GREATER BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER 2

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, conducted 8/5/26, It was found that staff person # 1 restricted the movement of child # 1 by placing the child in a highchair and applying weights to the child's ankles.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Regulation: 3270.162(c)

Description: Not withheld as discipline

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, it was found that child # 1 was not provided the food child #1 brought in for lunch, staff person # 1 ate the child's food to make it appear the child ate it.

Correction Required: Food may not be withheld from a child for purposes of discipline.

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, 2 children were observed in the infant room sleeping in playpens that didn't include at least 2 feet of space on three sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, the record reviewed for child #5 did not include a financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, upon request there was no child service report available for review for child #2 with information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #3 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.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #4 did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.

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

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, the continuity of operations reviewed did not include 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.

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, upon request there was no written statement for giving formula or a feeding schedule obtained from the parent for child #1.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, an infant bottle was observed not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Regulation: 3270.166(6)

Description: Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, Child #1 was observed laying in a playpen with a bottle in their mouth during nap time.

Correction Required: Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth.

Regulation: 3270.181(e)

Description: Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, 6 out of the 8 emergency contacts reviewed in the infant room were not completed in its entirely, 3 out of the 8 emergency contacts were not updated within a 6-month period. In the toddler room 9 out of the 14 emergency contacts reviewed were not completed in its entirely, 4 out of the 14 emergency contacts were not updated within a 6-month period. In the Preschool room 5 out of the 17 emergency contacts reviewed were not completed in its entirely, 3 out of the 17 emergency contacts were not updated within a 6-month period.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, the record reviewed for staff person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (The record only included 1 reference letter).

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: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/24/25, the file reviewed for staff#1 (see code sheet for hire date) did not include a completed state police clearance.

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.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/26/2024, 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.

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

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/26/2024, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2 and #3 did not include the dates of application, admission 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.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/26/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 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.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/26/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #3 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.

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/26/24, the record reviewed for child #3 enrollment date (see code sheet) did not include a health assessment within 60 days of the child being enrolled.

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

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/26/2024, upon request there was no verification available for review verifying that the operator 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.

Regulation: 3270.182(4)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/26/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 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.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/26/2024, there were no electrical receptacle covers placed in two of the electrical outlets in the infant room.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/26/2024, Lysol wipes were observed on a low shelf accessible to the children in the infant and toddler space.

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

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted November 4, 2024, it was found that child #1 was not supervised by a staff person when the child hit their head on a bathroom sink. It was also found that child #1 on a different occasion hit their mouth on the floor and required emergency room visits for both incidents.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children.

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted November 4, 2024, upon review of the incident accident file and child file it was found that the facility did not retain an incident report for child # 1, for the incident that occurred in July of 2024 which resulted in the child receiving emergency care treatment.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)

Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted November 4, 2024, it was found that the facility did not notify the Southeast regional office within 24 hours of child #1 receiving emergency room treatment on two different occasions from an incident that occurred at the facility on July 11, 2024, and October 21, 2024.

Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, the changing table observed in the toddler main childcare space was stained and dirty.

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: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, the record reviewed for staff person #2 did not contain an initial 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.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, the record reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain Mantoux tuberculosis test results.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, the record reviewed for staff person #1 only contained one nonfamily reference letter.

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: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, upon request, there was no evidence verifying Staff person #1 and #2 completed emergency plan training at the time of their initial employment (See code sheet for hire date). Staff person #5 emergency plan training was not updated within a 12month period (last dated 7/5/23).

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, there was no evidence verifying Staff person #2 (see code sheet for hire date) completed the required 10hr Health and Safety Training.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, there was no evidence verifying Staff person #1 (see code sheet for hire date) Completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR.

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

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, the evaluation reviewed for staff person #4 and #5 was not updated within a 12-month period (The last date noted was 6/6/23 for staff #4 and 5/1/23 for staff #5).

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

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, Staff person #4 was observed working alone in the main preschool childcare space with 12 children. The youngest child in the group was a three-year-old preschool age child.

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).

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, the outlet in the preschool main childcare space and indoor play space was missing protective covers.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, Lysol wipes were observed on a low shelf inside the preschool main childcare space. The closet in the indoor play space was observed unlocked with defend hand cleaner and Alex plus molding caulk on the floor. The back closet in the toddler main childcare space was also observed unlocked with bleach, Lysol and Fabulosos cleaner on the floor accessible to children.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, the ceiling and wall in the indoor play space bathroom was observed leaking water. A bucket was placed to catch the water.

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: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, chip paint was observed in the circle time area and center wall block inside of the preschool main childcare space. Chip paint was also observed on the yellow wall in the indoor play space and toddler main childcare space on the wall across from the kitchen area.

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 allocated unannounced inspection conducted on August 9, 2024, the fire detection log reviewed was not updated within a 30day period. (The last day noted was 1/17/2024).

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: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 2/6/2023, Certification Representative observed several cots in use by children at nap that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three full sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: There was not verification that facility staff #4 had a health assessment conducted witin 12 months prior to initial service. There was a questionable health assessment in the record that appeared to be a photocopy of another health assessment with the name and date changed.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: There was not documentation that facility staff #3, #4 and #5 completed the required pre-service health and safety training topics. The files of facility staff #3, #4 and #5 contained questionable training certificates that appeared to be altered.

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

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 2/6/2024, Certification Representative observed that their were no evacuation route diagrams posted in the facility.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection the edges of the rug by the front entrance was curled up causing a tripping hazard. The Certification rep tripped on the rug after entering the facility. The doorknob on the far children's bathroom was loose. The white cabinet in children's bathroom was unstable. The gray cabinet across from the kitchen area was unstable.

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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the glass door located in Room 4 was cracked.

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: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection the means of egress through both rear exits were obstructed by excessive debris and hazardous items including leaves, bricks, a paint can, a ceiling tile, a bucket, a toilet brush, a weed whacker, broken fixtures and other trash and debris.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection the provider did not have a proof of purchase for the fire detection system.

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.