3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 AND PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2.

On 11/21/25, an unannounced visit was conducted. Staff person #3 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: ·PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 AND PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2. This is evidenced by the trainings on file dated 11/19/25 & 11/20/25. (see LIS code sheet for DOH).

Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

On 11/21/25, an unannounced visit was conducted. The smoke detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on two occasions, 8/4/25 to 9/25/25 and 9/25/25-11/6/25.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/24/25. In the toddler classroom bathroom, there is a water damaged ceiling tile.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2025

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

3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/24/25. Child(ren) #1-4 did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2025

Category: nutrition. 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.

On 6/18/25, an unannounced visit was conducted. The wooden mulch under the embedded swing set on the preschool/school age playground measured between 7 inches and 8 inches deep. Required depth of wooden mulch is 9 inches.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2025

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. 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. TIERED LIS: 1.Children must be supervised at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The Legal Entity will establish a supervision policy. The policy will include how the facility will demonstrate their knowledge and ability to adequately supervise children at all times. The policy must focus on ensuring that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The policy must include how the facility will ensure appropriate supervision during transition times and while in the outdoor play area and must include procedures for transitioning children throughout the day as well as including transitions related to staff. The policy must also include a plan for each staff to be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children, including the requirement that the staff person know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group and be physically present with the children in their group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises and include name-to-face checks. The legal entity must submit the policy to regional office for approval. All existing staff and new hires must be trained on the policy and sign an acknowledgment that must be kept on file. The operator shall provide a date for when this portion of the plan will be completed.

On 3/12/25, an investigation of self-reported noncompliance was conducted at the facility. The investigation confirmed that on 3/5/25 that child #1 was left alone in the young toddler classroom for approximately 30 minutes when staff #1 took her supervision group outside at 3:30 pm. After supervision of the group was transferred to another staff, it was discovered that child#1 was not outside and was found alone in the classroom laying down on a mat at 4:00 PM.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. If the operator currently has a discipline policy that addresses physical punishment, it must be submitted for review by the Regional Office. If the operator does not currently have a discipline policy related to physical discipline, then one must be developed and submitted for review by the Regional Office. Once reviewed and approved, the legal entity must provide training on the policy to all existing staff and any new staff going forward. Acknowledgement of training shall be kept on file.

During an unannounced visit, as a result of staff interviews, it was determined that on 9/13/24, Staff #1 slapped child #1 in the arm with an open hand.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2024

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.

During an unannounced visit, as a result of staff interviews, it was determined that on 9/13/24, Staff #1 slapped child #1 in the arm with an open hand.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. Staff # 2 did not receive emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. (See code sheet for DOH).

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1, #2, and #4 may not be present in a childcare position at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. Staff #1 does not have an NSOR clearance on file and only has the receipt of request. The provisional hire period has expired. Staff #1 has a signed disclosure statement on file dated after the first day of caring for children. All other required clearances are on file. Staff #3 had a child abuse clearance dated 9/10/24 and an FBI receipt of request on file dated 9/10/24. Both clearances were received after staff #3 was providing care to the children. Staff #4 reports that she has resided in New York during the past 5 years and does not have New York Child Abuse clearance or NYSOR. All PA clearances are on file. Staff #4 was observed providing childcare to children. (See code sheet for DOH).

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

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

3270.61(e) · Measured indoor space excludes space occupied by halls, bathrooms, offices, kitchens and locker rooms.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. The facility has an operable stove in a childcare space.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. An uncovered accessible outlet was observed in the preschool room #1 classroom and in the toddler classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. A snake plant was observed in childcare space in the preschool #1 classroom. The snake plant is listed as toxic to children and was accessible.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. The first aid kit in the preschool classroom did not contain tweezers.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. In the infant and preschool #1 classrooms there are water damaged ceiling tiles. Peeling paint was observed on the poles of the swing set in the outdoor play space.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

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

3270.102(a)/3270.102(c) · 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. 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. The outside gates in the playground area have exposed, sharp bolts and are accessible to children. The wood chips under the swings, and slide on the playground measured between 2 inches and 4 inches deep. Required depth of wood chips is 9 inches.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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

3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. A daily schedule of activities was not posted in the Infant, Toddler, and Preschool #2 classrooms.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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

3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. Child #1's fee agreement did not list a release person.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the physician's address. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the health insurance policy number. The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not include the health insurance coverage or health insurance policy number.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

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

3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. Staff # 1 did not have a TB screening conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. The TB screen on file was dated 2/10/23. (See code sheet for DOH).

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. Staff #3 health assessment does not indicate if staff person has communicable diseases and may work in childcare setting.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. Child #2's emergency contact form is not signed by the parent.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.

Child # 1 was injured on 2/2/24 and was taken to the ER for medical treatment. The report was not filed with the Regional Office until 2/5/24. The regional office was not notified of the incident by telephone within 24 hours. Operator reports that they were aware the child was being taken for treatment on 2/2/25.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024

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 person #1 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 10/27/23.

Staff person #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

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. Facility Persons # 2 and # 6 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Clearance effective 9/30/2019. The CPSL also states that anyone hired after 9/30/19 was required to have the NSOR clearance to work in child care. Current staff must have the NSOR clearance no later 7/1/20. CPSL was revised to include new hires that have resided out of Pennsylvania with in the 5 previous years must obtain State Police and Child abuse clearances from the state that they have resided.

File for Staff person # 2 and # 6 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 2 contained an NSOR clearance from the Department of Justice. File for Staff # 6 did not contain the New York child abuse clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2023

Category: background checks. 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.

First aid kit in the Preschool # 2 room was missing tweezers.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2023

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.

Outside play area a wooden toy stove was observed with a broken door, causing sharp edges and nails sticking out. A tote holding toys in the outside play area was observed to be broken, causing sharp edges.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2023

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

3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) · The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Facility does not have a supervision policy that is given to parents at time of application.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

Category: supervision. 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.

Nap mats for the Preschool and Toddler children were observed to be ripped with stuffing exposed.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2022

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

3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(d)(5) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

File for Child # 1 (young toddler, DOB listed) did not contain an updated health assessment and immunization record every 6 months. Last one in file is dated 9/13/21.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2022

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

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

Hot water in the Pre-K bathroom measured at 122 degrees.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2021

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.

At the time of the inspection, facility was unable to provide proof of date of purchase and installation of fire detection system as required by section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §¿1016(c)).

Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.