Countryside Daycare and Preschool

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced complaint inspection occurred at the facility. Through staff interviews, it was revealed that on 5/29/26, Staff #1 intervened when they thought Child #1 was going to attack another child. During this intervention, it was determined that Staff #1 pushed the child to the ground, resulting in Child #1 hitting their head off a child bouncer in the outdoor play area.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. TIERED LIS: 1. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. (THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN SHALL HAVE AN IMMEDIATE CORRECTION DATE.) 2. The legal entity will arrange for Staff #1 to schedule and participate in the training 'Big Emotions and Self-Regulation for Adults and Children' located through the Better Kid Care system. The Legal Entity will send a copy of this completed training to the Regional Office, and will keep a copy in the file of Staff #1. (THE LEGAL ENTITY SHALL PROVIDE A DATE FOR WHEN THIS TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED.) 3. The Legal Entity will develop a policy that includes that the facility will not use physical discipline, the use of appropriate discipline and ways staff can work together to support one another during stressful situations. The policy will be submitted to the Regional Office for review and approval. Once the policy is approved, the Legal Entity will review the policy with all and any new staff in the future. Staff will sign indicating their understanding of the policy and these signatures will remain on file at the facility. (THE LEGAL ENTITY SHALL PROVIDE A DATE FOR WHEN THIS WILL BE COMPLETED.)

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Regulation requires staff to participate in annual fire safety training. Staff #1 did not participate in annual fire safety training (previous 1/17/25, current 2/11/26). Staff # 3 completed fire safety training on 10/30/25. This training was not completed within this staff's annual date of hire.

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)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The CPSL and regulation require staff to update their clearances at least every 60 months. Staff #2 did not update their clearances at least every 60 months and worked in child care during the lapse in clearances: state police (previous 9/27/20, current 10/2/25), child abuse (previous 10/1/20, current 10/8/25), FBI (previous 10/3/20, current 10/6/25) and the NSOR (previous 11/6/19, current 1/23/25).

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. TIERED LIS: 1. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position with direct contact with children at the facility. (THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN REQUIRES AN IMMEDIATE CORRECTION DATE). 2. The director will post a document for each staff member that lists the dates of all documents in their file to identify when updates are needed for all staff ensure documents are current at all times. The director will establish a checklist of documents to ensure staff are updating documents as required by regulation. These forms will be sent to the Regional Office for review and approval. Once approved, these forms will be utilized by staff and the director. (THE OPERATOR WILL PROVIDE A DATE FOR THWNE THESE DOCUMENTS WILL BE UTILIZED).

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training. Staff #5 completed this training on 9/25/24.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 - 10) within 90 days of hire.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The CPSL requires staff to update their clearances every 60 months. The following staff did not update their clearances every 60 months: Staff #1 NSOR (previous 11/19/19, current 1/15/25), Staff #2 NSOR (previous 11/6/19, current 1/23/25). The CPSL requires staff to apply for and receive appropriate clearances before being hired as a provisional hire. Staff #3 did not apply for or receive the state police clearance or the NSOR prior to being hired as a provisional hire. Staff #3 did not receive their state police clearance until 8/7/24 and did not apply for the NSOR until 7/30/24 and did not receive the NSOR until 8/6/24. Staff #4 did not apply for or receive the NSOR clearance prior to being hired appropriately as a provisional hire. Staff #4 did not apply for the NSOR until 8/12/24 and did not receive the NSOR until 8/21/24. Staff #6 did not receive did not apply for or receive the child abuse clearance prior to being hired appropriately as a provisional hire. Staff #6 did not apply for the child abuse clearance until 10/8/24 and did not receive the child abuse clearance until 10/17/24.

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

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: An inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to renew their pediatric first aid and CPR training before it expires. Staff #1 had pediatric first aid/CPR training that expired on 3/22/23 and this staff did not update their training until 6/6/23.

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: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: An inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing log was conducted. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least every 30 days. The following test did not occur at least every 30 days: 8/11/23 - 9/11/23 12/8/23 - 1/8/24.

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: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced complaint investigation on 10/20/22 during naptime there were 10 cots being used The cots did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides of each cot. The space between cots varied from 6 inches to 18 inches.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced complaint investigation on 10/20/22 upon arrival at 1:18 pm, CR spoke with Staff Person # 1 on the playground. Staff # 1 told CR that the director was on lunch break. Staff # 1 let CR into the facility to check on the groups that were resting/napping. CR went to the infant room first. The door was closed. When CR entered the room, the lights were off and there were 3 infants in Pack & Plays and no staff person in the room. Staff person # 2 came into the infant room while CR was in the room. CR explained purpose of visit and asked Staff # 2 why the infants were alone in the room. Staff # 2 stated that a staff person recently resigned and there was not enough staff to cover breaks. CR explained to Staff # 2 that none of the children can be left alone at any time. Staff # 2 stated that the toddler teacher was supervising the infants in addition to the toddlers. The door to the toddler room was also closed. CR went in and spoke with Staff # 3 who was in the room alone with 2 YT, 5 OT, and 3 PS totaling 10 children that were napping. Staff # 3 stated that they would look in on the infants every 5 minutes.

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.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced complaint investigation on 10/20/22 upon arrival at 1:18 pm, CR spoke with Staff Person # 1 on the playground. Staff # 1 told CR that the director was on lunch break. Staff # 1 let CR into the facility to check on the groups that were resting/napping. CR went to the infant room first. The door was closed. When CR entered the room, the lights were off and there were 3 infants in Pack & Plays and no staff person in the room. Staff person # 2 came into the infant room while CR was in the room. CR explained purpose of visit and asked Staff # 2 why the infants were alone in the room. Staff # 2 stated that a staff person recently resigned and there was not enough staff to cover breaks. CR explained to Staff # 2 that none of the children can be left alone at any time. Staff # 2 stated that the toddler teacher was supervising the infants in addition to the toddlers. The door to the toddler room was also closed. CR went in and spoke with Staff # 3 who was in the room alone with 2 YT, 5 OT, and 3 PS totaling 10 children that were napping. Staff # 3 stated that they would look in on the infants every 5 minutes.

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 legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of PQAS-approved training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced complaint investigation on 10/20/22, STAFF #2,3,4 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #2&3 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS-approved trainer and a PQAS-approved curriculum. Staff #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: CCDBG Health & Safety and Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS-approved trainer and a PQAS-approved curriculum.

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. Until such a time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, STAFF # 2,3,4 must be supervised, when working with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff persons available to supervise STAFF 2,3,4, STAFF 2,3,4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff # 4 (see code sheet for start date) did not have a health assessment or results of a tuberculin skin test in file.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: STAFF #2 & 3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS-approved trainer and a PQAS-approved curriculum. STAFF #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet): CCDBG Health & Safety and Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS-approved trainer and a PQAS-approved curriculum.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. STAFF #2, 3,4 will have until DECEMBER 15, 2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, STAFF # 2,3,4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise STAFF 2, 3, 4, STAFF 2, 3, 4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced complaint investigation on 10/20/22 CR reviewed all new staff files. Staff #2 (see code sheet for start date) lived in NJ within the past 5 years and does not have required out of state clearances. Staff #1,2,4 (see code sheet for start dates) do not have verification letter from NSOR or a copy of request application for NSOR. Staff # 1 does not have an FBI clearance or a receipt confirming application for the fingerprinting. STAFF # 2&3 are employed more than 45 days (see code sheet for start dates).

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. STAFF 2&3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.