Discovery Kids Childcare Center

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 6/17/2026 in the Beginning Preschool (2-3 year olds) bathroom plastic bags are accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 6/17/2026 in the Preschool room a written plan of daily activities is not posted in the group space. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. The agreement for child #2 does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. The agreement for child #3 does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. The agreement for child #6 does not specify 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: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #4 does not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or 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 or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #5 does not include the address of the individual 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.

Regulation: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 6/17/2026 in the Preschool room an inhaler is present for child # 7 that is not in an original container nor does is contain a prescription label. It was observed on 6/17/2026 in the Pre-K room an inhaler is present for child # 8 that is not in an original container nor does is contain a prescription label.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The provider's written policy regarding the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment does not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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)

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

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person # 1 does not contain a valid health assessment. This is evidenced by the most recent health assessment being dated 2/28/2024, which exceeds 24 months. The record for staff person # 2 does not contain a valid health assessment. This is evidenced by the most recent health assessment being dated 4/12/2023, which exceeds 24 months. The record for staff person #3 contains health assessments that were not updated in a timely manner. This is evidenced by health reports dated 12/2/2022 and 4/3/2025, which exceeds 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: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person #4 contains a PDE FBI clearance dated 7/30/2025 and not a required DHS clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #4 may not work in a child care position with direct contact with children or routine interaction with children until the results of the DHS required FBI clearance has been obtained and is on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: it was observed on 6/17/2026 in the Pre-K room spray bottles containing cleaning solutions are within reach of children, therefore accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 6/17/2026 in the Ones classroom a bottle containing bleach solution is being stored by food. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 6/17/2026 in the Transition classroom and the Ones classroom foam is exposed on several rest mats. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. This is evidenced by manual testing of the fire detection system exceeding 30-day on several occasions: 4/1/26 - 5/5/26 (34 days) and 5/5/26 - 6/17/26 (43 days). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter does not have proof of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system which is required to be kept with the facility's fire drill logs in accordance with 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: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection and during the verification visit, the water temperature in the sinks in the twos classroom was found to be over 110 degreed F.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Health insurance information (policy number) was not available for child #1. Health Insurance information (Policy holder and policy number) was not available for child #2.

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: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: An address was not available for a release person for children #2 and #3.

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: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, an emergency contact form for a child who had transferred into the Transition room was not available while the child was receiving care in that room. CORRECTED ON SITE by placing a copy of the form in the classroom binder.

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(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, A posted transportation plan was not available in the transition room or the young twos classrooms. CORRECTED ON SITE by posting the document during the inspection.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: Six-month health updates were not available for children #3, #4, and #5, who are all under the age of 2.

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.

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, documentation of a Hepatitis A for child #4 was not available. Documentation for exemption from the immunization was also not available.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: Medication (inhaler) was observed to be present in the older twos classroom without the original container.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a continuity of operations plan was not available in the program's emergency plan.

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: Documentation of a health assessment within the past 24 months was not available for Staff #6 - last health assessment document dated 11/17/22

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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of two nonfamily references was not available for staff #2 - staff is missing 1 reference. Documentation of two nonfamily references was not available for staff #4.

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(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, documentation that emergency drills were conducted every 12 months was not available.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: Upon review, information about accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs/chronic medical conditions was not available in the emergency plan letter to families.

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: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet for DOH): CPR/First Aid (completed 7/16/25) Documentation showed that staff #7 had a CPR certification that expired 4/2025. Documentation of current CPR certification was dated 7/16/25. Staff #7 reportedly worked unsupervised with children during the lapse.

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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of 12 hours of annual training was not available for: Staff #3 - missing 7 hours of annual training Staff #5 - missing 8 hours of annual training

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. 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: At the time of inspection, documentation showed: Staff #1 had a current NSOR dated 3/10/25 and a previous NSOR dated 1/22/20, exceeding the 60-month requirement for renewal. Staff was confirmed to have worked in a child care role during the lapse. Staff #2 had a current FBI clearance dated 6/7/24 and a previous FBI clearance dated 1/7/19, exceeding the 60-month requirement for renewal. Staff was confirmed to have worked in a child care role during the lapse. Staff #3 had a current NSOR dated 3/26/25 and a previous NSOR dated 1/22/20, exceeding the 60-month requirement for renewal. Staff was confirmed to have worked in a child care role during the lapse. Staff #4 (See LIS for DOH) had a PA state clearance dated 4/15/25, a child abuse clearance dated 6/11/25, no documentation of an FBI clearance, and an NSOR dated 6/13/25. All of which exceed the requirements for provisional hiring. Staff was observed to be working in a child care role during the inspection. Staff #6 had a current NSOR dated 3/28/25 and a previous NSOR dated 1/22/20, exceeding the 60-month requirement for renewal. Staff was confirmed to have worked in a child care role during the lapse. Staff #7 had a PA state clearance dated 6/23/25 (previous dated 11/18/19), child abuse clearance dated 6/29/25 (previous dated 11/22/19) an FBI clearance dated 7/21/25 (previous dated 11/24/19). Staff was confirmed to have worked in a child care role during the lapse.

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, 4, 6, 7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of experience was not available for staff #4.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, an electrical outlet cover was observed to be missing in the one-year-old room. CORRECTED ON SITE by covering the outlet.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, a Swiffer Wet Jet with the cleaning solution container was observed to be accessible to children in the older twos bathroom.

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: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: Water in the older twos bathroom was observed to be 120 degrees F.

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

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, peeling paint was observed on the wall in the area where the cots are stored in the preschool classroom.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Fire detection system tests were observed to be beyond the required 30-day period on the following dates: 11/1/24-12/2/24 (31 days), 12/2/24-1/2/25 (31 days), and 5/1/25-6/2/25 (32 days).

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: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include 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.

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).

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Dirt was observed in the Infant classroom's toy baskets and changing table, the floor car mat in the Older Twos classroom had rips and tears in it, the trash can lid in the Preschool classroom had dirt and debris on it, and the Little Tikes gray house on the infant and toddler playground had a black net in the back ripped and hanging on the ground.

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: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: The embedded outdoor equipment on the preschool playground was not mounted over loose fill that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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: 3270.102(e)

Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

Noncompliance Area: Mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch was observed in the infant and toddler playground space.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: Toy shelf in Young Two's classroom was unstable and could easily tip over.

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

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: Old food spills and dirt were observed in the kitchen refrigerator, School age classroom refrigerator, and Young One's classroom refrigerator.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 agreement form did not specify the fee amount to be charged per day or per week.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 agreement form did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include 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.

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).

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 agreement form did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 emergency contact information did not include physician/medical care phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 emergency contact information did not include parent work address or phone number.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 and #3 emergency contact information did not include information on the child's special needs (disability).

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 or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and #2 emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual 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.

Regulation: 3270.161(a)

Description: Wholesome

Noncompliance Area: Yogurt in the Preschool classroom refrigerator was observed to be expired as of 7/06/2024.

Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: The Infant classroom did not have a written feeding schedule for each infant obtained from the parent.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 parent did not review and update the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period.

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.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff #7 and #8 did not have verification of education and training prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not have a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests.

Correction Required: 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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1, #4, and #6 record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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: Staff #5, #9, #10, and #11 did not receive training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.

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(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1, #7, and #11 did not have documentation that they participated in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional within the last year.

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: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 and #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety training.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 and #3 will have until August 7, 2024, to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 and #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2 and #3, staff persons #2 and #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 did not have documentation that they completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #3 will have until August 7, 2024 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 did not have record of a completed NSOR clearance on file. Staff #3 and #6 did not have a signed, witnessed, and dated disclosure statement on 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 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Two bottles of Clorox disinfectant cleaner were observed in an unlocked bathroom cabinet in the Young Two's classroom.

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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Dust and dirt were observed inside the air vents in the hallway to the preschool classroom, in the Older One's classroom, in the Younger One's classroom, in the Older Two's classroom, and School Age classroom.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: In the school aged room, 13 children were observed in care. When asked for primary care groups, one staff identified 6 children in their group. The other staff identified 5 children in their group, leaving 2 children unaccounted for.

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. 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: 3270.102(e)/3270.103

Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: On the "2's playground", the playground for toddlers, mulch was observed spilling over the fence into the 2 year old playground near the gate, providing toddlers with access to mulch with a diameter of less than an inch.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. 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: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: Agreement form for child #3 did not specify the child's arrival time. Agreement form for child #4 did not specify the child's arrival or departure time.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Agreement form for child #5 did not list the persons to whom the child can be released.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: Date of admission was not listed on the agreement form or on file for child #1, #4 and #6

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #6 was missing the address for the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #6 was missing a complete work address for the father

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #3 was missing the information on the child's disability.

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 or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #6 was missing a complete address for persons to whom the child can be released. Address on file was missing the city, state, and zip code.

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: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: Medication log for child #1 and #2 was missing the dates for which the medication can be administered.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: File for staff #4 did not include verification of education and experience.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 did not have a complete health assessment at the time of initial employment.

Correction Required: 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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 was missing two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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: Staff number 2 did not have Pediatric CPR/First Aide training on file.

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: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff number 1 had a 6 hour health and safety training dated 4/29/19, which is not accepted. Staff number 3 had health and safety training dated 8/3/17 and did not have the update training on file.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 was missing updated Mandated reporter training on file. Mandated reporter training was dated 7/27/15 and the update was not on file. Staff #5 was missing a complete child abuse clearance, completed NSOR clearance, and a completed disclosure statement. Disclosure statement was missing a signature witness and date of signatures. Staff #5 may not be on the facility premises until all clearances are obtained and on file. Staff #6 was missing a completed disclosure statement and a complete NSOR clearance. Staff #6 may not be on the facility premises until all clearances are obtained and on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 5 and 6may not work at the facility. 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 #5 and 6 may not work at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.69(a)

Description: Running water/ safe drinking water

Noncompliance Area: Facility has a well water source and did not provide documentation from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that the water source is in compliance with the Safe Water Drinking Act.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17).

Noncompliance Area: Eight children were observed in a room measured for seven. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.

Noncompliance Area: According to fire drill logs that were reviewed at the time of inspection, more than 60 days have lapsed since the most recent fire drill took place.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.

Noncompliance Area: The mulch near the embedded equipment measured at 7 inches deep and was compacted.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator located in the kitchen was not clean. An unknown substance had spilled onto the bottom of the fridge (below the produce drawers) and dried. There were sticky areas on the bottom shelf.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 was hired provisionally on 2/10/20 and has resided outside of the state of Pennsylvania during the past 5 years. At the time of inspection, her record did not include an application for her out of state clearances, and her record included an incomplete PA state police clearance. She did not have complete provisional hire paperwork on file at the time of hire. In addition - - The LE has an approved provisional hire waiver on file effective 1/16/20, but more than 45 days have lapsed since the staff person began employment.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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: Two containers of liquid Swiffer cleaner and hand sanitizer (labeled "keep out of the reach of children") were observed in areas accessible to the children in care. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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: An area of peeling paint/plaster was observed in the hallway of the child care facility. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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 person 1 used an inappropriate means of redirection when she pushed child 1 out of her way as she was entering into a toddler classroom. The child stumbled backwards.

Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.

Noncompliance Area: The power to the facility went out on February, 20, 2020. The program continued operating despite knowing the projected timeline for power to be restored was a few hours out. The indoor temperature in the facility dropped down to 62 F.

Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65 F.

Noncompliance Area: The power went out in the facility on February 20, 2020. The staff were unable to wash the children's hands (prior to eating snack / after diapering) as the electric sinks were not operational in the child care spaces / diapering areas.

Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the complaint investigation, it was determined that a staff person in the infant room gave an infant a bottle that was unsafe (too hot) for consumption. The bottle was heated in a bottle warmer two times, and when staff realized it was too hot, the bottle was placed in the fridge for a short period of time. Staff person 1 removed the bottle from the fridge, failed to check that the bottle cooled to a safe temperature, and gave it to an infant in care. The child put it in his mouth, but refused to drink the bottle despite displaying signs of hunger. It was then discovered that the bottle was too hot to be given to an infant.

Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.

Noncompliance Area: The depth of the mulch underneath the climbing equipment on the preschool/school age playground measured at less than 9 inches in depth. This does not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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.

Noncompliance Area: The thermometers in the older ones room and in the infant room were both reading at 50 F.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Noncompliance Area: Daily schedules were not posted in the beginner preschool room, nor the school age room.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Noncompliance Area: An older school age child was allowed to walk out of the classroom and down the hallway to the bathroom without supervision. 11 children were present in the preschool classroom when staff persons 2 and 3 were asked which children they were each responsible for. Only 9 of the 11 children were accounted for in the groups, leaving two children unaccounted for.

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. 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. 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.

Noncompliance Area: The records for children 2 (CORRECTED ON SITE) and 3 did not include child services reports from the previous year.

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: The vaccination record on file for child 1 (age 4) does show that the child is vaccinated accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP, nor are there appropriate exemptions on file. The record listed just 3 of 4 of the age-appropriate DTAP, HIB, and Pneumococcal vaccinations, and just 1 of the 2 age appropriate Hepatitis A. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 began employment on 3/11/19. The initial health assessment/TB test results on file were dated more than 12 months prior to initial employment (10/18/16) and therefore are not valid. The health assessment update on file for staff person 2 was not updated within a period of 24 months. The health assessments on file were dated 11/7/16 and subsequently 2/21/19. The health assessment update on file for staff person 7 was not updated within a period of 24 months. The health assessments on file were dated 7/25/16 and subsequently 6/10/19. The health assessment update on file for staff person 8 was not updated within a period of 24 months. The health assessments on file were dated 6/9/16 and subsequently 2/21/19. The health assessment update on file for staff person 10 was not updated within a period of 24 months. The health assessments on file were dated 7/15/16 and subsequently 6/4/19. The health assessment update on file for staff person 13 was not updated within a period of 24 months. The health assessments on file were dated 9/9/16 and subsequently 2/21/19. Staff person 17 began employment on 5/14/19. Her record did not include a health assessment with results of a TB test.

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 operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility during the previous year. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.