Abington Kids Creative Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.184(a)

Description: Release of information

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 7/27/26, director verified that a parent of a child was not provided with a copy of the child's record upon request. The parent resides out of the area, and due to the child's record containing personal health information, director did not want to send via fax or email to protect the information. Parent requested information via email or certified mail in writing on 7/27/26. As of 8/20/26, parent had not received the child's record.

Correction Required: The parent shall have access to the child's complete childcare record.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/16/26, certification rep observed broken toy bins in the pre k 1 classroom with cracks, a wooden block table with a sharp edge, a play kitchen with a crack in the oven door creating pinch points and a red faux leather couch with tears on the corners. There was also a red faux leather couch in the kindergarten/school age room with torn corners.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/16/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff # 1, see code sheet for DOH, does not have a valid NSOR or FBI clearance on file. Staff # 2 does not have a valid NSOR clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff persons # 1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff # 1 and 2 will not work in a child care position until clearances are on file. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The facility director that is responsible for hiring staff will attend an existing provider orientation at a regional office. The facility director will contact a regional office to schedule this training. This portion of the plan shall have a date by which the existing provider orientation will be completed.

Regulation: 3270.63

Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/16/26, certification rep observed two benches and a trash can against the fence in the outdoor play space, which created a climbing hazard. One the other side of the fence is a steep drop to an area of pooling water.

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.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection, certification rep observed a crack in the floor of the kindergarten/school age room. Certification rep observed a television cord accessible to children in the pre k 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: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/16/26, certification rep observed the fire drill log to be out of compliance with drills logged every 60 days. This is evidenced by fire drills logged on 4/7/25 then 6/11/25 and then 8/11/25 and 10/29/25. Fire drill log is current at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/25/25, certification rep reviewed the file for child # 2. The emergency contact form did not include the addresses for the listed release persons.

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: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/25/25, the file for child # 1 (see code sheet for DOB) was reviewed. More than 12 months passed between health assessments as evidenced by the health assessment forms dated 6/22/23 and 8/5/24.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/24/25, the file for staff person # 1 was reviewed. The health assessment on file dated 11/27/23 does not include a statement that staff is free of communicable disease or a statement that staff is able to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/25/25, the file for staff person # 2 was reviewed. The FBI clearance on file, dated 3/7/24, was designated for the Department of Education, therefore not valid for DHS purposes as per CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person # 2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/25/25, certification rep observed a trash can in the pre k 1 classroom kitchen area used for food trash with no lid.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the refrigerators in the PreK 1 room and in the Kindergarten room did not contain thermometers.

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: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The file for Child #1, who has been enrolled longer than 6 months, did not contain a child service report.

Correction Required: 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).

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained a health assessment and TB test conducted 9/13/22 and 9/15/22, more than 12 months prior to their onset of employment. The file for Staff Person #5 contained a health assessment dated 2/20/24, dated after their start date.

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: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff.

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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4, Staff Person #6, and Staff Person #7 did not include any written letters of reference.

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)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The NSOR for Staff Person #3, the director, was dated 2/16/24. A director may not be hired provisionally and is required to have all clearances upon hire. The NSOR request for Staff Person #4 was dated 2/23/24, after their date of hire. Staff Person #4 did not have a NSOR certificate on file during the inspection. The FBI Clearance for Staff Person #5 was dated 9/20/23, after their date of hire. The file for Staff Person #5 did not include the request for the FBI Clearance. The NSOR request date for Staff Person #7 was 2/14/24 and the NSOR was dated 2/15/24, both after the date of hire for the staff.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility until their NSOR certificate is on file.

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(2)

Description: Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2, a group supervisor, did not contain verification of any education or experience.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, contained verification of high school education, but did not contain verification of any experience.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4, an aide, did not contain verification of education. The file for Staff Person #6, an aide, did not contain verification of education. The file for Staff Person #7, an aide, did not contain verification of education.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the Febreze air freshener, labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Kindergarten room where it was accessible to the children in care.

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: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the first aid kit was observed on the floor inside an unlocked closet in the Kindergarten room, where it was accessible to the children in the room.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the door leading to the playground was observed to be water damaged. Garbage was observed in cabinets under the sinks in both bathrooms in the Kindergarten room.

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: 3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 2/2/24. At that time, Staff Person #1, did not have the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training on file at the facility. The one-hour health and safety training had been completed 10/27/22 but could not be located for review during the inspection.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 2/2/24. Staff Person #2 has not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff Person #3 completed their health and safety training on 1/16/24, which is more than 90 days after their date of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #2 will have until 02/20/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 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 #2, then staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 2/2/24. Staff Person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/20/2019.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff person #2 will have until 2/20/24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, then staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 2/2/24. The fire drill log showed that fire drills had been conducted 8/3/23 and 12/18/23, which was more than 60 days between fire drills.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include health insurance coverage information.

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: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not include the address of the release persons.

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: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The immunization record for Child #1 did not include administration of the flu vaccine.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 3/22/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment for Staff Person #2 was dated 6/18/22, after their date of hire. The health assessment for Staff Person #5 was dated 6/1/22, after their date of hire. The health assessment and TB test for Staff Person #8 was dated 2/18/23, after their date of hire.

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: 3270.181(e)

Description: Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #3 had not been updated in the classrooms when the master file had been updated.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child # 3, who is transported by the facility, did not include signed parental consent for transportation.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The date of the last emergency training on file for Staff Person #1 was 4/12/21.

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.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #7, who has been employed longer than one year, only contained 7 hours of child care training completed during the previous year of employment.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff Person #7 must take 5 hours of professional development to fulfill requirement for training year 12/19/21-12/19/22.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The following staff did not complete the required preservice trainings within 90 days of their date of hire: Staff Person #2, pediatric first aid training 1/10/23, health and safety training 3/2/23; Staff Person #3, pediatric first aid training 2/24/23, health and safety training 2/20/23; Staff Person #4, pediatric first aid training 2/24/23, health and safety training 2/22/23.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 contained mandated reporter training completed 9/5/22, which was more than 90 days from their date of hire. The file for Staff Person #5 contained mandated reporter training completed 9/11/22, which was more than 90 days after their date of hire. The file for Staff Person #6 contained a PA Child Abuse Clearances dated 9/2/22, which was after their date of hire.

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

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #6 contained verification of education but did not include verification of experience prior to working at the facility.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the unicorn bathroom in Room 101 and outside the bathroom in Room 101.

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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, peeling paint was observed on the door jam to Room 104 and on two of the walls in Room 100.

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

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 2/14/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 was observed working unsupervised with a group of 6 preschool children. Staff Person #1 has not completed the health and safety training.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 2/14/23. At that time, the required preservice trainings were reviewed for all staff present during the inspection. Staff Person #1 has not completed the health and safety training and has been employed longer than 90 days.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #1 will have until 3/14/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #1 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 #1, then Staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the refrigerator in the Kindergarten room 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: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the facility's written plan identifying the means of transporting a child and the staff provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in each child care space.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2, date of hire 8/31/21, contained a health assessment dated 9/8/21. The file for Staff Person #3, date of hire 6/14/21, contained a health assessment dated 6/24/21.

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.

Regulation: 3270.176(a)

Description: Insured

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the two vans used by the facility to transport children did not have current insurance information.

Correction Required: A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. § § 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law).

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, a current copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain any letters of reference.

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: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, an emergency drill had not been conducted during the previous year.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #4, date of hire 6/29/18, was reviewed. The file did not contain documentation of fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, date of hire 12/20/21, did not contain approved pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of the date of hire, 3/20/22.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, date of hire 12/20/21, did not contain documentation of health and safety training which should have been completed by 3/20/22. The file for Staff Person #2, date of hire 8/31/21, did not contain documentation of health and safety training. The file for Staff Person #5, date of hire 5/27/21, did not contain documentation of health and safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, date of hire 12/20/21, contained documentation that the FBI fingerprinting was completed 12/29/21. The file for Staff Person #2, date of hire 8/31/21, contained a PDE FBI Clearance dated 7/28/21, but did not contain the required DHS FBI Clearance or the request for the clearance. The file for Staff Person #3, date of hire 6/14/21, contained a CJIS FBI Clearance dated 5/17/21, but did not contain the required DHS FBI Clearance or the request for the clearance. The file for Staff Person #4, date of hire 6/29/18, contained mandated reporter training dated 2/18/15 which is required to be completed every 60 months.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a DHS FBI Clearance is on file at the facility. Staff Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a DHS FBI Clearance is on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #4, date of hire 6/29/18, was reviewed. The last staff evaluation on file for Staff Person #4 was dated 3/19/20.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, did not contain documentation of the high school diploma, one year experience, or 15 credits in the human services field. The file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor, did not contain documentation of the high school diploma, one year experience, or 15 credits in the human services field.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #5, an assistant group supervisor, did not contain documentation of the high school diploma or two years of experience with children.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, Febreez and Poo-pouri, labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the kindergarten classroom. Both were accessible to the children in care.

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(c)/3270.178

Description: Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the first aid kit on the gray van did not contain scissors.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the two bathrooms used by children and staff in the Prekindergarten 1 room did not have handwashing signs posted.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the bathroom on the right in the Prekindergarten 1 room, the bathroom in the Prekindergarten 2 room, and both bathrooms in the kindergarten room did not contain lidded trash cans.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the fire drill log was reviewed. Fire drills were conducted on the following days: 10/14/21, 12/17/21, and 2/28/22.

Correction Required: 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.