3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Two sharp cutting knives were observed in a drawer with a failed childproof lock in room 4, which made them accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025

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

3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Staff #1 did not renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025

Category: ratio. 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 #3 included a current FBI clearance that was dated more that 60 months following the date of their previous FBI clearance.

Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025

Category: background checks. 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.

Protective covers were not placed in two receptacles in an electrical outlet in the hallway outside the infant and toddler classrooms.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

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.

A wall mounted dispenser that contained hand sanitizer, which is toxic to children, was hung inside the main entrance to the facility, where it was accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

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.

There were four water-stained ceiling tiles observed in the hallway.

Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2025

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.

A desk, table and shelving unit were obstructing the hallway outside of room 5..

Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.103 · 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.

In room 2, there were paper clips, staples and a bobby pin observed in an unlocked desk drawer; and there were two empty plastic storage bags observed in the unlocked cabinet under the changing table, accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025

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.

Emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.

Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2025

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, a preschool child, lacked a current health report.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

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 lacked a current health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2025

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 interconnected fire detection system was not tested by a fire professional at least once annually during the time period between 8/16/2023 to 9/10/2024.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025

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.

The record for staff #1 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

The bathroom by Room #7 (the Fellowship Hall) was not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2023

Category: health medication. 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.

A bottle of hand sanitizer labeled keep out of the reach of children was observed on a file cabinet behind the desk in Room #6 (the activity room), accessible to children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

2 pairs of sharp adult scissors were observed in an unlocked desk drawer in Room #1 (Preschool 1), accessible and posing a potential threat to the safety of children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2023

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

3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

The operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2023

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 protective receptacle cover was not placed in an electrical outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in Room #2 (Preschool 2).

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2023

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 was equipment being stored in the hallway and stairwell on the 2nd floor that obstructed one of the double doors that exits to the stairway that leads to the exit from the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2023

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

3270.105 · Highchairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

A highchair in Room #3 (the infant room) did not have a T-shaped safety strap.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in Room #5 (the school-age room).

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2023

Category: transportation. 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 #1, a young toddler, included a current health report dated more than 6 months following the date of their previous health report.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 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 #2, a preschool child, included a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 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, #2 and #3 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(f) · 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.

The facility did not document the submission of emergency plan updates to the to the local and county emergency management agencies using the Emergency Plan Delivery Documentation (form CD 355) or other form of proof of emergency plan submission.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 #1included a current state police clearance dated 12/4/2015, more than 60 months following the previous clearance dated 3/26/2021; a current child abuse clearance dated 12/10/2015, more than 60 months following the previous clearance dated 3/29/2021; and a current FBI clearance dated 12/12/2015, more than 60 months following the previous clearance dated 3/31/2021 .

Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2022

Category: background checks. 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.

Cleaning materials and other toxic materials labeled keep out of the reach of children were observed in the following areas accessible to children in care: Clorox wipes, disinfectant spray, and hand sanitizer, were observed sitting on a shelf behind the desk in the preschool 2 room; and (2) hand sanitizer dispensers were mounted on the walls by the exit doors in the fellowship hall.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2022

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.

In the preschool 2 room, trash that was possibly contaminated by human secretions (nasal tissues) was contained in plastic-lined receptacle that was not closed.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.