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Home › PA › Warren › Jefferson Defrees Family Center
207 2nd Ave, Warren PA 16365 · License #CER-00244474 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 in the Elephant classroom the plastic lid to a container of Legos was cracked with a potential pinch point.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2026
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. Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff Person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a current FBI clearance that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous FBI clearance as evidenced by clearances dated 1/14/2021 and 1/30/2026. The file for staff person #3, hire date 8/13/2025, contains a disclosure statement that is lacking a witness signature and is therefore not valid. The file for staff person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 8/13/2021 which is not valid for employment in a childcare facility and contains a child abuse clearance dated 2/5/2026 which is after the initial date of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
Observed in a storage closet in the Giraffe classroom, Lysol spray stored next to Ritz crackers and GooGone spray stored next to a box of assorted snacks.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
Observed the window in the upstairs bathroom used by children was lacking a restriction preventing it from opening greater than 6 inches.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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 rust on the heat registers in the Giraffe classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2026
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.
The cots used as rest equipment by the children in the Turtle classroom were not individually labeled.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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 files for child #1 and child #2 contain emergency contact information and financial agreements that have not been updated in the past six month.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The file for child #1, preschool aged, contains a current health report that is lacking a statement from the physician that the child is able to participate in childcare and free from communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2026
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 file for staff person #2 is lacking a current health assessment conducted during the previous 24 month. period as evidenced by the only health assessment on file is dated 4/30/2024. The file for staff person #5 is lacking a current health assessment conducted during the previous 24 month. period as evidenced by the only health assessment on file is dated 4/9/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61(a) · A facility shall provide indoor child care space for individual and group small muscle activity.
Based on staff interviews it is verified that child #1 has been removed from the classroom due to disruptive and aggressive behaviors and taken to the director's office which is not certified child care space.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(c) · Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.
Based on staff interviews it is verified that child #1 has been removed from the classroom due to disruptive and aggressive behaviors and taken to the director's office which is not certified child care space and does not provide an environment that promotes the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: background checks. 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.
At the time of the inspection the door to the storage room located between the Gym and the Minions classroom was open allowing children access to a paper cutter which was sitting inside the door on a low table.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The letter for parents regarding the facility emergency plan is lacking information regarding procedures in a lock down emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking a child abuse clearance as required for employment in child care under CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: background checks. 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 on the outside play space a bin of assorted toys with a yellow plastic lid that was cracked posing a pinch hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 file for child #1 contains emergency contact and financial agreement that has not been updated during the previous 6-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 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 files for staff persons #1, #2 and #3 contain current health assessments that were conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessments. The files are now current.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
Observed in the Turtles Room located on the second level, a sliding window with a modification that was not functioning properly and allowed the window to be open greater than 6 inches.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
Observed in the Elephants Room Zyrtec and an Epipen that were not labeled with the name of the child for whom they were intended.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
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.
The fire alarm test log identified that alarm tests were conducted 1/24/25 and 2/24/25 which exceeded 30 days between tests.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The file for staff persons #1, #3 and #4 contain current health assessments that are lacking physician statements regarding examination for communicable disease and suitability to provide childcare.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking The Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 that was required to be completed by all staff by 12/30/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024
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 #3, provisional hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking a completed NSOR verification within 45 days of hire as required for provisional hire under CPSL. The file does contain a current NSOR verification.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for staff person #2 is lacking a valid mandated reporter training completed within 90 days of hire. The file does contain documentation of a current mandated reporter training.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Observed the following toxic plants located in childcare spaces and accessible to children: Cheetah Room - Aloa, pothos and Corn plant; Toddler Room - Aloe, snake, pothos and corn plant; Elephants Room - Aloe, Corn plant.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
The file for staff person #3 contains documentation of a TB test that is lacking the results of the TB test.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 of child #4 did not contain 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 or documentation this is not applicable to the child.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 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 of child #2, #3 and #4 did not contain complete addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2023
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 file of child #1 contained health assessments which were dated more than 12 months apart (8/18/2021 and 12/28/2022).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The files of facility person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6, all new hires, did not have signed disclosure statements on the current for but did contain signed disclosure statements on the 11/2015 form.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The toilet in the Giraffe classroom did not contain a posted handwashing sign.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
A parent letter was not provided to the parents of enrolled children explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a).
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 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.
Cubbies were obstructing an exit in the upstairs school age classroom and cots were obstructing an exit in the balcony classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The financial agreement of child #2 did not contain the arrival and departure times of the child.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact form of child #4 did not contain the complete address of the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
The immunization record of child #3 did not contain documentation of Hepatitis vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP or acceptable documentation of exemption.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
A monitor was observed atop an approximately 4' x 18" wooden shelf in an area accessible to children in the Giraffe Room. It was determined that the monitor could be knocked off of the shelf if the shelf were to be tipped, which created a risk of blunt force injury.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g)/3270.102(a) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. 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.
Two toilets located in the bathroom used by children in care were observed to have bolts protruding from the base of each side of the toilets. Contact with said bolts could cause laceration and/or puncture injuries.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
An approximately 2'x2' wooden table used by children in care in the Turtles Room was observed to have exposed bolts on the underside of the tabletop where the top connected to the table legs. In the Elephants Room, an exposed bolt was observed on the underside of a wooden, child-sized chair used by children in care. Contact with said bolts could cause puncture or laceration injuries. An approximately 4'x3' free standing dry erase board in an area accessible to children in care in the Elephants Room was observed to have pinching points located at the base of the support frame.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2022
Category: ratio. 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 file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not include the address of an individual who is listed as a person to whom the child can be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 conspicuously posted in the Kangaroos Room.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2022
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(3)/3270.133(5) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
An expired bottle of allergy medication was observed in an area inaccessible to children in the Elephants Room.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 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 #2 contained a current health assessment, the previous health assessment on file was dated as administered more than 24 months prior.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2022
Category: ratio. 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 #1 contained two written references; however, one reference was written by a relative of Staff #1.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.