Blasis Beginnings

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. In the small classroom, Cert Rep observed magna tiles on the floor. Staff reported to having a one-year-old in the classroom who is still placing objects in their mouths. Magna tiles are labeled for 3 and up.

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: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The refrigerator in the kitchen had a broken thermometer in it.

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: 3270.121(a)

Description: Review policies and procedures

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The facility's parent handbook did contain a general daily schedule.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(f)

Description: Name/address/phone release person/Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Child(ren) #1-3's emergency contact form did not contain the release person's address. Child #3's emergency contact form was not updated every 6 months. This is evidenced by the emergency contact form on file dated 8/26/25.

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. 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.

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The small classroom did not have emergency contact information present in the childcare space for children receiving care in the space.

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: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Staff person(s) #1-#3 did not update their health assessments every 24 months. This is evidenced by the health assessments on file: Staff #1: 9/26/23-3/10/26; Staff #2: 7/19/22-1/16/25; and Staff #3: 8/25/20-7/5/23.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Regulation: 3270.163(a)(1)

Description: Dairy

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. During lunch, Cert Rep observed that the children were not provided a dairy product.

Correction Required: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one dairy product.

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The operator's communications letter to parents regarding the facilities emergency plan did not include the lock down procedures or the special accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Staff person #1 did not complete fire safety training annually. This is evidenced by the previously documented fire safety training on file dated 2/26/25 and the current fire safety training is dated 3/9/26.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Staff person #1 did not update their PSP clearance, Child Abuse clearance, or FBI clearance every 60 months as required by the CPSL. This is evidenced by the PSP clearances on file dated 9/30/20 & 3/23/26; Child Abuse clearances on file dated 1/21/21 & 3/9/26; and FBI clearances on file dated 10/25/20 & 3/24/26. Staff person #2 had a PSP clearance dated 7/11/23 that indicated the request was still pending. Staff person #2 updated their PSP clearance on 3/25/26. All other clearances were on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Clearances must be updated every 60 months. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). This portion of the plan requires an immediate date of correction. 2. The director and person responsible for record keeping will contact the Certification Representative to schedule an appointment to view a DHS Vodcast regarding staff files. The provider must provide a date for when this will be completed. 3. The person responsible for maintaining staff files must create a chart to track dates for renewing CPSL required documentation. The provider must provide a date for when this will be completed.

Regulation: 3270.67(d)/3270.82(i)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle/Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Cert Rep observed used tissues in an open garbage can located in the large preschool classroom. The bathroom in the small classroom did not have a lidded garbage can.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Regulation: 3270.70(a)

Description: 65º F minimum

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Both thermostats inside the facility classrooms showed the temperature was 64 degrees.

Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The hallway going into the second bathroom had items stacked on top of each other and items thrown on top of the stack creating a tipping hazard.

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)/3270.102(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Peeling and chipping paint was observed in the outdoor play space near the basement window and this area is accessible to children. In the outdoor play space, the brown and red playhouse near the foot climber, the plastic floor is broken, creating a pinching hazard.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. In the large preschool classroom, the rear exit door was locked with a deadbolt, and the exit ramp was obstructed with large plastic toys.

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

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The fire drill log indicated that fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart on two occasions: 9/2/25-11/3/25 and 11/3/25-1/5/26.

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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The smoke detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on four occasions: 8/1/25-9/2/25, 10/1/25-11/3/25, 12/1/25-1/5/26, and 2/2/26-3/5/26.

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: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. The facility's emergency plan does 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: 3270.166(1)/3270.166(4)

Description: Written statement/Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. In the kitchen cert rep observed two baby bottles that were not labeled with the child's names. Child #1 does not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule from the parent.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. The facility's emergency plan does not provide information 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 accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. Staff person(s) #1-5 have not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 1/18/23. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person(s)#1-5 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1-5, staff person(s) #1-5 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. Staff person #1 did not update their NSOR clearance on file within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previous NSOR on file dated 2/28/20 and the current NSOR is dated 3/3/25. All other clearances on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff 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. The CPSL requires all clearances to be updated every 60 months.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. The smoke detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on several occasions, 5/3/24-6/11/24, 7/10/24-8/16/24, 10/2/24-11/7/24, 11/7/24-12/23/24, 1/8/25-2/20/25 and 2/20/25-3/26/25.

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: 3270.102(e)

Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

Noncompliance Area: On 5/28/24 during a verification visit, 3 young toddlers were playing in the mulched play areas.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Back deck, play area for infants and toddlers was observed to have holes in the floor, making it unsafe for use.

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: 3270.121(a)/3270.121(b)

Description: Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: Parent handbook does not have a supervision policy that is given to parents at time of application.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form for children # 1, # 2 and # 3 did not contain address of release persons.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, # 2 and #3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

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: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: First-aid kit in the Preschool room was hanging on a hook low enough for children to reach.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Back deck, play area for infants and toddlers was observed to have holes in the floor, making it unsafe for use.

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: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: Rest equipment was labeled with numbers. There was not a cot list posted.

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(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: Facility does not have an emergency transportation plan posted in each childcare space.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained a State Police Clearance for a volunteer.

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 # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons # 1 and # 2 were observed to be caring for children. Staff persons # 1 and # 2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR.

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 persons # 1 and # 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family childcare home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person # 1 and # 2, staff persons # 1 and # 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons # 1 and # 2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Health and Safety Topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Staff person 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 persons # 1 and # 2 will have until 3/2/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons # 1 and # 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons # 1 and # 2, staff persons # 1 and # 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, # 2, # 3, # 4, # 5 and #7 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #1, # 2, # 3, # 4, # 5, # 6 and # 7 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 3/2/23.

Regulation: 3270.24(f)

Description: Director ID

Noncompliance Area: Director was not at facility at time of Renewal Inspection and did not have a designated staff assigned.

Correction Required: A valid photo identification of the director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall be provided to the agent of the Department at the time of inspection.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Files for Staff # 1 and # 2 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained Mandated Reporter Trainings dated 4/10/15 and 1/10/22. File for Staff # 2 contained Mandated Reporter Trainings dated 5/1/16 and 1/24/22.

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: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Files for Staff # 2 and # 3 did not contain an annual staff evaluation.

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