Gears Kids Center Of Community Ctr

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not require the parent of child # 2 (date of admission see LIS code sheet) to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. This is evidenced by the initial health report in child #2's record being dated 9/10/2024. The operator did not require the parent of child # 3 (date of admission see LIS code sheet) to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. This is evidenced by the initial health report in child #3's record being dated 1/30/2024.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not require the parent of child #1 (DOB see LIS code sheet) to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for a preschool child. This is evidenced by the most recent health report in child #1's record being dated 7/31/2024.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The adult health assessment form for staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) indicates that staff person #1 has a communicable diseases but does not include information describing the condition(s) and the risk it might pose to others exposed to this individual. The adult health assessment for staff person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a PSP clearance with a request date of 6/27/22 but does not contain a dissemination date at the bottom of the page and is therefore not a complete clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 3/11/2026 protective receptacle covers were not placed in electrical outlets in the gym and boy's bathroom and are accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. During the inspection, the preschool class was observed playing in the gym. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 3/11/2026 in the gym, there are several areas with damaged paint and plaster.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection when the provider demonstrated the fire detection system was operable, it was observed that the alarms could be heard in part of the building but not in the kindergarten and preschool classrooms; therefore, the fire detection devices or system are not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). (Temporarily corrected on site by installing an operable, battery operated smoke detector in the kindergarten and preschool classrooms.)

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)).

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

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 did not have documentation of tuberculosis screening on file.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: More information is needed from a health care professional regarding the examination for communicable diseases for facility person #1.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(4)

Description: Information re: medical problems

Noncompliance Area: More information is needed for facility person #1 from a health care professional regarding medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #1 file did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Documentation on file for facility person #1 did not include an NSOR certificate. Facility person #1 did not have an FBI DHS clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 3/13/25, it was observed that a ceiling tile in the Kindergarten classroom had a water stain on it.

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

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On 3/13/25, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the baseboard, by the entry door in the Preschool classroom.

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

Regulation: 3270.75(d)/3270.124(d)

Description: On excursions/Excursions

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection the school age classroom was outside of the building and did not have emergency contact information and a first-aid kit, including a bottle of water. (corrected at inspection)

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

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection a plastic toy sink in the kindergarten classroom had dust and hair and the door below the sink had a layer of dust and debris. Corrected at inspection.

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: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet in the kindergarten classroom did not have a protective receptacle cover. Corrected at inspection.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection the facility fire safety system was not being tested every 30 days.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection that child #!1 and child #2's emergency contact form and financial agreement were reviewed and signed on 3-8-22 and 12-5-22.

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

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection two electrical outlets did not have protective receptacle covers in the pre-school classroom. An electrical outlet on an extension cord did not have a protective receptacle cover in the Kindergarten classroom. Corrected at inspection.

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

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection the hot water in the pre-school classroom bathroom sink was 120 degrees and the hot water temperature at the sink in the classroom was 118 degrees.

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

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

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 1/25/23, Child #1 left the classroom to go to his cubby, without asking Staff Persons #1 and #2 or itinerant teacher who was there to work with him. The IT teacher noticed that he was not present in the classroom and went out to retrieve him from his cubby area in the hallway. Camera footage of the classroom revealed that the child was out of the classroom, unsupervised for one minute.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive training on the facility's supervision policy and staff expectations when support staff are present.

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

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 1/25/23, Child #1 left the classroom to go to his cubby, without asking Staff Persons #1 and #2 or itinerant teacher who was there to work with him. The IT teacher noticed that he was not present in the classroom and went out to retrieve him from his cubby area in the hallway. Camera footage of the classroom revealed that the child was out of the classroom, unsupervised for one minute.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection the embedded outdoor play equipment was not mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1 did not have verification of annual emergency plan training.

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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1 did not have verification of completion of annual fire safety training in their record

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.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection that an electrical outlet in the Kindergarten classroom did not have a protective receptacle cover. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION

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

Regulation: 3270.77(a)/3270.102(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection a the steps on the metal climber playground equipment had peeling white paint and was rusty.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. 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: 3270.31(c)

Description: Enrolled in approved training - 16 yrs.

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1, age 16, was working as a staff member and was not enrolled in an approved training curriculum as required.

Correction Required: An individual 16 years of age or older who is enrolled in an approved training curriculum may be used as a staff person.