Champions At Welch Elementary

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 did not obtain a health assessment within 24 months following the date of signature.Cert rep reviewed staff #3 record and observed staff did not obtain 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.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Regulation: 3270.165

Description: Menus

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep did not observe facility menu posted.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: Cert rep reviewed liability certificate and observed it was expired, date of expiration in record 12/1/24.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)

Description: Name, address, and phone/Age

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #3 did not have a record to include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person and verification of age.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters/Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #3 did not obtain in record 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. Staff #3 did not obtain in record two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: 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. 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: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection it was observed the operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, Emergency plan delivery document was completed but not mailed out per staff #3 conversation with cert rep.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 record staff did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Certification observed staff #3 did not have a record at the time of renewal and does not have the following required documents: signed disclosure statement, Criminal State Police clearance, Child Abuse clearance, FBI clearance and the NSOR clearance. Staff #2 NSOR clearance was observed expired, date in record:11/26/19.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 did not obtain in record a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

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: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Cert rep reviewed fire drill log and observed last fire drill log written in record was 9/17/24.

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: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed parental signature on the emergency contact form was not obtained at initial enrollment.

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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 record and observed completion of the 1 Hour Health and Safety update was not in record.

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: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #4 record and observed physical examination form in record expired, date in record 2/28/22.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 record and observed verification of employment was not in record. Staff #1 did not have level of education in record with transcripts.

Correction Required: 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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #2 and #4 record and observed it did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person in record.

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(a)(6)/3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed emergency drill log and observed last emergency drill conducted date on record was 10/21/22.Certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #3 record and observed staff #3 did not obtain annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

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

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #3 and #4 record and observed staff #1 did not complete annual fire safety training, staff # 3 fire safety training certificate expired, date in record: 9/17/23. Staff #4 fire safety expired, date in record 3/31/22.

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: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff #1 did not complete Pediatric first aid and CPR training.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) (1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 and will have until 10/14/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #-1 and 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 available to supervise staff person #1 staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(g)

Description: Professional development certificate

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 record and observed completion of the 10 Hour Health and Safety training was not in record.

Correction Required: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 record and observed staff #1 NSOR clearance is not in record. Staff #2 State Police and NSOR clearance is not in record. Staff #1, #2 and # 4 records did not include a signed disclosure statement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1. #2, # 4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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, #4 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: Certification rep reviewed staff #2 and #3 file and observed one hour health and safety update missing in record.

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: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 file and observed a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments missing in record.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #2 file and observed date of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. is missing on the physical examination form.

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.

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed certificate of liability in record was expired; policy effective date 12/01/2021 through 12/01/2022.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and staff #2 file and observed verification of experience missing in record. Staff #1 did not have name on college transcripts.

Correction Required: 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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 file and observed one reference letter missing in record.

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: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #2 and #3 file and observed staff #2 and #3 did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #2 file and observed pediatric first aid certification in record is expired; issued date 8/23/21.Certification rep reviewed staff #3 file and observed staff #3 did not complete Pediatric first aid and CPR training.

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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 file and observed FBI clearance on record was not obtained from DHS, FBI Clearance on record was from the Dept of Education.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, certification rep observed staff #1 working alone unsupervised with two children, age of the youngest child at the time of inspection was 6 years of age.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the complaint investigation it was verified that staff person #1 used harsh language on the playground in the presence of children.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #1, #2 and #3 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent.

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

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the potential signs and symptoms of abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, a record of child #3 didn't contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Both consents are required prior to admission.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency drill was not conducted annually, written documentation was not available.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

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)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. File of staff person #2 included only 7 hours clock hours of child care training.

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

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, file for staff person #2 did not include verification that staff participated in fire safety training at least annually. Fire safety training on file was from 8/24/21.

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)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include PA state police clearance. Staff person #1 provisional hire period ended on 10/8/22.

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. Staff Person # 1 must be removed from child care position by close of business. PA state police clearance must be obtained before staff person #1 may resume a child care position.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, file of staff member #2 did not include 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.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact forms of child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include enrolling parent's work address and work phone. Emergency contact form of child #4 did not include release person's address.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not include information about lock-down procedure, accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical condition.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, the facility did not have verification that staff person #1, #2 and #3 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment and on the annual basis.

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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person # 1 hired on 8/30/21 did not include FBI clearance required by DHS. PA state police and child abuse registry clearance of staff person #1 are for volunteer purposes, not for employment.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 included a written evaluation conducted more that one year ago. Written evaluation of staff person was conducted on 9/21/20.

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: 3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, record of staff person #2 did not include verification that staff #2 attained 30 credit hours in human service field required for the position of the director.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained 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 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.