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.

During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, #5 and #7 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025

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.

During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, upon request the emergency plan reviewed did not include the facilities continuity of operations.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #6 did not include the required emergency contact information.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the home and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact reviewed for child #5 didn't include the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent and Child #6 emergency contact didn't include the enrolling parent home and work addresses.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025

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.

During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #5 did not include the policy number for the child under the family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 and #4 was not updated within a 6month period. The agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 #6 and #7 was not updated within a 6-month period.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #7 did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025

Category: transportation. 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.

During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility was conducting annual emergency drills.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 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.

During the complaint investigation conducted on 9/6/2024 It was found that on 8/23/2024 during nap time staff person #1 yelled at child #1, due to the child not laying down.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 Staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 were observed working alone with children throughout the inspection. There was no evidence verifying staff person #1 completed the 10 Hr. required Health and Safety training. There was no evidence verifying staff person #2 completed pediatric first aid and CPR, or the required 10hr health and safety training. There was no evidence verifying staff #3 and #4 completed the required 1hr Health and Safety update training.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

Category: ratio. 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.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 protective covers were missing in the dramatic play area in toddler room 1 and preschool B. A protective cover was also missing in the library section in the toddler 2B classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 bleach spray was observed on a low shelf accessible to children in the pre-k classroom. Surface cleaning spray, Lysol spray and Lysol gel was observed on a low shelf inside of an open closet in the preschool A children's bathroom. Bleach spray was also observed on a low shelf accessible to children in the school-age classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 there were no telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center posted by the telephone in the preschool B classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 water stains were observed in the ceiling of the toddler 1 B classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

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.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 The yellow doors and yellow windowsills in the toddler 1B, preschool B, toddler 2B and school-age room were observed with peeled paint. Peeled paint was observed on the light blue wall in the toddler 1 classroom cozy area and upon entrance of the preschool B classroom. Peeled paint was observed in the school-age room cozy area and along the light blue base board near the manipulative section.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

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

3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

During the unannounced inspection conducted on 9/6/2024 the children in the toddler 1 classroom were observed napping on rest equipment that was labeled but not assigned to the specific child that was observed resting on the equipment during the time of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 had a health and safety training dated 6/17/17 and they had no proof of the current one hour training.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2024

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). Facility Person # 1 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking State Police Clearance as well as National Sex Offender Clearance

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

Category: background checks. 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking the verification of child care experience which would serve as qualifications for the position in which the person is performing

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

At the time of the inspection in the infant room, there were two staff people and 9 infants in care. One staff was focused on the changing table. The third staff person was not in the room leaving the remaining staff with a group of 8 infants to themselves.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2024

Category: ratio. 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.

At the time of the inspection the protective receptacle covers were not placed in electrical outlets accessible to children in the llamas or cactus rooms.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 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.

At the time of the inspection the first aid kit in the Pre K room did not have tweezers, and the first aid kit in the Sloth room was lacking a pair of scissors.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

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

3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

At the time of the inspection the walls of the llamas room had sections of exposed plaster and peeling paint. (photos available)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

At the time of the inspection in the sunflowers room the changing table was located in the alcove adjacent to the room and the staff person was unable to supervise the remaining children in their primary care group.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2024

Category: supervision. 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.

At the time of the inspection the emergency contact form of child #1 was lacking the health insurance coverage and policy number.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

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

3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

At the time of the inspection the emergency contact forms for children #2 and #3 were not in the room where they were receiving care (Frogs).

Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 was lacking a current valid health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

At the time of the inspection of the record of staff person #2 had a first aid that was not completed by a PQUAS certified trainer.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2024

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

3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) · 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. Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

At the time of the inspection the facility had last completed a fire drill in 2022 and did not have the proof of the inspection by the fire safety professional to prove the operability of the fire detection system.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 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. Staff 2, Staff 3 and Staff 9 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 2 did not include out of state criminal and child abuse clearances required by the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL). The file of Staff 3 Did not include an out of state criminal clearance required by the CPSL. The file of Staff 9 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry Certificate required by the CPSL.

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2022

Category: background checks. 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.

During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 4 and Staff 10 did not include verification of education to meet the qualifications for the position in which the person was performing.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.