3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

The file for staff person #2 lacked a health assessment that included accurate results of the examination for communicable diseases.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025

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.

In the outdoor playspace a plastic toy kitchen set was observed to have a crack in the oven door creating rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2025

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

3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

In the infant room a child was sleeping in a crib that had 2 feet of space on only one side of the crib.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2025

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 file for staff person #1 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a child abuse clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous child abuse clearance. The child abuse clearances in the file were dated 10/21/19 and 10/28/24.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

Category: supervision. 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.

In the preschool room one toxic plant was observed on a toy shelf accessible to the children and the other toxic plant was observed on top of the filing cabinet accessible to the children. Both of the toxic plants were Golden Pothos.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2025

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.

In the older toddler classroom, the first-aid kit lacked gloves.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

The file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that included written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

In the file for child #1 emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

In the new preschool room a child's albuterol inhaler expired in 10/2024.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2025

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

3270.182(5) · 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.

The file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that contained signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

it was observed that the current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The certificate of compliance that was posted expired on 5/27/24.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

The file for Staff person #1 includes documentation of Fire Safety training completed on 1/25/23 and 2/1/24, more than 1 year apart.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3 will have until 4/4/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2024

Category: supervision. 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The file for Staff person #2 includes an incomplete criminal history clearance that did not include a dissemination date, (See LIS Code Sheet), making it invalid; the previous criminal history clearance is dated 1/9/19, more than 60 months ago.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024

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

3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

The file for Staff person #2, #3, #4, classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(e) · Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.

There was a paint bottle, labeled for use of children 3 years and older, which is reportedly used for arts and crafts projects, in the Young Toddler classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

There was peeling paint on the "Birthday wall" in the preschool room.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

There were fabric flower petals smaller than 1 inch, in a basket on a shelf accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

The agreement on file for Child #1 does not include the child's date of admission.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

The most recent child service report on file for Child #1 is dated 7/2023, more than 6 months ago.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

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 alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 5/11/23-6/14/23 and 8/11/23-9/14/23, more than 60 days apart.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1must be supervised, when interacting with children by an AGS, GS or director who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health & Safety topics #1-9. and H&S Update 2022.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 3/11/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, GS or director who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health & Safety Topics #1-9..

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file for child #1, preschool aged, is lacking verification of a flu shot during the previous year as required by the ACIP Immunization Schedule.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

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.

A Fire System Test Log was not available to verify that the system is tested every 30 days. Review of the system monitoring report identified that the alarm was most recently sounded on 10/31/2022 and 1/30/2023 which exceeded 30 days between tests.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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 operator does not have documentation that a copy of the facility's current emergency plan was submitted to the county emergency management agency and the local municipality.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2023

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

3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

In the infant room, child #2 had Cefdinir, a prescription medication, that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022

Category: ratio. 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.

The file for staff person #4 had emergency plan training that exceeded a year between trainings.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

The file for staff person #4 had pediatric first-aid and CPR training that expired in February 2018 and lacked current training.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2022

Category: ratio. 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 files for staff person #3 and #4 had fire safety training that exceeded a year between trainings.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization); (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices; (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent; (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility); (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of bio contaminants; (9) Precautions when transporting children.

The file for staff person #2 lacked health and safety training, covering topics #1-9, within 90 days of their start date and requires current training.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2022

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. Staff Person #2 may not work at the facility.

The file for staff person #2 lacked the out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks or application for the registry checks at their start date and requires current out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 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 file for staff person #3 had mandated reporter training dated 10-16-16 and lacked current training within the last 5 years. The file for staff person #2 had mandated reporter training dated 3-25-22 that was over 90 days after their start date.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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 file for staff person #1 had a staff evaluation that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

In the preschool room, there were 4 rest mats that were not labeled with the child's name.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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.

The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

The file for staff person #3 had a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2022

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

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.

The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2022

Category: ratio. 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.

The file for staff person #2 lacked pediatric first-aid and CPR training within 90 days of their start date and requires current training.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2022

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

3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

The file for staff person #4, with a start date prior to 12-20-20, lacked 12 annual hours of child care training between 12-19-20 and 12-18-21 as required by regulations for staff persons with a start date prior to 12-20-20.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.51 · 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.

According to staff statements, staff persons have been out of ratio approximately once a week for up to 5 minutes at a time in the mornings during drop-off time when a parent drops off a child and leaves the facility, and the staff person is already at their maximum group size resulting in that staff person being out ratio until another staff person arrives or the groups are adjusted in the facility.

Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)(1) · 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.

2ND CITATION: At approximately 11:15 a.m. with 19 total children in the pre-k room, staff person #1 named 9 children in their group, including 8 preschoolers and 1 school-age child, and staff person #2 said that they had 10 preschoolers in their group, and named 9 children in their group using the child identification cards with each child's name and picture. When asked to rename the children in their group, staff person #2 recounted 9 cards/children in their group and was unable to identify who the 10th child was in their group. After a few minutes of reviewing their child list multiple times and searching, staff person #2 was able to find the 10th child identification card to name 10 children in their group. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7-22-21.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

In the pre-k room, the 3rd window on the left wall had a screen with 2 holes.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2021

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.

In the older toddler room, the first-aid kit lacked tweezers.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2021

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.

The file for staff person #1 lacked emergency plan training completed within the last year.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

The file for staff person #1 had pediatric first-aid and CPR training that expired in January 2021 and lacked current training. The file for staff person #2 had pediatric first-aid and CPR training that expired in May 2021 and lacked current training.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2021

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 file for staff person #1 had FBI clearances dated 2-16-15 and 2-17-20 that were over 60 months between clearances. The file for staff person #3, with a start date of 8-30-21, lacked a disclosure statement.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2021

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.

Staff person #1 had mandated reporter trainings dated 1-10-15 and 2-18-20 that were over 5 years between trainings.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years 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 file for staff person #3, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of 2 years of experience working with children to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2021

Category: supervision. 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.

In the preschool room, there were a few large fabric blocks that had tears in multiple areas and holes that exposed the stuffing inside.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2021

Category: physical safety. 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.

In the older toddler room, the cots were not individually labeled for each child's use.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2021

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

3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

The file for child #1 had an agreement that lacked the child's arrival and departure times.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

The file for child #1 had an agreement that lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

In the older toddler room, there was an EpiPen for child #2 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.51 · 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.

Through interviews with staff, it was determined that on 7-13-21, staff person #1 was on the outdoor play space with 5 toddlers in their group, and came inside because it was raining at approximately 3:30 p.m. After being inside the facility for approximately 5 minutes, staff person #1 realized that a child was missing in their group, and then determined it was child #1. Then staff person #2 immediately went outside and found child #1 alone on the outdoor play space.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a) · 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.

* Through interviews with staff, it was determined that on 7-13-21, staff person #1 was on the outdoor play space with 5 toddlers in their group, and came inside because it was raining at approximately 3:30 p.m. After being inside the facility for approximately 5 minutes, staff person #1 realized that a child was missing in their group, and then determined it was child #1. Then staff person #2 immediately went outside and found child #1 alone on the outdoor play space.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a) · ** All staff at the facility will complete training on the topic of supervision to be administered by an OCDEL-approved training entity. The Regional Office will make a regulatory referral on behalf of the provider for this purpose.

* * Through interviews with staff, it was determined that on 7-13-21, staff person #1 was on the outdoor play space with 5 toddlers in their group, and came inside because it was raining at approximately 3:30 p.m. After being inside the facility for approximately 5 minutes, staff person #1 realized that a child was missing in their group, and then determined it was child #1. Then staff person #2 immediately went outside and found child #1 alone on the outdoor play space.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a) · The legal entity will develop and implement a portable system for assigning children to supervisory groups. The regional office will approve the system prior to implementation. All staff will use the system after approval.

* * * Through interviews with staff, it was determined that on 7-13-21, staff person #1 was on the outdoor play space with 5 toddlers in their group, and came inside because it was raining at approximately 3:30 p.m. After being inside the facility for approximately 5 minutes, staff person #1 realized that a child was missing in their group, and then determined it was child #1. Then staff person #2 immediately went outside and found child #1 alone on the outdoor play space.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)(1) · 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.

Through interviews with staff, it was determined that on 7-13-21, staff person #1 was on the outdoor play space with 5 toddlers in their group, and came inside because it was raining at approximately 3:30 p.m. After being inside the facility for approximately 5 minutes, staff person #1 realized that a child was missing in their group, and then determined it was child #1. Then staff person #2 immediately went outside and found child #1 alone on the outdoor play space.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.