from the date an acceptable plan is received. During that time, new hires may not begin to work in child care until their file has been approved by the Regional Office. Submitted files will be reviewed within 1 week of submission. (THE CORRECTION DATE FOR THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN SHALL BE AT MINIMUM OF 3 MONTHS FROM THE DATE AN ACCEPTABLE PLAN IS SUBMITTED.) 3. For a period of 3 months, the facility shall have no areas of non-compliance related to the CPSL or staff beginning to work prior to approval by the Regional Office. This will be monitored by the Department making at least 2 unannounced visits during this period to confirm. (THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN REQUIRES A DATE OF CORRECTION THAT IS ATLEAST THREE MONTHS FROM THE DATE AN ACCEPTABLE PLAN OF CORRECTION IS RECEIVED BY THE REGIONAL OFFICE.)
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff did not have the correct documents on file to be hired as a provisional hire per the CPSL: Staff #1 and #2 were missing the NSOR clearance and the disclosure statement. Staff #3 was missing the state police clearance, child abuse clearance and the NSOR clearance. Staff #4 was missing the NSOR clearance and was observed working unsupervised with children. These staff were observed working in a child care role at the facility at the time of the inspection but were not hired correctly as provisional hires. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 9/10/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The following staff did not have the correct documents on file to be hired as a provisional hire per the CPSL: Staff #3 was still missing the child abuse clearance. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/19/25 that corrections would be made by 3/19/26. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 3/26/26. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The following staff did not have the correct documents on file to be hired as a provisional hire per the CPSL: Staff #10 did not apply for the DHS FBI clearance prior to working in a child care role at the facility. Staff #10 did not have the correct signed or dated disclosure statement on file either as required by the CPSL. Staff #11 was working unsupervised at the time of this inspection. Staff #11 was hired using a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 5/23/24, which is not an appropriate clearance to work in child care according to the CPSL. Staff #12 did not have the correct signed or dated disclosure statement on file either as required by the CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2026
Category: supervision. 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.
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff were observed in a child care role at the time of this inspection, but their file was missing proof of education, and these staff could not be appropriately qualified to work in a child care role at the facility: Staff #2, #3 and #4. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 9/10/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff were observed in a child care role at the time of this inspection, but their file was missing proof of education, and these staff could not be appropriately qualified to work in a child care role at the facility: Staff #3, #5 and #6. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/19/25 that corrections would be made by 12/10/25. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 3/26/26. The following staff were observed in a child care role at the time of this inspection, but their file was missing proof of education, and these staff could not be appropriately qualified to work in a child care role at the facility: Staff #3, #5, #11, #12 and #13.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #3 was observed during this inspection providing child care and the file was missing a health assessment. A health assessment is required to be on file prior to a staff providing child care. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 9/10/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Regulation requires staff to update their health assessment at least every 24 months. The following staff did not update their health assessments at least every 24 months: Staff #9 (previous 8/28/23, current 9/4/25). The following staff did not receive a health assessment prior to working in a child care role at the facility: Staff #1 (received 7/23/25) and Staff # 6 (none). An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/19/25 that corrections would be made by 12/14/25. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 3/26/26. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Regulation requires staff to update their health assessment at least every 24 months. The following staff did not receive a health assessment prior to working in a child care role at the facility: Staff #11.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
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.
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #3 was observed working in a child care role at the time of this inspection and the file was missing two letters of written reference. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 9/10/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The files of Staff #5, #6 and #7 were missing two letters of written reference. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/19/25 that corrections would be made by 12/10/25. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 3/26/26. A review of staff files was conducted. The files of Staff #5, #7, #10, #11 (1 reference letter only) and #12 were missing two letters of written reference.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2026
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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training, is within 90 days of their date of hire, but was working unsupervised (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR and health and safety training. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 9/10/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training, is within 90 days of their date of hire, and was working unsupervised (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to review the facility's emergency plan on an annual basis. Staff #7 did not review the facility's emergency plan on annual basis (previous review 6/21/21).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff persons #7 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #7, staff persons #7may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #7 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 5/23/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in updated fire safety training on an annual basis. The following staff did not participate in annual fire safety training: Staff #9 (previous 9/26/24, current 10/7/25), Staff #7 (previous 3/15/23, no current) and Staff #8 (previous 9/24/24, no current).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(iii)/3270.115(a)(6) · Competence in lifeguard training is demonstrated by completion of lifeguard training, including first-aid training and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for child and infant. When children are swimming, supervision shall include one person certified in lifeguard training, as described in § 3270.31(e)(4)(iii) (relating to age and training). TIERED LIS: 1. When children are swimming, supervision shall include one person certified in lifeguard training, as described in § 3270.31(e)(4)(iii) (relating to age and training). Children may not swim until a lifeguard with all appropriate training and file requirements are completed. ((This portion of the plan requires an immediate correction.)) 2. Competence in lifeguard training is demonstrated by completion of lifeguard training, including first-aid training and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for child and infant. ((This portion of the plan requires a date when the lifeguard will have completed updated lifeguard certification.))
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #7 was identified by the director as the facility's lifeguard used when the children swim. The file of Staff #7 did not contain current lifeguard certification (expired 5/21/25) at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) · Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard. A facility person who is counted in the staff-child swimming ratio shall annually complete water safety instruction.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the director indicted the children in the program swim, and the following were staff listed as staff that would supervise the children swimming, but these staff files did not contain documentation of current water safety training: Staff #1, #3, #6 and #8.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
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)10. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff persons #1 and #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #1 and #3, staff persons #1 and #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff persons #1 and #3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025
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 #1, #2, #3, #4may not work in a child care position at the facility. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position with direct contact with routine interaction with children until all clearances are on file at the facility. (THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN SHALL HAVE AN IMMEDIATE CORRECTION DATE.) 2. The legal entity will submit complete files to the Regional Office for any new hires for a period of three months from the date an acceptable plan is received. During that time, new hires may not begin to work in child care until their file has been approved by the Regional Office. Submitted files will be reviewed within 1 week of submission. (THE CORRECTION DATE FOR THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN SHALL BE AT MINIMUM OF 3 MONTHS FROM THE DATE AN ACCEPTABLE PLAN IS SUBMITTED.) 3. The Director and any Legal Entity Representative involved in the hiring of staff will call the Regional Office (800-222-2108) to schedule the legal entity representative involved in the hiring of staff and the director to participate in the next Existing Provider Training. The Legal Entity and Director will submit documentation to the Regional Office to confirm that they have attended the training. (THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN SHALL HAVE A DATE FOR AFTER THE ATTENDING OF THE EXISTING PROVIDER ORIENTATION.)
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff did not have the correct documents on file to be hired as a provisional hire per the CPSL: Staff #1 and #2 were missing the NSOR clearance and the disclosure statement. Staff #3 was missing the state police clearance, child abuse clearance and the NSOR clearance. Staff #4 was missing the NSOR clearance and was observed working unsupervised with children. These staff were observed working in a child care role at the facility at the time of the inspection but were not hired correctly as provisional hires. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 9/10/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff did not have the correct documents on file to be hired as a provisional hire per the CPSL: Staff #3 was still missing the child abuse clearance. See the code sheet for the date of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Category: supervision. 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.
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff were observed in a child care role at the time of this inspection, but their file was missing proof of education, and these staff could not be appropriately qualified to work in a child care role at the facility: Staff #2, #3 and #4. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 9/10/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff were observed in a child care role at the time of this inspection, but their file was missing proof of education, and these staff could not be appropriately qualified to work in a child care role at the facility: Staff #3, #5 and #6.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires consent for emergency medical care for children prior to admission. Child #6 is enrolled and attends the facility, and the file did not contain consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #3 was observed during this inspection providing child care and the file was missing a health assessment. A health assessment is required to be on file prior to a staff providing child care. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 9/10/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to update their health assessment at least every 24 months. The following staff did not update their health assessments at least every 24 months: Staff #9 (previous 8/28/23, current 9/4/25). The following staff did not receive a health assessment prior to working in a child care role at the facility: Staff #1 (received 7/23/25) and Staff # 6 (none). See code sheet for the date of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff for children prior to admission. Child #6 is enrolled and attends the facility, and the file did not contain consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 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.
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #3 was observed working in a child care role at the time of this inspection and the file was missing two letters of written reference. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 9/10/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The files of Staff #5, #6 and #7 were missing two letters of written reference.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in 12 hours of annual child care training. At the time of the inspection, Staff #8 was only able to provide 8 of the12 required hours of annual child care training for the training year 5/3/24 to 5/3/25.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. (THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN SHALL HAVE AN IMMEIDATE CORRECTION DATE.) 2. The Legal Entity / Director will amend the facility's supervision/ratio policy to include the following: - How staff will communicate the transition of children from one room or group to another, while maintaining supervision and ratios. - How staff will ensure appropriate supervision and ratio is maintained during lunch preparation for school-age children. - If transitioning of children is not possible for children to prepare their meals, how staff will prepare and deliver children's lunches in other rooms to ensure supervision and appropriate ratios are maintained in all classrooms. This policy must be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and any new hires must be trained on the approved policy, and documentation must be kept on file at the facility. (THE OPERATOR SHALL PROVIDE A DATE FOR WHEN THIS POLICY WILL BE WRITTEN, APPROVED AND REVEIWED WITH STAFF.)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A physical site review was conducted. Staff #5 was supervising a group of 9-younger school aged children in the Main Building 2nd Floor SACC Room. Staff #5 allowed three of these children to leave this room to enter the Main Building 2nd Floor Preschool Room to warm up their lunch. These two rooms are adjacent to each other and only separated by a double door. When the three children left the SACC room to enter the Preschool room, Staff #5 was no longer able to provide appropriate supervision as required by regulation.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2025
Category: supervision. 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training, is within 90 days of their date of hire, but was working unsupervised (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR and health and safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
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 #1, #2, #3 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1, #2, #3 and #4 may not work in a child care position with direct contact with routine interaction with children until all clearances are on file at the facility. (THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN SHALL HAVE AN IMMEDIATE CORRECTION DATE.) 2. The legal entity will submit complete files to the Northeast Regional Office for any new hires for a period of three months from the date an acceptable plan is received. During that time, new hires may not begin to work in child care until their file has been approved by the Northeast Regional Office. Submitted files will be reviewed within 1 week of submission. (THE CORRECTION DATE FOR THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN SHALL BE AT MINIMUM OF 3 MONTHS FROM THE DATE AN ACCEPTABLE PLAN IS SUBMITTED.)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff did not have the correct documents on file to be hired as a provisional hire per the CPSL: Staff #1 and #2 were missing the NSOR clearance and the disclosure statement. Staff #3 was missing the state police clearance, child abuse clearance and the NSOR clearance. Staff #4 was missing the NSOR clearance and was observed working unsupervised with children. These staff were observed working in a child care role at the facility at the time of the inspection but were not hired correctly as provisional hires.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff were observed in a child care role at the time of this inspection, but their file was missing proof of education, and these staff could not be appropriately qualified to work in a child care role at the facility: Staff #2, #3 and #4.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). TIERED LIS: 1. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. (THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN SHALL HAVE AN IMMEDIATE CORRECTION DATE.) 2. The Legal Entity / Director will amend the facility's supervision/ratio policy to include the following: - How staff will communicate the transition of children from one room or group to another while maintaining supervision and ratios. - How staff will ensure appropriate supervision and ratio is maintained during lunch preparation for school age children. - If transitioning of children is not possible for children to prepare their meals, how will staff prepare and deliver children's lunches in other rooms to ensure supervision and appropriate ratios are maintained in all classrooms. This policy must be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and any new hires must be trained on the approved policy, and documentation must be kept on file at the facility. (THE OPERATOR SHALL PROVIDE A DATE FOR WHEN THIS POLICY WILL BE WRITTEN, APPROVED AND REVEIWED WITH STAFF.)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A physical site review was conducted. At the time of this inspection, Staff #4 was observed providing child care in a classroom that contained 14-older school aged children and 3-young school age children. This number of children would have required at least two staff.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #3 was observed during this inspection providing child care and the file was missing a health assessment. A health assessment is required to be on file prior to a staff providing child care.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 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.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #3 was observed working in a child care role at the time of this inspection and the file was missing two letters of written reference.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The legal entity shall enhance their existing supervision procedures with regard to supervision during transition time. These procedures should specifically address an updated procedure for a staff moving the children from one building to another, especially when they are the only staff person. The legal entity will submit procedures to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and new hires must be trained on the approved procedures, and it must be documented at the facility.
On 12/3/24, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Child #1 got stuck and was left unsupervised in the stairwell of the facility's Annex building while transitioning for gym time at the main building with Staff #1. Staff #1 realized it immediately upon reaching the supervision checkpoint at the main building, and notified Staff #4. In the meantime, Staff #2 heard Child #1 crying in the stairwell, took over supervision of the child. Through the use of the facility's policy on supervision checkpoints, the child was located and placed under the supervision of staff in less than one minute. Staff #4 self-reported the incident of non-compliance.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
On 12/3/24, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Child #1 got stuck and was left unsupervised in the stairwell of the facility's Annex building while transitioning for gym time at the main building with Staff #1. Staff #1 realized it immediately upon reaching the supervision checkpoint at the main building, and notified Staff #4. In the meantime, Staff #2 heard Child #1 crying in the stairwell, took over supervision of the child. Through the use of the facility's policy on supervision checkpoints, the child was located and placed under the supervision of staff in less than one minute. Staff #4 self-reported the incident of non-compliance.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in annual fire safety training. The following staff did not participate in annual fire safety training: Staff #2 (previous 2/19/23), Staff #3 (previous 2/7/23), Staff #4 (previous 3/12/23), Staff #5 (10/15/23), Staff #6 (previous 10/15/23) and Staff #7 (previous 7/13/23). An acceptable plan of correction was received on 11/13/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 12/17/24. The following staff still did not participate in annual fire safety training: Staff #2 (previous 2/19/23), Staff #4 (previous 3/12/23) and Staff #6 (previous 10/15/23).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 31, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10). Staff person #2 will have until 1/15/25 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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current certification expiring. The following staff did not participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current certification expiring: Staff #2 (previous 4/1/22, no current); Staff #3 (previous 4/4/22, current 4/13/24); Staff #5 (previous 10/15/22, no current) and Staff #6 (previous 4/1/22, current 4/13/24). An acceptable plan of correction was received 11/13/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 12/17/24. The following staff still did not participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current certification expiring: Staff #2 (previous 4/1/22, no current).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 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 #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of files was conducted. The CPSL requires clearances to be updated every 60 months. The following staff did not update their listed clearance every 60 months: Staff #2 state police (previous 7/15/19, not updated) and child abuse (previous 7/19/19, not updated); Staff #3 state police (previous 3/18/19, current 10/2/24) and Staff #6 state police (previous 4/11/19, current 9/13/24), child abuse (previous 4/22/19, not updated) and FBI (previous 4/10/19, not updated). The CPSL requires mandated reporter training to be updated every 60 months. The following staff did not update their mandated reporter training every 60 months: Staff #2 (previous 7/17/19, no current). An acceptable plan of correction was received on 11/13/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 12/17/24. The following staff still did not update their listed clearance every 60 months: Staff #6 child abuse (previous 4/22/19, not updated).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
Category: background checks. 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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires parental consent for emergency medical care to be obtained and maintained in the child's file. Consent for emergency medical care was missing in the following children's files: Child #2, # 6 and # 8. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 11/13/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 12/17/24. Consent for emergency medical care consent was still missing in the following child's file: Child #8.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 31, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in an updated health assessment every 24 months. The following staff did not participate in an updated health assessment every 24 months: Staff #3 (previous 10/6/21, current 10/8/24); Staff #4 (previous 9/15/22, not updated); Staff #5 (previous 10/25/22, not updated) and Staff #6 (previous 8/13/21, current 1/26/24). An acceptable plan of correction was received on 11/13/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 12/17/24. The following staff still did not participate in an updated health assessment every 24 months: Staff #4 (previous 9/15/22, not updated).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff to be obtained and maintained in children's files. The following children's files were missing consent for minor first-aid: Staff #2, #4, #6 and #8. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 11/13/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 12/17/24. The following child's file was still missing consent for minor first-aid: Child #8.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 31, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires an agreement form to specify the child's arrival and departure times. Child file #7 and #9 did not contain the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · The OCDEL Announcement C-22-06 requires all current child care staff who completed the previous health and safety pre-service training modules prior to October 4, 2022 to complete the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The OCDEL Announcement C-22-06 requires all current child care staff who completed the previous health and safety pre-service training modules prior to October 4, 2022 to complete the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022. The following staff did not complete this training as required prior to December 30, 2022: Staff #3 and #5.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to review the facility's emergency plan on an annual basis. The following staff did not review the facility's emergency plan on an annual basis: Staff #6 and #7 (previous review 10/9/23).
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10). Staff person #2 and #5 will have until 11/28/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 and #5 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 and #5, staff person #2 and #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current certification expiring. The following staff did not participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current certification expiring: Staff #2 (previous 4/1/22, no current); Staff #3 (previous 4/4/22, current 4/13/24); Staff #5 (previous 10/15/22, no current) and Staff #6 (previous 4/1/22, current 4/13/24).
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in annual fire safety training. The following staff did not participate in annual fire safety training: Staff #2 (previous 2/19/23), Staff #3 (previous 2/7/23), Staff #4 (previous 3/12/23), Staff #5 (10/15/23), Staff #6 (previous 10/15/23) and Staff #7 (previous 7/13/23).
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 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). 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 and #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of files was conducted. The CPSL requires clearances to be updated every 60 months. The following staff did not update their listed clearance every 60 months: Staff #2 state police (previous 7/15/19, not updated) and child abuse (previous 7/19/19, not updated); Staff #3 state police (previous 3/18/19, current 10/2/24) and Staff #6 state police (previous 4/11/19, current 9/13/24), child abuse (previous 4/22/19, not updated) and FBI (previous 4/10/19, not updated). The CPSL requires mandated reporter training to be updated every 60 months. The following staff did not update their mandated reporter training every 60 months: Staff #2 (previous 7/17/19, no current).
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2024
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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review as conducted. Hand wash, hand lotion and hand sanitizer were found accessible in the annex toddler rear room. Two bottles of hand sanitizer and degreaser were found accessible to children. These items stated to keep out of the reach of children. Children were observed to be receiving care in these rooms during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(d)/3270.82(i) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Several garbage cans were observed throughout the facility in child care spaces and in bathrooms that contained items as described by regulation and these garbage cans did not included lids. Children were observed to be receiving care in these spaces that contained garbage cans with no lids during this inspection. These garbage cans were identified and address with the director at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Several windows on the second and third floors of the facility had windows that were not restricted to opening less than 6 inches. Children were observed to be receiving care in rooms on the second floor of the facility that contained some of these unrestricted windows at the time of the inspection. These windows were identified and addressed with staff at the time of this inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires the agreement form to contain the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. The file of Child #2 was missing the amount of the fee to be charged per day/week and the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2024
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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires parental consent for emergency medical care to be obtained and maintained in the child's file. Consent for emergency medical care was missing in the following children's files: Child #2, # 6 and # 8.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of child files was conducted. Regulation requires children's files to contain health insurance coverage and the policy number. The file of Child #3 was missing documentation of their health insurance coverage and the policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2024
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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in an updated health assessment every 24 months. The following staff did not participate in an updated health assessment every 24 months: Staff #3 (previous 10/6/21, current 10/8/24); Staff #4 (previous 9/15/22, not updated); Staff #5 (previous 10/25/22, not updated) and Staff #6 (previous 8/13/21, current 1/26/24).
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff to be obtained and maintained in children's files. The following children's files were missing consent for minor first-aid: Staff #2, #4, #6 and #8.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing logs were conducted. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least every 30 days. The following tests lapsed occurring at least every 30 days: 7/23/24, 8/23/24 and 9/23/24.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 9/4/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 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 #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 was unable to provide documentation that the following required pre-service training was completed within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
During an inspection on 11/16/2023, it was found that staff 1 was not able to identify her assigned group. As per staff 1 and 2, staff 1 was a substitute due to call offs and is not typically in that room.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
Category: supervision. 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 school age room did not have soap in the first aid kit.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
The school age room and four year old room did not havhe daily schedules posted.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 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). Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff 2 had a volunteer child abuse clearance on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
Category: background checks. 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).
Child 2 did not have a child service report on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a)/3270.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/2023, it was observed that staff 3 did not wash the hands of the child being diapered or her own hands after diapering.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
Child 1 had an oudated fee agreement on file. The fee agreement on file was last updated February of 2023.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff 4 did not have proof of education on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 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.
Staff 2 only had one letter of reference on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 11/30/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 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 #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: pediatric first aid/cpr.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
Category: supervision. 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 did not have appropriate annual fire inspection paperwork on file. The facility also did not have documentation of testing the alarm system every 30 days on file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21/3270.111(c) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.
During a complaint investigation on 6/29/23, staff persons # 1 and 2 admitted that when child # 1 had a bowel movement they did not assist child # 1 while they cleaned themself. Staff # 1 and 2 believed they are not permitted to assist a potty-trained child by touching them "below the belt" to clean them.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2023
Category: background checks. 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 persons #1 -5 completed the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training after 12/30/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The emergency plan does not include a method to contact parents. The emergency plan does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and chronic conditions.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
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: Staff Person # -1- & # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During inspection on 12/16/21 it was revealed: that staff number 1 start date in child care 6/10/21 does not have a record of application of clearance request or clearance for the New Jersey child abuse clearance per the CPSL guideline. Staff number 2 start date 10/26/21 does not have a record of the New York child abuse clearance per the CPSL guideline.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2021
Category: background checks. 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.
Per record review on 12/16/21 for staff number 2 ; staff 2 does not have a record of a health assessment on file.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 27, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(2)/3270.27(a)(6) · 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).Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The emergency plan does not include evacuation of children from facility to another location. The emergency plan does not include a plan to conduct an emergency drill and a record of logged emergency drills.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.