Childrens Christian Group Home Day Care

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 does not include enrolling parent's work address or work telephone number.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 has a current health assessment dated 9/9/25, which is more than 24 months after the previous health assessment that is dated 7/12/23.

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: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 have not completed annual fire safety training, as evidenced by the most recent fire safety training dated 7/24/24.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 have current DHS FBI clearances dated 10/6/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous DHS FBI clearances that are dated 10/26/19. Staff person #2 has a current PA State Police clearance dated 10/6/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous PA State Police clearance that is dated 10/24/19. Staff person #3 has a current PA State Police clearance dated 10/8/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous PA State Police clearance that is dated 7/30/20.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the enrolling parent's work address.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, a preschooler, had an initial health assessment dated 10/22/21 and the subsequent health assessment is dated 4/27/23, exceeding 12 months between health assessments.

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.

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not renew their current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR before the expiration of the previous certification. Previous certification expired on 10/26/21 and current certification was obtained on 7/24/24.

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: Staff person #2 did not have current PA State Police clearance for employment on file. Previous clearance for employment expired on 6/21/19. The current state police clearance in the staff person's file was for volunteer purposes only, making it unacceptable for employment in a childcare position.

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.

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff #1 was the only facility person present with the three children in care.

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: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 contained a health report dated 10/11/22 but lacked an undated health every 12 months as required for an older toddler or preschool child. (See LIS CODE SHEET)

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked updated sections in their emergency plan that addresses volunteer emergency preparedness training and the operators plans for continuity of operations in response to an emergency to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii) per Announcement C-22-04.

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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2, #3 and #4 completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022, after the due date which was by December 30, 2022, the prescribed timeframe required by OCDEL to complete the training as per Announcement C-22-06.

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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked a section addressing the prevention and identification of Child Maltreatment in their Shaken Baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy and procedure to maintain compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi) and in accordance with Announcement C-22-03.

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: Staff file #1 contained health reports dated 3/30/21 and 7/12/23 which exceeded the requirements of health reports every 24 months. Staff file #2 contained health report dated 11/2/20 and lacked an updated health report conducted within 24 months. Staff file #4 contained health report dated 5/25/18 and lacked an updated health reports conducted every 24 months.

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: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a copy of the safe drop off and pick up routes used by the facility and parents posted in the parent area.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The facility had posted a copy of the certificate of compliance that expired on 1/7/22, not a valid current copy of the certificate of compliance.

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(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked updated sections in their emergency plan and their parent letter that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, 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.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked documentation of emergency plan drills conducted annually and kept on file at the facility.

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: The operator lacked documentation of review and update of the emergency plan annually as required.

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: Staff files #1, #2, and #3 contained documentation of training on the emergency plan dated 7/6/22 which exceeded the required training annually as required. Staff file #4 lacked documentation of emergency plan training in the file conducted annually.

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: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked an updated letter to the parents of the enrolled children explaining the updates made to the emergency plan.

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.

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked documentation that the emergency plan was submitted to the local municipality and 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)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Staff files #1, #2, #3 and #4 lacked documentation of fire safety training completed annually since 10/26/21.

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(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff file #4 contained documentation of completion of mandated reporter training dated 9/30/15 and not completed mandated reporter training with in the last 60 months.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff files #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked copy of the disclosure statement in the file.

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. Facility Person #1, #2, #3, and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Staff files #2, #3 and #4 lacked copies of written evaluations conducted by the director and completed annually since 9/1/22.

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: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The facility had documentation of testing the fire detection system conducted on the 7th of every month since June 2023 which exceeded the 30 days as required by section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).

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: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: On a rectangular table, in the downstairs preschool room, the edges, which had previously been covered by tape, were rough, which created a scraping hazard for children in care.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The Immunization Record, in the file for Child #1, did not contain documentation for the Influenza Vaccination according to the ACIP recommendations.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent Health Assessments in the file for Staff #1 exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.

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: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: Emergency phone numbers were not posted, by the phone on the wall, in the downstairs preschool room.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, with a start date of 2-1-21, had an initial health assessment dated 9-7-21 that was over 90 days after their start date. (The suspended regulation requires the parent to provide an initial health assessment no later than 90 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.)

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.

Regulation: 3270.131(e)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, with a start date of 2-1-21, had an immunization record dated 9-7-21 that was over 90 days after their start date. (The suspended regulation requires the parent to provide an immunization record no later than 90 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.)

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a 12 month old, had an immunization record that lacked documentation of the 2nd and 3rd doses of the DTAP and Pneumococcal vaccinations by age 6 months and the 2nd doses of the HIB and Polio vaccinations by age 4 months in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: In the young toddler room, the diapering can used for throwing away soiled diapers was on the other side of the gate between the young toddler and preschool rooms preventing the diapers from being thrown away immediately.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a current health assessment within the last 24 months.

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: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The file for volunteer #2, with a start date of 2-1-21, lacked a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment and requires a current tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.

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: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The file for volunteer #2 had an initial health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

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

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had current pediatric first-aid and CPR training with a completion date of 10-26-21 that was after the June 2021 expiration of the prior 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. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f): Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR.

Regulation: 3270.31(h)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked current health and safety training completed by 6-17-21 covering topics #1-9 as required in regulation 3270.31(f) for staff persons with a start date prior to 12-19-20.

Correction Required: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f): (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization); (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices; (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent; (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility); (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of bio contaminants; (9) Precautions when transporting children.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Volunteer #2, with a start date of 2-1-21, lacked mandated reporter training within 90 days of their start date and requires current training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had a staff evaluation that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.

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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the young toddler room, the knob on the cabinet door of the changing table was missing, which exposed the sharp end of a screw that was protruding out from the door and was accessible to children.

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: 3270.82(e)

Description: Toilet and sinks proper height

Noncompliance Area: In the young toddler room, it was observed that the sink was at a height that the 1 year old children in the room were unable to reach with the stepstool that was in the room because the stepstool was not high enough for the children to reach the sink to wash their hands.

Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system in accordance with 62 P.S. 1016(c)(3).

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.