Childcare Of The Future Academy Of Academics

Regulation: 3270.61(a)

Description: Indoor space- small muscle

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection conducted on 6/5/26 it was acknowledged by staff person #1 and staff person #2 that the 2nd floor classroom was not being used as childcare space.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide indoor child care space for individual and group small muscle activity.

Regulation: 3270.61(f)

Description: No business simultaneous use

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection conducted on 6/5/26 two different legal entities were caring for children and occupying the same space simultaneously.

Correction Required: Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection conducted on 6/5/26 cleaning products were observed inside downstairs supply closet that was unlocked and 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: During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 6/5/26 doors, work materials and debris were observed in the 2nd floor classroom due to ongoing renovations.

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: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child service reports were not being completed every 6 months in accordance with these regulations. (#1, #2, #3, #4, and #5)

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). Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the completion of child service reports every 6 months to ensure ongoing compliance.

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information in several children's records was not being updated every 6 months. (#1, #2, #3, #4, and #5)

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. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that children's emergency contact information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes.

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: One child has been enrolled in the facility for more than 60 days and their record did not include a health report in accordance with this regulation. (#4)

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. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report that contains the required contents for the identified child. Ensure that all children's health reports contain the required contents as specified in these regulations.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: One child's record did not contain a health report completed within the past 12 months as required for children older toddler age to preschool age. (#5)

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. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. Ensure that an updated health report is obtained every 12 months for children older toddler to preschool age.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility's written policies on shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention 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. Revise and submit the facilities policies to include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked verification of the annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.

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. Provide and submit verification of written notification of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility to the local safety authorities as specified. Ensure that this notification is sent annually.

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked written verification of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility at the time of the inspection.

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. Obtain and submit written verification of the facility's comprehensive general liability insurance. Ensure that a current copy of the insurance policy is on file at the facility.

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: One child's record did not contain written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission. (#3)

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. Obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission for the indicated children. Ensure that this information is in all children's records.

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted at a conspicuous location used by parents and 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. Post a copy of the facility's current certificate of compliance and 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 childcare office.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures.

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. Amend the facility emergency plan to include lock down procedures. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan. We will amend the facility emergency plan to include lock down procedures. We will submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: There was no written record verifying that emergency drills were being conducted annually.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Conduct an emergency drill and ensure that an emergency drill is conducted annually. Submit a copy of the completed emergency drill form to verify compliance.

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: There was no written documentation indicating that the emergency plan had been reviewed and updated within the past 12 months in accordance with 55 PA CODE 3270 regulations.

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. Submit a written copy of the updated emergency plan. Ensure that the plan is reviewed and documented in writing annually as specified.

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: Written verification of the letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures or any subsequent update to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a. was not available at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Provide and submit a copy of the parent letter as specified. Ensure that the parent of each enrolled child is provided a letter explaining the emergency procedures or any subsequent update to the plan.

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation indicating that the operator sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates 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. Send a copy of the emergency plan to the appropriate authorities as specified in this regulation. Submit written documentation of delivery.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: A review of the facility files did not indicate that fire drills were being held every 60 days as required.

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. Submit written verification of fire drills having been completed every 60 days as required. Ensure that fire drills are being conducted in accordance with this regulation.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Two children's records contained agreements that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. (#1 and #3)

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Update the agreements to specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Submit a copy of the updated agreements.

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked verification of the annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.

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. Provide and submit verification of written notification of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility to the local safety authorities as specified. Ensure that this notification is sent annually.

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record contained expired pediatric first aid and CPR certification. (#2)

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. Obtain updated and current pediatric first aid and CPR certification for the identified staff person. Submit written verification of the completed training.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: he facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-hired 12/11/23- no completed NSOR)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required, completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff person/s. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4)

Description: Hypothetical locations

Noncompliance Area: Fire drill records contained the same hypothetical location of the fire for consecutive fire drills.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. Conduct a fire drill and ensure that it contains a hypothetical location that is different from the previous drill conducted. Submit a copy of a completed fire drill to verify compliance. Develop and submit a written policy statement indicating that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The bathroom door on the upper floor was stained and in need of painting or cleaning.

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. Clean and/or paint the door and ensure that surfaces in the facility are kept clean. Submit written documentation to verify compliance.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system in the lower level was not operable and could not be tested.at the time of the investigation.

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. Service the fire detection system to ensure that it is operable.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection cert rep observed missing documentation of the required 10 subsections of the health and safety basics training in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.

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