3270.69(a) · A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17).

During a complaint investigation on 4/7/25, it was determined that a field order was issued July 15, 2024, by DEP, which indicates the facility is not in compliance with the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act. A copy of this field order was received by DHS on 3/26/25.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

During and unannounced inspection on 4/7/25, rep observed the fire alarm test log to be out of compliance. More than 30 days passed between documented fire alarm tests as evidenced by fire alarm tests dated 8/1/24, 9/6/24, 10/3/24, 11/6/24, 12/3/24, 1/2/25, 2/3/25, 3/3/25, and 4/4/25.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

There was a chair with a splintered edge observed in the classroom at the entrance of the facility. There was a broken toy lawn mower observed on the outdoor play area with a pinch point. There was a metal storage bin on the outdoor play area that had a hold in it, which created a sharp edge.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

There is no work address or phone number on the emergency contact forms on file for children # 1 and 2.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

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.

There is no address for one of the release persons provided on the emergency contact form for child # 4.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

More than 6 months passed between the health assessments on file for child # 4, which are dated 5/18/23 and 5/7/24. During this time, the child was a young toddler (see code sheet for DOB).

Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

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.

More than 30 days passed between fire alarm tests as evidenced by the logs dated 9/8/23 to 10/14/23, 11/5/23 to 1/2/24, 2/2/24 to 3/5/24, 4/5/24 to 5/6/24, and 5/6/24 to 6/12/24. As of the date of inspection, 7/3/24 was the most recent alarm test logged at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

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 renewal inspection was conducted on 7/10/23. At that time, an uncovered outlet was observed in the bathroom used by children under the age of five during the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

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 renewal inspection was conducted on 7/10/23. At that time, an unlidded trash can was observed with napkins, tissues, and food remnants in the preschool room.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

Category: nutrition. 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/10/23. At that time, a diaper changing pad in plastic packaging was observed on a floor level shelf and was accessible to the infants and young toddlers in the room.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

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

3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/10/23. At that time, the diaper changing pad was observed to be ripped and was unable to be properly sanitized after diapering.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

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

3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/10/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained a health assessment and TB test results dated 2/17/23 and 2/21/23, respectively, which were after the staff's date of hire. The file for Staff Person #2 contained a health assessment and TB test results dated 11/17/21 and 11/19/21, respectively, which was more than 12 months prior to the staff's date of hire.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/10/23. At that time, two bottles were observed in the infant room refrigerator and were not labeled with a child's name.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/22. At that time, the pack-n-play used by an infant was not labeled with the child's name.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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 renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/22. At that time, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child in the event of an emergency was not found posted in the facility or in the emergency bags that accompany staff on field trips.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2022

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/22. At that time, the trash cans used for soiled diapers were not hands-free.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2022

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

3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/22. At that time, the director stated the emergency drill had been conducted in August 2021, but had not been documented.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/19/2021. At that time, the door handle leading to the toddler playground fell off when it had been attempted to be shut.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2021

Category: physical safety. 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/19/2021. At that time, the table in the older toddler area was observed to have peeling white paint.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2021

Category: physical safety. 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 renewal inspection was conducted on 7/19/2021. At that time, most of the children's cubbies contained sunscreens labeled "keep out of reach of children." Essential oils for the oil diffuser labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed on top of the children's cubbies. The sunscreen and essential oils were accessible to the preschool children in care at the time of inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/19/2021. At that time, a first aid kit was observed hanging in the older toddler room from the cubbies. The first aid kit was accessible to the children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2021

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/19/2021. At that time, broken toy baskets were observed on the playground. Sharp scissors were observed in a low shelf in the older toddler area and were accessible to the children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2021

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

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/19/2021. At that time, three pieces of playground equipment were observed embedded on the playground. A Gym Dandy Spinning Teeter Totter was observed that states it is for home use only in the instruction manual. Provider was unable to provide documentation of playground flooring during the inspection that showed that the protective surfacing material is safe and shock absorbing for a fall from the highest designated play surface on the playground equipment.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2021

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

3270.131(b)(2) · 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 renewal inspection was conducted on 7/19/2021. At that time, the file for Child #1, an older toddler, did not contain an updated health assessment. The most recent health assessment on file is dated 1/24/2020. The child was enrolled at the facility on 1/16/2019.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2021

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

3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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.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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/19/2021. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a health assessment with TB test results. The date of hire for Staff Person #1 at the facility is 6/14/2021.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.