Charlas Angels Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed chip paint throughout the facility walls in each 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: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During an onsite follow up visit on 8/18/25, cert rep observed Staff #1 and #2 out of ratio with a total of 9 children in a mixed age group: 1 infant, 7 young toddlers and 1 older toddler.

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).

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed physical examination in record expired, date of exam in record: 4/21/23.Certification rep reviewed staff #4 record and observed physical examination in record expired, date of exam in record: 6/6/23.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed emergency plan delivery document and observed a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates was not sent 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: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed 7 hours of 12 clock hours of childcare training not obtained, staff #3, 9 hours of 12 clock hours of childcare training not obtained. Staff #4, 12 hours of 12 clock hours of childcare training not obtained and staff #5, 9 hours of 12 clock hours of childcare training not obtained.

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, #2, #3, #4 and #5 record and observed completion of fire safety was not in record.

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)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #2 record and observed Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training in record is not from an approved PQUAS certified trainer.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-2 will have until 7/2/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Certification reviewed staff #1 record and observed State Police Criminal Clearance is for Volunteer purposes not Employment. Cert rep reviewed staff #5 record and observed staff #5 did not have an NSOR clearance in record.

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: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep observed outlet covers missing in the middle room left and back wall of the room.

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

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep observed tweezers, soap and gloves missing in the first aid kit of the toddler classroom.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: Responsible person was not able to locate staff #1 and #2 record.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep observed a strip of peeled base board in the front right side of the room and in the middle room right back side of the 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: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed fire drill log and observed last fire drill available and documented in record was 1/18/23.

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: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed last available documented fire detection in record was 2/17/25.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed emergency plan delivery document and emergency plan and subsequent plan updates was not sent to the local municipality.

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(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #2 record and observed 10-hour health and safety training missing in record.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and FBI clearance was not in record, date of hire: 4/22/24.

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: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the first aid kit in the preschool room did not contain bandages.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed chip paint on the left wall of the infant room entrance.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, file of child #1, and #2 did not include child service report on the Department's approved form that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development.

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).

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #1 was not present in a child care space were child was receiving care.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency contact information and agreement for child #1 and #2 had not been updated every 6 months as required. Emergency contact form for child #1 and #2 were reviewed and signed by the parents on 12/16/22, agreement of child #1 was signed by the parent on 12/29/22, agreement for child #2 was signed on 12/16/22.

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: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #1 did not include an updated health report required at least every 6 months. Child health report on file was dated 12/15/22.

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.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 one hour professional development training required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 2022.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included a health assessment dated 4/8/21 which was conducted more than 24 months ago.

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: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #1 was not obtained from the parents of infant observed in the Preschool-Toddler room.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Regulation: 3270.181(e)

Description: Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency information was not updated in each child care space. Each classroom had emergency contact forms that were updated by parents more than 6 months ago.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

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(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, the operator did not document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan.

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: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, document that staff person #1 receives emergency plan training on the annual basis was not observed. Last emergency plan training on file was from 3/1/22.

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: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #1 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff person #1 record included 7 hours of 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 #1 did not include verification that staff participated in fire safety training at least annually. Last fire safety training on file was from 10/29/21.

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: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 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: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 included employment verification form that was not complete since it did not included month and years of work for the previous child care employer that is required for the position of an assistant group supervisor.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed staff person #1 in the back part of the Preschool-Toddler room with the group of 1 infant, 1 young toddler and 4 older toddlers. Staff person #2 was changing diapers.

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). Two staff has to be present with the group of 1 infant, 1 young toddler and 4 older toddlers.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed one electrical outlet on the pillar in the Preschool-Toddler room without protective receptacle cover.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, toxic disinfecting wipes were observed on the storage unit located in the Preschool-Toddler room and were accessible to children posing a potential hazard. The label on sanitizing wipes stated " 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: At the time of renewal inspection observed signs of the water damage on ceiling tiles in the Preschool-Toddler 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: 3270.108(c)

Description: No styrofoam

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection provider was using Styrofoam plates.

Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #1 did not include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #1.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, a written infant meal statements and feeding schedule obtained from the parents were not observed for child #2 in Infant Room.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, verification that local traffic safety authorities are notified in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not observed.

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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed plastic and paper trash on the surface of outside playground while children were playing outside.

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: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection observed that a health assessment of staff person #1 does not include a date next to the doctor's signature.

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: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection observed a gallon of toxic degreaser with a label "keep out of reach of children" located in the utility sink in blue bathroom. The metal gate to the utility sink was open and a degreaser was accessible to 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: At the time of initial inspection observed that ventilation cover on the ceiling in Infant room was loose from two sides.

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: 3270.81

Description: Glass

Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection, front glass door located in a traffic area, didn't contain any visual identification.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection, provider was not able to provide proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.