Head Start/Early Head Start Of York County

3270.33(a) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

The files for staff persons #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not contain verification of educational level.

Corrected by Mar 17, 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 member 1--- must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff member 1, --, staff member 1- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff member 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2

Corrected by Nov 6, 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff member 1 and staff member 4 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 member 1 and staff member 4--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Documentation on file for staff member 1 and staff member 4 showed that they have not lived in PA within the last 5 years and documentation of required out of state clearances were not on file. Staff member 1 and staff member 4 were observed working with children the day of the allocated unannounced monitoring visit. Documentation of a disclosure statement was not on file for staff member 5.

Corrected by Oct 24, 2025

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3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Documentation on file for staff member 6 and staff member 7, did not include 2 years' experience working with children. Documentation of education on file for staff member 2 was from Ecuador and documentation of education on file for staff member 5 was from Costa Rica and have not been translated or evaluated for equivalency.

Corrected by Dec 19, 2025

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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.

While completing an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that a basket with dramatic play items was broke in the young toddler classroom and a basket with rattles was broke in the infant classroom. Both baskets were removed during the inspection.

Corrected by Oct 23, 2025

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3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Documentation of the medication log on file for child 1, did not include written consent from the parent.

Corrected by Oct 24, 2025

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3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 2, staff member 4 and staff member 7 did not include a physical examination or an examination of staff members suitability to provide child care.

Corrected by Dec 19, 2025

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

Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1 and staff member 7, did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination.

Corrected by Oct 24, 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.

Documentation on file for staff member 1, staff member 2, staff member 3, staff member 5, staff member 6 and staff member 7 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by Dec 19, 2025

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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. To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.

Documentation on file showed that the fire alarms were not being tested every 30 days. The alarms were tested on 5/23/25 and then again on 7/8/25; which is 46 days, 7/10/25 and again on 8/21/25; which is 42 days.

Corrected by Oct 24, 2025

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3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a child in the infant classroom was sleeping on a cot with a pacifier in their mouth that was attached to a clip which is a choking hazard.

Corrected by Mar 27, 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.

Documentation of first aid/CPR certifications on file for staff member 1, staff member 2, staff member 3 and staff member 4 were all renewed after the expiration date of the previous certificate.

Corrected by Mar 27, 2025

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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 time of inspection, it was observed that there was a hole in the wall in the indoor gross motor space and multiple plastic barriers that surround the outside playground were cracked and broken.

Corrected by Mar 27, 2025

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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.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a broken basket that contained toys in the infant classroom. Baskets containing magnatiles and dramatic play were broken in the young toddler classroom. The climbing equipment in the young toddler classroom was visibly dirty. The baskets from both classrooms were removed during the inspection.

Corrected by Mar 27, 2025

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3270.106(j) · Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that an infant was sleeping with a pacifier in their mouth that was attached to a clip while in the crib.

Corrected by Mar 27, 2025

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

Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 5 did not include examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2025

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

During the time of inspection, it was observed that multiple bottles in the infant classroom were not labeled with the child's name. This was corrected during the inspection.

Corrected by Mar 27, 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.

Documentation on file for staff member 5, staff member 6, staff member 7 and staff member 8, did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by May 2, 2025

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

Documentation of an annual emergency drill was not on file at the facility.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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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.

Documentation of the fire drills conducted at the facility was not on file from March 2024 through July 2024. A fire drill was conducted on 9/19/24 and again on 11/21/24 which is 63 days.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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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. To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.

Documentation of the alarm testing was not on file from March 2024 through July 2024. The fire detection system was not tested in October 2024. The fire detection system was tested on 1/16/25 and again on 2/25/25 which is 40 days.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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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.

Documentation of the emergency evacuation plan on file did not include a continuity of care plan. The Health and Safety Basics 1 hour update was not on file for staff member 1

Corrected by May 17, 2024

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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.

Documentation of a letter explaining the emergency procedures to the parents of each enrolled child was not on file.

Corrected by May 17, 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.

Documentation of the first aid/CPR certificate on file for staff member 1 expired on 8/21/23 and was renewed on 12/4/23.

Corrected by Apr 12, 2024

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3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person 4 and staff person 5 will have until 4/16/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 4 and staff person 5 must 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 4 and staff person 5 , staff person 4 and staff person 5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff member 4 and staff member 5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Basics Training. Staff member 4 took the training on 9/28/16 and staff member 5 took the training on 2/24/19. This training is acceptable from 9/30/16 through 6/30/18.

Corrected by May 17, 2024

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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: Facility Person 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Documentation of the state police clearance, child abuse clearance and FBI clearance for staff member 1 were updated more than 60 months of the original date. The state police clearance expired on 12/3/23 and was updated on 12/21/23. The child abuse clearance expired on 12/6/23 and was updated on 12/21/23. The FBI clearance expired on 12/12/23 and was updated on 1/3/24. The state police clearance on file for staff member 3 was still "request under review"

Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

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3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Documentation of two years' experience working with children was not on file for staff member 2 and staff member 3

Corrected by May 17, 2024

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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 time of inspection, it was observed that the cleaning solution in a swiffer wet jet was accessible to children in the older toddler classroom. The cleaning solution was removed during the inspection.

Corrected by Mar 18, 2024

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3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was an unlabeled spray bottle in the young toddler classroom next to the sink. The bottle was labeled during the inspection.

Corrected by Mar 18, 2024

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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 time of inspection, it was observed that there was a hole in the wall by the bathroom in the older toddler classroom. The hole was covered with tape during the inspection.

Corrected by May 17, 2024

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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.

During the time if inspection, it was observed that there was a plastic bin that was cracked in the head start room and a broken basket in the older toddler classroom. The cracked bin and broken basket were removed during the inspection.

Corrected by Mar 18, 2024

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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.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were buttons and craft pom poms less than 1 inch in diameter accessible to young toddlers in the gross motor space. The buttons and craft pom poms were removed during the time of inspection.

Corrected by Mar 18, 2024

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3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)(iv) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered.

Documentation of the medication log on file for child 3 did not include written consent to administration of medication or the amount of medication administered.

Corrected by May 17, 2024

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3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Documentation of a medication log was not on file for child 4.

Corrected by May 17, 2024

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3270.133(7)(v)/3270.133(7)(viii) · A medication log shall include the date of administration. A medication log shall include special notes related to problems of administration.

Documentation of the medication log on file for child 3 did not include the dates of administration or the special notes related to problems of administration.

Corrected by May 17, 2024

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

Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1 indicated that the staff member had a communicable disease but did not include the conditions and the risk it might post to others exposed.

Corrected by Apr 12, 2024

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3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that an adult helper in the head start classroom did not wash their hands prior to serving lunch.

Corrected by May 17, 2024

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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.

Documentation on file for staff member 3 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by May 17, 2024

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3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Documentation of the health assessment on file for child 1 and child 2 were obtained more than 60 days of their first day of attendance. Child 1 started on 8/28/23 and the health assessment on file was dated 12/26/23. Child 2 started on 8/28/23 and the health assessment on file was dated 12/08/23.

Corrected by May 17, 2024

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3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was an unlidded trash can in the bathroom that was located in the older toddler classroom.

Corrected by Apr 11, 2023

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3270.27(a)(4)/3270.27(f) · 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. 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.

Documentation of the emergency evacuation plan of file didn't include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and instructions as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Documentation of sending the plan to the local municipality was not on file.

Corrected by Apr 17, 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 time of inspection, it was observed that there was a bottle of goo gone and toothpaste within reach of children in an unlocked cabinet in the headstart classroom. It was also observed that there was a bag of potting soil on the floor under the sink in the socialization room. The bottle of goo gone, toothpaste and the potting soil were all placed out of reach of children during the inspection.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

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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 the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kits in the headstart classroom and both older toddler classrooms were missing soap. Soap was placed in each of the first aid kits during the inspection.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

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3270.76/3270.77(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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a ceiling tile that contained water marks on it was in the infant room. It was also observed that there was chipped paint/plaster on the wall in the gross motor space.

Corrected by Apr 13, 2023

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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.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the shed located on the playground had sharp edges on the corners at the bottom that could cause a child to be cut. It was also observed that the water table on the playground used by infants had sharp metal edges that could cause a child to be cut.

Corrected by Apr 13, 2023

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3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. 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 the time of inspection, it was observed that there was an inhaler and an epi-pen in a zip lock bag for child 1. The epi-pen was in the original container with the childs name on it but the inhaler didn't have anything on it and the original container that the inhaler came in was missing.

Corrected by Mar 23, 2023

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3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a tube of diaper cream within reach of children in the bathroom area in the older toddler 1 classroom. The diaper cream was placed in an area out of reach of children during the inspection.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

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3270.151(c)(2) · 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.

Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff members 2 and 4 didn't include a TB screening at inital employment. Staff member 2's TB screening was completed on 2/24/23 and staff member 4's TB screeening was completed on 6/15/22.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

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

Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1 didn't include an examination for communicable diseases. The CRNP who completed her health assessment wrote "unsure" next to the question that asks did this individual have any communicable diseases.

Corrected by Apr 6, 2023

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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.

Documentation of the fire drills on file showed that they were not being conducted once every 60 days. The testing dates were 11/18/22 and 1/30/23 which was 73 days.

Corrected by Apr 17, 2023

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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.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the fire detection system was not being tested every thirty days. The testing dates were 9/28/22, 10/31/22, 11/18/22, 1/30/23.

Corrected by Apr 17, 2023

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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 child care facility.

Documentation on file for the annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities didn't include the programs use of the pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility. A new notification letter was written during the inspection to include the programs use of the pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.

Corrected by Apr 19, 2023

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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.

Staff number 2 did not have a current certification in pediatric CPR/First Aide. Prior certification expired on 11/22/21.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2022

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

Staff number 1 had a previous mandated reporter training dated 8/22/16 and was updated on 12/23/21, which is greater than 60 months.

Corrected by Mar 14, 2022

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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.

Shelves that house toy bins in the Daisy room, Sunflower room, Roses room, Lilies room, and in the head start room were observed to be dusty.

Corrected by Mar 8, 2022

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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.

In the bathroom located in the sunflower room, the floor molding was observed to be peeling off of the wall, exposing a hole in the drywall.

Corrected by Mar 18, 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.

Facility did not have the proof of purchase for the smoke detection system on file.

Corrected by Apr 7, 2022

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