3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). TIERED LIS: 1. Proper ratios must be maintained at all times. This portion of the plan must have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity shall create a policy to ensure that proper ratios are maintained at all times. The policy must include the ratios for all age groups and the regulation for mixed age groups. The policy must be reviewed by the Northeast Regional Certification Office. Upon approval from the Northeast Regional Certification Office, the policy shall be shared with all staff. Documentation of staff having reviewed the policy shall be maintained in the staff files. The operator shall provide a date for when this portion of the plan will be completed.

During an unannounced inspection on 11/12/25, there were 6 children with staff #1 who identified the youngest child as just under 2 years old. The citation was tiered requiring immediate correction of the ratios, and creation of a plan to ensure proper ratios are maintained at the location. An acceptable plan of correction was submitted that stated "Ensure all birthdays are verified to ensure that proper ratios are maintained at all times. Correction date 11/12/25. 2. Legal entity will create a policy that will ensure that proper ratios are maintained at all times, and will send to Certification Rep for approval. Once approved will share with staff and have them sign off. Correction date 12/26/25." As of 1/30/26, the legal entity had not submitted complete documentation that all staff had been trained in the approved policy.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

The emergency contact form for child #1 was not in the classroom where the child was receiving care.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

The most recent fire alarm test recorded was 12/3/26.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). TIERED LIS: 1. Proper ratios must be maintained at all times. This portion of the plan must have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity shall create a policy to ensure that proper ratios are maintained at all times. The policy must include the ratios for all age groups and the regulation for mixed age groups. The policy must be reviewed by the Northeast Regional Certification Office. Upon approval from the Northeast Regional Certification Office, the policy shall be shared with all staff. Documentation of staff having reviewed the policy shall be maintained in the staff files. The operator shall provide a date for when this portion of the plan will be completed.

During an unannounced inspection on 11/12/25, there were 6 children with staff #1 who identified the youngest child as just under 2 years old.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 26, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During the unannounced inspection on 11/12/25, the lunch box of child #1 containing chicken was on top of the cubbies and not refrigerated.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2025

Category: nutrition. 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.

As of the unannounced inspection on 11/12/25, the most recent alarm test was dated 10/11/25, greater than the required 30 days.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

During the unannounced monitoring on 10/6/25, the director was not in and no one at the facility could provide access to the staff file of a new staff who was working alone with children.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

During an unannounced inspection on 9/2/25, staff #1 was working unsupervised with 6 older toddlers. Staff #1 did not have documentation of Pediatric 1st Aid/CPR and is therefore unable to work unsupervised.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.25(b) · The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.

During an unannounced monitoring on 9/2/25 the open inspection summary was not posted.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

During an unannounced monitoring on 9/2/25, there were 4 infants in pack and plays and there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of any of the pack and plays.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2025

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

3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

During an unannounced monitoring on 9/2/25, there was AuviQ medication on site for child #1 that expired 7/26/24.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2025

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

3270.134(a)/3270.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

During an unannounced monitoring on 9/2/25, staff #1 did not wash the child's hands or their own hands after changing a dirty diaper.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

During an unannounced monitoring on 9/2/25, staff #1 placed a dirty diaper on the counter/railing behind the changing table to be disposed of outside.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

During the renewal inspection on 4/14/25, the window in the kitchen area on the second floor of the building was able to be open more than 6".

Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2025

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

3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

After toileting, child #3 was asked if she washed her hands and she stated "no". Her hands did not appear to be wet or recently washed.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2025

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.

During renewal inspection on 4/14/25, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has completed Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification on 2/20/19, which is outside of the acceptable dates of 9/30/16 to 6/30/18.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

There was no indication that the emergency plan had been reviewed or updated in the previous year.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 to parents explaining the emergency procedures did not include information on lockdown, or accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with special needs, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2025

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

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

During renewal inspection on 4/14/25, staff person #1 (see code sheet for hire date) had completed Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification on 2/20/19, which is outside of the acceptable dates of 9/30/16 to 6/30/18.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025

Category: health medication. 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 #2, 3, and 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

As of the renewal inspection on 4/14/25, the most recent NSOR on file for staff #2 was dated 4/8/20, a period of greater than 60 months. The most recent NSOR on file for staff #3 was dated 12/17/19, a period of greater than 60 months. The most recent FBI clearance on file for staff #4 was a Dept of Ed clearance that is unacceptable.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

There was no staff evaluation in the previous year for staff #5.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2025

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.

There was a hole in the wall at the bottom of the stairs. There was an unlocked closet containing tools. The carpet surface under the climber in the tot lot was ripped creating a tripping hazard.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

There were no handwashing signs in the kitchen area of the upper floor or in the infant room on the lower floor.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2025

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

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.

There was not 2 feet of unobstructed space on three sides of the rest equipment while child #1 was sleeping.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2025

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

3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

The only child service report for child #2 was dated 1/5/24.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

The emergency contact information for child #1 was missing the date of birth.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

The emergency contact information was missing for numerous children in all rooms.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2025

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 displayed in the infant room on the lower level.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2025

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · 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 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.

There was no TB screening and results on file for staff #2.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2025

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

3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

On the health assessment the physician marked that staff #1 had a communicable disease with no additional explanation.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2025

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

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

There was a bottle that was not labeled with the child's name. Staff 031 stated it was the bottle for child #1.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

There was no written notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

The emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 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.

There was no documentation of the purchase of the fire alarms or attestation on file.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 child care facility.

There was no documentation that the operator had notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility in the previous year.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025

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.

On 4/11/2024, the hands-free covered can used for diapering in the toddler room was not working as hands-free.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024

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

3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

On 4/11/2024, Child #1 had an updated health report on file dated 1/16/2024. The health report included verification that Child #1 was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. However, the health report and immunization report were not provided within 60 days of the first day of attendance at the facility. See LIS code sheet.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2024

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

3270.175(b) · Safety restraints installed in the vehicle at the time of manufacturing shall be used by all occupants.

Through interviews with staff and children, it was determined that during transportation provided by the facility that children had previously sat in a seat on the van with a non-working seatbelt.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2023

Category: transportation. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service training is completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required trainings related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

On 10/4/2023, Staff #1 was observed working unsupervised with children. Staff #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: The required pre-service health and safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department.

On 6/16/2023, it was verified that on 6/2/2023, Child #1 received emergency room treatment. This incident was not reported to the regional office.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

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.

On 6/16/2023, a broken glass window was seen in the preschool classroom located in the basement of the facility. The broken window was covered by the blinds.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2023

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

3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

It was verified by the owner and staff that the toilet used by preschool children in the basement was not working properly for a few hours during the day on 6/2/2023. This toilet was not flushed after being used during these few hours on 6/2/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.134(b) · Cloth towels and washcloths shall be labeled with the child's name, used by only the named child and laundered weekly. The director shall arrange a laundry schedule with the parent.

On 6/16/2023, it was verified by the owner and staff that a group of preschool children were previously using the same hand towel to dry their hands after handwashing.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

Category: health medication. 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. Each individual clearance must be updated at least once every 60 months for all facility persons.

On 4/12/2023, Staff #2 had current clearances on file. However, the clearances were updated as follows: Child abuse 9/28/2022, state police 9/25/2022 and FBI 9/26/2022. The previous clearances on file for Staff #2 were dated as follows: 8/24/2017 for the child abuse, 8/17/2017 for the state police and 8/23/2017 for the FBI clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2023

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.51/3270.52 · 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. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

The following was observed on 4/12/2023 when Cert. Rep. arrived for the Renewal Inspection: Staff #1 was observed working alone on the playground with 20 preschool children. The required staff to child ratio for this age group is 2 staff to 20 children. Staff #2 was observed working alone with 10 older toddlers. The required staff to child ratio for this age group is 2 staff to 10 children. Staff #3 and Staff #4 were observed working with a mixed age group of 6 infants and 3 young toddlers. The required staff to child ratio for this mixed age group is 3 staff to 9 children.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.51/3270.52 · 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. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff, who are employed as of the date of the training, to receive a minimum of 3 hours of PQAS-approved training regarding training regarding supervision and ratios. 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.

The following was observed on 4/12/2023 when Cert. Rep. arrived for the Renewal Inspection: Staff #1 was observed working alone on the playground with 20 preschool children. The required staff to child ratio for this age group is 2 staff to 20 children. Staff #2 was observed working alone with 10 older toddlers. The required staff to child ratio for this age group is 2 staff to 10 children. Staff #3 and Staff #4 were observed working with a mixed age group of 6 infants and 3 young toddlers. The required staff to child ratio for this mixed age group is 3 staff to 9 children.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.51/3270.52 · 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. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The legal entity must develop written policies and procedures for maintaining the required staff-to-child ratios at all times to be implemented at the facility. The written policies must address procedures for maintaining staff-to-child ratios and include specific procedures to ensure that the staff to child ratios are maintained at all times in the following situations: When staff call out for their scheduled shift, when staff that are already working for the day need to leave for an emergency and when parents are dropping off their children when there are not enough staff members present to maintain the staff to child ratios. Once approved, all existing staff and new hires must be trained on the approved policies and procedures and the documentation must be kept at the facility.

The following was observed on 4/12/2023 when Cert. Rep. arrived for the Renewal Inspection: Staff #1 was observed working alone on the playground with 20 preschool children. The required staff to child ratio for this age group is 2 staff to 20 children. Staff #2 was observed working alone with 10 older toddlers. The required staff to child ratio for this age group is 2 staff to 10 children. Staff #3 and Staff #4 were observed working with a mixed age group of 6 infants and 3 young toddlers. The required staff to child ratio for this mixed age group is 3 staff to 9 children.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

On 4/12/2023, an expired EpiPen for Child #1 was seen in the locked medication closet. The EpiPen was labeled with an expiration date of January 2023.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

On 4/12/2023, the fire drill log was up to date. However, the log showed that fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days during the previous 12 months. The log showed that a fire drill was conducted on 9/2/2022, but not again until 1/2/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

On 4/12/2023, the fire detection log was up to date. However, the log showed that the smoke detectors in the facility have not been manually tested at least once every 30 days during the previous 12 months. The log showed that the smoke detectors were tested on 10/3/2022, but not again until 1/2/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Staff #1 was observed working with a group of 6 toddlers on 10/7/2022. It was discovered that one of the toddlers in the group will not yet reach 2 until 6/2/2023. The required staff-to-child ratio for this mixed age group of 5 older toddlers and 1 young toddler is 1 staff to 5 children. This group would require at least 2 staff.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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. Staff person #1 will have until 11/9/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff #1, the owner does not have current pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/25/2021 for Staff #1.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2022

Category: supervision. 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). On Feb. 17, 2022, Act 12 of 2022 on Provisional Hiring Practices was signed into law. Act 12 amended the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) to allow most employers to hire an applicant on a provisional basis for up to 45 days. For certified child care operators, to do so, all the following conditions MUST be met: -The applicant has received the results of the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) and out of state clearances, if applicable, and submitted the results to the employer. -The employer, administrator, supervisor, or other person responsible for employment decisions received the result of the applicant's PA Child Abuse History Clearance AND either the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check OR the FBI Criminal History Background Check before the start of employment. The applicant must have applied for the outstanding check (Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check or the FBI Criminal History Background Check) and submit proof of application to the employer, administrator, supervisor, or other person responsible for employment decisions. -The employer, administrator, supervisor, or other person responsible for employment decisions requires that the applicant not be permitted to work alone with children and that the applicant work in the immediate vicinity of a permanent employee. Staff #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance is on file. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the completed NSOR clearance is on file.

During the Renewal Inspection on 4/22/2022, Staff #1 did not have the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file. The file showed that Staff #1 started working at the facility on 3/28/2022. Staff #1 was also observed working alone with a group of children on 4/22/2022.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2022

Category: supervision. 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.

During the Renewal Inspection on 4/22/2022, Staff #1 did not have a completed health assessment on file that was conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022

Category: ratio. 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 the Renewal Inspection on 4/22/2022, the Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was up to date except that the most recent testing of the fire detection system at the facility was on 3/3/2022.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.