Advanced Training Programs Inc

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person did not ensure a manual test of the fire detection system was completed at least once every 30 days; the test exceeded 30 days between 11/02/2025 - 12/03/2025. A subsequent test of the fire detection system in January has not been completed within 30 days of the 12/03/2025 test. *Fire detection system was tested at the time of the verification visit on 01/06/2026. Continued noncompliance, previously cited on 11/13/2025. The Director or designated staff person did not ensure a manual test of the fire detection system was completed at least once every 30 days; the test exceeded 30 days between 10/02/2025 - 11/02/2025.

Correction Required: 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: The agreement form for child #1, #3 and #4 did not include the services to be provided to the family and the child.

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: The agreement for child #2, #3, #4, #5 did not specify the correct date of the child's admission. The admission dates were incorrectly listed on the agreement form based on the date the form was signed instead of the admission start date of 09/02/2025.

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

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The operator was unable to locate a copy of its policies and procedures that address how to identify and prevent abusive head trauma and child maltreatment. Observed a storage closet door in the hallway across from the girl's bathroom which was open and unlocked; the closet contained a variety of cleaning products labeled keep out of reach of children including: Febreze, Comet spray cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, glass cleaner and a mop bucket which was filled with water and cleaning products. Observed a storage closet door in the hallway across from the boy's bathroom which was unlocked; the closet contained a variety of cleaning products labeled keep out of reach of children including: Soft Scrub and Comet spray cleaner.

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. Cleaning and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #8 included a health assessment with the results of a tuberculosis screening which was not on file prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (see LIS code sheet); the health assessment and tuberculosis screening results on file were dated 11/02/2025.

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: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not send a written notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility within 12 months of the previous notification which was sent on 10/23/20024.

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 child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.172(c)/3270.182(6)

Description: Written info to vehicle operator/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: Written parental consent for transportation for child #5 was not provided to the operator or attendant of the vehicle prior to transporting the child to school. The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include signed written parental consent for transportation.

Correction Required: Written parental consent for transportation and written parental instructions regarding treatment of a child's problem or special need that may require care during transportation shall be given to the operator or attendant of a vehicle transporting the child. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, #4, and #8 did not include verification of 2 years of child care experience to qualify as an Assistant Group Supervisor prior to service at 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(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #9 did not include two written, nonfamily references. The file for staff person #4 included a second written reference that did not attest 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)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 and #7 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training between 12/2023 - 12/2024. The file for staff person #3 included documentation of 3 hours of annual training. The file for staff person #7 included 4 hours of annual training.

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

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2, #3, #6, and #7 included pediatric first aid and CPR which was not renewed on or before the expiration of the previous certification. The current training was completed on 10/22/2025 with the previous training completed on 08/2023 which expired on 08/2025.

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(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3, #5, #7 and #10 included fire safety training which was not updated annually. The fire safety training for staff person #3 includes current training completed on 10/20/2025 with the previous training completed on 09/25/2024. The fire safety training for staff person #5 includes current training completed on 10/22/2025 with the previous training completed on 09/25/2024. The fire safety training for staff person #7 includes current training completed on 10/30/2025 with the previous training completed on 09/25/2024. The fire safety training for staff person #10 includes current training completed on 10/13/2025 with the previous training completed on 09/20/2024.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #9 interacting with children in the gym, the file for staff person #9 did not include the results of the NSOR clearance or a signed disclosure statement. The disclosure statement was signed by staff person #9 on 11/02/2025 and by the witness on 11/05/2025. There was documentation of a request for the NSOR clearance dated 11/04/2025. The file for staff person #1 included a volunteer child abuse clearance in lieu of a child abuse clearance for employment. The file for staff person #2 included Mandated reporter training which was not updated within 60 months of the previous training; the current training on file was completed on 09/19/2025 with the previous training completed on 08/15/2020.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and #2 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.

Regulation: 3270.33(a)

Description: Each staff person meets quals

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #4 transport children to school unsupervised; the file for staff person #4 includes verification of a high school diploma without documentation of 2 years of verified child care experience.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: Observed the boy's bathroom did not have handwashing signs in each bathroom stall or at the sinks. The handwashing sign was hanging on the exterior of the bathroom door.

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(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person did not ensure a manual test of the fire detection system was completed at least once every 30 days; the test exceeded 30 days between 10/02/2025 - 11/02/2025.

Correction Required: 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)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: Provider failing to follow plans to maintain compliance regarding same violations from an inspection on 11/09/2023. Provider's plan to maintain compliance submitted on 12/15/2023 stated, "All agreements will be signed by both parent and operator." The agreement form for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 was not signed by the operator. The contract/agreement used by the operator does not include the operator's signature.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: Provider failing to follow plans to maintain compliance regarding same violations from an inspection on 11/09/2023 Provider's plan to maintain compliance submitted on 12/15/2023 stated, "All original agreement forms will be provided to parent at time of enrollment." The original agreement form for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 was not provided to the parent at the time of enrollment. The facility retained the original agreement in the child's file.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #6, #7, #8 and #9 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care prior to admission. The emergency contact information for child #10 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care prior to admission; the field included "YES" in lieu of a signature.

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: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(4)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 included an initial health report which was not on file within 60 days of the first day of attendance (see LIS code sheet). The initial health report was dated 11/21/2024.

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. 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: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 included a health assessment with TB test results that were not conducted prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (see LIS code sheet). The file included a health assessment dated 11/03/2024 and a TB test result dated 10/31/2024. The file for staff person #7 did not include a health assessment with TB test results prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (see LIS code sheet). A health assessment was not 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: 3270.172(a)/3270.182(6)

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #6 did not include written parental consent for transportation. The emergency contact information for child #10 did not include written parental consent for transportation, the field included "YES" in lieu of a signature.

Correction Required: Transportation by the facility requires written parental consent, except for transportation of school-age children who are transported to or from a child care facility in vehicles owned or operated by the school district. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Regulation: 3270.177(b)

Description: During boarding and exiting

Noncompliance Area: On 11/25/2024 at approximately 4:00 pm, observed staff person #6 return to the facility with a group of 1 young school age and 5 older school age children. Staff person #6 remained inside the van while the 6 children exited the vehicle. The children stood in front of the parked van while staff person #6 closed the van door and exited the vehicle. The children were not supervised while exiting the vehicle by an adult who remains outside the vehicle.

Correction Required: Children shall be supervised during boarding and exiting vehicles by an adult who remains outside the vehicle.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #6, #7, #8 and #9 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures prior to admission. The emergency contact information for child #10 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures prior to admission; the field included "YES" in lieu of a signature.

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: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5 included a Bachelor of Arts diploma that did not include the field of study. A transcript was not included to verify qualifications.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 included annual emergency plan training which was not updated within 12 months of the previous training. The current training was documented on 09/03/2024 with the previous training completed in 8/22/2023. The file for staff person #6 included annual emergency plan training which was not updated within 12 months of the previous training. The current training was documented on 09/01/2024 with the previous training completed in 08/22/2023.

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 included a PA Department of Education FBI Clearance dated 07/26/2023 in lieu of a DHS FBI Clearance. The file for staff person #3 included a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance dated 08/03/2024 in lieu of a Child Abuse Clearance for employment. The file for staff person #4 included a volunteer PA Criminal History Clearance in lieu of a Criminal History Clearance for employment.

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, #3 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: **At approximately 8:20 am, observed staff person #1 and #2 in the gym with a mixed age group of 35 young and older school age children. Staff person #1 left with a group of 7 children (to transport them to school) leaving staff person #2 alone with 28 children until staff person #3 arrived approximately 5 minutes later. When asked the number of children staff person #2 had in care, staff person #2 was unable to provide the number of children and stated that were 12 children in their care group. When asked again for the number of children in the gym, they counted and missed 2 girls sitting in a corner of the gym. Staff person #3 named 12 children in their care group, when asked about the remaining 4 children who were unaccounted for, staff person #3 realized they were over ratio. At approximately 8:30 am the children began lining up to leave for school. Staff person #2 was asked who they were responsible for and stated, "this line and half of the other". Staff person #4 arrived while the children were lining up to transport a group of children to school.

Correction Required: **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 facility must develop a method to assign each staff person with the responsibility for supervision of specific children to ensure supervision and staff:ratios are maintained at all times, which shall be approved by Certification prior to implementation.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 8:20 am, observed staff person #1 and #2 in the gym with a mixed age group of 35 young and older school age children. Staff person #1 left with a group of 7 children (to transport them to school) leaving staff person #2 alone with 28 children until staff person #3 arrived approximately 5 minutes later. When asked the number of children staff person #2 had in care, staff person #2 was unable to provide the number of children and stated that were 12 children in their care group. When asked again for the number of children in the gym, they counted and missed 2 girls sitting in a corner of the gym. Staff person #3 named 12 children in their care group, when asked about the remaining 4 children who were unaccounted for, staff person #3 realized they were over ratio. At approximately 8:30 am the children began lining up to leave for school. Staff person #2 was asked who they were responsible for and stated, "this line and half of the other". Staff person #4 arrived while the children were lining up to transport a group of children to school.

Correction Required: 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: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance, the file for staff person #7 did not include a health assessment with results of a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #6 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to initial employment (see LIS code sheet); the health assessment on file for staff person #6 was completed on 05/29/2020. Previously cited on 11/09/2023.

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: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance, the Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Training for staff person #5 completed on 08/23/2023 was not a Pediatric First Aid & CPR training in an approved curriculum with a PQAS approved instructor. Previously cited on 11/09/2023.

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance, the file for staff person #5 included a PA Department of Education FBI clearance dated 08/09/2022 in lieu of the DHS FBI Clearance certificate. The file included a DHS FBI Clearance certificate dated 10/18/2018, which was not updated within 60 months. Previously cited on 11/09/2023.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #5 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.

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance, the file for staff person #6 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility (see LIS code sheet); the file included a HS Diploma without additional documentation to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. Previously cited on 11/09/2023.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: **At approximately 8:20 am, observed staff person #1 and #2 in the gym with a mixed age group of 35 young and older school age children. Staff person #1 left with a group of 7 children (to transport them to school) leaving staff person #2 alone with 28 children until staff person #3 arrived approximately 5 minutes later. When asked the number of children staff person #2 had in care, staff person #2 was unable to provide the number of children and stated that were 12 children in their care group. When asked again for the number of children in the gym, they counted and missed 2 girls sitting in a corner of the gym. Staff person #3 named 12 children in their care group, when asked about the remaining 4 children who were unaccounted for, staff person #3 realized they were over ratio. At approximately 8:30 am the children began lining up to leave for school. Staff person #2 was asked who they were responsible for and stated, "this line and half of the other". Staff person #4 arrived while the children were lining up to transport a group of children to school.

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 in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision/ratio of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 8:20 am, observed staff person #1 and #2 in the gym with a mixed age group of 35 young and older school age children. Staff person #1 left with a group of 7 children (to transport them to school) leaving staff person #2 alone with 28 children until staff person #3 arrived approximately 5 minutes later. When asked the number of children staff person #2 had in care, staff person #2 was unable to provide the number of children and stated that were 12 children in their care group. When asked again for the number of children in the gym, they counted and missed 2 girls sitting in a corner of the gym. Staff person #3 named 12 children in their care group, when asked about the remaining 4 children who were unaccounted for, staff person #3 realized they were over ratio. At approximately 8:30 am the children began lining up to leave for school. Staff person #2 was asked who they were responsible for and stated, "this line and half of the other". Staff person #4 arrived while the children were lining up to transport a group of children to school.

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 in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 was not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the amount of fee to be charged with the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The original agreement form for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 was not provided to the parent at the time of enrollment. The facility retained the original agreement in the child's file.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 did not include an updated health assessment within 24 months of the previous health assessment; the most recent health assessment of file was dated 12/09/2020. The file for staff person #3 did not include an updated health assessment within 24 months of the previous health assessment; the most recent health assessment of file was dated 10/05/2021. The file for staff person #7 did not include a health assessment with results of a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #8 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to initial employment (see LIS code sheet); the health assessment on file for staff person #8 was completed on 05/29/2020.

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: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Training for staff person #5 completed on 08/23/2023 was not a Pediatric First Aid & CPR training in an approved curriculum with a PQAS approved instructor.

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(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The firesafety training for staff person #4 & #5 was not updated at least annually, the most recent firesafety training was completed on 09/15/2022.

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 included a PA Department of Education FBI clearance dated 08/05/2020 in lieu of the DHS FBI Clearance certificate. The file included a DHS FBI Clearance certificate dated 09/25/2018, which was not updated within 60 months. The file for staff person #5 included a PA Department of Education FBI clearance dated 08/09/2022 in lieu of the DHS FBI Clearance certificate. The file included a DHS FBI Clearance certificate dated 10/18/2018, which was not updated within 60 months. The file for staff person #6 included documentation of an FBI clearance which was not requested prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet); staff person #6 was fingerprinted on 10/31/2023 and the FBI clearance certificate was dated 10/31/2023. The file for staff person #7 included a PA Department of Education FBI clearance dated 06/29/2021 in lieu of the DHS FBI Clearance certificate. The file did not include a request for a DHS FBI Clearance at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #8 did not include a copy of the request for the NSOR clearance at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet); the request for the NSOR clearance was not requested until 11/01/2023.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1, #5, #7, #8 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.

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #6 did not include verification of child care experience and education prior to service at the facility (see LIS code sheet); the file included a copy of a CDA without additional documentation to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. The file for staff person #8 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility (see LIS code sheet); the file included a HS Diploma without additional documentation to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The director did not complete a written evaluation for staff person #5 at least once every 12 months. The most recent evaluation was completed on 03/24/2022.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #2 was the only facility person present with 10 school-age children in care from approximately 8:20 - 8:35 am when their bus arrived. The remaining 5 staff persons left the facility at or before 8:20 am to transport children to school.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the "Snack Room".

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for child #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 was not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for child #2, #4, #5 and #6 did not include the fee to be charged per day or 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 agreement form for child #2, #4, #5 and #6 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: The agreement form for child #2, #4, #5 and #6 did not include the services to be provided to the family and the child.

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: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #6 did not include the work addresses of the enrolling parent.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2 and #3 did not include the complete address of the individuals 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: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The health report for child #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Regulation: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: Observed prescription medication for child #1 which was not in an 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: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: The operator is not completing the medication log for child #1 when prescription medication is administered to the child.

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

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #6 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #6 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 02/16/2017.

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 trainings are completed, staff person #6 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 #6, staff person #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not send an annual notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

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 child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.172(a)

Description: Written parental consent

Noncompliance Area: Observed child #7 was transported by the facility without written parental consent for transportation.

Correction Required: Transportation by the facility requires written parental consent, except for transportation of school-age children who are transported to or from a child care facility in vehicles owned or operated by the school district.

Regulation: 3270.175(a)

Description: Age appropriate restraints

Noncompliance Area: Observed children 7 years of age and younger were being transported by the facility in 10 passenger vans utilizing the installed safety belt without the use of an appropriately sized booster seat

Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems).

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: An annual emergency drill was not documented and on file at the facility.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A copy of the emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 lacked documentation of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

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

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Fire safety training for staff person #5 and #6 was not completed at least annually. The most recent fire safety training was completed on 10/26/2022 with the previous training completed on 09/28/2022.

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 person #2 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Staff person #8 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid & CPR and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. Staff person #8 completed the online portion of the Red Cross Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED on 03/17/2022 but did not complete the Skills Session to complete the training. Staff person #8 completed the 6-hour "Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification" training on 10/09/2018 which does not count toward the new Health and Safety Professional Development (PD) requirements as of June 30, 2018.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10), 3280.31(f) (10), or 3290.31(g)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Instructor Card from the PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Staff person #8 will have until 12/15/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #8 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 #8, staff person #8 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #6 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 02/16/2017.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #6 will have until 12/15/2022 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #6 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 #6, staff person #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet on the wall next to the computer located in the Snack Room which was not secured into the wall and did not have a cover plate.

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: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person did not ensure Fire Drill were conducted at least once every 60 days. Documented fire drills exceeding 60 days were documented on 02/02/2022 - 04/09/2022 and 06/01/2022 - 09/12/2022.

Correction Required: The Director 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: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person did not ensure a manual test of the fire detection system was completed at least once every 30 days. Documented tests of the fire detection system exceeding 30 days were documented on 12/01/2021 - 01/03/2022 - 02/11/2022, 03/02/2022 - 04/19/2022 and 06/03/2022 - 08/26/2022.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3270.121(b)

Description: Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: On 12/10/2021, it was observed that the parents do not receive written information regarding the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: On 01/05/2022, the agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were not signed by the operator. The agreement form created by the operator does not include the signature of the operator on the form.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: On 01/05/2022, the agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the specific arrival and departure times for the child. The agreement form created by the operator includes the facility hours of operation and does not request he specific arrival and departure times for the child.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: On 01/05/2022, the agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. The agreement form created by the operator does not request this information.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: On 01/05/2022, the agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission. The form created by the operator does not include this information.

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: On 01/05/2022, the emergency contact information for child #5 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

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: On 01/05/2022, the emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the complete work addresses of the enrolling parent.

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

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

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

Noncompliance Area: On 01/05/2022, the file for child #3, #4 and #5 did not signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child 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)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: On 01/05/2022, the emergency contact information for child #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.

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: On 01/05/2022, the emergency contact information for child #2 and #5 did not include the complete address of the individuals 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: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: On 12/10/2021, observed a group of children playing in the gym, emergency contact information was not present in the child care space for the children receiving care in the space.

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(d)

Description: Excursions

Noncompliance Area: On 12/10/2021, observed children being transported in vehicle #3 from school to the facility without emergency contact information specific to each child.

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: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 01/04/2021, the health assessment for staff person #2 (with a start date working with children on 09/20/2021) was not completed prior to initial service in a child care setting; the health assessment was dated 10/12/2021. On 01/05/2021, the health assessment for staff person #4 (with a start date working with children on 09/07/2021) was not completed prior to initial service in a child care setting; the health assessment was dated 11/12/2021. On 01/05/2021, the health assessment for staff person #5 was not completed within 24 months; the most recent health assessment on file was dated 10/04/2021 with the previous dated 12/17/2018.

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: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: On 01/05/2021, the health assessment for staff person #4 (with an initial start date of 09/07/2021) did not include tuberculosis screening results.

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: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: On 12/10/2021, the facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.178

Description: Transportation First Aid Kit

Noncompliance Area: On 12/10/2021, observed the first aid kit in vehicle #1 did not include scissors, soap, tweezers or water. The first aid kit in vehicle #2 did not include scissors, tweezers or water.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 01/05/2022, the file for child #3, #4 and #5 did not include 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: 3270.182(6)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 01/05/2021, the file for child #3 did not include signed parental consent for transportation.

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

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: On 12/10/2021, the operator does not 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.

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: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with 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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 01/04/2022, the file for staff person #1 included Mandated Reporter training which was not updated every 60 months; the most recent Mandated Reporter training on file was completed on 07/13/2016. On 01/05/2022, the file for staff person #5 included Mandated Reporter training which was not updated every 60 months; the most recent Mandated Reporter training on file was completed on 07/13/2016.

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: On 01/04/2022, the file for staff person #2, (initial start date caring for children 09/20/2021) included incomplete clearances & provisional hire documentation. The file contained a "Request Under Review" letter dated 09/21/2021 in lieu of a complete PA State Police Clearance, a Child Abuse Clearance dated 09/21/2021, an FBI clearance dated 09/10/2018 and an NSOR clearance dated 09/27/2021. Staff person #2 was observed working alone with children at the facility prior to obtaining a copy of the final results of the State Police Clearance. The results of the State Police Clearance dated 09/29/2021 was obtained by the facility on 01/04/2022 and included a rap sheet with misdemeanor charges that were not submitted to the regional office for review. On 01/04/2022, the file for staff person #3 included a Child Abuse clearance which was not updated within 60 months; the current Child Abuse Clearance on file is a volunteer clearance dated 08/05/2021 and the previous Child Abuse Clearance for employment was dated 05/02/2016. A volunteer clearance cannot be used for employment purposes. On 01/05/2021, the file for staff person #4 (initial start date caring for children 09/07/2021) included incomplete clearances & provisional hire documentation. The file contained a request for a PA State Police clearance requested on 09/24/2021 and the results dated 10/04/2021, a Child Abuse Clearance dated 09/21/2021, a request for FBI Clearance dated 11/09/2021 and results dated 11/10/2021, and an NSOR clearance dated 09/27/2021. On 01/05/2022, the file for staff person #5 included a Child Abuse Clearance that was not updated within 60 months; the most recent Child Abuse Clearance on file is dated 05/04/2016. Staff person #5 was observed providing transportation without an updated Child Abuse Clearance 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 # 2 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. Facility Person #3 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: On 01/04/2022, the file for staff person #2, did not include verification of child care experience to qualify as an Assistant Group Supervisor. Staff person #2 was observed working alone with children as an Assistant Group Supervisor.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: On 12/10/2021, observed handwashing signs were not posted in each toilet stall located in the boys and girls bathrooms

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: On 12/10/2021, the smoke detector located in the "Snack" room was not operating. The operator did not maintain proof of purchase of the fire detection devices at the facility.

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.