Barbs Family Learning Group Daycare Llc

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 and child #2 contain emergency contacts and financial agreements that have not been reviewed and updated during the previous 6-month period as evidenced by parent signatures dated 10/1/2024.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains a current NSOR that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous NSOR as evidenced by NSOR verifications dated 12/12/2019 and 4/8/2025. The clearance is now current. The file for staff person #2 contains a current criminal history obtained greater than 60 months after the previous criminal history as evidenced by clearances dated 6/22/2020 and 9/9/2025. The file also contains a current NSOR that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous NSOR as evidenced by NSOR verifications dated 7/8/2020 and 9/5/2025. The clearances are now current.

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.

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 is lacking 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 must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1,#2 and #3 contain emergency contact information and financial agreements that have not been reviewed and updated during the previous 6 month period.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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: 3280.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1,#2 and #3 are lacking signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

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

Regulation: 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains documentation of only 10 of the required 12 hours of child care training completed during the year 12/2022 to 12/2023. The file for staff person #2 contains documentation of only 5 hours child care training during the year 12/2022 to 12/2023.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 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: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 did not include the health insurance 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: 3280.14/3280.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents

Noncompliance Area: Training documentation on file indicates that the updated health and safety training required to be completed by 12/31/22 was not completed until after that date by Facility Persons #1 and #2.

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. The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent.

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The current mandated reporter training completed and on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 60 months after the prior mandated reporter training on file. The current child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 60 months after the previous child abuse clearance on file.

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.

Regulation: 3280.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was damaged plaster on the wall behind the trash can in the kitchen.

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

Regulation: 3280.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: There were plastic bags in a low unlocked drawer in the kitchen, accessible to a toddler in care.

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: 3280.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:30 Facility Person #1 was supervising a preschooler in Classroom 1 (Child #1). There was another child, an older toddler (Child #2), in Classroom 2 with no staff present in the room to supervise him. Both children were sleeping on cots.

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: 3280.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:30 Facility Person #1 was supervising a preschooler in Classroom 1 (Child #1). There was another child, an older toddler (Child #2), in Classroom 2 with no staff present in the room to supervise him. Both children were sleeping on cots.

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: 3280.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: The files reviewed for children #1-#5 contained original agreements.

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

Regulation: 3280.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: There were no emergency contact forms in the middle room where the children were receiving care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Regulation: 3280.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The medical emergency transportation plan was not posted in Classroom 1.

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: 3280.131(a)

Description: Health Information

Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessments on file for children #3, #4 and #5 were completed more than 60 days after the children's 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: 3280.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of a current annual flu vaccine recorded on immunization records on file for children #1 and #2.

Correction Required: 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: 3280.133(4)

Description: Locked

Noncompliance Area: There was a hydrocortisone cream in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen, accessible to children.

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

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include the plan for continuity of operations in an emergency.

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. The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent.

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: No emergency drill had yet been conducted, as per the operator's statement.

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

Regulation: 3280.26(b)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The date of the most recent emergency plan review was not documented.

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

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The documentation of emergency plan training on file for Facility Person #1 did not include the date of the training.

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.

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: There was documentation of 5 hours of child care training on file for Facility Person #1 and 5 hours of child care training on file for Facility Person #2 completed in their most recent review years.

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

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The disclosure statement on file and signed by Facility Person #1 was not signed by a witness.

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.

Regulation: 3280.52(b)

Description: Similar age levels

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:30 Facility Person #1 was supervising a preschooler in Classroom 1 (Child #1). There was another child, an older toddler (Child #2), in Classroom 2 with no staff present in the room to supervise him. Both children were sleeping on cots.

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 12; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 12; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 12; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 12; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 15.

Regulation: 3280.62(a)

Description: Large muscle space provided

Noncompliance Area: There was no outdoor or indoor space designated as play space for large muscle activity.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding.

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: In the kitchen there was a lysol spray in an unlocked drawer, in reach of chidlren.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Regulation: 3280.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the front hallway, there was peeling paint on the closet door and damaged plaster at the gate where it connects to the wall. There was an area of damaged plaster on the ceiling in Classroom 1.

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

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Fire drills were logged as completed on 3/4/22 and then again on 5/111/22, more than 60 days apart.

Correction Required: The primary staff person 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: 3280.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: Although the file for Staff #1 contained a current health assessment, the previously completed health assessment was conducted more than 24 months prior to the date of completion of the current assessment.

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: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Although the file for Staff #1 contained a current PA State Police Criminal History clearance; the previously completed clearances was dated as processed more than 60 months prior to the processed date of the current clearance.

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.

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Splintering, jagged wood was observed covering an approximately 18"x4" area of wood paneling in an area accessible to children in the entry room. Contact with said area of splintering wood could cause puncture injuries.

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: In the dining room area, in an area accessible to children in care, a 4-ounce spray bottle of Dry Erase Board Cleaner labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children was observed.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Noncompliance Area: The facility's first-aid kit did not contain soap.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, a pre-school aged child, included a health assessment that was completed more than 12 months ago.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, a five-year-old, included an immunization record that did not adhere to the recommendations of the ACIP.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Noncompliance Area: Written notification of safe routes was not posted at a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Noncompliance Area: The water temperature at the upstairs bathroom sink, which will be used by children in care, as measured at 130 degrees Fahrenheit.

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