ABC University

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not contain their fee amount.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1-3, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's full emergency plan was not posted.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain a current first-aid/CPR training.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the cabinet was unlocked and contained cleaning supplies.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the first aid was in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include a completed health assessment.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include their out of state clearances, and staff 1 did not have a current FBI clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1, 2 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 # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the infant's rest equipment was not labeled.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Prevention/identification of maltreatment

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not included a dated tuberculosis screening.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, I noticed that the paint was peeling off the drywall adjacent to the changing table in the basement classroom.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 8/10/2023, certification representative observed that staff person #1 did not wash child #1 hands after diapering.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 8/10/2023, the certification representative observed that staff person #1 did not wash their hands after diapering a child.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 8/10/2023, certification representative observed that the basement exit was obstructed by a gate that was placed in front of it.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not have a current Pennsylvania State Police Clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 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 # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.33(b)

Description: No more than 50% aides

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility had 3 aides providing care for children out of the total 5 staff persons.

Correction Required: At least 50% of the staff persons in a facility shall be individuals qualified and functioning as directors, group supervisors and assistant group supervisors. No more than 50% of the staff persons may be of aide qualification level.

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ELECTRONICALLY.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, STAFF PERSON #1, HIRED 11/8/21, STAFF PERSON #2, HIRED 5/1/20, AND STAFF PERSON #3, HIRED 11/22/21, DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED 12 HOURS OF ANNUAL CHILD CARE INDICATED ON THE STAFF DATA SHEET.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Regulation: 3270.63

Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THERE WAS AN UNCOILED WATER HOSE, A PLUNGER AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL (2 CHAIN LINK FENCE POSTS) IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA THAT POSED AN UNSAFE CONDITION.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 16 JULY 2019, the certification rep. discovered that the date of the child's admission to the facility was not documented for child#1 through child#7

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 16 JULY 2019, THE CERTIFICATION REP. DISCOVERED THAT THE CHILD CARE CENTER DID NOT 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 FACILITY.

Correction Required: 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 day care facility.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 16 JULY 2019, THE CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED A CABLE WIRE HANGING FROM A TELEPHONE PHONE JUST ABOVE THE WALK WAY THE CHILDREN USE TO ENTER AND EXIT THE OUTDOOR SPACE.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 16 JULY 2019, THE CERTIFICATION REP. DISCOVERED AN OUTLET THAT WAS NOT COVERED WITH A PROTECTIVE COVER IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 16 JULY 2019, THE CERTIFICATION REP. DISCOVERED THAT THE TRASHCAN IN THE BASEMENT HAD NOT BEEN EMPTIED SINCE THE WEEK BEFORE. EARLIER IN THE INSPECTION, WHEN ASKED IF THEY USE THE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT ROOM OFTEN, SHE RESPONDED SAYING: "NOT SO MUCH IN THE SUMMER. WE HAVE NOT USED THAT ROOM SINCE LAST WEEK."

Correction Required: Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 16 JULY 2019, THE CERTIFICATION REP. DISCOVERED THAT THE FACILITY PERSONS AND CHILDREN WERE NOT PARTICPATING IN A FIRE DRILL EVERY 60 DAYS.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/23/18, STAFF 5 FAILED TO COUNT ONE CHILD IN HER COUNT.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/23/18, CHILD 3 AGREEMENT FORM DID NOT STATE THE ADMISSION DATE OF WHEN THE CHILD STARTED AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/23/18, CHILD 2 AGREEMENT FORM HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS FROM PARENT.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTIONON 7/23/18, STAFF 4 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF BEING TRAINED IN THE EMERGENCY PLAN ANNUALLY. VERIFICATION ON FILE SHOWED THE STAFF WAS LAST TRAINED ON 7/1/17.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/23/18, THE FACILITY DID NOT SEND EMERGENCY PLAN TO THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the county emergency management agency.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/23/18, A WALK THROUGH OF THE FACILITY WAS CONDUCTED DURING OPERATING HOURS. NONE OF THE CLASSROOM HAD A FIRST AID KIT. ALL FIRST AID KITS WERE IN THE OFFICE TO UPDATING AND CHECKING.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/23/18, THE BATHROOM IN THE BASEMENT HAD A CRACKED PORTABLE TOILET SEAT ATTACHED TO THE TOILET SEAT.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Noncompliance Area: OBSERVED PEELED PAINT IN THE BASEMENT INFANT/TODDLER SPACE.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Noncompliance Area: ON AN UNANNOUNCED MONITORING ON 4/12/17, STAFF 2 LEFT STAFF 1 OUT OF RATIO WITH NINE CHILDREN. THE CHILDREN AGE RANGE WAS 1 TO 3 YEARS OLD. CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF 2 AT THE TOP OF THE BASEMENT STEPS TALKING TO THE STAFF 3. AT THIS TIME ALL NINE CHILDREN WERE WITH STAFF 1 IN THE BASEMENT.

Correction Required: 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). IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.