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 disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #1 was dated after the staff person's first day working at the facility. The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #2 contained different dates for staff and witness signatures.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

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

3270.72(c) · Screens shall be in good repair.

Observed holes in two screens in the PreK 2 classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.102(a)/3270.103 · 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. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Observed teeth marks in the foam pegboards in the Infant/Toddler Room. This creates a potential choking hazard for children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 Pink Room, observed adult scissors, staplers and a screwdriver, which were accessible to children, in a drawer of which the childproof lock was not functioning properly.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2024

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.

Observed flaking rust and frayed edges on the metal box at the bottom of the light pole, which the children pass on their way to the Outdoor Toddler Play Space.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2024

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

3270.178 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

The first aid kit on the facility bus lacked tweezers and soap.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

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.

The facility had not submitted a current annual traffic letter (September, 2023).

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2024

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 most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between trainings.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

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.

Observed two cracks at the bottom of the vinyl siding in the outdoor Preschool/School Age Play space.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2023

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.

Observed two tears in the arm and one tear along the bottom of the small red chair in the Purple Room.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not 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.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2023

Category: health medication. 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 initial health report in the file for Child #1 was conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day in care.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2023

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 in the file for Child #1 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2023

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.

The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #3 was dated 11/29/22, which was after the staff person's start date (See LIS Code Sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023

Category: background checks. 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 most recent evaluations in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 12 months between evaluations: 2/26/21-6/7/22.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 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.

Observed dirt and debris under the mat of the diaper changing table in the Toddler Room.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2023

Category: health medication. 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 in the file for Child #1 did not include the release person's address.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Observed in the Toddler Room: After changing a child's diaper, Staff Person #1 lifted the lid of hands free can to dispose of gloves and soiled diaper, rather than using the foot pedal.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2023

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 fee agreement and emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 has not been updated by the parent in the past 6 months. (6/9/22)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 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 facility did not have a proof of purchase for the interconnected fire alarm system. The fire drill/fire system check log documents one time when fire checks exceeded 30 days: 10/21-11/21.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2023

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.

The emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for continuity of 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 Sep 23, 2022

Category: ratio. 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.

Observed a dented floor vent in the Purple Room. Observed one screw was missing from the floor vent in the Green Room. This creates a potential pinch hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 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.

Observed two basketball sets that were not secure in the PS/SA Playground. This creates a potential toppling hazard. Observe a crack in the toy lawnmower in the PS/SA Playground.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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 Person #1 contained only one letter of reference.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2022

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/system check log documents two times when fire system checks exceeded thirty days between checks: 2/9/22-3/14/22 and 7/22/22-8/22/22.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2022

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.

Although the file for Staff #2 contained current DHS Child Abuse, FBI, and PA State Police criminal history clearances, the previously processed clearances were completed more than 60 months prior to the process dates of the current clearances. The file for Staff #3 contained a current FBI criminal history clearance; however, the previous FBI clearance on file was dated as processed more than 60 months prior to the process date of the current FBI clearance..

Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2022

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

3270.76/3270.82(g) · 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.Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

The toilet used by children in care located in the bathroom in the Purple Room was observed to have an exposed, upwardly facing bolt at the base of the toilet where it is secured to the floor. Contact with said bolt could cause puncture and/or laceration injuries, as well as presenting the possibility of any laceration/puncture being contaminated by rust and/or waste matter.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that did not include documentation of an influenza vaccine in the past year.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 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.

Although the file for Staff #1 contained a current health assessment, the previous health assessment was completed more than 24 months prior.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.