Chasing Scholars Learning Center

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, the rest equipment being used by the children was not labeled for specific use.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, it was observed that the facility was using styrofoam plates.

Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 3 (hired 3/15) did not have an updated health assessment documented in her record. Health assessment dated 4/21/17.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #2 (hired 9/18/15) did not have an annual staff evaluation.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person # 1 (hired 10/1/19) did not have proof of 2 years of experience documented in her record to help qualify her for her postion as 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.

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, there was chipped paint on back right wall in the infant room.

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, the facility did not have an assigned qualified staff member to serve as the director of the facility. Staff member #1 designated as the director, did not present documentation that qualifies the staff member to perform the position as the director at the facility. Therefor, the photo identification verification process could not be completed and compliance with the requirements for a director could not be measured. Non-compliance continues on 4/29/19. Facility continues to not have a qualified staff member assigned to be a director.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at 3270.34(a)(1) - (6).

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, a crib and rest equipment that was in use was observed not spaced 2 feet on three sides. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the group space utilized primarily by infants.

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, the health assessment observed on file for staff member #1 revealed a date for the Mantoux testing that appeared to have been corrected with white out. The same document did not provide a telephone number or address of the physician/CRNP in order to verify the validity of the document. The document also disclosed that based on the exam, the staff member was not found to be suitable to provide child care.

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 the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, the record presented for staff member #1 did not contain proof of name, address, or age of the staff member.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19 @ 12:20pm, staff member #1 (hired on 10/24/18) was observed caring for 3 awake infants, 3 napping young toddlers, 2 napping older toddlers and 1 awake preschool age child all in the same space. The record presented for staff member #1 did not contain a receipt or completed copy of the FBI clearance. The 90 day provisional hire period for the staff member expired on 1/22/19.

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, the facility did not have an assigned qualified staff member to serve as the director of the facility. Staff member #2 designated as the director, did not present documentation that qualifies the staff member to perform the position as the director at the facility. Therefore, the photo identification verification process could not be completed and compliance with the requirements for a director could not be measured.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at 3270.34(a)(1) - (6).

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, the record for staff member #1 did not contain verification of education on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at 3270.36(b)(1)-(5). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19 @ 12:20pm, staff member #1 was observed caring for 3 awake infants, 3 napping young toddlers, 2 napping older toddlers and 1 awake preschool age child all in the same space. Based on staff to child ratios, 2 staff members were required to be in the room with the 9 mixed age 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).

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19 @ 12:20pm, staff member #1 was observed caring for 3 awake infants, 3 napping young toddlers, 2 napping older toddlers and 1 awake preschool age child all in the same space. Based on the capacity details, the space was measured for the care of 5 children only. During the inspection the 9 children were being cared for in the space.

Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, a space heater was observed in the bathroom that is used by both staff and children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted.

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 10/30/18, the record for staff member #1 did not include verification of annual 6 clock hours of child care training. Non-compliance continues from renewal inspection on 9/11/18.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 10/30/18, the record for staff member #1 did not include verification of annual fire safety training. Non-compliance continues from renewal inspection on 9/11/18.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 10/30/18, staff member #1 designated as the director was not present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. Staff member #1 employed 26 hours per week at the facility.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 10/30/18, the record for staff member #2 was observed caring for 1 infant and 1 preschool age child (total of 3) alone. Non-compliance continues from renewal inspection on 9/11/18.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/18, a written daily activities plan was not posted in the preschool room or infants room.

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/18, the emergency transportation plan created at the facility did not include staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. Emergency transpiration plan was not posted in the infants room.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/18, the record for staff members # 3 and #4 did not include current health assessment forms with tuberculosis screenings.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/18, a tommy tippy children's bottle filled with water was observed unlabeled in the refrigerator.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/18, the facility did not have verification of annual emergency plan training for staff members #1 thru #4.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/18, the record for staff members # 1 thru #4 did not have verification of annual 6 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/18, the record for staff members #2 thru #4 did not have verification of annual fire safety training.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 0/11/18, the record for staff member #4 did not contain verification of the required Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania training.

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/18, staff member #1 who is designated as the director did not have verification of education on file to qualify the staff member for the position performing at the facility.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/18, the record for staff member #3 did not contain verification of education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at 3270.36(b)(1)-(5). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/18, staff member #1 was observed caring for 1 older toddler and 2 preschool age children (total of 3) alone.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/18, the outdoor play space located on the side of the building was observed with overgrown grass and weeds along with moss growing on the outdoor carpet leading to the back entrance of the facility.

Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/18, trash can located in the young toddlers room (front room of facility) and in the infants room did not contain a lid.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/18, the hot water temperature measured at the sink in the bathroom used by children measured for 123.3.

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/18, the first aid kit located in the infant's room did not contain all seven items (scissors missing. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/18, the sink located in the infants room did not have a posted hand washing 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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2017, THE AGREEMENT OF CHILD #1 DID NOT SPECIFY THE PERSONS DESIGNATED BY A PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2017, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILD #7 DID NOT INCLUDE THE BIRTH DATE OF THE CHILD.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2017, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILD #1, 2, 7 AND 8 DID NOT INCLUDE THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND/OR TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE CHILD'S PHYSICIAN.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child`s physician or source of medical care.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2017, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILDREN #3 AND 8 DID NOT INCLUDE THE WORK ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF THE ENROLLING PARENT.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2017, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILDREN #1, 7 AND 8 DID NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON THE CHILD'S SPECIAL NEEDS, AS SPECIFIED BY THE CHILD'S PARENT, PHYSICIAN, PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANT OR CRNP, WHICH IS NEEDED IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child`s special needs, as specified by the child`s parent, physician, physician`s assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2017, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILDREN #7 AND 8 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER FOR A CHILD UNDER A FAMILY POLICY OR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE BENEFITS, IF APPLICABLE.

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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2017, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILDREN #1, 2, AND 7 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS AND/OR TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF THE INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED BY THE PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.

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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2017, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION AND FINANCIAL AGREEMENTS OF CHILDREN #3, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8 WERE NOT UPDATED AT LEAST ONCE IN A 6 MONTH PERIOD.

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 informationA 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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2017, THE RECORD OF CHILDREN #1 (ENROLLED ON 4-27-17) AND CHILD #2 (ENROLLED 6-28-17) DID NOT CONTAIN AN INITIAL HEALTH REPORT WITHIN 60 DAYS FOLLOWING THE FIRST DAY OF ATTENDANCE AT THE FACILITY.

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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2017, THE RECORDS OF STAFF #1 AND 2 DID NOT CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF A HEALTH ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED WITHIN 24 MONTHS (RECORD OF STAFF #1 CONTAINED DOCUMENTATION OF TB TEST ONLY - DATED 6-6-17).

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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2017, THE RECORD OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN ACCEPTABLE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION OR TRAINING IN THE FORM OF A TRANSCRIPT, DIPLOMA OR LETTER SIGNED BY A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE EXPERIENTIAL, EDUCATIONAL, OR TRAINING ENTITY.

Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2017, THE RECORD OF STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN, NONFAMILY REFERENCES FROM INDIVIDUALS ATTESTING TO THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILILTY PERSON (ONLY ONE LETTER FOUND IN THE RECORD).

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

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2017, AN OUTLET IN THE MIDDLE ROOM OF THE FACILITY WAS OBSERVED TO BE WITHOUT A PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER.

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

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2017, TOXIC SPRAY ADHESIVE WAS OBSERVED TO BE STORED UNDER THE CABINET IN THE BATHROOM, WHICH WAS UNLOCKED AND 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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2017, THE WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 122 F.

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

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2017, THE FIRST-AID KIT IN THE MIDDLE ROOM AND THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE BACK ROOM WERE MISSING TAPE AND GLOVES.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED MONITORING ON APRIL 28, 2017, 11 CHILDREN AGES 1-5 YEARS OLD WERE OBSERVED TO BE SLEEPING IN A ROOM WITH A CAPACITY OF 6 CHILDREN, ALONG WITH TWO STAFF MEMBERS, #1 AND 2. STAFF NUMBER 1 WAS OBSERVED TO BE SLEEPING ON THE FLOOR ALONGSIDE THE CHILDREN. STAFF #2 LEFT THE CLASSOOM TO OPEN THE DOOR FOR THE CERT REP, LEAVING THE CHILDREN UNATTENDED.

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. Children must be supervised at all times.

Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED MONITORING ON APRIL 28, 2017, THERE WERE 11 CHILDREN OBSERVED TO BE RESTING IN A CLASSROOM WHICH MEASURES A CAPACITY OF 6, WITH LESS THAN TWO FEET OF SPACE ON THREE SIDES OF THE REST EQUIPMENT (MATS) BEING USED.

Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may be exceeded at naptime, when toddler or preschool children are resting on rest equipment. The capacity of the space is determined by the requirement for placement of rest equipment described at 3270.106(f). 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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 28, 2017, REST EQUIPMENT IN THE FACILITY WAS NOT LABELED FOR THE USE OF A SPECIFIC CHILD.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child`s parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 28, 2017, THE WRITTEN PLAN OF DAILY ACTIVITIES WAS NOT POSTED IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM.

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

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 28, 2017, 5 OUT OF 5 SERVICE AGREEMENTS DID NOT CONTAIN SERVICES THAT ARE TO BE CONSIDERED EXTRA.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 28, 2017, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILDREN #3 AND 4 DID NOT CONTAIN THE WORK ADDRESS AND WORK TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE ENROLLING PARENT.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 28, 2017, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN WRITTEN CONSENT SIGNED BY THE PARENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 28, 2017, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILD #4 DID NOT CONTAIN INFORMATION ON THE DISABILITY OF THE CHILD, IF APPLICABLE.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child`s special needs, as specified by the child`s parent, physician, physician`s assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 28, 2017, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILD #2 AND CHILD #3 DID NOT CONTAIN THE ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED BY THE PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.

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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 28, 2017, THE RECORD OF STAFF PERSON #1 CONTAINED A HEALTH ASSESSMENT WHICH WAS MORE THAN 24 MONTHS SINCE DATE OF SIGNATURE.

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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 28, 2017, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST-AID PROCEDURES BY FACILITY STAFF.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 28, 2017, THE RECORD OF STAFF NUMBER 2 DID NOT CONTAIN A CURRENT PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE CLEARANCE REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 28, 2017, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A FILE AT THE FACILITY CONTAINING COPIES OF REPORTS OF INJURY, DEATH OR FIRE.

Correction Required: Copies of reports of injury, death or fire shall be kept in a file at the facility

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 28, 2017, THERE WAS OBSERVED TO BE 14 CHILDREN AGED 1 YEAR TO 11 YEARS IN A CLASSROOM WITH A CAPACITY OF 6 CHILDREN, AND TWO TEACHERS.

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).

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 28, 2017, ONE OUTLET IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM DID NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER IN PLACE.

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

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 28, 2017, THE FIRST-AID KITS IN THE FACILITY DID NOT CONTAIN SCISSORS OR SOAP.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 28, 2017, THE WALL ADJACENT TO THE TODDLER ROOM WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE CHIPPING PAINT AND PLASTER AROUND THE MOLDING NEAR THE FLOOR.

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