Amazing Creations Child Development

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff #1 & 2 were observed not actively supervising children and looking at their personal phone.

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: At the time of the inspection, staff #1 was observed 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.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the gate in the main room was damaged and not working properly.

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: 20.71(a)(7)

Description: Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 included a PA Required health and Safety For Centers-Group Child Care certificate dated 4/4/26 which indicated 12 hours of training. Via email dated 7/22/26 the certificate was deemed not authentic by Better Kid Care.

Correction Required: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance.

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the refrigerator thermometer was observed at 50 degrees.

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(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #1 did not 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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the playground fence post was observed leaning. The playground was observed with scattered litter and a trash bag was left on the ground.

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 inspection, peeled paint was observed in the school-age, preschool, toddler and infant rooms.

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: On-going noncompliance, observed staff person #1 unable to name child #2 when asked to name the children in their primary care 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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On-going noncompliance, observed cracked tiles in the main back room and side toddler room and the outdoor play space fence had broken panels and sharp edges.

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: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the rug in the preschool needed to be cleaned.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator measured 50 degrees.

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: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was a lapse in supervision in the school age group when staff person #2 went into the bathroom to attain paper towels to clean up a spill. At 12:15 PM, there was a lapse in supervision when staff person #1 came out of the bathroom and the children were left unsupervised.

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: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 was unable to name child #2 when asked to name the children in their primary care 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: 3270.61

Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the infant room child care space was used as a storage room. Non-compliance was corrected onsite.

Correction Required: Measurement and use of inodoor child care space.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, an electrical outlet in the preschool room was uncovered. Non-compliance was corrected on site.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the outdoor play space fence bad broken panels and sharp edges.

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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there were cracked floor tiles in the main back room and the side toddler 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: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the main back room had peeled paint near the wall shelf.

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

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, a lidded and hands free waste receptacle was not observed in the toddler room.

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

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 time of the inspection, the health assessment of staff person #1 was dated 8/25/22.

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: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, 13 preschool children and staff person #1 was observed in the back main room.

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.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not include 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: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4 did not 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: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that the records of staff person # 3 did not include 2 years of experience for an AGS.

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(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include acceptable verification of education for an AGS.

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: During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include 2 non-family 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: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #4 did not include 12 clock hours of child care training.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include the child Abuse clearance as required by the CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #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.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that there was peeling/chipped paint on the blue wall near bathroom in school age room.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/15/24, it was observed that there was no inspection of the of the fire detection system in the last 12 months. Document submitted dated 8/14/2023.

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)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3270.105

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed the high chair activity table in the Toddler area was missing a safety strap.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed child #1, #4 and #5's files did not include verification of child service reports.

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: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed child #2's agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Corrected on site 8/17/2023.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed child #1's agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission. Corrected on site 8/17/2023.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Corrected on site 8/17/2023.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed child #1, #4 and #5's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Child #1 and #4 corrected on site 8/17/2023.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include the release person's address. Observed child #4's emergency contact information did not include the release persons address and telephone number. Corrected on site 8/17/2023.

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)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed #4's health report did not include immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77 or exemption letter. Corrected on site 8/17/2023.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address 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: 3270.182(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: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed child #3's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

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)(4)/3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Contact when ended/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not provide 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. It was also observed that the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed staff person #1 and #2's foreign degrees were not evaluated for U.S. equivalency.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. 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: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed the fence in the outdoor play space was not in good repair.

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: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed peeled paint in the Preschool room and Toddler room.

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

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 observed two exits in the back room blocked. The door behind the infant area was blocked by a stroller and the door in the Toddler area was blocked by a caterpillar tunnel. Corrected on site 8/17/2023.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 10/19/22, it was observed that the Fire Detection system was not tested within the last 30 days in accordance with the requirements of ACT 62. Last test date documented was 9/12/22

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: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/1/22, it was observed that the records of child #2, #3, and #4 did not include the 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: 3270.182(1)

Description: Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/1/22, it was observe that the records of child #2 and child #4 did not include a health report.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.182(2)

Description: Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/1/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include an admission date

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/1/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include acceptable verification of education-Document submitted was an unevaluated degree from another country.

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/1/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the child Abuse clearances as required by the CPSL The records of staff person #2 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry certificate(NSOR) as required by the CPSL

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and 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.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 3/22/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not did not contain an updated health report at least every 12 months for a preschool child. Document dated 8/11/2020

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: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 3/22/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not contain an updated emergency contact information and Fee agreement at least once in a 6-month period-documents dated 8/4/2020 and 8/5/2020 respectively

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.

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 3/22/22, it was observed that in the infant room there were six children and one staff ranging in ages four months to 1 year

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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Regulation: 3270.177(b)

Description: During boarding and exiting

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 2/10/22, it was observed that 5 children exited the vehicle and enter the facility unescorted by an adult

Correction Required: Children shall be supervised during boarding and exiting vehicles by an adult who remains outside the vehicle.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/22/20, it was observed that the records of - staff person #2 contained an expired health assessment dated 4/24/18 -staff person #3 contained an expired health assessment dated 3/1/18 -staff person #4 contained an expired health assessment dated 2/23/18

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/22/20, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 contained a volunteer State Police Clearance reserved for volunteers.

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. Facility Person #4-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/22/20 it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not include a degree from an accredited college or university as specified for a director-Transcript presented did not indicate degree conferred/obtained

Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree 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.

Noncompliance Area: UNDER SUPERVISION OF STAFF WHO REPORTED THAT CHILD #1 HIT HEAD ON A GATE LEAVING A BUMP ON THE FOREHEAD ON SAME DAY CHILD #1 WAS BITTEN BY CHILD #2 LEAVING A BRUISE AND BROKEN SKIN ON CHILD #1'S UPPER MIDDLE AREA OF BACK

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. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children.

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring inspection on 10/15/19 observed an infant sleeping in a pack 'n play in Infant room. The door to the room was closed and no staff present to supervise the child.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring inspection on 10/15/19 observed 12 toddler children with two staff. The youngest child was 16 months old and related to the operator.

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). The related or foster children of an operator and the children or foster children of a staff person shall be counted in the staff:child ratio requirements.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/26/19 file of staff #1 contained only one written nonfamily reference 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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/26/19 observed that pediatric first aid and CPR online trainings were not conducted by PQAS approved instructors.

Correction Required: Competence in first-aid is demonstrated by the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid. First-aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of certification or every 3 years, as applicable.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/26/19, written evaluation of staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4 that should be conducted every 12 months was not observed.

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/26/19, file of staff person #4 didn't include verification of evaluated foreign diploma from an approved evaluation agencies that qualify staff for a position of an assistant group supervisor.

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 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.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/26/19, file of staff person #5 didn't include verification of education that qualify staff for a position of an aide.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/26/19 observed a sharp metal pipe that was sticking out from the fence on outdoor play 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, toxic hand sanitizers was located near computer in Preschool Room. Hand sanitizer was accessible to children posing a potential hazard.

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/26/19 observed cock roaches in the kitchen and entrance areas.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Noncompliance Area: On 9/6/18 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that that facility did not have a copy of liability insurance on the premises.

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.

Noncompliance Area: On 9/6/18 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1 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

Noncompliance Area: On 9/6/18 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1, hire date unknown (over 1 year), did not contain a child abuse clearance as required by the CPSL.

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

Noncompliance Area: On 9/6/18 at renewal inspection certification representative observed an outlet with no protective covers in the bathroom on the toddler side of the facility.

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

Noncompliance Area: On 9/6/18 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that there was an area of peeling paint by the door in the young toddler area.

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

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A PRESCHOOLER WALKED TO THE FRONT OF AREA OF THE ROOM TO GET GLOVES FOR THE STAFF PERSON. HE WAS OUT OF STAFF PERSON'S SIGHT FOR ABOUT 10-15 SECONDS.

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: STAFF 7 AND 9 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF A CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION.

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.

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 3, 5, 7, 8, AND 9 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION PRIOR TO WORKING AT THE FACILITY.

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

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 3, 7, 8, AND 9 HAVE FOREIGN DEGREES AND MUST HAVE THE DEGREE OR DIPLOMA TRANSLATED AND OR EVALUATED TO SHOW EQUIVALENCY TO THE UNITED STATES.

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.

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 3, 7, 8, AND 9 DID NOT HAVE TWO REFERENCES ATTESTING TO SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION.

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

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 2, 4, AND 6 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF SIX HOURS OF CHILDCARE TRAINING AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Noncompliance Area: THERE WAS NO PROOF OF FIRE SAFETY TRAINING FOR ALL STAFF AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION.

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.

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 2 DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT FBI CLEARANCE, STAFF 6 DID NOT HAVE CURRENT FBI AND CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCES, STAFF 7 DID NOT HAVE STATE POLICE AND FBI CLEARANCES, STAFF 8 DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE. STAFF 3, 7, AND 9 DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING.

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.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THERE WAS AN OUTLET IN THE PRESCHOOL SIDE THAT DID NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVER.

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

Noncompliance Area: ON 04/13/2017, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED VISIT, STAFF PERSON #1 WAS OBSERVED LEAVING HER GROUP OF CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED TO ESCORT ANOTHER CHILD TO THE BATHROOM IN ORDER TO THEIR HANDS.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times.

Noncompliance Area: ON 04/13/2017, DURING AN UNANNOUNCED VISIT, STAFF PERSON #1 WAS OBSERVED ALONE WITH 8 CHILDREN IN THE FRONT CLASSROOM NEAR THE MAIN ENTRANCE. THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS IDENTIFIED TO BE 1 YEAR OF AGE. UPON ENTERING THE SCHOOL AGE SIDE OF THE FACILITY, STAFF PERSON #2 WAS OBSERVED ALONE INITIALLY WITH 27 CHILDREN IN THE BACK HALF OF THE ROOM. THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THE SPACE WAS IDENTIFIED TO BE 3 YEARS OF AGE. MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE WAS EXCEEDED ON THE SCHOOL AGE SIDE, THE YOUNGEST CHILD IDENTIFIED IN THE GROUP WAS 3 YEARS OF 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).

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A CLUE COMPUTER CHAIR IN THE AFTER SCHOOL ROOM MISSING A BOLT THAT HOLD THE CHAIR BACK IN PLACE.

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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STYROFOAM BEING USED TO SERVE LUNCHES,

Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT WRITTEN PLANS OF DAILY ACTIVITIES WERE NOT POSTED IN ANY GROUP SPACE.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT MENU WAS NOT POSTED.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATIN REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A DOORKNOB MISSING ON THE DOOR TO THE PRESCHOOL 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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED DAMAGED PAINT WHERE THE NEW GATE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE OLDER TODDLER AND YOUNGER TODDLER ROOMS.

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