Elaine C Redmond

Regulation: 3280.101(b)/3280.111(c)

Description: Include 6 categories of development/Promote development

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, two children were observed playing on their tablets. A few puzzles were observed accessible to children. Additional equipment and materials specified at §3280.101(c)(1) - (6) were not accessible to the children, as those items were in another room which was cluttered and did not allow for any movement through the room. Child #1 acknowledged that they either play on their tablets or will play the Memory game while in care. It did not appear as though there were many other options or activities for the children to do while in care due to other rooms containing equipment being unable to be accessed.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials shall include the items from each of the following six categories: 1. Materials for dramatic role playing, 2. Toys and materials for cognitive development, 3. Toys and materials for visual development, 4. Toys and materials for auditory development, 5. Toys to handle and manipulate and art materials for tactile development, 6. Toys and equipment for large muscle development. 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.

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the cabinet under the sink in the kitchen was unlocked and contained multiple cleaners which read "keep out of reach of children." A Swiffer mop was observed in the kitchen with the cleaning solution still intact to the handle. A closed, half-consumed bottle of red wine was observed on the counter in the kitchen. These items were accessible to children.

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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Regulation: 3280.76/3280.91(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, childcare areas were observed to have the following hazardous conditions: High stacks of papers on both the dining room and child care table in the living room, making them unable to be used; Boxes with small appliances stacked on the floor in a walkway; Excess play equipment placed in a manner where walking through them was a hazard; and bookshelves blocking exits which serve as a means of egress from the rooms.

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. Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE: At the time of the inspection on 8/6/25, on the embedded climber, one of the green spindles came unscrewed from the top rail and is pushed forward. This poses a hazard to children using the equipment. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating the correction would be implemented by 9/5/25. An inspection occurred on 11/10/25. On the embedded climber, one of the green spindles was still unscrewed from the top rail and was pushed forward. This poses a hazard to children using the equipment.

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: 3280.118(c)

Description: Vet's certificate required

Noncompliance Area: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE: At the time of the inspection on 8/6/25, the operator was unable to provide a current rabies vaccine for the dog, Cosmo, who was present in the facility. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating the correction would be implemented by 8/6/25. An inspection occurred on 11/10/25. The operator was still unable to provide a current rabies vaccine for the dog, Cosmo, who was present in the facility. The rabies vaccine presented for Cosmo was dated 6/17/24 and as per both staff person #1 and household member #2 was only valid for one year.

Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE: At the time of the inspection on 8/6/25, staff person #2 had a PA State Police clearance dated 2-3-21 which was of volunteer status and not suitable for household member or employee purposes. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating the correction would be implemented by 9/7/25. An inspection occurred on 11/10/25. Household member #2 still had a PA State Police clearance dated 2-3-21 which was of volunteer status and not suitable for household member or employee purposes. Staff person #1 did not have a current FBI clearance on file. This is evidenced by the FBI clearance on file dated 11/7/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the FBI clearance is received. Household member #2 may not be present in the home while children are in care.

Regulation: 3280.101(a)/3280.101(b)

Description: Age appropriate/Include 6 categories of development

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there were no materials or play equipment for the children to use. Five children sat on the sofa watching a computer tablet from 9:15am-10:30am. One child was asleep on the floor and another child was sitting in a chair.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment and materials shall include the items specified at §3280.101(c)(1) - (6).

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, on the embedded climber, one of the green spindles came unscrewed from the top rail and is pushed forward. This poses a hazard to children using the equipment.

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: 3280.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no loose fill rubber mulch under the swings and the plastic tarp was exposed. There was only 2.5 inches of rubber mulch under and around the embedded climber with slide which has a fall height of 5 ft. For this type of surfacing, there needs to be at least 6 inches of rubber mulch under the equipment.

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. Tiered LIS: 1.) 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. The embedded climber with slide in the play yard shall be made inaccessible and will not be used by the children until such time as the loose-fill impact-absorbing material meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. For this piece of equipment, there needs to be at least 6 inches * of loose-fill impact-absorbing material under the equipment. This portion of the plan requires an immediate correction date. 2.)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. The operator shall obtain more loose-fill impact absorbing material to bring the depth into compliance with the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. This portion of the plan will be when more loose-fill impact absorbing material is added to come into compliance with the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Regulation: 3280.111(a)/3280.111(c)

Description: Written plan/Promote development

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no daily schedule posted. There were no daily activities that appeared to have been happening. Five children all sat on the sofa watching a computer tablet with unknown content on it. This occurred from 9:15am - 10:30am.

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. 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.

Regulation: 3280.115(a)(6)

Description: Lifeguard training/supervision

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the operator and children acknowledged that they go swimming at different times of the day. The operator acknowledged that they did not have a lifeguard for when they go swimming and is aware that one is needed.

Correction Required: When children are swimming, supervision shall include one person certified in lifeguard training, as described in § 3280.31(e)(4)(iii) (relating to age and training).

Regulation: 3280.118(c)

Description: Vet's certificate required

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the operator was unable to provide a current rabies vaccine for the dog, Cosmo, who was present in the facility.

Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.

Regulation: 3280.133(4)

Description: Locked

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, eye drops prescribed for staff person #1 were observed on the dividing room wall and were accessible to children.

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

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, 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: mandated reporter training.

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, at minimum by a primary staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff persons #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 did not have a health assessment or TB screening on file.

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.

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have documentation of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.

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: 3280.20/3280.102(a)

Description: General Health and Safety/Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, in the kitchen, there were sharp knives laying on the counter. A pair of yellow scissors were laying on the end of the dividing room wall. The scissor and knives were accessible to children.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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: 3280.24(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the certificate of compliance that was posted expired 2/13/25. There was no information provided to parents on how to access Chapter 3280 regulations electronically.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Regulation: 3280.26(a)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan to review.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan.

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no documentation of emergency plan training on file for staff person #2.

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.

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 only had documentation of one clock hour of child care training during the 12/23-12/24 training period. Staff person #2 did not have any documentation of child care training on file.

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

Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(iii)

Description: Water safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the children present at the facility acknowledged that they go swimming while in care. Staff person #1 and #2 do not have water safety training on file.

Correction Required: Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard.

Regulation: 3280.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training requirements and PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, a primary staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person#1 and #2 did not have documentation of completion of mandated reporter training on file.

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

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 had a PA State Police clearance dated 2-3-21 which was of volunteer status and not suitable for household member or employee purposes.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Tiered LIS: 1.) Staff Person #2 cannot be present in the group child care home when children are in care until all the clearances are on file. This plan of correction requires an immediate correction date. 2.) The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) by providing all clearances for all individuals for the facility. This date of correction will be when all clearances are on file.

Regulation: 3280.35(1)

Description: HS/GED

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no education on file for staff person #2.

Correction Required: A secondary staff person shall have obtained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

Regulation: 3280.52(c)/3280.53(a)

Description: Mixed age levels/Counted in staff:child ratio

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there were 7 children (1 young toddler, two preschool aged-child, and four young school-aged children) present in the living room. Of these 7 children present, 5 were related to the operator. This number and age of children requires there to be two staff present at all times.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). The related or foster children of an operator and the children or foster children of a staff person shall be counted in the staff:child ratio requirements. TIERED LIS: 1.) The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. This portion of the plan requires an immediate correction. 2.) The Legal Entity shall create or update policies surrounding staff-to-child ratios, including that the related or foster children of an operator and the children or foster children of a staff person shall be counted in the staff:child ratio requirements. This policy must be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and any new hires must be trained on the approved policy and documentation must be kept on file at the facility. This portion of the plan requires a correction date that reflects the ability to complete these requirements

Regulation: 3280.53(b)/3280.61(c)

Description: Counted for capacity /40 square feet wall-to-wall

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there were 7 children (1 young toddler, two preschool-aged children, and four young school-aged children) present in the living room that has a capacity of four children. Of these 7 children present, 5 were related to the operator.

Correction Required: The related or foster children of an operator and the children or foster children of a staff person shall be counted in the capacity for the space. 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.

Regulation: 3280.63/3280.115(a)(3)

Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Above-ground pool inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the above ground pool had a ladder which did not have any barriers to restrict access to children entering the pool.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. An aboveground swimming pool which is not in use must be made inaccessible to children in accordance with the swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, sunscreen was observed on a table in the living room. A bottle of pool Algaecide was observed on the table in the dining room. Tide pods and other cleaning materials were on the floor surrounding the kitchen island. In the hallway, more cleaning materials and laundry detergent was observed sitting on the floor in the hallway. All of these were accessible to children.

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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Regulation: 3280.66(c)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, a Pothos plant was observed in the corner of the living room and was accessible to children.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Regulation: 3280.68(b)

Description: No cigarette butts

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, some type of cigarette or remnants of something that was previously smoked was laying inside a cup on the patio table. This was accessible to children.

Correction Required: Ashes and cigarette or cigar butts are prohibited in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area.

Regulation: 3280.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, exits from the room next to the kitchen which led to the front door was blocked. The hallway to the front door was lined with cleaning materials and created a narrow path.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection on 8/6/25, the last documented fire drill that occurred was conducted on 11/12/24 and not every 60 days, as required.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection on 8/6/25, the last documented manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system that occurred was conducted on 12/2/24 and not every 30 days, as required.

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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3280.111(b)

Description: Posted in area used by parents

Noncompliance Area: There is no daily schedule posted in the facility.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(4)/3280.123(a)(6)

Description: Arrival/departure times/Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #2 does not include the date of admission. The agreement for Child #4 does not include arrival or departure time,

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

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)/3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: There is no work address or work phone number for the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form for Child #2, Child #4 and Child #5

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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: 3280.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: There is no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in the group home.

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: 3280.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact & financial agreement for Child #2 were completed 9/5/23 and they were not updated until 9/6/24.

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: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: There is no signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid procedures for Child #2, Child #4 and Child #5.

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

Regulation: 3280.182(6)

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

Noncompliance Area: There is no signed parental consent for transportation or walking on the emergency contact form for Child #2, Child #4 and Child #5.

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

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan does not include the specific method for a facility person to contact parents to let them know that an emergency has occurred. The facility emergency plan does not include the specific method for a facility person to contact parents to let them know the emergency has ended and to provide instructions to safely reunify with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan does not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)/3280.26(b)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: An emergency drill has not been conducted in the last year. The emergency plan has not been reviewed since 11/2/22,

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1completed one hour of annual childcare training between 12/23 - 12/24.

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

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Fire drills are not being conducted every 60 days. The two most recent fire drills were conducted on 9/4/24 & 11/12/24. There are 69 days between 9/4/24 & 11/12/24.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: Smoke detectors are not being tested every 30 days. Smoke detectors were tested on 10/1/24, 11/1/24, 12/2/24. There were 31 days between 10/1/24 and 11/1/24. There were 31 days between 11/1/24 and 12/2/24.

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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Per the facility's fire drill and detection log, the last fire drill was conducted on November 1, 2023.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: Per the facility's fire drill and detection log the last time the operator tested the fire detection system was November 1, 2023.

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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. Fire detection system shall be tested at least once every 30 calendar days.

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and Child #2's agreements were missing dates of admission.

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

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and Child #2's emergency contact and financial agreements have not been updated in writing in the last 6 months.

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: 3280.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 did not complete the 2022 one hour health and safety update by December 30, 2022 as required.

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.

Regulation: 3280.115(a)(3)

Description: Above-ground pool inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: There was no lock on the gate of the above ground swimming pool.

Correction Required: An aboveground swimming pool which is not in use must be made inaccessible to children in accordance with the swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Regulation: 3280.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a written procedure and policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and 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.

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: Cleaning products under the kitchen sink were accessible as the safety lock was left open.

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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include lock-down procedures.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Regulation: 3280.26(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality (North Whitehall Township). Annual updates have not been sent to Lehigh County EMA.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Regulation: 3280.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit was missing tape.

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.