GPY Boyertown Early Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.111(b)/3270.124(e)

Description: Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25 Cert Rep observed the facility's daily schedule was not posted in Rooms 1, 4, 5, and the Gym. Cert Rep observed the facility's emergency medical transportation plan was not posted in Room 2 and the Gym.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. 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: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25 Children 1, 6, 7, and 9's fee agreements were not signed by the operator.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25 Children 1-10 did not have release persons' addresses. It was reported that no children enrolled would have this information on their emergency contact form, as there was no where to capture this information on the newly updated emergency contact forms the facility used.

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: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25 Cert Rep observed that the emergency contact forms for the children receiving care in the following rooms was not present with those children, in Room 1 and Room 3.

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: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25 the young school aged children in Room 3 reported they did not wash their hands before eating lunch.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25 Cert Rep observed the following items in respective accessible areas: Deodorant(in a bag on the floor of Room 1), Dawn dish soap(by the accessible sink in Room 1), Cleaning deodorant/absorbent(unlocked cabinet under the sink in Room 5), and Spray cleaner(unlocked closet in the Gym). All of these items were labeled "Keep out of reach of children."

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. Cleaning and other toxic materials must be: 1. Kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. 2. Stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. 3. Stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. 4. Used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 8/8/25-8/22/25 Staff 6's and Staff 10's initial health assessments and TB tests were dated both dated 6/25/25 which is after Staff 6 and 10's first day with children. See LIS code sheet for first day with children(1Dw/CHN). Staff 8 had health assessments dated 5/26/23 and 6/25/25, and Staff 9 had health assessments dated 5/24/23 and 6/16/25 which is more than 24 months between Health assessments. Staff 8 and Staff 9 were on leave from 8/23/24-6/8/25, and had direct contact with children again starting 6/9/25.

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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 8/8/25-8/22/25 Staff 11's initial health assessment dated 6/11/24 did not include information regarding an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. See LIS code sheet for first day with children(1Dw/CHN).

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25-8/22/25 Cert Rep noted the facility's annual traffic letter did not provide details regarding this facility or this facility's location.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 8/8/25-8/22/25 Facility Person 12 had one reference in their file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25-8/22/25 the emergency plan letter to the parents was not available for review by the cert rep. It was reported this letter was not sent to the parents of the children who enrolled in the facility for the Summer of 2025.

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: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25-8/22/25 documentation of the delivery of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency was not available for Cert rep review.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25-8/22/25 Staff person 4 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 7/5/23. Staff 4 went on leave starting 8/15/25.

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 4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff 4, Staff 4 may not work in a child-care position or have direct contact with children at any facility.

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 8/8/25-8/22/25 Staff 1 had fire safe trainings dated 2/8/24 and 3/6/25 which is more than 12 months between trainings.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25-8/22/25 Cert rep noted Staff 5 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 2/18/20. Staff 5 was on leave from 8/23/24 until 6/9/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff 5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff 5, Staff 5 may not work in a child-care position or have direct contact with children at any facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 8/8/25-8/22/25 Staff 6 and Staff 7 had NSOR certificates dated 6/30/25, and 6/27/25 respectively. These are after Staff 6 and 7's first days with children. See LIS code sheet for first day with Children(1Dw/CHN).

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: During a renewal inspection 8/8/25-8/22/25 Staff 2 and Staff 5 had staff evaluations dated 8/22/25 and Staff 4 had staff evaluation dated 8/15/25, but did not have evaluations from 2024 available for review. Staff 2, 4, and 5 have been employed for more than 12 months (See LIS code sheet).

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

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(2)

Description: Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 8/8/25-8/22/25 Staff 2 had a bachelor's degree in sports management and 2401 hours of child care experience. Documentation was not available to review to show that Staff 2 had at least 30 credit hours in human services. Staff 2 has been working as a group supervisor.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: HS/GED/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 8/8/25-8/22/25 Staff 3 had a college transcript which showed Staff 3 earned 4 credit hours in human services. It was reported that Staff 3 graduated from high school, but acceptable documentation of this was not available for review. Staff 3 has been working as 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 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: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25 Cert Rep observed tissues and napkins which appeared to be contaminated by human secretions in trash cans without lids in Room 3 and Room 5.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25 Cert Rep observed that there were no emergency telephone numbers posted by the phone in Room 2.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/8/25 Cert Rep noted there was more than 60 days between fire drills: 4/10/25-6/27/25. Children were not receiving care at the facility from 4/11/25-6/12/25. Children resumed care at the facility on 6/13/25.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: On 8/16/2024, Staff #1 had an initial health assessment that included a tuberculosis screening that was conducted on 8/13/2024. This was after the first day working in childcare for Staff #1. See LIS 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 childcare 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: On 8/16/2024, Staff #2 did not have proof of education on file. See LIS code sheet.

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

Regulation: 3270.61(h)(2)(i)/3270.61(h)(2)(ii)

Description: No more than two 1/2 hour time periods daily/Designated on facility schedule

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 8/16/2024, 27 school age children were observed to be in the Room 2 classroom. This classroom has a measured capacity for 19 children. The schedule of daily activities posted in Room 2 did not designate that children were participating in a program activity where the capacity could be exceeded for up to two separate 1/2-hour time periods daily.

Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may be exceeded for no more than two separate 1/2 hour time periods daily when older toddler, preschool or school-age children are participating in a program activity. When the number of older toddler, preschool or school-age children participating in a program activity exceeds the capacity of the childcare space each time period shall be designated on the facility's schedule of daily activities.

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 8/16/2024, the following was observed: An outlet cover case in the Board Room that was sunk in the wall, peeling paint on the walls in the racquetball courts and a rough surface on the wall near where the net is anchored.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 8/11/2023, an expired EpiPen was observed in the medication lockbox in the Pioneers classroom. The EpiPen was labeled with an expiration date of 8/7/2023.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 and Staff #3 had updated health assessments on file on 8/11/2023. However, Staff #1, Staff #3 had updated health assessments on file as follows: Staff #1, 8/7/2023, and Staff #3, 7/10/2023. The previous health assessments on file were dated as follows: 5/29/2018 for Staff #1 and 2/1/2021 for Staff #3. The initial health assessment tuberculosis screening for Staff #4 was completed on 6/28/2023. See LIS 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 and Staff #2 both had updated mandated reporter training on file on 8/11/2023, but Staff #1 and Staff #2 went more than 60 without completing mandated reporter training. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file for Staff #1 being dated 5/14/2018 and the updated mandated reporter training being dated 5/23/2023, and the previously documented mandated reporter training on file for Staff #2 being dated 6/12/2018 and the updated mandated reporter training being dated 7/3/2023.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff shall complete mandated reporter training at least once every 60 months.

Regulation: 3270.131(c)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: On 8/17/2022, the health report on file for Child #1 was not written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. See LIS code sheet.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: On 8/17/2022, Staff #1 did not have a health assessment or a tuberculosis screening on file. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #2 was dated 5/29/2018. The initial health assessment on file for Staff #3 did not include tuberculosis screening. See LIS 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 8/17/2022, peeling paint was seen on the wall in the Game Room.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 12/28/2021,the most recent health assessment on file for Staff #1 was dated 9/15/2019.

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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 12/28/2021, Staff #2 did not have any written, nonfamily references on file.

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: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 12/28/2021, a container of Clorox bleach was observed in an unlocked cabinet underneath the sink in the Game Room. The container of bleach was labeled keep out of reach of 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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 12/28/2021, a cracked outlet cover case with sharp edges exposed was observed in the Game 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: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have a receipt for the proof of purchase/installation for fire detection system on file.

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)).