All Star Kids Learning Factory

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed playground swing set with swing and slide was mounted over an indoor carpet.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Cert rep reviewed child #3 record and observed fee agreement did not include 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: 3270.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: Cert rep reviewed child #1 record an observed completed emergency contact was not in record.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Regulation: 3270.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: Cert rep reviewed child #2 record and observed completed fee agreement was not in record.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep observed staff #1 out of ratio with a total of 6 children the youngest child 6 months of age. Certification rep observed staff #2 with a total of 8 children the youngest child 2 years in age.

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).

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed children #1, #2 and #3 record and observed the last child service report on record for child #1 is: 7/25/24, child #2: 7/25/24 and child #3: 2/13/23.

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: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the required Pediatric First Aid and CPR training by a PQUAS Instructor prior to caring for children unsupervised.

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 #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or primary staff person, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed transcripts in record did not have a name to verify level of education.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed and observed emergency plan was not updated annually.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1, 2, 3, and 4 record and observed written documentation of staff receiving emergency plan training at the time of initial employment was not in record.

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(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed Staff #3 record and observed staff #3 has not completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR training by a PQUAS certified trainer within 90 days of their date of hire of 1/5/24.

Correction Required: Staff #3 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 #3 will have until 4/29/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff #3- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, primary staff person, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff #3, staff #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #3 record and observed a written evaluation of every 12 months was not in record.

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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #5 (volunteer) record and observed volunteer did not receive emergency plan 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.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff#4 record and observed physical examination did not include date of examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

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: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #2, #3, #4 record and observed verification of experience was not in included in record.

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

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #5 (volunteer) record and observed 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 not in record.

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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #5 (volunteer record and observed two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was not in record.

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(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 record and observed staff did not receive emergency plan training at the time of initial employment., on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.

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)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #2 record and observed fire safety training expired; date of fire safety training in record: 4/17/23.

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: Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #3 record and observed staff did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: 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: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed Staff # 1 has not obtained a State Police Criminal Clearance or completed Mandated reporter training. Staff #5 (volunteer) has not obtained and FBI clearance, NSOR clearance and has not completed Mandated Reporter training. Staff #3 State Police Criminal record was observed to be Pending Record.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed staff #1 and staff #2 with 11children in the infant classroom; youngest child in age at the time was 8 months.

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.

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed the after school first aid bag did not contain scissors, tweezers and bandages, the preschool room first aid bag did not contain tweezers and the toddler room first aid bag did not contain, soap, tweezers and 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.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Every 60 days/Written record

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification observed last fire drill conducted on record was 10/7/22 .

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. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection interconnected fire alarm system was not operable. L and I date of last inspection report in record 1/12/2023.

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: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that 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: At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #1 and #3 did not include enrolling parent's work address and phone number.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection emergency contact form of child #2 did not include health insurance 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: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #3 did not include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #3.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the potential signs and symptoms of baby shaken syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment were not observed. At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 and #3 did not include health and safety 1 hour professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 2022.

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: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 included a health assessment conducted on 7/21/20 that was not valid since it was conducted more than 24 month ago.

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. 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: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant was not obtained from the parents of infant observed in the infant area.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet). Mandated reporter training on file was from 9/27/17, was obtained more than 5 years ago and was not valid.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #1 will have until 5/5/2023 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 a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, the bottom of toilet partition in pink bathroom was damaged and had missing plaster.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)/3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Information re: special needs/Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #2 did not include information on the child's special needs and health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. 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: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #2 did include 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: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, individual record for child #1 didn't include an initial health report required within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(1)

Description: Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Physical examination

Noncompliance Area: A health assessment of staff person #1 did not include a physical examination and was not written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.

Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection a subsequent health assessment of staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability 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 the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, verification that local traffic safety authorities are notified annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not observed. Last letter to the local traffic authorities was dated 4/5/21.

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 renewal inspection, a record of child #2 didn't contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Both consents are required prior to admission.

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: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #1 participated in firesafety training on 4/17/21 which is more than a year ago. File of staff person #4 did not include verification 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(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #2 and #3 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. File of staff person #2 included 4 hours of training, file of staff person #3 included 7 hours of training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #4 did not include a written staff evaluation conducted by a director.

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