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.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 did not update their state police clearances every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The state police clearance for this staff was dated for 1/18/18 and it was not updated until 1/27/23.

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2023

Category: background checks. 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 renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the testing log of the facility's fire safety system was conducted. The fire safety systems are to be tested at least every 30 days. The following tests lapsed occurring every 30 days: 5/31/22-6/1/22 6/1/22-7/20/22 7/20/22-8/30/22 10/6/22-11/17/22 12/13/22-1/20/23

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. 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. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff hired as of the date of the training to receive a minimum of three hours of PQAS-approved in-person training, including technical assistance, regarding supervision of children. This training must be completed as a live training or in-person. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

On 6/21/22, Child # 1 walked out of the daycare unsupervised. The child can been seen on video beginning at 12:01p.m. quietly shutting doors, hiding behind bookshelves, hiding in other classrooms, and using a stairwell so that the child would not be seen by staff. At 12:03p.m., the Fire Chief was alerted by a passerby of the child outside. The Fire Chief proceeded down an alley in front of the facility and took custody of the child. During all this time, staff can be seen searching the facility inside and outside for the child. Around 12:09p.m. the police respond to the Fire Chief's call. The police were able to flag down the staff looking outside for the child. The child was then reunified with the staff and back in the center at 12:13pm. A lack of supervision occurred between the child and staff for approximately 12 minutes.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. 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. The Legal Entity / Director will establish a supervision policy. The policy will include how the facility will demonstrate their knowledge and ability to adequately supervise children while maintaining appropriate ratio at all times. The policy must focus on ensuring that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The policy must include how the facility will ensure appropriate supervision and ratios during transition times and while in the outdoor play area. The policy must also include a plan for each staff to be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children, including the requirement that the staff person know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group and be physically present with the children in their group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This supervision and ratio policy must be submitted to the Department prior to implementation for approval. Once approved by the Department, the director will ensure that all current employees and any new hires are trained on this policy.

On 6/21/22, Child # 1 walked out of the daycare unsupervised. The child can been seen on video beginning at 12:01p.m. quietly shutting doors, hiding behind bookshelves, hiding in other classrooms, and using a stairwell so that the child would not be seen by staff. At 12:03p.m., the Fire Chief was alerted by a passerby of the child outside. The Fire Chief proceeded down an alley in front of the facility and took custody of the child. During all this time, staff can be seen searching the facility inside and outside for the child. Around 12:09p.m. the police respond to the Fire Chief's call. The police were able to flag down the staff looking outside for the child. The child was then reunified with the staff and back in the center at 12:13pm. A lack of supervision occurred between the child and staff for approximately 12 minutes.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. 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.

On 6/21/22, Child # 1 walked out of the daycare unsupervised. The child can been seen on video beginning at 12:01p.m. quietly shutting doors, hiding behind bookshelves, hiding in other classrooms, and using a stairwell so that the child would not be seen by staff. At 12:03p.m., the Fire Chief was alerted by a passerby of the child outside. The Fire Chief proceeded down an alley in front of the facility and took custody of the child. During all this time, staff can be seen searching the facility inside and outside for the child. Around 12:09p.m. the police respond to the Fire Chief's call. The police were able to flag down the staff looking outside for the child. The child was then reunified with the staff and back in the center at 12:13pm. A lack of supervision occurred between the child and staff for approximately 12 minutes.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.