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Greater Pittston Ymca Early Learning Center

Pittston, PA · Luzerne County
10 N Main St, Pittston, PA 18640
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Capacity
373 children
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
4

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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00261798
License Issued
Sep 28, 2026
Active Through
Jul 12, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-04 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2026-04-15 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Immediately following inspection, a thermometer was put in the refrigerator.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Following the inspection at pick up, director had Child #1 parent sign their service report.
2026-04-15 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, 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director and assistant director obtained the release person's address and marked it on the emergency contact sheets.
2026-04-15 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, 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will comply with CPSL (5/15/26). Child Care Director reviewed the staff google doc and saw that Staff #1 was out of compliance. Director had Staff #1 obtain clearances once realized they were expired.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3270.74/3270.75(c) - Emergency Numbers Posted/Has all items Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director posted emergency contact numbers in preschool immediately following the inspection. Director also provided soap to the first aid kit in the transition room.
2026-04-15 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-08-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Each teacher now has a lanyard with cards of face to name recognition, along with allergies and the child's birthdates on the lanyard. This way they know who they have at all times.
2025-08-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
If a staff already has a health assessment prior to being hired, dates on health assessments will be checked before the staff starts working with children. If a staff does not have a heath assessment prior to being hired, the staff will be required to obtain a health assessment prior to starting work.
2025-08-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Only log Fire Drills on the fire log form to make sure all information is there.
2025-04-22 Renewal 3270.123(a)/3270.181(c) - Signed /Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director utilizes a checklist during enrollment to ensure all paperwork is completed. This paperwork is dropped off in person. Director will review paperwork and the checklist prior to parents leaving to ensure all necessary information is filled out.
2025-04-22 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will complete new Part 1 and Part 2 Health and safety training.
2025-04-22 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director printed out the emergency drill log from the dhs website while inspector was present. director will schedule will schedule to do an emergency drill within the next 2-3 weeks.
2025-04-22 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: During 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will conduct fire drills every 20 days to ensure compliance is met with both fire drills and fire alarm testing. Director will track this by putting it on her calendar.
2025-03-04 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2024-04-16 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

Correction Required: Staff person #4 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 5/15/24.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This was an oversight on the director's behalf. Once this was noted the director immediately had staff #4 obtain the training.
2024-04-16 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: During the course of the renewal inspection on 4/17/24 the inspector observed staff files and found that staff #3 began direct care (see LIS Code Sheet) with children and did not have a health assessment or TB screening on file since employment.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This was an oversight on the director's behalf. Once this was noted the director immediately had staff #3 obtain the training.
2024-04-16 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 the course of the renewal inspection on 4/17/24 the inspector observed staff files and found that staff #2 had an initial Pa Mandated Reporter training dated 12/06/18 and has not updated this training as is required every 60 months. The PA Mandated Reporting Training was required to be updated on or before 12/02/23. Staff #1 had an initial Pa Child Abuse Clearance dated for 7/11/18 and then not again until 3/28/24. This PA Child Abuse clearance was required to be updated on or before 7/11/23. Staff #3 had been employed over 90 days and did not have any proof of applying for or obtaining the required FBI. Staff #3 also did not have any proof of the required NSOR since hire (see LIS Code Sheet for hire date).

Correction Required: The director will begin sending all new hire packets including all the clearance requests, completed clearances, disclosure statements, health assessments and TB screenings (as noted in other violation description) to the Northeast Regional Office for all new hires for the next two months beginning 04/30/24 and will allow new staff to work in childcare once the file has been approved by DHS.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will begin sending all new hire packets including all the clearance requests, completed clearances, disclosure statements, health assessments and TB screenings (as noted in other violation description) to Northeast Regional Office for all new hires for the next two months beginning 4/30/24 and will allow new staff to work in childcare once the file has been approved.
2024-04-16 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 the course of the renewal inspection on 4/17/24 the inspector observed staff files and found that staff #2 had an initial Pa Mandated Reporter training dated 12/06/18 and has not updated this training as is required every 60 months. The PA Mandated Reporting Training was required to be updated on or before 12/02/23. Staff #1 had an initial Pa Child Abuse Clearance dated for 7/11/18 and then not again until 3/28/24. This PA Child Abuse clearance was required to be updated on or before 7/11/23. Staff #3 had been employed over 90 days and did not have any proof of applying for or obtaining the required FBI. Staff #3 also did not have any proof of the required NSOR since hire (see LIS Code Sheet for hire date).

Correction Required: The legal entity must arrange for the director to schedule and attend Existing Provider Training held in the Northeast Regional Office of DHS, Scranton Office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will contact the Northeast Regional Office and sign up and attend the next available Existing Provider Training.
2024-04-16 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 the course of the renewal inspection on 4/17/24 the inspector observed staff files and found that staff #2 had an initial Pa Mandated Reporter training dated 12/06/18 and has not updated this training as is required every 60 months. The PA Mandated Reporting Training was required to be updated on or before 12/02/23. Staff #1 had an initial Pa Child Abuse Clearance dated for 7/11/18 and then not again until 3/28/24. This PA Child Abuse clearance was required to be updated on or before 7/11/23. Staff #3 had been employed over 90 days and did not have any proof of applying for or obtaining the required FBI. Staff #3 also did not have any proof of the required NSOR since hire (see LIS Code Sheet for hire date).

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. Facility Person # 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
2023-05-16 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: On 5/13/23 staff #1 was observed to have picked up child #1 and while holding child #1 became upset, yelling at child #1 stating "don't "**cking spit on me" and then intentionally dropped child #1 onto the ground. This was witnessed by both staff #2, and #3.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The regulations will be strictly enforced with all staff.
2023-05-16 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: On 5/13/23 staff #1 was observed to have picked up child #1 and while holding child #1 became upset, yelling at child #1 stating "don't "**cking spit on me" and then intentionally dropped child #1 onto the ground. This was witnessed by both staff #2, and #3.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The facility director will develop and implement a behavioral policy that will ensure staff fully understand proper, age appropriate, redirection of children, as well as outlining staff behaviors that are unacceptable regarding redirection of children. This policy must be submitted to DHS prior to implementation for approval. Once this policy is accepted by DHS the director will ensure all current staff and facility persons sign off on this policy and all new hires moving forward.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will send plan to DHS for approval. Once approved provider will have all staff and new hires read and sign plan.
2023-04-12 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal visit on 4/12/23 the inspector observed that the facility did not have any documented proof of having held the required 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 director overlooked documenting the annual emergency drill that was completed.
2023-04-12 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff #3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

Correction Required: Staff person #1, staff person #2, and #3 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 05/17/23.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will take the missing 1-hour health and safety training by 5/17/23.
2023-04-12 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person # 1 has not completed any of the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 1 will have until 5/17/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will complete the required health and safety training and will remain supervised until it is completed.
2023-04-12 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal visit on 4/12/23 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted that the staff had been working for over 90 days (Please see LIS Code Sheet for DOH) without having completed the required Pa Mandated Reporter training.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Pa Mandated Reporter Training is currently up to date having been completed on 4/2/23.
2023-04-12 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal visit on 4/12/23 the inspector observed that the facility did not have a first aid kit in the young toddler room.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The first aid kit was in the director's office at the time of the inspection as it was being organized and refilled.
2023-04-12 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal visit on 4/12/23 the inspector observed that the facility last conducted a fire drill on12/11/23. Fire drill are required to be 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director completed a fire drill on 4/13/23 and then again on 4/23/23 in order to regain compliance.
2023-04-12 Renewal 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal visit on 4/12/23 the inspector observed that the facility last conducted a manual test of the fire alarm system on12/11/23. Manual testing of the fire alarm system is required to be conducted at least once every 30 days.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hillman Securities completed a fire system check while the inspector was present on 4/12/23 and the director completed a manual test of the fire alarms on 4/13/23 and then again on 4/23/23 in order to regain compliance.
2022-06-15 Unannounced Monitoring 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: While at the facility unannounced on 6/15/22 the inspector asked the director to review the fire drill/detection log and the director was only able to produce an older fire drill/detection log dated for 3/16/22.

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.)
The director immediately scheduled and then conducted a manual testing and fire drill at the center in order to regain compliance on 6/16/22.
2022-06-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 6/15/22 the inspector asked the director to review the fire drill/detection log and the director was only able to produce an older fire drill/detection log dated for 3/16/22.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director immediately conducted a manual testing and fire drill at the center on 6/16/22 in order to regain compliance.
2022-04-29 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: While at the facility unannounced on 4/29/22 the inspector observed staff file #1 and noted that this staff did not have a health assessment on file until after hire. The inspector reviewed the file for staff #4 and observed that there was no health assessment on file as is required and the TB screening was conducted after beginning direct work with children.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff#4 was asked to obtain a health assessment and TB. resigned their position on 5/4/22. Staff #1 has a current health assessment and TB screening on file.
2022-04-29 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 4/29/22 the inspector observed staff file #4 and noted that the 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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director immediately asked staff #4 to obtain clearances. This staff resigned their position on 5/4/22.
2022-04-29 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 4/29/22 the inspector observed staff files #3 and #4 and noted that both employees had been employed over 90 days on this date and did not have proof of professional development in all necessary topics within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in all necessary topics within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director gave both staff #3 and #4 two weeks to complete the training or face suspension. Staff #3 completed the required training on 5/16/22 and staff #4 resigned on 5/4/22.
2022-04-29 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: While at the facility unannounced on 4/29/22 the inspector observed staff files #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5, and noted that all five employees had been employed over 90 days on this date and did not have proof of completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation 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 director immediately assigned the staff to the mandatory first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training dated 5/5/22 or 5/19/22
2022-04-29 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: While at the facility unannounced on 4/29/22 the inspector observed staff file #5 and noted that this staff did not have a NSOR on file as is required. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry(NSOR) clearance effective 9/30/2019. The CPSL also states that anyone hired before 9/30/19 had until 7/1/20 to obtain this clearance.

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. Facility Person # 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director immediately suspended staff #5 and they were not allowed to finish their shift. Staff #5 brought the NSOR in the following day. It was dated 1/20/22.

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