Greater Pittston Ymca Early Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed in the OT room that there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator that is utilized for children's food.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #1 did not have any child service reports on file.

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)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #2 & #3 did not have the release person's address listed on the emergency contact sheet.

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's previous child abuse clearance is dated for 8/5/2020. An updated clearance was not obtained until 4/13/2026. Staff #1's previous FBI clearance is dated for 9/16/2020. An updated clearance was not obtained until 4/19/2026. These dates indicate that the clearances were not updated within the 60-month requirement. Staff #1's current NSOR clearance is dated for 2/19/2025. Staff #1's hire date is 2/7/25, which indicates the NSOR clearance was not obtained prior to working with children.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. This portion shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create a written policy that will define how they will keep track of all clearances, trainings, and necessary documentation pertaining to the CPSL. The legal entity will need to review this policy regularly to ensure compliance. This policy must be approved by DHS before implementation. The operator shall provide a date for when this policy will be created.

Regulation: 3270.74/3270.75(c)

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted/Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, each classroom was observed. The preschool room did not have emergency contact numbers posted. The transition room's first aid kit did not contain soap.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced investigation, it was observed in the preschool room that Staff #1 & #2 were unable to name the children in their groups.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced investigation, it was observed that Staff #2 had a health assessment form on file dated for 11/3/22. This date indicates that an updated form was not obtained prior to Staff #2 working with children. (See code sheet for date of hire).

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: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced investigation, fire safety logs were requested. The director had a timeline spread sheet on her computer of the drills being completed, however, did not have all of the necessary information that pairs with the drills, such as hypothetical location, evacuation time, & the number of children and participating facility persons

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)/3270.181(c)

Description: Signed /Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed that Child #1 and Child #3's financial agreement was not updated within the required 6-month period. The following was also observed: Child #1's financial agreement was not signed by the operator or parent. Child #2 and #4's agreement was not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. 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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed that Staff person #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

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: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have documentation of any annual emergency drills completed.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection it was observed that the following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 7/12/24, 8/12/24, 10/7/24, 11/11/24, 3/7/25, 4/9/25.

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.