Apples Of Gold Child Care

Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.103

Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: Broken magnatiles were observed in Room 2 and were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

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. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: Loose plastic garbage bags were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in Room 2 and were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 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 9/28/20. Staff #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training. Staff #1 was observed to be 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 trainings are completed, Staff #1 and Staff #2 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 #1 and Staff #2, Staff #1 and Staff #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on file for Staff #2 was dated 8/12/24, more than 1 year prior to Staff #2's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

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: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 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 9/28/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff #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 #1, Staff #1 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: The file for Staff #2 lacked a Child Abuse clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #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. Staff #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In Room 2, outlet covers were missing in the outlet near the computer.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In Room 1, an unlocked cabinet contained cleaning products labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were observed in the bathroom and were accessible to children.

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: 3270.72(c)

Description: Good repair

Noncompliance Area: In Room 1, a window used for ventilation was observed with a hole in the screen and was not in good repair.

Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed on the wall to the right of the diaper changing area gate in Room 1 and under the air conditioner and television in Room 2.

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

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The most recent documented fire drill on the facility's fire drill log was dated 10/14/25, more than 60 days prior.

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: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The most recent documented fire alarm testing was dated 10/14/25, more than 30 days prior.

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: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: SECOND CITATION During the unannounced correction inspection, Staff #1 was unable to locate the child files required to verify correction. Previously cited on 8/19/25: The financial agreement on file for Child #4 lacked the operator's signature

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: SECOND CITATION During the unannounced correction inspection, Staff #1 was unable to locate the child files required to verify correction. Previously cited on 8/19/25: The financial agreement form on file for Child #4 lacked a fee amount.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: SECOND CITATION During the unannounced correction inspection, Staff #1 was unable to locate the child files required to verify correction. Previously cited on 8/19/25: The files for Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain any child service reports and the child has been enrolled for more than 6 months (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The file for Child #5, who has been enrolled for more than 6 months (SEE IS CODE SHEET), contained a child service report dated 7/25/25 and none prior.

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).