The Learning Lamp B/a School Program Forest Hill

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance. On 2/12/26 and 3/23/26 observed Axe Deodorant Spray and Axe Apollo Deodorant which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer of the left bin in the handicap stall of the boys' bathroom which were accessible to children. On 2/12/26 and 3/23/26 observed Sani Cloth Germicidal Disposable Wipes which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer of the right bin in the handicap stall of the boys' bathroom which were accessible to children. Observed a broken safety lock on the stall door.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the name, address, and telephone number 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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 2/12/26 observed Axe Deodorant Spray and Axe Apollo Deodorant which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer of the left bin in the handicap stall of the boys' bathroom which were accessible to children. On 2/12/26 observed Sani Cloth Germicidal Disposable Wipes which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer of the right bin in the handicap stall of the boys' bathroom which were accessible to children. Observed a broken safety lock on the stall door.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #4 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #4 contained a health assessment dated 3/12/24 with a previous one dated 2/21/22.

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

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not 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. The operator provided documentation that local traffic safety authorities were notified on 7/1/24 and 8/1/25.

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: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact and agreement for Children #2 and #3 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #2's emergency contact and agreement were reviewed on 7/30/24, 1/30/25, and 8/25/25. Child#3's emergency contact and agreement were reviewed on 7/31/25.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Emergency drills were not conducted annually. The facility provided documentation of an emergency drill conducted on 1/30/25.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #2 lacked documentation of emergency plan training on an annual basis. The file of #2 contained documentation of emergency plan training completed on 8/21/24 and 12/16/25.

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: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked documentation of sending a copy of the emergency plan update to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #3 lacked a State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #3 contained a State Police Clearance dated 12/3/25 with a previous one dated 12/1/20. The file of Staff #3 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 12/5/25 with a previous one dated 12/1/20.

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.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. The file of Staff #1 contained written evaluations dated 8/25/24 and 9/16/25.

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: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 2/18/25 observed a cracked Magna tile.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: On 2/18/25 observed a doll house approximately 5 feet tall which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #1 did not specify the child's departure time.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers 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)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1, #2, and #5 lacked an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #1, who had an admission date of 7/30/24, did not have a health report. Child #2, who had an admission date of 8/22/24, did not have a health report. Child #5, who had an admission date of 8/15/24, had a health report dated 1/31/25.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(1)

Description: Child's health history

Noncompliance Area: The health report of Child #4 did not include a review of the child's health history.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(2)

Description: Child's allergies

Noncompliance Area: The health report for Child #4 did not include a list of the child's allergies.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a list of the child's allergies.

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(3)/3270.133(8)

Description: Current medication and reason/Special diet - parent's instructions

Noncompliance Area: The health report for Child #4 did not include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication and any special diet the child receives and the reason for the special diet.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication. If a special diet is prescribed for a child and if the diet is administered to the child, written instructions and the parent's written consent shall be retained in the child's file.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 2/18/25 observed PS Clean Beauty Hydrating Deodorant which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the bottom drawer of the left bin in the handicap stall of the boys' bathroom which was accessible to children. On 2/18/25 observed Equate Petroleum Jelly which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on top of the right bin in the handicap stall of the boys' bathroom which was accessible to children. On 2/18/25 observed Equate Petroleum Jelly, Lysol Air Sanitizer, A&D Ointment, and Equate Hydrocortisone Cream which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the bottom drawer of the right bin in the handicap stall of the boys' bathroom which were accessible to children. On 2/18/25 observed Isagel No-rinse Antiseptic Hand Cleansing Gel with Added Moisturizers which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the bench in the handicap stall of the girls' bathroom which was accessible to children.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #2 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained a health assessment dated 10/11/13.

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: The file of Staff #1 lacked an initial health assessment which included tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 had a Mantoux test read date of 1/29/15.

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: 3270.165

Description: Menus

Noncompliance Area: On 2/18/25 the operator did not conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact and agreement for Child #1 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #1's emergency contact and agreement were signed on 7/30/24 with no reviews. The emergency contact for Child #3 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #3's emergency contact was reviewed on 2/1/23, 2/1/24, and 8/21/24. The emergency contact and agreement for Child #5 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #5's emergency contact and agreement were signed on 7/31/24 with no reviews.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Based on lack of documentation at the facility and a conversation with the director, Staff #1 has not received training regarding the emergency plan for this facility.

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: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: On 2/18/25 the operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing health and safety training within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of completing health and safety training on 1/31/24.

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

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation that fire drills were conducted on 1/18/24, 2/23/24, 3/6/24, and 1/15/25.

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: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address and telephone number 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)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1, #2, and #3 lacked health assessments.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation, an emergency drill was not conducted annually due to the fact the last date was 1-30-23.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Based on a lack of documentation at the facility and conversation with staff #1, staff #1 had not received training regarding the emergency plan for this facility.

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: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1, with an enrollment date of 8-24-22 lacked a health assessment.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Regulation: 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 lacked documentation of education due to the fact there was no transcript on file.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 2/3/22 observed a mat with approximately a 1 inch hole with exposed foam located under the fire extinguisher.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #4 lacked an agreement signed by the parent.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked the child's arrival and departure times on the agreement. The file of Child #3 lacked the child's departure time on the agreement.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

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

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the file and give the original to the parent.

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)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1 and #5 lacked the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #4 lacked the address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.

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: The file of Child #1 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #2 lacked the work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #5 lacked the complete home and work addresses of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1 and #5 lacked the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable, on the emergency contact form.

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: The file of Child #4 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #5 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.

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(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1, #2, #3 and #5 lacked an initial health report no later than 90 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #1 had a start date of 8/2/20 with no health report signed by a physician, physician's assistant, or a CRNP on file. Child #2 had a start date of 8/26/21 with no health report signed by a physician, physician's assistant, or a CRNP on file. Child #3 had a start date of 8/25/21 with no health report signed by a physician, physician's assistant, or a CRNP on file. Child #5 had a start date of 2/8/21 with no health report on file.

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

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact and agreement for Children #4 and #5 were not updated by 1/6/22 when the regulation was reinstated. Children #4 and #5's emergency contact form and agreement were not reviewed during the time period when the regulation was suspended. Child #4's emergency contact form and agreement were signed on 11/6/19 and then reviewed on 2/1/22. Child #5's emergency contact form and agreement were signed on 2/2/21 and then reviewed on 2/1/22.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Regulation: 3270.183(a)

Description: Locked cabinet

Noncompliance Area: On 2/3/22 observed the child records were not stored in a locked cabinet.

Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 2/3/22 observed 2 pair of adult scissors on staff's desk and 2 pair of adult scissors in the orange cabinet labeled "first-aid" which were accessible to children.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: On 2/3/22 the emergency plan in the facility was not posted at a conspicuous location.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 lacked a State sex offender registry check from a State in which Staff #1 resided in the previous 5 years. Staff #2 lacked a NSOR dated prior to or on the date of providing initial care to children. Staff #2, with a start date of 2/11/20, had a NSOR request date of 2/12/20 and a NSOR dated 2/12/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #2 lacked a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months completed by the director. The file of Staff #2 contained a written evaluation dated 1/11/21 but did not contain one for 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.