West Chester Playschool

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. Staff #1 must complete PA required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Childcare Parts 1 and 2.

During the renewal inspection conducted 3/17/26, the continuity of operations reviewed did not include backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. Staff person #1 has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center Based Care/ Building Blocks for Quality but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 1-hour training.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

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3270.27(a)(3) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

During the renewal inspection conducted 3/17/26, the emergency plan reviewed did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

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3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

During the renewal inspection conducted 3/17/26, the agreement reviewed for child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

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3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

During the renewal inspection conducted 3/17/26, the emergency plan reviewed did not include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised when interacting with children at a minimum by an assistant group supervisor who has completed all pre-service trainings and has all qualifications to care for children. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection conducted 3/17/26, staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire health and safety training topic.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

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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). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised when interacting with children at a minimum by an assistant group supervisor who has completed all pre-service trainings and has all qualifications to care for children. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Staff person #4 must be removed from a childcare position.

During the renewal inspection conducted 3/17/26, staff person #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60months. this is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file dated 3/2/21. The file reviewed for staff person #4 (see code sheet for hire date) contained a National Sex Offenders Registry verification dated 10/6/19 which is more than 60 months old. The file reviewed for staff person #4 did not contain the required DHS FBI clearance (The file included a Department of Education FBI Clearance).

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

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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.

During the renewal inspection conducted 3/17/26, the window on the second floor in the preschool childcare space was observed broken. When checking the window modification opening for 6 or fewer inches the window completely falls out.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

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3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

During the renewal inspection conducted 3/17/26, there was no written plan of daily activities posted in the 1st floor children's group space.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

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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.

During the renewal inspection conducted 3/17/26, the emergency plan reviewed did not include accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

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

During the renewal inspection conducted 3/17/26, upon request an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training was not available for review for staff person #1 and #3.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

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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.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff file staff #1 #2 and #3 all need the emergency plan training sign off sheet in the file.

Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

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3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were all missing the release person on the financial agreement.

Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

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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.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files children #2, #4 and #5 were missing information on disability.

Corrected by Feb 14, 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.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, child # 4 was missing health insurance information and the policy # on the emergency contact form.

Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

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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.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1 and #2 were missing the release person address on the emergency contact.

Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

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3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #4 was missing the statement free from communicable disease on the health assessment.

Corrected by Feb 14, 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.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #3 was missing consent for obtaining emergency med care in the file.

Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

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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.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed that children's files child #3 was missing information on admin of minor first aid.

Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

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3270.192(4) · 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 and #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 and #3 were missing the correct FBI clearance in the file. Staff #3 is also missing a disclosure in the file.

Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

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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.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 3 was missing a second reference in the file.

Corrected by Jan 14, 2025

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3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the written letter to the local authorities and was unable to do so at the time of the inspection.

Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

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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.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #1, #4 and #8 needs to retake first aid/CPR by a PQAS certified trainer. All staff whose files were not pulled during the renewal inspection that has taken the same previous training should also retake their first aid/ CPR over with a PQAS certified trainer.

Corrected by May 23, 2024

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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.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the programs emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care included in the plan.

Corrected by Apr 7, 2024

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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.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #1, #4 and #8 needs to retake first aid/CPR by a PQAS certified trainer. All staff whose files were not pulled during the renewal inspection that has taken the same previous training should also retake their first aid/ CPR over with a PQAS certified trainer.

Corrected by May 23, 2024

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

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered peeling paint in measured childcare space.

Corrected by Apr 7, 2024

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3270.124(b)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) · 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. 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.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #1 was missing the information on disability this area was left blank. child #1 was also missing the release persons address on the emergency contact this area was left blank.

Corrected by Apr 7, 2024

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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.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed child #5 file, child #5 was missing the release persons address on the emergency contact form.

Corrected by Apr 7, 2024

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3270.124(f) · 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.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed child #2 emergency contact form, child # 2 emergency contact form, needs to be updated.

Corrected by Apr 7, 2024

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3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

During the renewal inspection the certification conducted a facility walkthrough and requested to see the pick-up and drop off posting and was unable to do so at the time of the renewal inspection.

Corrected by Apr 7, 2024

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

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #2 was missing 1 hour of professional development training.

Corrected by Apr 7, 2024

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3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/23, pick up and drop off procedures were not posted.

Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

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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: Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A staff 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 # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Staff person #1 does not have PSP criminal history clearance that has been completed within the past 60 months. Staff person #1' s PSP criminal history clearance on file was dated 12/8/16.

Corrected by Jun 7, 2023

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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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/23, there was a bottle of Lysol disinfectant wipes on a table accessible to children in the upstairs child care space.

Corrected by Jun 7, 2023

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3270.31(g) · Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

Staff persons #1 and #2 did not have the updated Health and Safety Pre-Service and One-Hour Training completed and on file.

Corrected by Jul 28, 2023

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