Childrens Universe Llc

Regulation: 3290.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: On 12-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the outdoor play space had embedded equipment that did not have protective surface covering.

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

Regulation: 3290.102(f)

Description: No hazardous toys/equipment

Noncompliance Area: On 12-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the provider did not have the certificate of compliance for the cribs.

Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility.

Regulation: 3290.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: On 12-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, a Lego with a diameter of less than 1 inch was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Regulation: 3290.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: On 12-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the infant rest equipment was not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.

Regulation: 3290.105(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: On 12-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the rest equipment was not 2 feet of space or more on 3 sides during nap time.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Regulation: 3290.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On 12-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, child #1 was not supervised during nap time.

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. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio). 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: 3290.121(a)

Description: Review policies and procedures

Noncompliance Area: On 12-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the parent handbook did not address the clothing policy or supervision of children.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Regulation: 3290.62

Description: Outside Walkways

Noncompliance Area: On 12-17-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the outdoor play space was covered with snow, preventing it from being used.

Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards.

Regulation: 3290.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the sink of the toy kitchen had dirt/dust inside of it.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #1, #3 and #4 did not contain the date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of child #3 and #4 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: disability

Noncompliance Area: On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of child #1 and #4 did not include information on the child's special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, or physician's assistant of CRNP.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #4 did not include the name of the health insurance/MA coverage.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of child #2 did not include the release person's address.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3290.182(4)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of child #3 and #4 did not include written consent signed by a parent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Regulation: 3290.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3 and #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3290.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3 and #4 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Regulation: 3290.22(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, DHS contact information and Family Childcare Regulations were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location.

Regulation: 3290.24(e)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the facility's Emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The emergency plan shall be posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Regulation: 3290.31(a)(2)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain proof of education.

Correction Required: Have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and submit proof to the appropriate regional office of the Department no later than the submission of the second renewal application.

Regulation: 3290.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain the Mandated reporter training.

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 -may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of HH person #2 did not include the State police (Criminal) clearance, FBI clearance or NSOR clearance.

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: 3290.74(a)

Description: Requirements

Noncompliance Area: On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the walls leading to the outdoor play space were dirty.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: On 1-8-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the facility did not have an interconnected fire detection system.

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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Regulation: 3290.63

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: On 7/9/24 during the initial inspection, there were two missing outlet covers located in the main childcare space.

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

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: On 7/9/24 during the initial inspection, the facility did not have interconnected smoke detector devices.

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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.