Early Life Academy Willard Elementary

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed child #2 record and observed signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child prior to admission was missing on the emergency contact form.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed emergency contact forms were not present in a childcare space for children receiving care in rooms #1, #2, #3, #4 and in the cafeteria area.

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: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed the transportation plan was not displayed in rooms #1, #2, #3 and #4.

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(a)(4)

Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance

Noncompliance Area: Certification reviewed child #1 record and observed initial health report examination was not included in record.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed child #2 record and observed signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission was missing on the emergency contact form.

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

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

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

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed child #2 record and observed signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading missing on the emergency contact form.

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

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Certification reviewed staff #1 record and observed record did not include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessment.

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: 3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #2 and #3 record and observed Pediatric First Aid and CPR training was not in record.

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 #1, #2 and #3 will have until 10/25/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1, #2 and #3- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family childcare home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #-1, #2 and #3-, staff person #1, #2 and #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: Certification rep reviewed staff #3 record and observed record did not include out of State Sex Offender Registry Clearance, out of State Criminal History Clearance and out of State Child Abuse & Neglect Registry Clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 01/25/24 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 did not contain PCP information. The emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 did not contain PCP address.

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)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 01/25/24 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 did not contain health insurance coverage information. The emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 did not contain child's policy number.

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: During the renewal inspection on 01/24/25 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 did not specify name, address, and telephone number of designated release person(s).

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(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 01/25/24 the file reviewed for child #2 contained fee agreement and emergency contact form that was not updated within 6-month period. Forms reviewed dated 04/11/23.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 01/25/24 the file reviewed for staff #1 did not contain health assessment documenting that staff was free from communicable disease. The file reviewed for staff #2 did not contain initial health assessment required prior to providing direct care.

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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 01/25/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 only contained one written, nonfamily references.

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)/3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 01/25/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain PQAS approved first aid/cpr training. Staff person #3 did not contain current first aid/cpr certification.

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 01/25/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) did not contain FBI clearance from the Department of Human Services or NSOR certificate. No application for clearance on file. The file reviewed for staff person #3 contained a child abuse clearance more than 60 months old. No application for new clearance on file.

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. Facility Person #1 and #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 child files and the file for child #1 did not contain a health assessment or list of immunizations.

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. 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: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include a 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: 3270.31(g)

Description: Professional development certificate

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not contain the 10 hr health and safety professional development training.

Correction Required: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include an FBI clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff #2may not work in a child care position at the facility.