Apples Of Gold Child Care

Noncompliance Area: The wooden mulch under the embedded play equipment on the playground measured between 1 and 3 inches in depth. The required depth for wooden mulch is 9 inches.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #2, #3 and #5 contain financial agreements that are not signed by the operator.

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

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #2 and #3 contain financial agreements that are lacking a fee amount.

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 contains emergency contact form that is lacking health insurance policy 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.

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 and #4 contain emergency contact information that is lacking the addresses for the emergency 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.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #5 has not been updated since 8/21/2019 which is more than 6 months prior to the covid-19 suspension of this requirement.

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 informationA 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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5, school age, does not contain a health report and has been in attendance for greater than 60 days.

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, preschool age, does not contain an updated health report conducted during the previous 12 month period.

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 staff person #1 does not contain a health assessment. The file for staff #4 does not contain an updated health assessment conducted during the previous 24 month period.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff disclosed that infant bottles are washed by hand at the facility.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers shall be used for infants unless bottles are provided by the parent or unless a commercial dishwasher is used by the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains only one of the required 2 written reference letters.

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: The files for staff person's #1,3 and 4 do not contain verification of emergency plan training during the previous 12 month period.

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 and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 contains a mandated reporter training that expired on 2/3/2020 and the file for staff person #4 contains mandated reporter training that expired on 3/2/2020. The files do not contain updated mandated reporter training as required by CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, hire date 11/16/2019, contains a state police clearance dated 9/23/2019 indicating a record but lacking a rap sheet and an FBI clearance dated 10/7/2019 indicating a record but lacking a rap sheet and therefore not a complete clearance. The file for staff person #2, hire date 8/1/19, contains a state police clearance that expired 5/14/2020 and a child abuse clearance that expired 6/11/2020 and does not contain updated clearances. The file for staff person #4, hire date 8/1/2017, contains a state police clearance that expired 5/24/2020 and a child abuse clearance that expired 6/11/2020 and does not contain updated clearances.

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 #1,2 and 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility until clearances are obtained.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, serving as assistant group supervisor, does not contain verification of education to qualify for the position in which they are serving.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The water temp in the hallway bathroom sink and the preschool / school age classroom sink was 120 degrees. Both sinks are used by child care children.

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

Noncompliance Area: The floor in the hallway bathroom was covered with torn toilet paper.

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: Peeling paint and drywall were observed on the wall in the toddler room where shelves had been removed.

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 an unannounced inspection on 1/24/2020 at 9:30am certification representative observed staff person #1 to be alone in the preschool school age room supervising 10 school aged children and 4 preschoolers. The maximum staff :child ratio when supervising a mixed group of preschoolers and school agers is 1:10. It was also observed that staff person #2 was alone in the infant toddler room supervising 2 infants and 4 toddlers. The maximum staff:child ratio when supervising a mixed group of infants and toddlers is 1:4. Based on the required staff :child ratios there were 4 children in the preschool school age room and 2 children in the infant toddler room without a supervision 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.

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 1/24/2020 at 9:30am certification representative observed staff person #1 to be alone in the preschool school age room supervising 10 school aged children and 4 preschoolers. The maximum staff :child ratio when supervising a mixed group of preschoolers and school agers is 1:10. It was also observed that staff person #2 was alone in the infant toddler room supervising 2 infants and 4 toddlers. The maximum staff:child ratio when supervising a mixed group of infants and toddlers is 1:4.

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: On the playground there is embedded equipment. The mulch under the equipment measures between 1 and 5 inches. The mulch has also decayed to a soil consistency and is full of weeds. The depth requirement is 9 inches.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #2 and #3 do not contain a child service report completed during the previous 6 month period.

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).

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 and #5 contain the original financial agreement.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 does not include the parent's address.

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #4 does not include 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 shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 and #4 do not contain health insurance policy 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.

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1, #2, #4 and #5 do not contain the addresses for the designated 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.

Noncompliance Area: Child #6 was observed receiving care in the preschool / school age room. Emergency contact information was not present in the child care space for child #6.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency transportation plan is posted on the board in the hallway but is not displayed in the toddler room or in the preschool room.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #2 and #5 have not been updated in 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 informationA 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.

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #2, #3 and #5 do not contain current health reports completed during the previous 12 month period.

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 does not include statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, preschool aged, does not include verification of a flu vaccination during the previous 12 month period as required by the ACIP schedule. The file for child #3, older toddler, does not contain verification of Flu vaccine, MMR, Varicella or hepatitis A vaccines. The record incudes only 3 out of the required 4 does of DTAP and HIB and only 2 out of the required 3 doses of Pneumococcal and polio vaccines as required by the ACIP.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5 does not contain any health report.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #5 does not contain verification of TB test results.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 does not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #4 and #5 do not include complete documentation of required education and experience prior to employment.

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: The file for staff person #4 does not include 2 written 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

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler classroom there was a radio and a small laminator sitting on a shelf. The electrical cords were plugged into an outlet and the cords were hanging down into a bin of toys where a child could grab the cord or become tangled in the cord. In the gym there were electrical cords with both ends attached hanging looped and accessible to the children. On the playground there was a prickly weed accessible to children.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Noncompliance Area: The posted certificate of compliance expired 11/6/18.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff person #2 and #3 do not contain verification that 6 hours of child care training have been completed during the previous 12 months.

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

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff person #1, hire date 11/19/18 and staff person #5, hire date 11/5/18 do not contain signed disclosure statements as required under the CPSL. The file for staff person #5 contains the invoice for a state police clearance indicating that no record was found but it does not contain the actual completed clearance and is therefore not valid.

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 and 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4, serving as an aide, does not contain verification of education and experience to qualify as an aide. The file for staff person #5, serving as the director, does not contain verification of child care experience to qualify as a director.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #2 and #3 contain staff evaluations that were completed more than 12 months after their employment date. They are current.

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: The file for staff person #5, serving as director, does not contain verification of child care experience.

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: At approximately 9:30am on 8/12/19 staff person #2 was observed alone supervising a group of 9 preschoolers and 4 school aged children. The required ratio when preschool and school aged children are grouped together is 1:10.

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). 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: In the preschool room there were missing outlet covers by the book shelf and by the window. In the hallway, there were 2 missing outlet covers. These were accessible to children 5 years and under.

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

Noncompliance Area: In the hallway bathroom on the sink counter there was a container of Clorox Wipes accessible to the children. The container stated 'Keep out of the reach of children.' In the gym there is a furnace / maintenance closet which is accessible to the children. On the floor in the closet were containers of Lysol, Floor Finish and Febreze all labeled 'Keep out of the 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.

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room bathroom there is a hole in the drywall / baseboard. In the hallway there is a water fountain that is cracked and rusted. The area was covered with duct tape but the tape has come off exposing a sharp edge and rust. On the playground the grass has not been mowed. There are numerous flowering weeds attracting bees.

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: On the climber on the playground there was a patch of peeling yellow paint.

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

Noncompliance Area: In the restrooms in the gym there were no hand washing signs at the sinks and toilets.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Noncompliance Area: *2ND CITATION: On 1/8/19 at 11:45am 2 staff and 10 children including infants, young toddlers, older toddlers and preschoolers were observed in the infant toddler room. Staff Person #1 identified 1 young toddler and 2 older toddlers in her supervision group and Staff Person #2 identified 3 infants in her supervision group. This left 4 preschool aged children that were present in the classroom not identified in a supervision group. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 9/25/18.

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: *2ND CITATION: On 1/8/19 at 11:45am 2 staff and 10 children including infants, young toddlers, older toddlers and preschoolers were observed in the infant toddler room. Staff Person #1 identified 1 young toddler and 2 older toddlers in her supervision group and Staff Person #2 identified 3 infants in her supervision group. This left 4 preschool aged children that were present in the classroom not identified in a supervision group. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 9/25/18.

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: On 9/25/18 at approximately 9:15am certification rep observed 11 children including 2 infants, 4 young toddlers, 2 older toddlers and 3 preschoolers present in the infant toddler room with staff person #1 and staff person #2. Staff person #1 claimed 2 infants in her supervision group. Staff person #2 claimed 2 older toddlers and 3 preschoolers in her supervision group. Staff person #3 who was observed in the office and returned to the classroom and said she was supervising the 4 young toddlers but had to leave the room to answer the phone. While staff person #3 was in the office the 4 young toddlers were not in a supervision 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.

Noncompliance Area: On 9/25/18 at approximately 9:15am certification rep observed 11 children including 2 infants, 4 young toddlers, 2 older toddlers and 3 preschoolers present in the infant toddler room with staff person #1 and staff person #2. Staff person #1 claimed 2 infants in her supervision group. Staff person #2 claimed 2 older toddlers and 3 preschoolers in her supervision group. Staff person #3 who was observed in the office and returned to the classroom said she was supervising the 4 young toddlers but had to leave the room to answer the phone. While staff person #3 was in the office the 4 young toddlers were not in a supervision group.

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: On the toddler playground there were many small stones and wood chips, with a diameter of less than one inch, scattered in the grass and dirt. The stones and wood chips were accessible to toddlers 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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 contained an agreement that was not signed by the parent and the operator.

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

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 and child #4 contain emergency contact information and financial agreements that have not been updated in the previous 6 month period. The file for child #2 contains emergency contact information that has not been updated in 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 informationA 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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a young toddler, contains a health report that was conducted more than 6 months ago.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, a preschool aged child, contains a health report 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 first aide kit in the preschool / school age room contain Sting Relief Anti-septic and anti-septic wipes that are not labeled with the name of the child for whom they are intended.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 and child #2 do not contain current health reports.

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

Noncompliance Area: The water temperature in the small sink by the toddler room bathroom was 116 degrees. The water temperature in the preschool classroom sink was 125 degrees.

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

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room bathroom there was a loose wooden board with rough edges covering the sink plumbing. The board was accessible to children using the bathroom posing a possible 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.

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed in the toddler room on the wall by the changing table where the safety gate was rubbing and scraping the wall.

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

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool classroom a sand table with exposed bolts was observed.

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: The file for staff person #3, observed supervising older toddlers, was lacking an initial health assessment. The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment conducted within the previous 12 months.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 was lacking verification of TB screening prior to initial employment.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5 was lacking 2 written nonfamily 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: There was a very loose fitting sheet in a pack and play being used for an infant aged child causing a suffocation hazard.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Noncompliance Area: There was no verification of emergency plan training at the time of initial hire for staff #2, staff #3, and staff #5. Initial emergency plan training for staff person #4, was completed 3 weeks after initial hire. The expectation is for new staff to be trained regarding the facility emergency plan within the first week of employment.

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 and kept on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5, serving as an aide, is lacking verification of qualifications to serve as an aide. The file does include verification that staff #5 is enrolled in a training program but lacks verification that the classroom training portion of the curriculum has been completed.

Correction Required: An individual 16 years of age or older who is enrolled in an approved training curriculum may be used as a staff person if a representative of the training institution certifies in writing that the individual has completed the required classroom training and is currently enrolled in the curriculum.An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in 3270.37(b)(1)-(3).

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3, provisionally hired on 1/31/18, does not contain a copy of a request for a child abuse and criminal history clearance as required for provisional hire under the CPSL. The file for staff person #3 does not contain a completed child abuse and criminal history clearance. Staff person #3 may not work in a child care position until completed clearances have been obtained.

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 #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until completed clearances have been obtained.

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #3 and #4, both serving as assistant group supervisors, are lacking verification of qualifications to perform as an assistant group supervisor. Staff #3 and #4 may not serve as assistant group supervisors until verification of qualifications has been obtained.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The half door to the toddler bathroom had splintering wood where hinges had been removed. The play kitchen in the preschool room had a cracked corner on the shelf. The gate between the two outdoor playspaces had exposed bolts.

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: The gym was lacking a posting of the daily actviity schedule.

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

Noncompliance Area: The gym was lacking a posting of the medical emergency transportation plan.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a school aged child, was lacking a health report within the first 60 days of enrollment.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff person #1, provisionally hired on 11/21/16, does not contain a copy of a request for a criminal history clearance prior to start date in child care as required for provisional hiring under CPSL. The file for staff person #1 contains completed child abuse, FBI and criminal history clearances. The file for staff #2, hired 8/29/16, is lacking a signed disclosure statement prior to employment. A signed disclosure statement is 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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, serving as a group supervisor, was lacking verification of 2 years of experience with children.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate`s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children.A facility person`s record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: On the bathroom wall in the toddler room there was damaged plaster where the door was bumping the wall.

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