Childs Way

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The yellow car in the Outdoor Playspace was missing a strap in order to buckle the child in the toy posing a falling hazard to the children.

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: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The Agreements in the files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2, lacked documentation of 4 hours of the required 12 annual clock hours of childcare training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet); however, the mandated reporter training does not meet the minimum of three hours. Staff person #2 and #3 has completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet); however, the mandated reporter training is not intended for an appropriate target audience.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1, #2, and #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, #2, and #3, staff persons #1, #2, and #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: In the School Age Classroom, the water temperature at the sink in the classroom was measured at 111 degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Regulation: 3270.166(3)

Description: Disposable nursers or parents

Noncompliance Area: According to staff statements, the commercial dishwasher at the facility is not consistently being used to clean infant bottles. Bottles are currently not sent home and kept at the facility.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers shall be used for infants unless bottles are provided by the parent or unless a commercial dishwasher is used by the facility.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facilities Emergency Plan did not address Continuity of Operations.

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: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not provide the parents of each child enrolled with information on how to electronically access the regulations.

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: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the facility's Fire Drill log, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 60 days apart: 3/28/24-5/30/24 (63 days) and 7/24/24-9/25/24 (63 days).

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: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked clear bin in the infant room. There was a cracked boat in the playground. There was a cracked yellow handle on the playground toy house. There was a water table toy filled with dirty water and leaves in the playground. There was a blue spinning toy filled with water in the playground.

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: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1, 2,3,4 and 5 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There were exposed splinters on the blue window frame in the school-age 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: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint on the wall under the window by the computer, there was peeling paint on the wall with the toy kitchen in the school age room. There was damaged plaster on the wall under the window facing the playground and on the bottom of the column in the school age room. There was damage plaster on the corner of the wall by the computer exposing the metal in the school age room. There was a damaged plaster on the bottom of the column in the preschool room. This will done by 1/16/24.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the health and safety training topics for facility persons #1 through 5, who have been employed more than 90 days, were not on file at the facility.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(h)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the health and safety training topics for facility persons #6 through 8, who were employed prior to 12/19/2020, were not on file at the facility.

Correction Required: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have proof of purchase of the fire detection system at the time of the inspection.

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.

Noncompliance Area: A bin containing balls was cracked on the edge in the school age classroom.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms of child #2, 3 and 5 did not contain the addresses and the emergency contact form of child #4 did not contain the addresses and phone numbers of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the review and/or update of the financial agreement of child #1 and 4 exceeded the 6 month requirement.

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: The files of facility persons #9, 10 and 11, identified as volunteers did not contain a copy of the signed disclosure statement.

Correction Required: 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: The files of facility persons #1 through 8 contained documentation of fire safety training which was not completed in person by a fire protection professional.

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: The school-age space and the young toddler space each contained a play kitchen with a loose faucet. The young toddler room contained a bin with a cracked top with rough edges accessible to the children.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The young toddler room contained stickers and marker caps which had a diameter of less than one inch accessible to children 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.

Noncompliance Area: An Epi-Pen, Ventolin inhaler and Vitamin B-6, medications labeled "keep out of the reach of children," were in a child's backpack in a cubby accessible to children.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #4, with a start date of 10/2/2018, contained an initial health assessment dated 10/3/2018, the file of facility person #9, with a start date of 10/8/2018, contained a health assessment dated 11/12/2018, both of which are after their starting date with children. The file of facility person #7, with a start date of 12/19/2018, does not contain documentation of an initial health assessment.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1, with a start date of 7/16/2018, contained documentation of a tuberculosis test read on 8/9/2018, the file of facility person #2, with a start date of 11/6/2018, contained documentation of a tuberculosis test read on 11/9/2018, the file of facility person #3, with a start date of 7/27/2018, contained documentation of a tuberculosis test read on 8/1/2018, the file of facility person #4, with a start date of 10/2/2018, contained documentation of a tuberculosis test read on 10/4/2018, the file of facility person #6, with a start date of 6/27/2018, contained documentation of a tuberculosis test read on 7/2/2018, the file of facility person #7, with a start date of 12/19/2018, contained documentation of a tuberculosis test read on 1/7/2019, the file of facility person #8, with a start date of 9/17/2018, contained documentation of a tuberculosis test read on 10/25/2018, the file of facility person #9, with a start date of 10/8/2018, contained documentation of a tuberculosis test read on 10/15/2018, and the file of facility person #10, with a start date of 5/15/2018, contained documentation of a tuberculosis test read on 5/24/2018, all which exceed their initial start dates with children. All staff now have a tuberculosis screening on file.

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.

Noncompliance Area: A copy of the regulations under which the facility is certified and the instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents at the facility.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1, with a start date of 7/16/2018, contained documentation of emergency plan training dated 8/2/2018, the file of facility person #2, with a start date of 11/6/2018, contained emergency plan training dated 12/7/2018, the file of facility person #5, with a start date of 9/17/2018. contained emergency plan training dated 12/7/2018. the file of facility person #8, with a start date of 9/17/2018, contained emergency plan training dated 12/26/2018, and the file of facility person #9, with a start date of 10/8/2018, contained emergency plan training dated 1/2/2019, all exceeding the requirement of initial training within one week of working with children. All staff now have current 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: The file of facility person #1, with a start date of 7/16/2018, contained documentation of FBI fingerprinting dated 9/4/2018, PA State Police clearance dated 7/17/2018 and Child Abuse clearance dated 7/18/2018 all after their start date with children. The file of facility person #3, with a start date of 7/27/2018, contained a PA State Police clearance dated 7/30/2018, which was after their start date with children and did not contain documentation of the request. The file of facility person #4, with a start date of 10/2/2018, contained a PA State Police clearance dated 10/19/2018, a Child Abuse clearance dated 10/3/2018 and an FBI clearance dated 10/13/2018, all of which were after their start date with children and did not contain documentation of their requests. The file of facility person #7, with a start date of 12/19/2018, contained a PA State Police clearance dated 1/2/2019, which was after their start date with children and did not contain documentation of a request for or completed Child Abuse clearance or FBI clearance. The file of facility person #8, with a start date of 9/17/2018, contained an FBI clearance dated 12/14/2018 which was after their start date with children and did not contain documentation of being fingerprinted. The file of facility person #9, with a start date of 10/8/2018, contained a PA State Police clearance dated 10/17/2018 which was after their start date with children and did not contain documentation of the request. The file of facility person #10, with a start date of 5/15/2018, contained a State Police clearance dated 5/21/2018 and FBI clearance dated 5/16/2018 which were after their start date with children and did not contain documentation of requests. The file of facility persons #3, 4, 5 and 6 did not contain documentation of mandated reporter training.

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 #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #8, identified as an aide, does not have documentation they meet the qualifications for that 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.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #12 contained written evaluations dated 8/8/2016 and 4/2018, exceeding the requirement of a written evaluation at least annually.

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: Aquafor, labeled "keep out of the reach of children," was accessible to children in a backpack in a child's cubby by the young toddler space.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Noncompliance Area: The restroom outside of the school-age space contained a toilet which was missing a bolt cover.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 did not contain a complete financial agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #3 contained health assessments and tuberculosis screening after their start date with children. The file of facility person #1 and 2 contained a tuberculosis screening after their start date with children.

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.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.

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #3 contained a signed disclosure after their start date with children.

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