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Dragonfly Montessori School

Nazareth, PA · Northampton County
4 S Main St, Nazareth, PA 18064
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Capacity
37 children
Languages
English, Chinese - Mandarin, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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📞 (484) 484-8854
4 S Main St
Nazareth, PA 18064
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Active License
License Number
CER-00262137
License Issued
Nov 30, 2026
Active Through
Nov 30, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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DRAGONFLY MONTESSORI SCHOOL is a Child Care Center in NAZARETH PA, with a maximum capacity of 37 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR and health and safety training.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person will complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on 3/18/26.They will not return to work until training is completed.
2026-03-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 did not have a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance or a FBI clearance on file. Staff person #1 was observed having direct contact and routine interaction with children.

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. The OCDEL Announcement C-25-01, effective 2/1/25, states that an individual may be employed on a provisional basis in a certified child care facility when the following conditions are met, and documentation is maintained on file: Have results of the following, no older than 60 months: 1. PA Child Abuse History Clearance; 2. NSOR verification; 3. Out-of-state clearances (if applicable); 4. Signed Disclosure Statement for Child Care Employment; and 5. Either FBI Criminal History Clearance; or PSP Criminal History Clearance In addition to those obtained, the following clearances must be applied for prior to starting provisional employment: 1. FBI Criminal History Clearance; or 2. PSP Criminal History Clearance Staff person #1 may not work in a child care position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until all completed clearances are on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person has submitted PA State Police Criminal History clearance, that file is now current. Staff member has applied for FBI clearance, expected to receive results before 3/18/26.They will not return to work until FBI clearance is on file.
2026-03-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At the beginning of the inspection, staff person #2 left the toddler classroom to walk down the hall and open the door for the certification representative, leaving staff person #3 alone in the toddler room with 8 toddler-aged children. This number and age of children require there to be two staff present in the classroom at all times.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). TIERED LIS: 1.) 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. This portion of the plan requires an immediate date of correction. 2.) The Legal Entity shall create or update policies surrounding staff-to-child ratios, including that staff will not leave classrooms out of ratio to answer the door. The policy will include the procedure that staff are to follow if a person is at the door and there are not enough staff to leave the classroom to cover ratios. This policy must be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and any new hires must be trained on the approved policy and documentation must be kept on file at the facility. This date of correction will be when all requirements have been met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1.) Ratios will be maintained at all times. This date of correction is 3/4/26. 2.) The Legal Entity will update policies surrounding staff-to-child ratios, including that staff will not leave classrooms out of ratio to answer the door. The policy will include the procedure that staff are to follow if a person is at the door and there are not enough staff to leave the classroom to cover ratios. This policy will be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and any new hires will be trained on the approved policy, and documentation must be kept on file at the facility. This date of correction is 3/20/26.
2026-03-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the last documented fire drill being conducted was on 8/7/25 and not every 60 days, as required.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will conduct fire drill on 3/10/26 and then make sure that a fire drill is conducted every 60 days, as required.
2026-03-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the last documented manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was completed on 8/7/25 and not every 30 days, as required.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that fire drill is manually tested on 3/10/26, and then every 30 days going forward.
2025-08-25 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the Little Tykes trampoline located in the play yard was torn around the protective surfacing which caused holes for children's legs to fall through. Foam rest mats located throughout the facility were torn, and the inside foam was exposed. The portable potty seat was torn, and the inside foam was exposed. With the inside foam being exposed on the mats and potty seat, this prevents them from being properly cleaned.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The trampoline has been thrown away and removed. The potty seat has been removed, thrown away, and replaced with a new one. All ripped nap mats will be replaced with cots by 9/15/25.
2025-08-25 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no updated child service report every 6 months, as required, for child #1 and #2. This evidenced by the child service reports on file dated 10/23/24 and 11/1/24, respectively. The child service reports on file for child #3 were dated 5/21/25 and 10/24/24, which is not every 6 months as required for updating the child service reports.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure to update child service reports every 6 months.
2025-08-25 Renewal 3270.134(d) - Liquid or powdered soap Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(d)

Description: Liquid or powdered soap

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the facility was using bar soap for children to wash their hands. Bar soap is not permitted for handwashing.

Correction Required: Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has removed all bar soap and replaced it with liquid soap.
2025-08-25 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no documentation of emergency plan training for any staff person for when the emergency plan was updated in September 2024.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
File is current.
2025-08-25 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 did not complete fire safety training annually. This is evidenced by the current training on file dated 9/5/24 and the previous training on file dated 8/28/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure staff member completes fire safety training before 9/5/25.
2025-08-25 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #5 did not have a current NSOR certificate on file. This is evidenced by the NSOR certificate dated 1/9/2020 on file. Staff person #5 has direct contact and routine interaction with children.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff person #5 may not work in a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until all completed clearances are on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
File is current. Employee applied for new NSOR certification and did not return to work until clearance was on file at facility.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection in the preschool room, the thermometer in the refrigerator read 52° F and not the required 45° F or below.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has turned down the temperature of the refrigerator and affixed the refrigerator thermometer to an area of the refrigerator unaffected by the movement of lunchboxes.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1)/3270.113(a)(2) - Staff assigned to specific children/Supervision on and facility premises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)/3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children/Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, a staff person was observed leaving the toddler room, walking through the storage closet and into the preschool room to heat lunches. This left one staff person with 9 older toddlers. This number of children requires there to be two staff present with the children at all times. During the same inspection, staff #1 and staff #4 were not physically in the same space as all of the children who were in their assigned groups

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 requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1)/3270.113(a)(2) - Staff assigned to specific children/Supervision on and facility premises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)/3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children/Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, a staff person was observed leaving the toddler room, walking through the storage closet and into the preschool room to heat lunches. This left one staff person with 9 older toddlers. This number of children requires there to be two staff present with the children at all times. During the same inspection, staff #1 and staff #4 were not physically in the same space as all of the children who were in their assigned groups.

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 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 develop or update their written supervision policies and procedures to be implemented in the facility. The written policy must ensure that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The policy must include how the facility will ensure appropriate supervision during transition times. The policy must also include a plan for each staff to be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children, including the requirement that the staff person know the names and whereabouts of the children in his/her assigned group and be physically present with the children in his/her group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The policy must also address how these groups will be transitioned from one staff person to another during staffing changes. The facility must create and implement specific procedures using a tangible supervision system, e.g. supervision cards, supervision lists, or another approved method, to ensure appropriate supervision at all times. Both the updated supervision policies and new supervision procedures must be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval prior to implementation. Once approved by the Department, the director will ensure that all current employees and any new hires are trained on the policies and procedures, and it must be documented in their files.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will update their written supervision policies and procedures to be implemented in the facility. The written policy must ensure that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The policy must include how the facility will ensure appropriate supervision during transition times. The policy must also include a plan for each staff to be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children, including the requirement that the staff person know the names and whereabouts of the children in his/her assigned group and be physically present with the children in his/her group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The policy must also address how these groups will be transitioned from one staff person to another during staffing changes. The facility must create and implement specific procedures using a tangible supervision system, e.g. supervision cards, supervision lists, or another approved method, to ensure appropriate supervision at all times. Both the updated supervision policies and new supervision procedures will be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval prior to implementation. Once approved by the Department, the director will ensure that all current employees and any new hires are trained on the policies and procedures, and it must be documented in their files.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.121(a)

Description: Review policies and procedures

Noncompliance Area: The operator does not provide supervision policies to the parent at the time of application.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider updated the parent handbook to include supervision policies which states that children will be supervised at all times.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #5 did not include the amount of the fee to be charged or when 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider has updated agreement for child #5 to include the amount payment charged and when the fee is to be paid.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #3 did not include the services being provided to the family and 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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has updated agreement for child #3 to include the services being provided to the facility and child.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) - Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for children #1 and #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The agreement on file for child #3 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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
With written consent, provider has updated child #1 and child #3 emergency contact forms to include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. With written consent of parents, provider has updated the agreement for child #3 to specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 and child #5 did not include the parent's home and work address and the work phone number.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
With the written consent of parents, provider has updated the emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #5 to include the parent's home and work address and the work phone number.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #2 were not reviewed/updated by the parent every 6 months as required. This is evidenced by the current review date of 6/3/24 and 6/7/24, respectively. The previous date of review/update was conducted on 6/21/23 and 6/13/22, respectively.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file is current.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for child #3 did not contain any Hep A vaccines. Child #4 was missing Hep A #2. These immunization records are not in compliance 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). Children# 3 and #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 8/14/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The family of child #4 has provided an updated copy of Hep A vaccination record and file is current. Provider has reached out to family of child #3 and is waiting for them to provide an immunization record before returning to school. Child #3 is dismissed from care until the HEP A vaccine is received.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

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. The OCDEL ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-04 requires facility emergency plans to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update emergency plan to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes day to day operations, backing up health and other key files and managing financial issues.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #6's health assessment did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #6 will obtain a health assessment that includes the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.20(e)/3270.182(7) - Copies of reports in file at facility/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(e)/3270.182(7)

Description: Copies of reports in file at facility/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the operator admitted that a copy of a child's incident reports is not placed in the child's file and the original report is not provided to the parent.

Correction Required: Copies of reports of injury, death or fire shall be kept in a file at the facility. A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that copies of reports of injuries, death or fire shall be kept on file at the facility. Provider will make sure that the original report will be given to the parent on the day of the incident, and the second copy shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report will be kept in the child's file. Provider will create a new incident report policy to be found in the employee handbook. Provider will address this new policy in a staff meeting and document the training with staff.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection the current emergency drill on file was conducted on 8/13/24 with a previous drill date of 7/14/23. This timeframe reflects a period of longer than the 12-month requirement to conduct emergency drills.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
File is current.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan for the facility was not posted.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will post the emergency plan in the hallway in a conspicuous location.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 only had 1 clock hour of childcare training during the 11/22-11/23 training period. Staff person #4 only had 3 clock hours of childcare training during the 9/22-9/23 training period.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 and staff person #4 will obtain the missing amount of training hours.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 had Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file dated 12/19/23. The previous date of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training was dated 10/26/21 and expired 10/26/23. This reflects a period of time where staff person #2 did not have current Pediatric First Aid/CPR.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all staff members renew CPR certification on or before the expiration of most current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate. File is current.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 did not have current fire safety training on file. This is evidenced by the fire safety training on file dated 10/3/22.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 will obtain updated fire safety training.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Volunteer #5 did not sign the disclosure statement until 7/25/24 which was not at the time of initial volunteering (see LIS code sheet for start date of volunteering).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
File is current. Disclosure statement is signed.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 did not have a staff evaluation from 2023 on file and was employed at the facility for more than 12 month (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider found misplaced staff evaluation and placed it in staff person #4's file.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #6 did not have a high school diploma to accompany the 12 college credits and 2 years of experience on file and therefore could not qualify as an assistant group supervisor.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #6 will provide a copy of the high school diploma.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room, the surge protector which was on the teacher's desk and accessible to children did not contain Protective receptacle covers.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider placed protective covers in all exposed electrical outlets.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) - Locked or inaccessible/Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(b)

Description: Locked or inaccessible/Original container

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, sunscreen was observed on a table in the foyer. Clorox Cleanup Disinfecting spray and Clorox Disinfecting Mist spray and an unlabeled bottle of cleaning solution was observed on a shelf in the preschool room. The staff person stated that there was disinfecting solution in the unlabeled bottle. These all were accessible to children and are toxics.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has removed sunscreen from table in the foyer. All disinfecting sprays have been removed from shelf and stored on refrigerator, inaccessible to children. The unlabeled bottle of disinfectant spray has been labeled with ingredients and instruction for use.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection in the preschool room, the water temperature measured 129.7° F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has turned off hot water valve underneath the bathroom sink.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, cardboard boxes were observed stacked in front of a door in the preschool classroom. This door is a means of egress and was obstructed.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has removed the cardboard boxes from in front of the door.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/14/24, the manual monthly monitoring log of the interconnected fire detection system was last documented as being conducted on 6/27/24 and not every 30 days as required.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has retrained staff person responsible for fire drills so that the form is filled out fully and correctly after each drill, including the portion to log testing of interconnected fire detection system.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: CHILD #2 (see code sheet for details) does not have a health assessment in file and has been enrolled more than 60 days.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CHILD #2 will be suspended from care until health assessment is received.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: CHILD #1 (see code sheet for details) is a preschool child whose last health assessment was dated 8/15/22. This is more than 12 months ago.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain an updated health assessment for CHILD #1 by 9/15/23. Care will be suspended if updated health assessment is not received.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: CHILD #3 (see code sheet for details) is more than 6 months old and does not have the recommended influenza immunization. There is no immunization exemption letter in file.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain updated immunization information for CHILD #3 which includes the influenza immunization OR will obtain a handwritten immunization exemption letter from the parent by 9/15/23.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: STAFF #4 last health assessment is dated 8/24/21. An updated health assessment was due by 8/24/23.

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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF #4 will obtain an updated health assessment. STAFF #4 will not work with children until updated health assessment is received.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: The notification letter to local traffic safety authorities was dated 11/24/21. There was no updated letter done by 11/24/22 to notify local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare 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 childcare facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will send an updated letter to local traffic safety authorities.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: STAFF #2 (see code sheet for start date) had one written nonfamily reference in file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF # 2 will obtain a second written nonfamily reference which will be put in her file.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: STAFF #1, 2, 3, 4 last facility emergency plan training date was 8/4/22. This is more than one year ago.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF # 1, 2, 3, 4 will review the facility emergency plan and document the date of the review.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: STAFF #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for start date): pediatric first aid and CPR by a PQAS-approved instructor.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. STAFF #3 will have until 9/15/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, STAFF #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise STAFF #3, STAFF #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will get STAFF #3 registered for pediatric first aid and CPR by a PQAS-approved trainer within the next 15 days.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: STAFF #1 (see code sheet for start date) has lived out of state (NJ) within the past 5 years. STAFF #1 does not have the required out-of-state clearances.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have STAFF #1 obtain the required clearances from NJ. STAFF #1 will not work with children until clearances are received.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Provider does not test the fire alarm manually every 30 days. Last annual alarm inspection report was dated 4/20/22. This is more than one year ago.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider contacted someone in the church office and obtained an invoice dated 2/1/23 but no report information. The last inspection report available is dated 4/20/22. Provider did a manual test on 9/22/23.
2022-08-31 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 8/31/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 3 emergency contact form did not include the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain missing information and email form to cert rep.
2022-08-31 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 8/31/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 1 emergency contact form did not include release person's address.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain missing information from parent and email a copy to cert rep.
2022-08-31 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 8/31/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD #1 emergency contact form and financial agreement were dated 1/1/22. This is more than 6 months.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parent review and update the emergency contact form and financial agreement and send cert rep a copy via email.
2022-08-31 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 8/31/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 3 does not have the influenza immunization. There is no exemption for CHILD # 3 for not having the influenza immunization.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will talk with parent and obtain either an updated immunization form from the child's medical provider or an exemption letter from the parent. Provider will email verification to cert rep.
2022-08-31 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 8/31/22 cert rep reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 2 (see code sheet for start date) does not have a health assessment in file. TB results are in file.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children 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 facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF # 2 has a valid health assessment and will bring it in to go in file. Provider will send a copy to cert rep via email.
2022-08-31 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 8/31/22 cert rep reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 2 had one nonfamily written reference in file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF # 2 will submit a second written nonfamily reference. Provider will send it to cert rep via email for verification.
2022-08-31 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 8/31/22 cert rep reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 1 does not have verification of any annual child care training.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF # 1 will complete 12 hours of online child care training by 9/14/22 and send cert rep verification of training via email.
2022-08-31 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection cert rep reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 2, an assistant group supervisor possessing a high school diploma, did not have a copy of the diploma in file and did not have verification of 2,500 hours of child care experience.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF # 2 will submit a copy of high school diploma and verification of 2,500 hours of child care experience which will be put in employee's file. Provider will send cert rep verification via email.
2021-11-22 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/22/21 cert rep observed that emergency contact forms/information was only in each child's file. It was not present in each child care 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make copies of each child's emergency contact form and make sure that a copy is in the child's classroom.
2021-11-22 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/22/21 there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in every child care space.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will create a written plan that identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency and post it conspicuously in every child care space.
2021-11-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/22/21 cert rep reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 1 had a health assessment dated 6/30/20 and an attachment regarding the TB results. However, there was no date for the TB test or results and it did not state if the results were positive or negative.

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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF # 1 will obtain a copy of the results of the TB test which will be placed in their file.
2021-11-22 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/22/21 cert rep observed that written notification of safe routes were not posted 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will create a written safe route policy and post it in the lobby area of the child care facility.
2021-11-22 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/22/21 cert rep reviewed facility emergency plan. Emergency plan did not include 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection time, provider added a section to the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
2021-11-22 Renewal 3270.75(d) - On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(d)

Description: On excursions

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/22/21 cert rep observed the children playing outdoors. There was no first aid kit taken to the outdoor area.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will take a first aid kit with a bottle of water whenever the children go outdoors.
2021-08-30 Initial review 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The proof of purchase for the fire detection system in the building is not available.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The owner of the building provided an attestation statement as to the purchase date of the fire detection system that is currently in use.

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