Hundred Acre Woods Daycare & Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: In Room 3, at approximately 10:40am, one staff and six children of mixed ages (1 infant, 1 young toddler, 3 older toddlers and 1 older school age child) were observed. Therefore, the staff: child ratio was exceeded by two children.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2 was observed to contain a current emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance name and policy number.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 was observed to contain a current emergency contact information form that lacked the address for one of the designated release persons listed.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: In Room 4 (Toddler Room) a bottle of children's Motrin that was stored on the top shelf of a wooden bookshelf unit was observed to lack the name of the child whom the medication is intended for.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #7, contained a current health assessment dated 9/16/25 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 6/1/23 health assessment on file. The staff file for Staff person #8, contained a current health assessment dated 6/5/25 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 5/4/23 health assessment on 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.

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In Room 4 (Toddler Room) in the top pink drawer of a 10-drawer rainbow rolling cart was a pair of adult scissors accessible to the toddlers in care.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #3 contained current mandated reporter training dated 9/4/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 8/11/20. The staff file for Staff person #6 contained current mandated reporter training dated 8/29/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated7/25/20.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff person #6, and Staff person #9 contained a current National Sex Offender Register (NSOR) check dated 3/12/25 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 2/21/20 NSOR check expiring. The staff file for Staff person #5 contained a current NSOR check dated 3/11/25 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 2/21/20 NSOR check expiring. The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a current NSOR check dated 4/2/25 and a current Child Abuse clearance dated 9/17/25 both of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 2/21/20 NSOR check and 7/17/20 Child Abuse clearance expiring. The staff file for Staff person #4 (See IS Code Sheet) was observed to contain a disclosure statement dated 8/21/25 that was not signed at time of hire per the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The staff file for Staff person #9 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 9/7/25 and a current State Police clearance dated 9/12/25 both of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 7/30/20 Child Abuse and 7/25/20 State Police clearances expiring.

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.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In Room 4 (Toddler Room) a Dermasil Aloe Fresh body lotion labeled, 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' was observed stored inside a canvas storage cube in the bottom right corner of shelving unit that is accessible to the toddlers in care.

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: 3270.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: On the second floor, in the School Age room, two windows located inside the bathroom, which are accessible to children in care, were observed to not be restricted and able to open more than 6 inches.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 3/5/25 to 4/5/25 (31 days), 5/30/25 to 7/3/25 (34 days), and 7/3/25 to 8/3/25 (31 days).

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.

Regulation: 3270.102(e)

Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

Noncompliance Area: The fence to the right of the outdoor playground was observed to have fallen down allowing the area of mulch to be accessible to the infants and toddler who use the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:00pm in Room 1, after an observed diaper change, Staff person #1 failed to ensure the child's hands were washed before they returned to their resting mat.

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

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:00pm in Room 1, after an observed diaper change, Staff person #1 was observed to not immediately discard the soiled pull up into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can until completing the diaper change. The plastic lined covered can used to discard the soiled pull up was not hands free.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:00pm in Room 1, Staff person #1 was observed changing a child's soiled pull up on the carpeted floor without a pad or surface covering.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:00pm in Room 1 Staff person #1 was observed to not wash their hands after a diaper change.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In Room 1 a stapler was observed on a shelf approximately 1 foot from the ground and accessible to the preschool age children in care. Also in Room 1, to the back right portion of the room, an L shaped steel bracket was observed approximately 2.5 feet from the ground and at a height where children in care could potential injury themselves on it.

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

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In Room 1, upon entering thru the door on the left, an electrical outlet located underneath the dry erase board was observed to be missing one protective outlet covering.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the main entryway the following toxics labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' were observed inside two children's cubbies and accessible to the children in care: Victoria Secret Fragrance Mist, two Bath and Body Works Pocketbac hand sanitizer, and Aveeno baby lotion.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The following ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from a previous leak that has since been repaired: Two ceiling tiles above the stairs leading to the School Age room and one ceiling tile to the right of the TV in Room 3.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space, on the side used by the preschool and school age children, peeling/chipping paint was observed along the base of the exterior wall of the facility.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: In Room 4, the portable sink located to the left of the door was observed to lack a handwashing sign. In Room 1 the diapering area was observed to lack a handwashing sign.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Regulation: 3270.82(j)

Description: Running water - diapering

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:00pm in Room 1 Staff person #1 failed to ensure their hands, as well as the child's hands, were washed after an observed diaper change due to a source of running water not being present in the diaper changing area.

Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 11/1/24 to 1/20/25 (80 days).

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.

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: When tested the hot water coming from the restroom to the right of the office, which is used by the children in care to wash their hands, tested at 117° F. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 12/11/24

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION: In the upstairs School Age Room 5/6, 3 ceiling tiles located above the teacher desk were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from an unknown source. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 12/11/24

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: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: In Room 1, where older toddlers receive care, a plastic sensory bin stored on a lower shelf approximately 15 inches from the floor was observed to contain multiple plastic skeleton, plastic bats and plastic spider toy rings that measured less than 1 inch in diameter and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:30pm in Room 4, during nap time, two cots were observed to not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the cot while children slept, as evidenced by two sides of the cots were approximately 10 inches or less from toy shelving units.

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

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:35pm in Room 3, during nap time, the room was observed to lack adequate lighting thus making is difficult for staff to see the children's faces in order to properly supervise the children as they napped.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #5, who has been enrolled for more than 6 months, lacked a child service report.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: Room 1, Room 3, Room 4, and Room 5/6 were observed to lack a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency and posted in every childcare space.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1, contained an initial health report that is dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment.

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.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 10/9/24 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 9/11/23 health report on file

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the financial agreement and emergency contact forms were last reviewed and signed on 3/1/24. The child file for Child #3 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form were signed on 5/29/24 and 5/10/23 and the financial agreement form was last reviewed and signed on 9/20/24 and 5/10/23. The child file for Child #5 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form were signed on 9/22/24 and 2/19/24 and the financial agreement form was last reviewed and signed on 9/20/24 and 2/19/24.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Regulation: 3270.182(1)

Description: Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #3 lacked an initial health report.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedure does not address annual emergency drills, lockdown, or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 8/15/24 and 4/12/23.

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.

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have two relatively large rhododendron plants, which are considered toxic, in the outdoor play space used by children in care.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: When tested the hot water coming from the restroom to the right of the office and the restroom to the right of the main entry way, which are both used by the children in care to wash their hands, both tested at 117° F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In Room 1, the following ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from an unknown source: 1 tile near the glass exit door and 3 ceiling tiles near the windows of the dramatic play area. In the upstairs School Age Room 5/6, 2 ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from an unknown source.

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: 3270.78

Description: Lighting

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:35pm in Room 3, during nap time, the room was observed to lack adequate lighting thus making is difficult for staff to see the children's faces in order to properly supervise the children as they napped.

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Regulation: 3270.82(j)

Description: Running water - diapering

Noncompliance Area: In Room 1 the source of running water for handwashing was observed to be across the room, approximately twelve and a half feet, from the diaper changing area.

Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: The embedded outdoor play structure was observe to lack the required amount of loose-fill that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC).

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Regulation: 3270.102(e)

Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

Noncompliance Area: The outdoor playground was observed to contain an open area of mulch and considered accessible to the infants and toddler who use the space.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan was observed to lack accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 lacked documentation of having participated in annual emergency plan training for 2024; the last documented training was dated 4/27/23.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan does not address annual emergency drills.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.