Childrens Developmental Program Inc

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 8/6/26, at time of inspection, Staff #3 was observed working unsupervised in the Older Toddler Room. Staff #3 does not have a current pediatric first aid/cpr certificate. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training expiration date of 6/30/26.

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: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: On 8/6/26, at time of inspection, two bottles observed in the infant room refrigerator were not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On 8/6/26, at time of inspection, Staff #4 file did not contain 2 letters of reference. Only 1 letter was observed in the file.

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

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: On 8/6/26, at time of inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain a current pediatric first aid/cpr certificate. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training expiration date of 6/30/26.

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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On 8/6/26, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain results of PA Criminal Clearance as required by CPSL. Staff #1 was observed working unsupervised as a provisional hire in the Young Preschool room. Staff #2 file did not contain results of FBI clearance and proof of fingerprint receipt as required by CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 & #2 -- 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: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: On 8/6/26, at time of inspection, Staff #2 was observed working as an aide in the PK1 classroom. Staff #2 file did not contain verification of education to qualify for the position performing.

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 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: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 8/1/25, at time of renewal, Facility person #1 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing.

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: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 8/1/25, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file contained an FBI clearance dated 6/8/21 that was not issued by DHS as required by CPSL. The FBI clearance was obtained through DPE.

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.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 5/15/25, at time of inspection, 5 older toddlers were observed unsupervised by a staff person while sleeping in the Toddler Room while Staff #1 left the room to use the restroom.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. 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.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Continued noncompliance: On 5/15/25, at time of inspection, diaper cream instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink located in the Toddler Room.

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: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: On 4/22/25, at time of inspection, Child #1 and Child #2 emergency contact information was not present in the childcare space where they were 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(d)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Dated signature affixed

Noncompliance Area: On 4/22/25, at time of unannounced inspection, emergency contact information observed in the childcare spaces where children were receiving care, was not updated at least in a six-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 information. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 4/22/25, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed working with children. Staff #1 and Staff #2 files did not have NSOR Clearances dated within 60 months as required by CPSL. Staff #1 NSOR was dated 1/15/20, Staff #2 NSOR was dated 4/19/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 & #2may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.66(c)/3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic use- no contamination/Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: On 4/22/25, at time of unannounced inspection, comet cleaner was observed in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the Toddler Room. Disinfectant wipes and diaper creams instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the OT room. Two plants known to be toxic (Golden Pathos) were observed accessible to children in the PK classroom.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Regulation: 3270.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: On 4/22/25, at time of unannounced inspection, a window in the Preschool room located on the second floor was able to open more than 6 inches.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On 4/22/25, at time of unannounced inspection, a detached baseboard causing damage to the wall was observed in the PK 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: On 8/29/24, at time of renewal, Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 have not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: On 8/29/24, at time of renewal, Lysol wipes were observed under an unlocked sink cabinet located in the PS room.

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: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: On 8/31/23, at time of renewal inspection, children were observed asleep on rest cots that were not labeled for the individual use of a specific child.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: On 8/31/23, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain the one-hour Health & Safety Update Training as required by OCDEL.

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.

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: On 8/31/23, at time of renewal inspection, three pouches filled with breast milk observed in the infant room refrigerator were not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: On 8/31/23, at time of renewal, Staff #2 file did not contain Fire Safety training at least once annually. The last Fire Safety Training was dated 4/11/22.

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: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: On 8/31/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #3 file was observed working in the PS classroom in the capacity of an AGS. Staff #3 file did not contain verification of education.

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 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: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: On 8/31/23, at time of renewal inspection, two backpacks containing first aid kits were observed on the ground accessible to children who were playing on the outdoor play space. A third backpack containing a first aid kit was observed hanging on the fence accessible to children in the toddler play space.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Regulation: 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)

Description: Written consent/Medication log

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Child 1 was missing a medication log

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing one reference letter from their file.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 did not have emergency plan training on file.

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(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2 and 3 were missing health and safety training from their files.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person # 1, 2 and 3--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire, health and safety training.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff person/facility person # 2- has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire 5-31-22. Staff #3 was missing state police clearance from their file.

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 # 2 and 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.

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.113(a)

Description: General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring certification rep verified that the child wasn't properly secured in the stroller.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: Staff person inappropriately handled a child.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT INSPECTION ON 11/18/19 IT WAS FOUND THAT AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, CHILD #1 WAS CONTAINED IN THE BATHROOM BY STAFF #1 TO KEEP CHILD #1 FROM HARMING THE OTHER CHILDREN. HALF DOOR WAS NOT LOCKED.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/4/19 certification representative reviewed several staff files. Staff # 1 (start date 8/19/19) did not have verification of emergency plan training.

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: During renewal inspection on 10/4/19 certification representative observed staff # 1 (classified as an aide) unsupervised in a classroom with 5 older toddlers.

Correction Required: An aide shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/4/19 certification representative observed first aid kits in the 4/5 yr old room, pre-k counts room, and pre-k room that were on a low shelf that was accessible to children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/4/19 certification representative observed a hole in the wall in the block area of the pre-k 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.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/4/19 certification representative observed a peeled paint on the wall in the block area of the pre-k room.

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 put scotch tape over the lips of child #1 for 30 seconds due to excessive talking and thereby degraded him in front of his peers.

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the files of children #1, 2 and 3 were missing child service reports.

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: At the time of the renewal inspection, the file for staff #3 was missing proof of age.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, there was no verification that staff #2 had emergency plan training at time of initial hire.

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: At the time of the renewal inspection, the file of staff #2 did not have proof of application for the FBI clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS 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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the file for staff #1 had a bachelor's degree but it was unknown what the major was and unable to determine her position.

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: At the time of the renewal inspection, several staff people did not have yearly, written evaluations by the director in their file.

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: ON 3/22/18, STAFF #1 ACKNOWLEDGED THAT SHE FLICKED CHILD #1 ON THE RIGHT CHEEK.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/23/17, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM BELONGING TO CHILD #3 WAS NOT PRESENT IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE.

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: ON 8/23/17, THE BELONGING TO CHILD #1 (DOB 7/10/16) DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT. THE LAST HEALTH ASSESSMENT WAS DATED 1/17/17.

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: ON 8/23/17, THE FILE BELONGING TO CHILD #2 DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED FINANCIAL AGREEMENT. THE LAST AGREEMENT WAS DATED 2/20/17.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/23/17, TRAINING IN THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN WAS NOT OBSERVED IN THE FILES BELONGING TO STAFF # 1 (HIRE DATE 10/17/16). ANNUAL TRAINING IN THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN WAS NOT OBSERVED IN THE FILES BELONGING TO STAFF #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12. #13, #14, #15 AND #16. THE LAST EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING WAS DATED 8/22/17.

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: ON 8/23/17, ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY TRAINING WAS NOT OBSERVED IN THE FILES BELONGING TO STAFF #2, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #15 AND #16. THE LAST FIRE SAFETY TRAINING WAS DATED 6/7/16.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/23/17, STAFF #1 WAS BEING UTILIZED AS AN ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR IN THE INFANT ROOM. NO EVIDENCE OF EDUCATION VERIFICATION WAS OBSERVED IN THE FILE BELONGING TO STAFF #1.

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 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.