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Gpy-Isaac Sheppard School

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2834 N Howard St, Philadelphia, PA 19133
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2834 N Howard St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
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CER-00256436
License Issued
Apr 4, 2026
Active Through
Apr 4, 2027
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Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Gpy-Isaac Sheppard School is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-27 Unannounced Monitoring 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: On 3/27/26, the record reviewed for staff #7 did not include an initial health assessment (Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26 and the unannounced inspection conducted 3/11/26).

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.)
This health assessment was sent on 3/17.
2026-03-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/11/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease (Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will provide the guardians of child #4 with the appropriate DHS health assessment form. The director will request that guardians return the form, signed by a physician, no later than the indicated date.
2026-03-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non 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 the unannounced inspection conducted 3/11/26, the record reviewed for staff #7 did not include an initial health assessment (Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26).

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.)
The site director will request that staff #7 provide a signed health assessment by the indicated date.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, there were no daily activity schedules posted in each group space.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will print and display the schedule with daily activities.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the agreement reviewed for child #2, and #4 was not signed by the operator.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will sign and date the fee agreements for child #2 and #4.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the agreement reviewed for child #2 and #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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will request parents review and include designated individuals for release on the fee agreement.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the agreement reviewed for child #2, #3 and #4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will review child #2, #3, and #4's start date and document at the bottom of the fee agreement.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 and #3 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will follow up with the guardians of child #2 and #3 to complete the requested medical information.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #4 did not include the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will follow up with the guardians of child #2 and #3 to complete the requested work information.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Non Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 and #3 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will follow up with the guardians of child #2 and #3 to sign for consent for emergency medical care.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #3 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will follow up with the guardian of child #3 for their health insurance information.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2, #3 and #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #2 emergency contact also did not include the telephone number 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will follow up with the guardians of child #2, #3, and #4 to request the address for individuals who are designated for child's release.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will provide the guardians of child #1, #2, #3 and #4 with the appropriate DHS health assessment form. The director will request that guardians return the form, signed by a physician, no later than the indicated date.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the continuity of operations reviewed did not include information on, 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The GPYMCA legal entity has included the required information from this regulation in this emergency plan.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non 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 the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the record reviewed for staff #2, #5 and #7 did not include an initial health assessment. The health assessment reviewed for staff #6 was not subsequently updated with in a 24-month period. Last dated 8/10/23.

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.)
The site director will request that staff #2, #5, and #7 provide a signed health assessment by the indicated date.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify that the facility notified 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.

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.)
The district team leader notified local authorities of the required program information.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the financial agreement reviewed for child #1 was not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 1/28/25. The record reviewed for child #5 did not include an agreement.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will provide the guardian of child #1 with a new fee agreement and request signature/ date.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(4)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 and #3 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will follow up with the guardians of child #2 and #3 for signed consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. If not applicable, the site director will indicate.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 and #3 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will follow up with the guardians of child #2 and #3 to sign for consent for emergency medical care.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #3 did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will follow up with the guardian of child #3 and request a signature for consent for transportation and walking excursions.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the record reviewed for staff #2, #4 and #5 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will request that staff #2, #3, and #4 provide at least two written references for filing.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual 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.)
The site director will conduct an emergency drill and document on the log by the indicated date.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff #3 received initial emergency plan training, The emergency plan training reviewed for staff #4 was not updated on an annual basis. Last dated 5/27/24.

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.)
The site director will train staff #3 and review with staff #4 the site's emergency preparedness plan. The certificate will be filled out and filed into the staff persons file until the next review.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff #6 completed an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare 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.)
The site director will provide staff #6 with instructions for complete at least 12 hours of training on better kid care. The certificates will be printed and documented in staff #6's file.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Non Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the fire safety verification reviewed for staff #4 was not annually updated. Last dated 1/7/25,

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will provide staff #4 with instructions to complete pa keys fire safety training by the indicated date. The staff will send the confirmation of completed training, and it will be documented in file.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the file reviewed for facility person #3 (see code sheet for hire date) did not include out of state clearances. (New Jersey)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: 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 #3--- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #3 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business effective 2/9/26.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff #1 received a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. The evaluation reviewed for staff #4 was not annually updated. Last dated 1/14/24.

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.)
The district team leader will complete and review staff #1's performance from the last year. The document will be included in file.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.34(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Associate's, 30 credits + 4 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Associate's, 30 credits + 4 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the record reviewed for staff #2 did not include verification of childcare experience for the position performing. (Director)

Correction Required: A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 4 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will verify staff #2's youth development experience and document on the required form.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the record reviewed for staff #2 did not include verification of childcare experience for the position performing. Therefore, a director is not employed at the facility.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The district team leader will verify staff #2's youth development experience using the required form.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, the record reviewed for staff #5 did not include verification of childcare experience for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor) The record reviewed for staff #7 did not include verification of childcare experience or verification of education for the position performing. (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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director will meet with staff #3 and staff #5 to verify their experience in childcare. They will sign the form and document in file.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 2/9/26, upon request there was no fire drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts fire drills every 60days.

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.)
The site director will conduct a fire drill and document on the log by the indicated date.
2025-01-28 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 1/28/25, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2 and #5 did not include the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will request parent meeting to come in and fill out all portions of paperwork needed.
2025-01-28 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 1/28/25, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2 and #3 did not include 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will request parent meeting to come in and fill out all portions of paperwork needed.
2025-01-28 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 1/28/25, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will request parent meeting to come in and fill out all portions of paperwork needed.
2025-01-28 Renewal 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 1/28/25, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the services which are to be considered as extra.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will request parent meeting to come in and fill out all portions of paperwork needed.
2025-01-28 Renewal 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 1/28/25, the agreement reviewed for child #5 was the original agreement.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will request parent meeting to come in and fill out all portions of paperwork needed.
2025-01-28 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 1/28/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will request parent meeting to come in and fill out all portions of paperwork needed.
2025-01-28 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 the renewal inspection conducted 1/28/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #4 did not include the work addresses and work 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will request parent meeting to come in and fill out all portions of paperwork needed.
2025-01-28 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 the renewal inspection conducted 1/28/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #4 did not include the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will request parent meeting to come in and fill out all portions of paperwork needed.
2025-01-28 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 the renewal inspection conducted 1/28/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #3 was not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 1/4/24. The agreement reviewed for child #5 was not dated.

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.)
Staff will request parent meeting to come in and fill out all portions of paperwork needed.
2025-01-28 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: During the renewal inspection conducted 1/28/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified 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.

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.)
Staff will notify local traffic authorities via email, the location of the facility and the programs use.
2025-01-28 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 1/28/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 and #5 did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will request parent meeting to come in and fill out all portions of paperwork needed.
2025-01-28 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 1/28/25, the record reviewed for staff #1 only included 1 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Manager will notify staff that an in-person meeting is required for missing references and gave a date for completion of references.
2025-01-28 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 1/28/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will send copy of plan to local municipality and to county emergency management
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.121(b)

Description: Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 4, 2024, provider indicated that parents do not receive program information in writing that indicates the facility 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.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Site leader will ensure at the time of enrollments, parents will receive in writing the facility's general schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick up arrangements.
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.123(a)/3270.182(8) - Signed /Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)/3270.182(8)

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 4, 2024, the records of children #1-5 did not contain an agreement between the parent and operator.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Site leader will ensure records of children #1-5 and all children contain an agreement between the parent and operator.
2024-04-04 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 April 4, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #2 did not contain the address of the persons 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Site leader will gather information from the parent or guardian of Student #2 and have them input the address of the persons designated by parent to whom the child may be released.
2024-04-04 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 April 4, 2024, the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted 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.)
Site leader will post the written plan that identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(4) - Health information/Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 4, 2024, the record of child #2 did not contain a health assessment (contained immunization record only).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Site leader will obtain the health assesment for child #2. Moving forward within 60 days of enrollment, require the parents of the enrolled child to provide health report.
2024-04-04 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 April 4, 2024, the records of staff #3 and #4 did not contain a health assessment.

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.)
Site Leader will obtain the records of Staff #3 and Staff #4 health assessments.
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 4, 2024, written notification of safe routes were not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location at the 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.)
Site leader will post by the operator at a conspicuous loaction the written notification of safe routes .
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 4, 2024, provider did not have a copy of the current liability insurance policy on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As a corrective measure, we are implementing a new protocol to ensure that all copies of insurance policies, including our current liability policy, will be kept on-site at all times.
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 4, 2024, the record of staff #2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Site Leader will obtain two written, nonfamily references from individual attesting to the persons suitability to serve as a facility person from Staff #2,3,4,5 and 6.
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 4, 2024, the current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location, nor were the parents provided information on how to access regulations and contact the regional office.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Site Leader will ensure a copy of the certificate of compliance is posted on the Family/DHS Board.
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 4, 2024, provider did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill on file at the facility.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site leader will provide documentation of annual emergency drill on file at the facility in a log binder for easily access near the DHS board.
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 4, 2024, the facility emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.

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.)
The Site Leader will post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location on the DHS board.
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 4, 2024, provider did not have documentation that a copy of the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Site leader will provide documentation of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 4, 2024, the records of staff #2 and #3 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR completed within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site leader will provide documentation of Staff #2 and Staff #3 completing the peadiatric first-aid and CPR completed.
2024-04-04 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: During renewal inspection on April 4, 2024, the record of staff #1, and #3 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification, and the records of staff 1-6 did not contain signed disclosure statements.

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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site leader will obtain the records of staff #1 and staff #3 having the NSOR verification. and the record of staff 1-6 shall sign the disclosure statements.
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 4, 2024, the records of staff #4 and #5 did not contain documentation of education and experience in order to meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which they were performing.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site leader will obtain the education and experience records of Staff #4 and staff #5 in order to meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for which position they are performing
2024-04-04 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Every 60 days/Written record

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 4, 2024, provider did not have documentation that a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days.

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. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Site leader will provide documentation showing fire drills are being conducted every 60 days.
2023-09-27 Initial review 3270.27(a) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection dated 9/27/2023, certification representative observed that there was no emergency plan onsite.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will copy emergency plan and post at facility.
2023-09-27 Initial review 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection dated 9/27/2023, certification representative reviewed staff person #1 personnel file. Staff person #1 had an expired Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expired on 9/6/2023.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #1 will have until 10/15/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training is completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will take Pediatric CPR/First Aid training on 9/27/2023

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