Happy Smiles Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Operator has not completed an annual emergency drill, last drill conducted was on 10/20/24.

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

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have a policy to address continuity of operations.

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has an expired NSOR clearance on file dated 11/6/19. Staff person #2 has a volunteer child abuse dated 10/26/21, and a volunteer state police dated 10/22/21.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 & 2- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 12/2/24 Cert Rep observed 15 ceiling tiles with water stains: 7 in the older toddler room, 4 in the entrance, 1 in the main hallway, 2 in the preschool room and 1 in the younger toddler room.

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: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: Child 2, who was a young toddler, had a health assessment that expired in August of 2023.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Regulation: 3270.182(3)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have consent for emergency medical care on file.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the pre-k room across from school age, there were toxics in the kitchen cabinet accessible to children. Toxics included various cleaning supplies. The kitchen is connected to the pre-k room. The kitchen door and kitchen cabinet was open making the toxics 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: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: The young toddler room did not have a daily schedule posted.

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

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have instructions for parents on contacting the appropriate regional child care office along with instructions for accessing the regulations electronically.

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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a file review on 11/8/2022 for the renewal inspection, it was found that staff 1 (see LIS code sheet for DOH) did not have out of state clearances for Illinois, where staff 1 previously lived within the past five years. During the physical site inspection on 12/19/2022, which is past the 45 day provisional hire period, it was observed that staff 1 was working and still did not have the out of state clearances on file. As per ACT 12, provisional hire employees would need to have all clearances, including out of state clearances, on file within 45 days of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 10/11/2022 at approximately 8:45a.m., operator reported to certification representative that children and staff were transported to the hospital due to a carbon monoxide leak at the facility. The fire department was contacted. Conversation with the Allentown Health Bureau confirmed that the boiler malfunctioned causing carbon monoxide to be in the facility. The Allentown Health Bureau issued facility to be closed until boiler is repaired or replaced.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Facility will not care for children until the boiler is repaired or replaced.

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 10/11/2022 at approximately 8:45a.m., operator reported to certification representative that children and staff were transported to the hospital due to a carbon monoxide leak at the facility. The fire department was contacted. Conversation with the Allentown Health Bureau confirmed that the boiler malfunctioned causing carbon monoxide to be in the facility. The Allentown Health Bureau issued facility to be closed until boiler is repaired or replaced.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 had one letter of reference and did not have proof of education on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.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: Staff 4 did not receive the NSOR until 10/22/2021 which was 45 days past the date of hire. Staff 3 did not have a DHS FBI clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: Staff 4 was labeled as an assistant group supervisor but did not have 2500 hours on file or other appropriate experience.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Toxics were accessible in the pre-k bathroom. The toxics were in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. The toxics were primarily cleaners.

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: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The fire alarm inspection, which occurred on 10/12/2021, stated that there was a deficiency in the foyer door where it remained locked when the fire alarm system went off.

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.