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 #6 contained initial emergency plan training dated 3/24/25, more than 90 days from the staff person's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The file for Facility Person #13 lacked emergency plan training.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

The facility's emergency plan parent letter lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #11, Staff #12 are dated 6/20/23 and 4/30/25, more than 12 months apart.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 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.

Staff #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Mandated Reporter Training. The training was completed on 2/12/25. Staff #6 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Get Started with Center-Based Care Revised-2022. The training was completed on 12/13/24.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025

Category: health medication. 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 FBI clearances on file for Staff #4 (dated 8/21/23) and Staff #5 (dated 11/11/22) were issued by the Department of Education and are unacceptable for child care. Staff #4 (dated 4/25/25) and Staff #5 (dated 4/23/25) have updated and acceptable FBI clearances on file at the time of the renewal inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025

Category: background checks. 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 mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff #4 (dated 1/8/25) and Staff #5 (dated 8/18/21) are not approved trainings, making them invalid.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

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

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

The file for Staff #9, classified as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years of experience with children.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

Category: supervision. 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.

In the Purple Room, a power strip lacked protective outlet coverings in every outlet.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

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.

Multiple canisters containing small amounts of Joico Lightening Powder, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children", were observed on shelves in the Orange Room and were accessible to children. Toxic cleaners and cans of paint were observed in the Boiler Room, which was unlocked and accessible to children. Toxic cleaners were observed in an unlocked closet next to the cafeteria and were accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

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.

Windows in the Green Room and Brown Room, located on the second floor of the building, lacked any form of window restrictions limiting the window opening to six inches or less.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

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 Blue Room, a metal piece of the heater was detached from the heating system and could be hazardous to children. A clean out pipe was observed protruding from a wall in a bathroom stall on the basement level with exposure to the interior wall, was not clean and in good repair, and was accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

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.

Peeling paint and plaster was observed on the window sills in the Pink Room and Green Room.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

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.

In the bathroom located in the Blue Room lacked a handwashing sign at every sink and toilet.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

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 Orange Room, Blue Room, and Pink Room, foam blocks were observed with teeth mark and not in good repair.

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2025

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

3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

The most recent child service report on file for Child #3 is dated 4/21/25, more than 6 months beyond the child's date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

The file for Child #1 contained the original financial agreement when the parent is to receive the original agreement.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked a complete address and telephone number for the child's physician or source of medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025

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

3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 and Child #4 lacked a complete address and telephone number for the enrolling parent.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 lacked complete addresses for all listed release persons.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025

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 most recent 6 month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 is dated 1/16/25, more than 6 months beyond the child's date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) · The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The initial health assessment and immunization record on file for Child #5 are dated 4/11/25, more than 60 days beyond the child's date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025

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

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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 immunization record for Child #2 (Preschool Age) lacked the following immunizations: 1 dose of Pneumococcal without a Letter of Exemption in the file. Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 5/22/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2025

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.

The initial tuberculosis test on file for Staff #1 (dated 1/14/25) and Staff #2 (dated 11/31/24) are dated after the staff person's date of hire. The initial health assessment on file for Staff #4 (dated 11/18/24) and Staff #5 (dated 10/14/24) are dated beyond the staff person's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The initial health assessment and tuberculosis test on file for Staff #6 are dated 8/6/23, which is more than 1 year prior to the staff person's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

The tuberculosis test on file for Staff #6 dated 8/6/23 lacked results of the screening which is due at time of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2025

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

3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

The health assessment on file for Staff #2 does not indicate that the staff person was examined for communicable diseases.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2025

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

3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

The health assessment on file for Staff #2 and Staff #3 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

The file for Staff #7 contained 2 written letters of reference, but one letter was written by a family member making it unacceptable. The file for Facility Person #14 lacked 2 nonfamily written reference letters.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

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

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

Based on a conversation with the director, the facility is not testing the fire alarm system every 30 days and maintaining a log of the test dates, as required with the 12/19/20 Chapter 3270 regulation updates. The facility schedules annual fire system inspections, even though they are able and required to manually test the alarm every 30 days.

Corrected Corrected by May 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 the PS 3 room, observed 3 pairs of adult scissors in an accessible drawer in the teacher's desk.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

Category: health medication. 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 a plan addressing continuity of operations for the aftermath of a disaster.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · 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 a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

The facilities emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and a plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

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

3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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 facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

The files for facility persons #4 and 5 lack verification of any emergency plan training.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

The parent letter explaining the emergency plan procedures and updates lacked an explanation of lockdown, a method to contact parents to notify them that there is an emergency and a method to inform parents that the emergency has ended and how they can be safely reunited with their children and accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

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

3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1- will have 15 days from POC requested date to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 31 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 (see LIS code sheet. 10 hour health and safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 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). Facility Person # 5-- 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.

There was more than 60 months between the PSP, Child Abuse and DHS FBI clearances on file for staff #1. There are now current clearances on file. Dates are as follows: PSP - 1/22/19 and 4/30/24, Child Abuse- 1/26/19 and 5/6/24 and FBI- 8/27/18 and 5/1/24. The file for staff #3 lacked an NSOR on or before initial start date in a child care position. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now an NSOR on file and dated 2/12/24. The file for facility person #4 lacks a disclosure statement. The file for facility person #5 lacks an NSOR and a disclosure statement.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

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

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person/facility person/volunteer #4 and 5 will have 15 days from POC requested date to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person/facility person/volunteer # 4 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person/facility person/volunteer #4 and 5-, staff person/facility person/volunteer #4 and 5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Facility persons #4 and 5 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see IS code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

Category: supervision. 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.

In the PS 1 room, observed an electrical outlet under a picture of a sunflower which lacked a protective receptacle cover.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

In the PS 2 room, observed that the first-aid kit was sitting on the chalk board and was accessible to the children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

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 first aid kit in the PS 1 room lacked soap.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

Category: health medication. 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.

The wall outside of the boy's bathroom which was blue and yellow, under the sinks in the boy's bathroom and outside of the stalls in the boy's bathroom had peeling paint.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

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

3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

The base of the faucet at the sink and wall beside the sink in the bathroom in the PS 3 Room were dirty.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

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.

There was more than six months between reviews/updates of the emergency contact and financial agreement information on file for child #2. This is evidenced by the dates of 3/1/23 and then 2/20/24.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 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.

There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health reports on file for staff #1 and 2. There are now current health reports on file. The files for facility persons #4 and 5 lack a health report which has been completed within the past 24 months.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

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.

The files for facility persons #4 and 5 lack two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the persons suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

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 #1 lacked an initial health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now a health report on file and dated 12/11/23.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

Category: health medication. 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 files for Staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 lacked completion of the UPDATED 1 Hour Health and Safety Training on or before 12/30/2022.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2023

Category: ratio. 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 Room #1, four (4) pair of adult scissors, Room #2, four (4) pair of adult scissors and Room #3, three (3) pair of adult scissors were observed on the teacher's desks which were accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2023

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

3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Mandated Reporter Training for staff #3 was dated more than 60 months ago.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

The file for Child #1 contained a health assessment that did not include a physician's attestation that the child is able to participate in child care.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2022

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

3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

The facility's outdoor equipment located in the outdoor play space was observed to be embedded, but lacked sufficient substrate as recommended by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

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

3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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 facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Although the files for Staff #3 and #4 contained documentation of the completion of emergency plan training completed in the past 12 months, each staff member previously completed emergency plan training more than 12 months prior to the most recent training.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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 facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Although the files for Staff #1, #3, #4, and #5 contained documentation of the completion of fire safety training that was completed over the past 12 months, the previously completed fire safety trainings for each staff were dated more that 12 months prior.

Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Although the file for Staff #3 contained documentation of the completion of mandated reporter training completed in the past 60 months, the previously completed mandated reporter training on file was dated more than 60 months prior to the most recent training.

Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

The files for Staff #2, #4, and #5 contained performance evaluations completed in the past year; however, the previous evaluations for each noted staff member were completed more than 12 months prior to the most recent evaluations.

Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

A first-aid kit was not present in the Tiny Footsteps room.

Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2022

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.

Two approximately 12"x8"x8" plastic storage bins in areas accessible to children in care in the Tiny Footsteps 1 Room were observed to have cracked edges that could cause laceration and/or pinch point injuries. A dry erase board in an area accessible to children in care in the K4 Room was observed to have a sharply edged metal mounting brace that could cause laceration injuries.

Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(d)(8) · A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

The file for Child #1 did not include a physician's statement that all age appropriate screenings were completed as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

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