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

SEONCD VIOLATION A fire drill has not been conducted within the last 60 days. The most recent documented fire drill on file at the facility at the time of inspection was observed to be on 9/29/25. Previously cited on SIN-00274570.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

SEONCD VIOLATION The fire detection system has not been tested within the last 30 days. The most recent documented testing on file at the facility at the time of inspection was observed to be on 9/29/25. Previously cited on SIN-00274570.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.23 · A parent of a child in care shall be permitted free access, without prior notice, throughout the center whenever children are in care, unless a court of competent jurisdiction has limited the parental right of access to the child and a copy of the order is on file at the facility. Opportunity shall be provided for parents to participate in the facility's program. The operator shall maintain a yearly file which documents general announcements to promote parent participation. The file shall be updated annually.

Based on staff statements, parents of children receiving care are not permitted to enter the facility during operating hours and are only permitted to enter the facility when receiving a tour at enrollment or if there is a medical emergency.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Based on staff statements, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were reported to have used an aggressive tone of voice and harsh language in the presence of children. Staff Person #1 was reported to scream in children's faces, making statements such as, "I don't care what you want! I want you to do this! You're not allowed to play with the girls because you are a flirt and think you're a stud. If these were my kids, I would beat them. Get away from me! I don't want to be around you! When you guys come to my wedding, I am going to kill you all. The children will come back to stalk us." Staff Person #2 was reported to use an aggressive tone of voice in the presence of children, making statements such as, "Grow up! This is not how you're supposed to act! Get away from me! You're dirty and smell! We do not talk like that!"

Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Based on staff statements, it was reported that Staff Person #1 roughly yanked and swung Child #1 by their arm, resulting in Child #1 hitting the side of their head on a desk in the Preschool room. In addition, Staff Person #1 was reported to aggressively yank and pull Child #1 by the arm to remove the child from playing with other children. Based on staff statements, it was reported that Staff Person #2 struck the back of Child #1's hands several times and aggressively pushed the child while saying, "Get away from me!" Staff Person #2 was also reported to have used their hand to roughly squeeze Child #1's cheeks together while screaming in the child's face, "We don't talk like that!"

Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Based on staff statements, it was verified that Child #1 was lying on the floor on their back, crying and having a tantrum. Staff Person #1 was seated next to the child and placed their leg across the child's stomach, preventing the child from moving or getting up until the child stopped crying.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

A fire drill has not been conducted within the last 60 days. The most recent documented fire drill on file at the facility at the time of inspection was observed to be on 6/10/25.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

The fire detection system has not been tested within the last 30 days. The most recent documented testing on file at the facility at the time of inspection was observed to be on 6/10/25.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

A copy of the current insurance policy was not on file at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

In Classroom #4, 1 pair of adult scissors was observed in a cup on a table. In Classroom #5, 2 pairs of adult scissors were observed in an unlocked desk drawer. Classrooms #4 and #5 are intended for school age children, which made the adult scissors accessible to children who could receive care in the space.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

The updates to the Fire Safety Trainings on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between trainings on 5.14.24 and 6.30.25.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

The file for Staff Person #3 lacked completion of Part 2 of the required Health and Safety Training within 90 days of their Date of Hire at the facility. Part 2 of the required Health and Safety Training was completed 152 days after the Date of Hire for Staff Person #3.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2025

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

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

The PA Child Abuse Clearances on file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between updates. This is evidenced by PA Child Abuse Clearances dated 6.4.20 and 7.1.25.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2025

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

3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) · 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 acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

The file for Staff Person #4, who had a foreign diploma, lacked verification that their education had been evaluated by a NACES or AICE certified evaluator.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Two cracked lids, with potential pinch points, were observed on bins in Classroom #2.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 form for Child #3 lacked the address and telephone number for the child's physician.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

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

3270.131(e)(3) · The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #3 will be dismissed from care at the close of business on 7.22.25.

The file for Child #3, a preschool age child, lacked an immunization record within 60 days of starting at the facility (refer to LIS Code Sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

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

3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

An expired Albuterol Inhaler was observed in the locked medication cabinet in Classroom #3.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2025

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.

The updates to the emergency contact/financial agreement form on file for Child #1 exceeded 6 months between updates on 7.25.24 and 2.25.25. The most recent update to the emergency contact/financial agreement form on file for Child #2 occurred on 9.26.24.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

The facility exceeded 30 days between smoke/fire alarm testing on 8.22.24 and 9.26.24, and then between 5.9.25 and 6.10.25. Verification of testing within the last 30 days was not on file at the time of the inspection. The most recent smoke/fire alarm testing occurred on 6.10.25.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

The files for Children #2 and #3 lacked an initial health assessment and immunization record within 60 days of starting at the facility (refer to LIS Code Sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2025

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

3270.113(a) · 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.

Upon Certifications Reps arrival to the facility at approximately 10:15am, Staff Person #1 had left Classroom #2 to answer the front door. Staff Person #1 left the classroom of 10 preschool age children unsupervised. Upon entrance to the second floor, Staff Person #2 was observed to be performing first aid with a child in the restroom. Staff Person #2 has left 7 school age children unsupervised in the indoor gross motor room.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Upon Certifications Reps arrival to the facility at approximately 10:15am, Staff Person #1 had left Classroom #2 to answer the front door. Staff Person #1 left the classroom of 10 preschool age children unsupervised. Upon entrance to the second floor, Staff Person #2 was observed to be performing first aid with a child in the restroom. Staff Person #2 has left 7 school age children unsupervised in the indoor gross motor room. Staff Person #1 and #2 leaving the children unsupervised did not allow for a Staff Person to be present to meet the required Staff:Child Ratio requirements.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 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.

Upon Certifications Reps arrival to the facility at approximately 10:15am, Staff Person #1 had left Classroom #2 to answer the front door. Staff Person #1 left the classroom of 10 preschool age children unsupervised. Upon entrance to the second floor, Staff Person #2 was observed to be performing first aid with a child in the restroom. Staff Person #2 has left 7 school age children unsupervised in the indoor gross motor room. Staff Person #1 and #2 leaving the children unsupervised did not allow for a Staff Person to be physically present with the children in their groups.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

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.

The emergency plan lacked information related to the facility's plan for Continuity of Operations.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

Category: ratio. 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.

The annual fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person's #1, #2 and #3 exceeded 12 months between trainings completed in April 2023 and on May 14, 2024.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

The hot water at the sink in the back restroom through the Kitchen area was measured at 131.8° F.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 window in Classroom #4 was observed to be missing the restriction allowing the window to open more than 6 inches.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024

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

3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

One cracked bin, causing a sharp edge, was observed in Classroom #3.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024

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

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

The agreement forms for Children #1 and #3 lacked a parent signature.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

The agreement forms for Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 lacked information to specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

The updates to the emergency contact form and financial agreements for Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 have exceeded 6 months since their last review and update. The most recent reviews were completed on 9.5.2023 for Children #1, #3 and #5, on 10.25.23 for Child #2, and on 1.31.22 for Child #4.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(e) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

The file for Children #2 and #3 lacked an immunization record within 60 days of starting at the facility. A completed immunization record was not on file for Child #2 until 241 days after starting and 321 days after starting for Child #3.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024

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

3270.134(b) · Cloth towels and washcloths shall be labeled with the child's name, used by only the named child and laundered weekly. The director shall arrange a laundry schedule with the parent.

At approximately 9:30am, one hand towel was observed to be hanging from a clip on the wall and another hand towel was observed on the floor outside the restroom in Classroom #2. At the time 5 preschool age children were receiving care in the space. This did not allow for each child to have their own hand towel available for drying their hands after hand washing. It was reported that the hand towels were in the dryer.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024

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

3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

The file for Staff Person #3 lacked a current health assessment. The most recent health report on file was dated 6.28.22.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The emergency plan lacked information related to accommodations for children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions. An EpiPen was observed for a child in care indicating this information is applicable at this time.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

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.

The facility lacked documentation that an annual emergency drill had been completed prior to 6.13.24.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

The file for Staff Person #3 lacked 5 of their 12 hours of annual child care training in their respective training year.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

The files for Children #2, #3 and #4 lacked initial health reports within 60 days of starting. The initial health report on file for Child #2 was completed 241 days after starting at the facility. The initial health report on file for Child #3 was completed 321 days after starting at the facility. The initial health report on file for Child #4 was completed 563 after starting at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024

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

3270.113(a) · 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.

At approximately 11:02am, staff person #1 and staff person #2 were observed sitting on a picnic table about 15 feet away from where the children were playing on the playground at Tarentum Park. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were not supervising the children for approximately 9 minutes while they were talking and on their phones. Staff person #2 walked away from the park with her phone at 11:23am. The children were left alone with staff person #1 for approximately 6 minutes. The 6 young school-age children were assigned to staff person #1 and the two preschool children were assigned to staff person #2.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023

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.

At approximately 11:02am, staff person #1 and staff person #2 were observed sitting on a picnic table about 15 feet away from where the children were playing on the playground at Tarentum Park. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were not supervising the children for approximately 9 minutes while they were talking and on their phones. Staff person #2 walked away from the park with her phone at 11:23am. The children were left alone with staff person #1 for approximately 6 minutes. The 6 young school-age children were assigned to staff person #1 and the two preschool children were assigned to staff person #2.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

At approximately 11:02am when they arrived at Tarentum Park staff person #1 was vaping for about 5 minutes. At approximately 11:23am staff person #2 was vaping and then walked away from the group.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023

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

3270.54(b) · At least two facility persons shall be present when children are on an excursion away from the facility. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

At 11:23am staff person #2 picked up her phone and walked away from the park leaving staff person #1 alone with the children on an excursion away from the facility for approximately 6 minutes.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

In the science classroom a table was observed to be broken causing rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023

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

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

The file for staff person #3, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked a dated disclosure statement.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

The file for child #1 lacked an agreement that specified the child's arrival and departure times.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

The file for child #1 lacked an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2023

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 file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the health insurance policy number.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023

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

3270.131(a)(3) · The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.

The file for child #2 who was a preschool child lacked a child health report that was dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. The first day of attendance at the facility was (see LIS code sheet) and the child health report was dated 3/31/21.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023

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

3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file for child #2 lacked a child health report that was completed within the past 12 months. The child health report in the file is dated 3/31/21.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023

Category: health medication. 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 Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed the last documented fire drill was held on 7/13/22.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed the last documented 30 day smoke detector check was completed on 7/13/22.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023

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.

The file for staff person #1 lacked 12 clock hours of child care training between 12/19/21 and 12/19/22. Staff person #1 had 10 clock hours of child care training. The file for staff person #2 lacked 12 clock hours of child care training between 12/19/21 and 12/19/22. Staff person #2 had 9 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

In the Welcome Center on the back wall the baseboard was observed to have peeling paint on it.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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.

The file for staff person #2 lacked emergency plan training that was completed one year from the previous emergency plan training. The emergency plan trainings in the file are dated 6/22/21 and 6/24/22. The file for staff person #3 lacked emergency plan training that was completed within the last year. The emergency plan training in the file is dated 7/12/21.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

The file for staff person #1 lacked health and safety training that was completed by 6/17/21. The health and safety training in the file is dated 6/19/22. The file for staff person #3 lacked health and safety training that was completed by 6/17/21. The health and safety training in the file is dated 8/23/21.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2022

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

3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

It was observed in the Preschool Room that the blue outlet by the teacher's desk was missing a protective receptacle cover in an outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2022

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.

In the Science Classroom Valspar Interior Paint & General Use Multi-Floor Adhesive were observed to be accessible to the children. Both containers were labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children".

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2022

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.

In the Art Room the 2nd window on the right above the ground floor that opened directly to the outdoors and was accessible to children was observed to not be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2022

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.

In the Welcome Center on the back wall the baseboard was observed to have rough edges causing a visible hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2022

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

3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

The restroom in the preschool room was observed to be missing a handwashing sign being posted above the toilet.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2022

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

3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

In the Art Room the right side of the piano was observed to have splintering wood. In the Indoor Play Area a purple foam toy die was observed to be torn and missing pieces of the die.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2022

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

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

The file for child #3 lacked emergency contact information that included the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2022

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

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

The file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2022

Category: health medication. 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 files for children #1, #2, and #3 lacked emergency contact information that included a policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. The file for child #3 lacked emergency contact information that included health insurance coverage.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2022

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

3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

The file for staff person #3 lacked a health assessment that was conducted 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 4/2/20 and 6/28/22.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022

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 fire drill log was observed. There were 61 days between 10/15/21 and 12/15/21; 62 days between 12/15/21 and 2/15/22; and 90 days between 4/14/22 and 7/13/22.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

The files for staff persons #1, #2, and #3 lacked 12 clock hours of child care training for 2021.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file for child #2 lacked an initial health report.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: health medication. 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.

It was observed that the operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility within the past year.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

The book shelf in the welcome room was not anchor to the wall and was wobbly.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2021

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.

The wood edge of the window frame in the homework room had exposed splinters.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

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

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

There was peeling paint on the wall of the preschool room by the table and chairs. There was damaged plaster on the edge of the wall in the welcome room.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

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

3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

A broken bin accessible to children was in the preschool classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2021

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 file for child #1 lacks address for the release person on the emergency contact form.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The file for Child #1 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

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

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

The emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2021

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

3270.25(a) · 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.

The information on how to access the regulations electronically was not provided to the parents of each enrolled child.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2021

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.

The traffic safety letters were not sent this year. The last letters was sent on 3/20/21.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.