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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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. Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all staff/facility persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.

The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#2hired 4/18/25 FBI completed 7/25/25-more than 45 days) (#3 hired 4/16/25 CHILD ABUSE completed 6/2/25- not prior to working with children also STATE POLICE and FBI completed 6/2/25- not prior to working with children)

Corrected by Aug 24, 2025

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3270.51/3270.113(a) · 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. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Ensure that children are supervised by a staff person at all times and that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times by 7/24/25. 2. Develop and submit a written staffing and supervision plan including provisions for staff shortages including but not limited to call outs, scheduling, terminations, staff lunch, resignations and operational tasks that impact staffing and times of transition to ensure ongoing compliance with staff/child ratios and supervision of children. Submit a copy of the written staffing and supervision plan by 8/24/25.

On 7/24/25, at approximately 12:30pm, a child was observed being supervised by a volunteer (facility person #1) and not a staff person in the infant room. The child was also observed alone and unattended with no staff supervision when the volunteer left the classroom.

Corrected by Aug 24, 2025

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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. Properly anchor the play equipment and obtain loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Outdoor play equipment required to be embedded was not anchored firmly and mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Corrected by Aug 24, 2025

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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. Amend the parent handbook to include the specified written policies in accordance with 55 PA Code 3290 regulations. Submit a copy of the amended parent handbook/information for verification of compliance.

Written parental information to be given to parents at the time of enrollment did not include the facility's policies on supervision.

Corrected by Aug 24, 2025

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3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Obtain and submit a signed agreement for the indicated child/ren that includes both the operator and parent's signature as specified. Ensure that all agreements are signed by the parent as required.

Two children's records lacked an agreement signed by the parent. (#1 and #5)

Corrected by Aug 24, 2025

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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. Obtain and submit a written copy of the missing health insurance information for the identified child. Ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations.

Two children's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information. (#2, #4 and #5)

Corrected by Sep 15, 2025

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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. Develop and submit written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. Post the plan in each child care space and ensure that it accompanies staff persons who leave on excursions with children.

The facility lacked a written, posted plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency in accordance with this regulation.

Corrected by Sep 15, 2025

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3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission for the indicated children. Ensure that this information is in all children's records.

Several children's records did not contain written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission. (#1, #2, #3, #4 and #5)

Corrected by Sep 15, 2025

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3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions, and lockdown procedures. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.

The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions, and lockdown procedures.

Corrected by Aug 24, 2025

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3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. Amend the facility emergency plan to include lock down procedures. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.

The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures.

Corrected by Aug 24, 2025

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3270.31(a) · A volunteer shall be 16 years of age or older and shall be directly supervised at all times by a staff person. The identified person must be removed as a volunteer until they are 16 years of age. Ensure that all volunteers will be at least 16 years of age or older.

One facility person identified as a volunteer was not at least 16 years of age or older. (#1)

Corrected by Jul 24, 2025

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3270.67(b) · Trash shall be removed from the facility grounds at least once per week.

During the Initial Inspection, it was observed that the outdoor play space is being used to store unwanted materials, posing a hazard to children.

Corrected by Apr 4, 2025

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3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

During the Initial Inspection, the outdoor play area which is in close proximity to a busy street was missing complete fencing.

Corrected by Apr 4, 2025

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3270.192(3) · 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.

Staff member number one did not have a completed Health Assessment form on file during the Initial Inspection.

Corrected by Apr 4, 2025

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