3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

A protective receptacle cover was not placed in an electrical out on the outside of the building by the entrance to room #2, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024

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.

Handwashing signs were not posted at each of the two toilets in the bathroom off the PKC classroom.

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024

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

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

The written plan of daily activities was not posted in room #6.

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024

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

3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

The record for child #1, included an agreement dated 4/3/2024, following their first day of attendance. The record for child #2 included an agreement dated 8/29/2023, following their first day of attendance.

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

The record for child #1, included emergency contact information dated 4/3/2024, following their first day of attendance. The record for child #2 included emergency contact information dated 8/29/2023, following their first day of attendance.

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024

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 emergency contact information for child #2 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period between 8/29/2023 to 4/5/2024. The emergency contact information for child #3 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period between 4/25/2023 to 4/26/2024. The emergency contact information for child #4 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period between 4/25/2023 to 4/30/2024. The emergency contact information for child #6 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period between 8/23/2023 to 4/5/2024. The emergency contact information for child #7 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period between 8/29/2023 to 4/23/2024.

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The record for child #2, a young toddler, contained a current health report dated more than 6 months following the date of their previous health report.

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024

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

3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The record for child #5, #6 and #7, a preschool child, contained a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report.

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024

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 record for staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024

Category: ratio. 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 financial agreement for child #2 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period between 8/29/2023 to 4/5/2024. The financial agreement for child #3 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period between 4/25/2023 to 4/26/2024. The financial agreement for child #4 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period between 4/25/2023 to 4/30/2024. The financial agreement for child #6 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period between 8/23/2023 to 4/5/2024. The financial agreement for child #7 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period between 8/29/2023 to 4/23/2024.

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 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.

Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8, #11, #12, and #13 completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 after December 30, 2022, which was the prescribed timeframe required by OCDEL to complete the training, as per Announcement C-22-06.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023

Category: ratio. 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)1-9.

The record for staff #8 included professional development as listed in subsections (f)1-9 completed on 3/14/2022, which was more than 90 days following their date of hire - see staff individual codes.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 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 Person #9 may not work at the facility.

The record for staff #1 included a child abuse clearance dated 12/15/2020, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 10/23/2015. The record for facility person #9 who was identified as a volunteer lacked a disclosure statement for volunteers.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023

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

3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

The record for staff #5, who was identified as an Aide, lacked verification of a minimum of an 8th grade education.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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 protective receptacle cover was not placed in an electrical outlet on the wall in the back of the preschool classroom and along the outside of the building in the outdoor play space, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023

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

3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

There were supplies/equipment and furniture partially obstructing the door that leads from the Pre-K Counts classroom into the hallway and the hallway that leads to the front door.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

The emergency contact information for child #2 and #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023

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

3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The record for child #4, a preschool child, included a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023

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 record for staff #1, #4, #10 and #12 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health report.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023

Category: ratio. 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 operator did not manually test fire detection system at least once every 30 days during the period between 9/1/2022 to 10/3/2022 and 12/1/2022 to 1/3/2022.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023

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 record for child #1 included a current health report dated more than 60 days following the child's first day of attendance.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023

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

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: 3270.31(f)(1-9)

Staff person #4 completed CCDBG health and safety training on 4/12/2022, more than 90 days following their date of hire.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2022

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 record for staff #1 included a current state police clearance dated 2/22/2022, more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 2/3/2017; a current child abuse clearance dated 2/23/2022, more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 2/7/2017; and a current FBI clearance dated 2/23/2022, more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 2/6/2017. The record for staff #6 included a current child abuse clearance dated 2/15/2020, more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 10/23/2015. The record for staff #3 who resided outside of PA within the previous 5 years lacked a state criminal history check, state sex offender registry check and state child abuse and neglect registry check from the state in which they resided. Staff #3 may not work at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2022

Category: background checks. 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.

The record for staff #5 included verification of mandated reporter training completed on 4/16/2021, more than 90 days following their date of hire.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

A closed receptacle in the sensory room used to contain trash contaminated by human secretions (nasal tissues) was not plastic-lined.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2022

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 emergency contact information for child #1 was not reviewed at least once in a 6-month period between 9/7/2021 and 4/1/2022.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The record for child #2 contained a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2022

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 record for staff #2 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2022

Category: ratio. 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 financial agreement for child #1 was not reviewed at least once in a 6-month period between 9/7/2021 and 4/1/2022.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

Staff person #4 completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on 2/21/2022, more than 90 days following their date of hire.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2022

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