Early Years Community Learning Centers

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked a six-month update in writing by the parent to the emergency contact form and agreement form that was completed 6 months from the previous update. The updates in the file were dated 7/20/25 and 5/7/26.

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: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked a child health report that was completed 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility on 2/3/25. The child health report in the file is dated 5/29/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 who is a young toddler lacked a child health report that was completed 6 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 5/29/25 and 3/13/26.

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 who was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid disclosure statement. The signed and dated disclosure statement in the file was not the updated disclosure statement form from 1/1/25. The file for staff person #2 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid disclosure statement. The signed and dated disclosure statement in the file was not the updated disclosure statement form from 1/1/25. The file for staff person #3 who was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid disclosure statement. The signed and dated disclosure statement in the file was not the updated disclosure statement form from 1/1/25.

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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.66(e)

Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic

Noncompliance Area: In the Starbright classroom two cans of Barbasol shaving foam were observed. The cans were not labeled that they were nontoxic.

Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler classroom, the first aid kit was observed to be missing scissors.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space along the wooden fence there were several areas observed to have peeling paint.

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

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K classroom a plastic toy bin was observed to be cracked causing rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points. In the Pre-K classroom three plastic magnetic tiles were observed to be broken causing rough edges and sharp corners.

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)(4)/3270.182(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2 and #3 lacked emergency contact information that included written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission.

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(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked emergency contact information that included 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.

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(d)

Description: Excursions

Noncompliance Area: The Pre-K children were on the Gym Bus it was observed that emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion did not accompany a staff person on the excursion.

Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The Pre-K children were on the Gym Bus it was observed a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency did not accompany the staff person who was on the Gym Bus with the children.

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)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked a child health report that was completed within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet) The initial child health report in the file was dated 2/22/24.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 that is an older toddler lacked an updated health report. The health report in the file is dated 3/22/24.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K classroom in the locked medication box Albuterol was observed for a child that expired on 11/2023.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First-Aid and CPR in an approved curriculum with a PQAS instructor.

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 time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 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 #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 1/26/23 and 3/3/25. The file for staff person #3 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 10/3/22 and 2/27/25.

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: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2 and #3 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.

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: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-Aid and CPR in an approved curriculum with a PQAS trainer.

Correction Required: Staff person shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Until the required training has been completed, staff person #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 available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 lacked mandated reported training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter trainings in the file are dated 3/2/20 and 3/17/25.

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

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In the Starbright classroom by the telephone one outlet was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. In the Pre-K classroom a power strip on the filing cabinet was observed to be missing four protective receptacle covers accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

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

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K classroom in the emergency go bag the first-aid kit was observed to be missing gloves.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Regulation: 3270.75(d)

Description: On excursions

Noncompliance Area: The Pre-K children were on the Gym Bus and it was observed that a first-aid kit did not accompany the children and facility person.

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the Starbright classroom in the children's restroom three ceramic tiles were observed to be broken causing a visible hazard.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: In the Teddy Bears classroom in the children's restroom two handwashing signs were observed to not be posted above the two toilets. In the Toddler classroom a handwashing sign was observed to not be posted above the changing table.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The Fire Drill and Fire Detection log was observed for the 30 day smoke detector checks. There were 62 days between 11/1/24 and 1/2/25.

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)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 lacked an agreement that specified 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)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that included the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

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: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file were dated 8/16/21 and 8/21/23. The file for staff person #3 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file were dated 1/20/22 and 4/2/24.

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)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 who was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR application was in the file and was dated 9/27/23.

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 #--- may not work in a child care position 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 Fire Drill and Fire Detection log was observed for the 30 day smoke detector checks. There were 31 days between 7/3/23 and 8/3/23, 32 days between 8/3/23 and 9/4/23, 31 days between 2/2/24 and 3/4/24, and 31 days between 3/4/24 and 4/4/24.

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: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the Starbright classroom a plastic toy bin was observed to be cracked creating pinch and crush points. In the Preschool/School-Age classroom a wooden block was observed to be broken and splintered causing rough edges and sharp corners. In the Older Toddler classroom a blue plastic toy plate was cracked causing pinch and crush points. On the preschool playground a purple sand toy was observed to be broken causing rough edges and sharp corners. On the preschool playground a blue plastic table inside a playhouse was observed to be cracked causing rough edges.

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)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an agreement that specified the amount of the fee 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: The file for child #1 lacked an agreement that specified 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: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that one of the children receiving care in the young toddler room did not have emergency contact information in the room.

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: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1 and #2 lacked health assessment that were conducted 12 months prior to the previous health assessment. The health assessments in staff file #1 were dated 7/16/20 and 11/16/22. The health assessments in staff file #3 were dated 8/27/20 and 12/31/22.

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.

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was observed to be missing a parent letter that included the lockdown procedure and accommodations to infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and chronic medical conditions update.

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)/3270.192(2)(iii)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. There were 9 clock hours of child care training in the file.

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: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: In the Starbright classroom the first-aid kit was observed to be missing gloves.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 lacked a health assessment that was dated prior to providing initial service (See LIS CODE SHEET). The health assessment was dated 8/16/21.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Regulation: 3270.31(h)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 lacked training in health and safety topics numbers 1-9 as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f).

Correction Required: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter trainings in the file were dated 11/18/15 and 2/22/22.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS CODE SHEET), lacked a state police clearance that was completed prior to the hire date. The state police clearance in the file is dated 6/10/21. The file for staff person #2, whom was hired as an aide on (See LIS CODE SHEET), lacked a valid child abuse clearance. The child abuse clearance was requested for volunteer purposes instead of employment purposes. The file for staff person #3, whom was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS CODE SHEET), lacked proof of FBI fingerprinting prior to the hire date. The FBI clearance in the file is dated 8/18/21.

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

Regulation: 3270.20(b)

Description: Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours

Noncompliance Area: Written documentation of an incident requirement emergency room treatment of Child #1 on 12/8/21 was not submitted to the Regional Office within 72 hours.

Correction Required: The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department