Little People Day Care School South Inc

3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

The emergency exit door in the Toddler 2 Room was observed to have a deadbolt that was locked during the inspection, when children were in care, causing an obstruction to a means of egress.

Corrected by Oct 8, 2025

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3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.

Staff #2 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/9/24 and 9/10/25; Staff #3 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/12/24 and 10/1/25; Staff #4 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/14/24 and 10/1/25; Staff #8 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/8/24 and 9/29/25. In each case, more than a year had lapsed between the trainings.

Corrected by Oct 16, 2025

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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). 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 #5 (see code sheet for first day with children) had an NSOR certificate on file dated 6/26/25. This was required to be obtained prior to the staff working with children.

Corrected by Oct 16, 2025

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3270.76/3270.102(a) · 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. 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.

The radiator near the closet in the Preschool Room was covered in dust. Also, there was a hole in the wall near the doorway to the Preschool Room. In the same room, peeling wallpaper was observed near the nap mats, and a ceiling vent by the door was covered in dust. A radiator with brown stains was observed in the Preschool Room's closet. The Preschool Room Restroom had a dusty air vent, and two toilets with two exposed bolts each near their base. A dusty air vent was near the Toddler 1 Room doorway. The Pre-K Restroom also had a dusty air vent. One crack was observed on the white fence in the Toddler Outdoor Play Area, and eight cracks were on the white fence in the Main Outdoor Play Area. Also, a plastic brown toy container in the Main Outdoor Play Area was observed to have two sharp, cracked edges at its base. A bicycle merry-go-round, that was located in the Main Outdoor Play Area, was observed to have chipping yellow paint.

Corrected by Nov 15, 2025

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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.

Plastic bags, which were accessible to young toddlers, were observed in a light blue plastic drawer in the Toddler 1 Room. Staff #6 acknowledged that children in the Toddler 1 Room were still putting objects in their mouths.

Corrected by Oct 8, 2025

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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 information on file for Child #6 and Child #7 was observed to be missing the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Corrected by Oct 8, 2025

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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 emergency contact and financial agreement information on file for Child #3 were dated 9/2024. More than 6 months had passed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed the emergency contact and financial agreement forms.

Corrected by Oct 16, 2025

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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 health assessment, dated 1/13/25, that was on file for Child #2 did not include a statement indicating the child was free from contagious or communicable diseases.

Corrected by Nov 15, 2025

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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.

The only health assessment and tuberculosis screening test on file for Staff #5 (see code sheet for first day with children) were dated 7/1/25, which was after Staff #5 began working with children.

Corrected by Oct 15, 2025

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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 detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 1/24/25 to 2/24/25.

Corrected by Oct 16, 2025

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Staff persons #1 and #2 had not completed mandated reporter training prior to the previous training expiring. This is evidenced by the documented mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff person #1 being dated 5/6/19 and 8/7/24, and for Staff person #2 being dated 8/20/19 and 8/29/24.

Corrected by Oct 24, 2024

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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.

Hempz lotion, labeled "keep out of reach of children", was observed about hip height on a wooden shelf in the Preschool Room. Instant Cold Compress, labeled "keep out of reach of children", was observed in a bookbag that was hung, about elbow height, on a coat hanger in the Pre-K Room. Three climbing nightshade plants were observed to be growing along the white fence in the outdoor Main Playground. Also, one red and one pink chrysanthemum plant were observed in the outdoor Main Playground. All of these plants were accessible to children.

Corrected by Oct 29, 2024

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3270.76/3270.102(a) · 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. 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 cracked wall plate cover was observed, about hip height, on the wall next to the changing table in the Toddlers Room. A cracked red basket was observed on a wooden shelf in the School Age Room. Ripped netting was observed on a soccer goal in the outdoor Main Playground.

Corrected by Oct 22, 2024

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3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

A black chair that was in the Preschool Room was observed to have a seat with torn fabric.

Corrected by Oct 22, 2024

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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.

The agreement on file for Child #1, #2, and #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Oct 18, 2024

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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 emergency contact information on file for Child #1 was dated 11/15/23 and 6/14/24. More than 6 months had passed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed an emergency contact form.

Corrected by Oct 28, 2024

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

Staff person #5 had 6 hours and 30 minutes of annual childcare training on file, but not the required 12 clock hours of annual childcare training.

Corrected by Oct 25, 2024

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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.

A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. The first aid kit in classroom B did not contain tape.

Corrected by Nov 15, 2023

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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.

A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. The facility emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.

Corrected by Nov 22, 2023

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3270.31(f) · Staff person shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. 1 hour health and safety update, respectively. Staff person #2 will have until 11/30/23 to complete the required training.

A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. Staff person #2 has not completed the health and safety 1 hour update. Staff person #1 has a Health and Safety update date of 8/14/23. (See code sheet for date of hire). These were required to be completed by 12/30/22.

Corrected by Nov 1, 2023

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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 completed on 11/1/23. In classroom B, the trashcan lid was broken. The trashcan is used to dispose of diapers.

Corrected by Nov 2, 2023

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3270.77(a)/3270.102(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. 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 completed on 11/1/23. In the outside play space black topped area, the shed has peeling paint and boards falling off the sides. On the side of the shed is sharp metal gates and a large piece of plastic. The shed is accessible to children. In the school age outdoor play space is bike merry go round with exposed, sharp bolts, that are accessible to children.

Corrected by Dec 15, 2023

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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.

A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. In classroom's A & C during nap time it was observed that several children's cots were not spaced 2 feet of space on 3 sides.

Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

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3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. The operator acknowledged that there are no accident or injury reports kept in a facility file.

Corrected by Nov 2, 2023

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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 was completed on 11/1/23. The fire drill log indicates that the alarms are tested during each fire drill. The log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on two occasions, 1/6/23 to 2/6/23 and 2/6/23 to 3/7/23.

Corrected by Nov 15, 2023

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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.

A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. The operator acknowledged that they did not send the emergency plan to the local municipality.

Corrected by Nov 20, 2023

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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 renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, facility did not written notifications of safe routes posted in a conspicuous location.

Corrected by Oct 27, 2022

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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). 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.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, the following clearances/mandated reporter training were not updated within 60 months per CPSL: Staff #1: Child abuse clearance updated 12/16/16 and 1/4/22, FBI clearance updated 12/16/16 and 1/5/22

Corrected by Jan 5, 2022

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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 renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, a Swiffer Wet Jet containing cleaning solution labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed to be in an area accessible to children in the Pre-K room.

Corrected by Oct 25, 2022

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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.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, first-aid kit in the toddler room did not contain tweezers, scissors, or soap.

Corrected by Oct 28, 2022

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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 renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include health insurance policy number.

Corrected by Oct 25, 2022

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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.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in child care spaces throughout the facility.

Corrected by Oct 25, 2022

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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.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, health report for Child #1 did not indicate that child is able to participate in child care. Health report for Child #2 had the "no" box checked off, indicating that they are not able to participate in child care.

Corrected by Oct 20, 2022

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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.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, there was unlabeled diaper rash cream and baby powder in the toddler room.

Corrected by Oct 20, 2022

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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.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, the following facility persons did not have a health assessment conducted within 24 months: Staff #1: Health assessments dated 1/19/19 and 10/12/21 Staff #3: Health assessments dated 2/6/20 and 10/11/22

Corrected by Oct 26, 2022

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3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, a container containing homemade soup was observed on a shelf in the toddler room. Facility staff reported that child who the food belonged to was dropped off a few minutes prior to inspection.

Corrected by Oct 20, 2022

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3270.181(c) · 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.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, the following emergency contact forms were not updated within a 6-month period: Child #3: last updated 3/9/22 Child #4: last updated 3/21/22 Child #5: last updated 3/8/22 Child #6: last updated 3/15/22 Child #7: last updated 3/15/22

Corrected by Oct 28, 2022

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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 unannounced monitoring conducted 10/3/2022, fire detection testing logs were not available for review. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 10/18/2022 with a correction date of 10/4/2022. When certification representative returned for renewal inspection on 10/20/2022, fire detection testing log reflected that detection systems were tested on 10/18/21 and again on 1/12/22. Director reports that testing was occurring; however, she forgot to write it down. Fire detection log also reflected that alarms were tested on 2/11/2022-3/14/2022, which is past 30 days.

Corrected by Oct 25, 2022

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3270.24(a)/3270.94(a)(9) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and recordsThe Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

During unannounced monitoring conducted on 10/3/2022, facility's fire drill log was not available for review.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2022

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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). 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. CPSL requires that all clearances must be updated at least every 60 months. Staff #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until updated clearance is on file.

During unannounced inspection conducted 10/3/2022, most recent PSP clearance on file for Staff #2 was dated 12/13/2016.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2022

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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.

During complaint investigation conducted 10/3/2022, Staff #1 was alone in a room with 18 young and older-school aged students. Rep reviewed video footage from 9/27/2022 and found that Staff #1 was alone in the room with 17 young and older-school aged students on that date.

Corrected by Oct 3, 2022

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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 unannounced monitoring conducted 10/3/2022, fire detection testing logs were not available for review.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2022

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3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

The emergency plan is not posted at the facility

Corrected by Nov 18, 2021

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person may not work in a child care position at the facility if they do not have all required clearances on file. Clearances must be updated within a 60 month period.

Facility person #2 has an FBI clearance on file dated 9/6/16 and did not receive the current FBI clearance until 11/1/21 going beyond the 60 month requirement to update the clearance. The FBI clearance is currently on file.

Corrected by Nov 18, 2021

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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.

Facility persons #1 and #2 are missing annual evaluations from the file.

Corrected by Dec 13, 2021

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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.

There is a small area of rust on the heating unit located in the Pre-K Room and there is a small area of damaged plaster on the green wall located in the back of the School-age Room.

Corrected by Dec 13, 2021

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3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

The work phone number for the parent is missing on the emergency contact form for child #1.

Corrected by Nov 18, 2021

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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 the renewal inspection on 11/18/21 Cert rep. observed that the facility did not have a smoke detector in the basement of the facility. The Act 62 fire safety regulations require that a smoke detector unit is located on each level of the facility including the basement and attic if there is one.

Corrected by Nov 18, 2021

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