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Heston Youth Pursuing Education

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5304 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
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📞 (215) 735-7775
5304 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
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License Number
CER-00248602
License Issued
Oct 29, 2025
Active Through
Oct 29, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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HESTON YOUTH PURSUING EDUCATION is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-18 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 on 9/18/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. Staff # 4 was observed outside the classroom at the back door next to the parking lot, leaving Staff # 8 that needed to be supervised for not having completed clearances alone with 11 older school age children 2. The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations 3. The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include identification and prevention of childmaltreatment

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 Site Director, Associate Director of Programs, and Staff #4 had a meeting on 9/24/25 regarding the matter and violation. The Associate Director of Programs will meet with the Director of Operations and Chief Executive Officer to come up with a corrective plan of action. The Director of Operations and Site Director will edit the facility's emergency plan to include the continuity of operations. All staff will receive additional training to review the continuity of operations and the updated emergency plan will be printed and placed in the Site Operations binder. The Site Director will edit the shaken baby syndrome policy to include identification and prevention of child maltreatment and print and post the document at the site.
2025-09-18 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 9/18/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2,3, and # 8 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file

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 #2 and #8 will provide documentation of their health assessment and TB test as soon as possible. This will be submitted to the Director of Operations and the Site Director. Copies will be printed and added to their files on site. Staff #3 has already provided documentation of her health assessment and TB test to the Director of Operations. This will be forwarded to Cert Rep and printed and added to their on site staff files.
2025-09-18 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/18/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 & # 3 had documentation of 1 non-family references in file Staff # 4 & # 6 did not have documentation of 2 non-family references in file

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.)
Staff #3 submitted 2 non-family references which will be printed and added to her file.
2025-09-18 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/18/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 8 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file

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.)
Staff #8 has already received emergency plan training. The certificate for Staff #8 will be sent to Cert Rep and printed and placed in the staff's file.
2025-09-18 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/18/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 and # 8 did a hybrid Pediatric CPR/First Aid and had documentation for the online portion, but did not complete the in-person portion.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director of Operations will schedule the in person portion of the CPR/First Aid training. Once that is completed, the new copy of her certification will be submitted to Cert Rep and printed and added to her file on site as soon as it is received. Staff #8 already completed their in person portion of the Pediatric CPR/First Aid Training. Staff #8 has requested a new copy of her certification for the in person portion. This will be submitted to Cert rep and printed and added to her on site file as soon as it is received.
2025-09-18 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 9/18/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation pf NSOR in file (corrected) Staff # 6 did not have documentation of State police and child abuse clearance in file. No receipts were in file to show that clearances were applied for Staff # 7 did not have documentation of NSOR in file. No receipt was present in file to show that clearances were applied for Staff # 8 did not have documentation of FBI and NSOR clearance in file. No receipts were present in file to show that receipts were applied for

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff # -6-8 - 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. Staff #-6-8-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2's NSOR file will be printed and added to the onsite staff files. The Director of Operations emailed Cert Rep the documentation of the State police and child abuse clearance for Staff #6. This documentation will be printed and added to the onsite staff files. Staff #7 submitted her application for the NSOR clearance. Once this is returned and submitted it will be added to her file. The Director of Operations emailed the Cert Rep documentation of the NSOR for Staff #8. Staff #8 has her FBI clearance but requested a new copy of her FBI clearance. As soon as her documentation is forwarded to the Director of Operations, it will be printed and added to the onsite staff files.
2025-09-18 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/18/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2, 4, 5,6,7, and # 8 did not have documentation of staff evaluation in file

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.)
All staff listed above received and completed a staff evaluation. The Site Director will forward these to Cert Rep and print and add them to each of the staff's file.
2025-09-18 Renewal 3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Director qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Director qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/18/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of transcripts in file to qualify for the position

Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). 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.)
Staff #1 will send Cert Rep and the Director of Operations English unofficial transcript to supplement her Bachelor's diploma, which is in Latin. This will be printed and added to the staff files.
2025-09-18 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/18/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3, 6, and # 8 did not have documentation of education and 2500 hours of childcare experience in file to qualify for the position of AGS

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 verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3, #6, and #8 will provide diplomas and childcare experience documentation to the Site Director and Director of Operations. Then, this will be printed and placed in the onsite staff files.
2024-09-05 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1-10 did not have documentation of agreements in file

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will distribute agreements the first week of program. Guardians will be provided a letter and told in-person that agreements must be signed in order for participation.
2024-09-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2, 7, and # 9's emergency contact was missing physician's information- name, address, telephone number

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.)
Child # 7 - placed in file Child #2 and #9 - we are working on collecting their health assessment. Documents will be placed in file. Child were just enrolled
2024-09-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1, and # 9 's emergency contact did not have policy number listed Child # 2, 4, 7, 9, and # 10 did not have health insurance and policy number listed on the emergency contact.

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.)
Child # 1 and 9 policy numbers are missing - we are collecting that information with health assessments. Parents have been notified in written and verbal communication. Director will place in file. Child #2 and #9- needs health insurance and policy number. Director will place in file. Child #4 - needs policy number. Director will place in file. Child # 2 & 9 has been disenrolled until paperwork is completed Child #7 and #10 - submitted
2024-09-05 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 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2, and # 4's emergency contact did not have release person's address

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.)
Child #2 and Child #4 info will be added and document will be placed in file.
2024-09-05 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and # 9 did not have health assessment and immunization in file

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children's documents will be collected and placed in files. Based on agreements that were presented to Cert Rep after inspection. Children are new to the facility
2024-09-05 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 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 8 and # 9 did not have a health assessment and TB in file

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 #8 and #9 are working on this and have until 10/14 to complete. Site Director will place in file. Staff #9 has scheduled 10/10/24. Site Director will place in file. Staff # 8 has been suspended
2024-09-05 Renewal 3270.181(a) - Each child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(a)

Description: Each child

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3 did not have a file at the facility

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 - file is onsite at facility and relevant documents are submitted
2024-09-05 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2 and # 9's emergency contact did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administering of minor first aid

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. 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.)
Child # 2 and Child #9 - collecting signatures from parents.
2024-09-05 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 9 did not have a file at the facility

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
file has been placed on site
2024-09-05 Renewal 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) - Name, address, and phone/Age Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)

Description: Name, address, and phone/Age

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1-9 did not have documentation of age and address in file

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
documentation of age and address has been placed in file
2024-09-05 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1, 5, 6, 8 and # 9 did not have 2 non-family references in file

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.)
Staff 1,5,8 and 9 references placed in file Staff #6 will place reference in file by 10/14 Staff # 1 is no longer at the facility. Staff # 8 has been suspended
2024-09-05 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and # 8 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours of childcare training in file

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.)
Staff #1: 12 hours placed in file Staff #8: working with staff member to complete 12 hours by 10/14 - will place 12 hours in file. Staff # 1 is no longer at the facility. Staff # 8 has been suspended until all paperwork is completed,
2024-09-05 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff# 4 and # 8 did not have documentation of Pediatric CPR/First Aid in file

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff persons will have 15 days to complete training and staff cannot be unsupervised. Staff will be supervised by another staff that has a complete file. Staff # 8 has been suspended until all paperwork is complete
2024-09-05 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and # 8 did not have documentation of annual fire safety training in file

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.)
Staff #1 and #8 will complete fire training by 10/14/24. Director will place certificates in files. Staff # 1 is no longer at the facility. Staff # 8 has been suspended until all paperwork has been completed
2024-09-05 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1, 4, 5,6, and # 8 did not have documentation of health and safety training in file

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons will have 15 days to complete health and safety training and place in file. Staff # 1 and 8 are no longer at the facility
2024-09-05 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 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: -Staff # 8 did not have documentation of FBI and NSOR clearance in file -Staff # 9 did not have documentation of child abuse and 1 other clearance in file to qualify under the 45 day provisional waiver hire. Staff # 9 did not have receipts in file to show that clearances were applied for.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 8 and 9may not work in a child care 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 #---8 and 9 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 8 and # 9 will not be in a childcare position at the facility until all clearances are obtained and placed in file. Staff # 8 has been suspended until all paperwork is completed
2024-09-05 Renewal 3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have a complete file to meet the qualifications.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). 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.)
staff #1 - items placed in file. Staff # 1 is no longer at the facility
2024-09-05 Renewal 3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4, and # 6 did not have documentation of education in file to meet the requirements of group supervisor

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). 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.)
Staff #4 and #6-items placed in file
2024-09-05 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/25/24, cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 8 and 9 did not have documentation of education and verification of childcare experience in file to meet the requirements of 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 verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #8 -items placed in file Staff #9 - documents will be placed in file
2023-11-03 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-07-21 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. STAFF PERSON #4, #5, #6 AND #7 DID NOT HAVE ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN/ PRIMARY CARE GROUPS. (CORRECTED ON SITE).

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.)
At the time of inspection, provider split the children up into primary care groups for each teacher.
2022-07-21 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #1, #2, #3 AND #4 DID NOT SPECIFY THE PERSONS WHOM THE CHILD CAN 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.)
Provider will have parents complete fee agreements.
2022-07-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIANS ADDRESS.

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.)
Provider will have parents compete the children emergency contact forms.
2022-07-21 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: ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE RELEASE PERSONS.

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.)
Provider will have parents compete the children emergency contact forms.
2022-07-21 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #3 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED EMEGENCY CONTACT FORM.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents update children emergency contact forms.
2022-07-21 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. AFTER FREE PLAY CHILDREN SAT DOWN TO HAVE BREAKFAST. THE CHILDRENS HANDS WERE NOT WASHED BEFORE EATING THEIR MEAL.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will meet with staff and go over proper handwashing procedures and what times of the day hand washing is needed.
2022-07-21 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2, #3 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE PROOF OF EDUCATION ON FILE.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider will have staff bring in proof of education to add to the files.
2022-07-21 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR TB TEST ON FILE. IN ADDITION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #5 HAD AN EXPIRED HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider will have staff bring in updated health assessment for their files.
2022-07-21 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2, #3 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES.

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.)
Provider will have all staff provide reference letter to add to the files.
2022-07-21 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.

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.)
Provider will conduct an Emergency Drill and document the information on a log.
2022-07-21 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 21, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 #2 #3 #4 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE UPDATED EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.

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.)
Provider will provide emergency plan training for each staff person at employment.
2022-07-21 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: ON JULY 21, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN NSOR CLEARANCE OR A STATE POLICE CLEARANCES FOR EMPLOYMENT. THE STATE POLICE CLEARANCE ON FILE WAS FOR VOLUNTEER ONLY.

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 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff person bring in required CPSL clearances.
2022-07-21 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 & #5 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED YEARLY WRITTEN EVALUATION ON FILE.

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.)
Provider will complete written evaluations for staff who have been working for 12 months or more.
2022-07-21 Renewal 3270.75(d) - On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(d)

Description: On excursions

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KITS USED TO ACCOMPANY STAFF AND CHILDREN ON EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF WATER. (CORRECTED ON SITE).

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of inspection, provider added a bottle of water to the first aid kits.
2022-07-21 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. WHEN COMPLETING THE BATHROOM CHECKS CERT REP OBSERVED BOTH THE GIRLS AND BOYS BATHROOMS DIRTY. TOILETS WERE NOT FLUSHED, TOILETS AND SINKS THROUGHOUT BOTH BATHROOMS WERE DIRTY AND HAD NATS FLYING AROUND THEM. (CORRECTED ON SITE).

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of inspection, cert rep spoke with cleaning crew and asked for the schedule of when the bathroom would be cleaned each day. At the time of inspection both bathrooms her cleaned.
2022-07-21 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(7) - Every 60 days/Participation Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(7)

Description: Every 60 days/Participation

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 21, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE FIRE DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE. PROVIDER STATED THEY HAVE NOT HAD A FIRE DRILL WITH THE CURRENT STUDENTS AS OF YET.

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 facility persons and children in attendance participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will conduct a fire drill with the current students at the facility and document the information on the fire drill log.
2021-09-30 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: Daily Activities were not posted in the child care space during the time of the renewal inspection that occurred on 10/6/21.

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.)
Provider will post the daily activities as required.
2021-09-30 Renewal 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1)

Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that Child #3 did not have their health assessment on file at facility during the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: 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).A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have forms completed in entirety at enrollment and request the required health documentation.
2021-09-30 Renewal 3270.171(a)/3270.171(c) - Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)/3270.171(c)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: Safe routes letter to local traffic safety authorities was not verified nor was the safe routes letter posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility during the renewal inspection on 10/6/21.

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 child care facility. 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.)
Provider will create the required documentation and post accordingly.
2021-09-30 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 had an Emergency Contact form that did not have a parental signature for their emergency medical care or minor first aid at the time of the renewal inspection. Provider will retrieve parental consent on the form.

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. 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.)
Provider will have forms filled in to completion.
2021-09-30 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: Current license was not posted in the child care space at the time of the renewal inspection conducted on 10/6/21.

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.)
Provider will post license on a tri fold that is in a conspicuous place used by parents in child care facility.
2021-09-30 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Plan was not posted in a conspicuous place at the facility at the time of the renewal inspection that concluded on 10/6/21.

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.)
Provider will place Emergency Plan on a tri fold board in a conspicuous place.

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