3290.63 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

At the time of the inspection, there were no protective receptacle covers in any of the outlets throughout the home.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.94(a)(5) · Evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

At the time of the inspection, there were no evacuation routes posted on any of the floors in the home.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Announcement C-22-03: Updates to Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment Requirements states To maintain compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi), in addition to the training requirements, child care providers must have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The policy must include, but is not limited to: · Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; · Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and · Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

At the time of the initial inspection, the operator did not have a policy relating to Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2026

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

3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The OCDEL ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-04 requires facility emergency plans to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan present at the facility did not include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.24(a)(3)/3290.24(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.

At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan present at the facility did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and 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 Jan 21, 2026

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

3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · 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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all completed New York clearances are on file. Household member #2 may not be present in the home while children are in care until all completed New York clearances are on file.

At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 and household member #2 did not have clearances from the state of New York and have resided there in the previous 5 years. Staff person #1 also did not have a signed disclosure statement on file.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2026

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

3290.64(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

At the time of the inspection, in the kitchen cabinet under the sink, there were multipurpose cleaners that read "keep out of reach of children." These cabinets did not contain any locks. In the upstairs bathroom and bedrooms, there were bottles of lotion and cleaners accessible to children. In a bedroom, there was a bottle of Insect and Pest Control as well as a container of Vaseline. These items all read to "keep out of reach of children."

Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.65(a) · Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day.

At the time of the inspection, a trash bag filled with used cans was observed hanging from a drawer in the kitchen. There were remnants of dried liquid on the floor under the bag.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.69 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

At the time of the inspection, there were no protective guards on the knobs or top of the stove to prevent children from sources of heat that exceed 110° F. The floor vent in the bathroom measured 140° F and was accessible to children. The stove and floor vent is accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2026

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

3290.77 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

At the time of the inspection, there was no visual strip on the sliding glass doors located next to the kitchen.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 26, 2025

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

3290.101(a)/3290.101(b) · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment and materials shall include the items specified at §3290.101(c)(1) - (6).

At the time of the inspection, there were not any play equipment or materials available that are appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children as specified under §3290.101(c)(1) - (6).

Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2026

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

3290.24(a)(5)/3290.24(g) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan present at the facility did not include accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. There was also no documentation that the emergency plan that was present was sent to local and county emergency management agencies for review.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2026

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

3290.95(a)/3290.95(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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

At the time of the inspection, the operator did not have the proof of purchase/install for the First Alert interconnected smoke detectors located throughout the home.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.