Abington Day School

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/12/2026, the refrigerator designated to be used for storing children's food did not contain a thermometer.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/12/2026, the hot water in the Ladybug classroom's sink designated to be used by children, reached a temperature of 117.7° F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Inspection conducted on 06/06/2025, the individual identified as the director has not been present at the facility site for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/27/2025, there were 7 children in the Preschool Classroom. Staff Person #2 identified 3 children in their supervisory group, Staff Person #3 identified 3 children in their supervisory group, leaving child #4 unaccounted for.

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.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/27/2025, the Emergency Contact form on file for Child #2 did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.133(4)

Description: Locked

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/27/2025, prescribed medication for Child #3 was located in an unlocked bag in the cubby of the Preschool Classroom in an area accessible to children.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/27/2025, the facility's Emergency Plan did not address the facility's plan for Continuity of Operations.

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

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/27/2025, the provider could not verify that the written annual notification letter of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was sent to the local traffic authority. The most recent notification letter of verification on file was dated 01/2022

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 child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/27/2025, the file for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for minor first aid from a facility person.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/27/2025, the facility's Emergency Plan did not contain a method for the facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and a method to contact parents when an emergency has ended with reunification instructions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. 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.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/27/2025, the facility could not provide written verification that the Annual Emergency Drill had been conducted.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/27/2025, the facility could not provide verification that the Emergency Plan and subsequent plan updates have been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/27/2025, the file for Staff Person #4 did not contain verification of the completion of an approved Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training from an approved PQAS instructor.

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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/27/2025, the file for the provisional hire, Staff Person #3, hired 03/10/2025, did not contain the completed clearance request for the DHS FBI clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.

Regulation: 3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/27/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain the education verification required to qualify Staff Person #1 as a director.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.35(c)

Description: 45 or fewer children director/group sup 30hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/27/2025, there were 34 children currently enrolled at the facility, and there was no staff that met the education requirements to qualify as a group supervisor employed and present at the facility site for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Correction Required: In a facility in which 45 or fewer children are enrolled, a group supervisor or a director/group supervisor shall be employed by and be present at the facility site for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/27/2025, the First Aid Kits in the Butterfly Classroom, Toddler Classroom, and Preschool Classroom were located in the cubbies in an area accessible to children.

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

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/27/2025, there was peeling plaster and a hole located on the right side of the wall towards the rear of the indoor PlaySpace by the radiator.

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

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring visit on 09/18/2024, There were 7 children in the Older Toddler classroom. once Staff Person identified three children in their supervisory group. Staff Person #1 was unable to name the children in their supervisory group, leaving 4 children unaccounted for.

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.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring visit on 09/18/2024, the facility had stained ceiling tiles, in the entry way above the door and in the Toddler Classroom.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring visit on 09/18/2024, the paint on the mural wall in the hallway was peeling.

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

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.103

Description: Building Surfaces/Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspections on 10/4/23 and 10/11/23, staff person #1 verified that a child in their classroom was found chewing on a press on nail small enough to fit into the child's classroom.

Correction Required: 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 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.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: On 8/15/23 at unannounced visit certification representative observed that staff person # 1's file did not contain a health assessment or TB test results.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On 8/15 at unannounced visit certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 1 and 2 did not contain 2 written references.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 8/15/23 at unannounced inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 1, # 2, and # 3 did not contain NSORs. The file of staff person # 2 contained an FBI clearance from the PA dept. of Education.

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, and 3- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 6/16/23 at complaint investigation certification representative went into the infant room and observed 3 infants and a school age child alone in the room for over one minute. Staff person # 1 entered the room and stated that she had gone to get a banana. Cert rep went to the preschool room and staff person # 2 named 10 children in her group while there were 12 children in the classroom. A second staff person was in the room and was not responsible for any children.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 6/16/23 at complaint investigation certification representative went into the infant room and observed 3 infants and a school age child alone in the room for over one minute. Staff person # 1 entered the room and stated that she had gone to get a banana. Cert rep went to the preschool room and staff person # 2 named 10 children in her group while there were 12 children in the classroom. A second staff person was in the room and was not responsible for any children.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 6/16/23 at complaint investigation certification representative went into the infant room and observed 3 infants and a school age child alone in the room for over one minute. Staff person # 1 entered the room and stated that she had gone to get a banana. Cert rep went to the preschool room and staff person # 2 named 10 children in her group while there were 12 children in the classroom. A second staff person was in the room and was not responsible for any children.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. 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.

Regulation: 3270.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: On 3-21-23 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the older toddler classroom did not have a daily activity schedule posted.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 3/21/23 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff 1 was unable to identify the children in her assigned supervision group.

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.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: On 3-21-23 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children # 1, #2 and # 3 file was missing medical insurance name and policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: On 3-21-23 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child records #1 and # 3 records were missing signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: On 3-21-23 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the monthly fire detection system log was not completed, as well as the once pulled for testing the fire alarm system did not engage.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On May 4, 2022 during an unannounced visit, due to a complaint received at Southeast OCDEL office Certification Representative noticed that 1 staff person left the classroom to answer the front door leaving children unsupervised for a period of about 3 minutes.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: On May 4, 2022 during an unannounced visit, due to a complaint received at Southeast OCDEL office Certification Representative noticed that 1 staff person was in a room alone with 12 preschool children.

Correction Required: 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. 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.