Jeffersonville Country Day School

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/16/26 child #1 #2 #3 and #4 did not have a completed child service report on file as required.

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(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/16/26 the emergency contact form for child #2 did not include name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/16/26 the emergency contact information did not include the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released for child #1

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: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/16/26 the emergency contact forms in the classroom binders had not been updated and reviewed by the parent for over a six-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 information.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the health assessment on file for child #4 does not have a current health assessment.

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

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 the renewal inspection on 4/16/26 the file for staff persons #1 and #2 did not contain a current health assessment.

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: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/16/26 the finical agreement for child #2 and #4 had not been reviewed by the parent for over a 6 month period. The Emergency contact form had not been reviewed for over a 6 month period for child #3 and #4.

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: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/16/26 Staff person #6 had documentation of 7 clock hours of child care training on file at the facility

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 10/18/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on 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. most current certification. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5- must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #5, staff person #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/16/26 staff persons #1 #3 and #4 did not have verification of completing fire safety training for the past year.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/16/26 industrial wall paint was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the children's bathroom.

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: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection Lily of the Valley was observed growing in the Preschool area playground.

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

Regulation: 3270.77(a)/3270.102(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/26/26 the following was observed on the outdoor play areas 1. The metal climber on the preschool woodchipped area and the meatal climber on the far grass area playground had peeled and chipped paint. 2. Exposed bolts (missing covers) were observed at the gate areas on the preschool playground.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/16/26 the smoke detector in the basement was not working.

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 meet.

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: On 9/24/25 two tall, large racks used to store canned goods was observed in the lunchroom area. These racks have a tipping hazard and were not mounted or secured.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 AND PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On 8/20/2025 staff person #1 did not have An FBI clearance, PA child abuse clearance. or an NSOR on file at the facility. (This noncompliance was transferred from SIN -00272497) On 9/24/25 Staff person #1 was observed working with the children. A review of the file for staff person #1 revealed that staff person #1 did not have an FBI clearance or a PA Child Abuse Clearance on file at the facility. Staff person#1 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire

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

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/20/25 staff person #1 confirmed that on 7/31/25 a group of 5 preschool aged children were required to sit in time out for approximately a half hour because they misbehaved the day before during naptime.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. All Staff at the facility must take a required ELRC 17 in person training titled "Challenging" Behaviors.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 8/20/2025 staff person #1 did not have A current health assessment with TB testing dates and results on file at the facility.

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: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: On 8/20/2025 staff person #1 did not have Verification of education and experience working with children on file at the facility.

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.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On 8/20/2025 staff person #1 did not have two written non-family references on 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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On 8/20/2025 staff person #1 did not have An FBI clearance, PA child abuse clearance. or an NSOR on file at the facility. (This noncompliance was transferred to SIN -0027451)

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

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: On 8/20/25 the fire alarm test log was not available for review by the operator.

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

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/13/25 the school aged playground had a large tree root protruding thru the woodchips near the child's climber. The embedded climber on the school age playground has a fall zone approximately 4 feet in height and does not have 9 inches of loose fill as required by the USCPSC. The loose-fill surfacing under the embedded playground equipment is approximately 3 inches deep in some areas and bare in some areas under the climber and does not meet the requirements for protective surfacing by the USCPSC .The preschool playground has an embedded climber with a fall zone of approximately 5 feet in height that does not have 9 inches of loose fill as required by the USCPSC. This climber on the preschool playground has loose-fill surfacing under the embedded playground equipment that is approximately 3 inches deep or less in some areas under the equipment. and does not meet the requirements for protective surfacing requirements.

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: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/13/25 the file for child #3 #4 and #5 had an expired health assessment

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

Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(2)

Description: Original container/Written instructions

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/13/25 medication that was not in the original box and did not contain a prescription label was observed at the facility for child #6.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

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 the renewal inspection on 5/13/25 the file for staff person #6 did not have a current health assessment.

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: 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/13/25 the financial agreement for child #1 #2 and #5 had not been updated for over a 6-month period.

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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/13/25 the parent letter for the emergency plan did not include the accommodations for infants and toddlers during an emergency.

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)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/13/25 the file for staff person #5 did not include 12 clock hours of childcare training for the past year.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/13/25 the file for staff persons #5 and #6 did not include verification of fire safety training for the past year.

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/13/25 the file for staff person #1 did not contain a current child abuse clearance. The file for staff person #2 did not contain a current NSOR. The file for staff person #4 did not contain a current NSOR. The file for staff person #5 did not contain a current NSOR.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Persons #1 #2 #4 and #5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Regulation: 3270.176(f)

Description: Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 3/28/25 a 12 passenger van parked at the facility. This vehicle was previously sited on SIN-00244542. When staff person #1 was questioned by the certification representative if the van was being used, Staff person #1 replied only for the school aged Children. This is continued non-compliance from SIN-00244542.

Correction Required: In accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 171 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van.

Regulation: 3270.63/3270.76

Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/28/25 a large portion of the preschool fence (next to a busy road) was damaged and down to the ground leaving a large open space and a section of the fence was down near the parking lot area. (Although a plastic temporary fence was put into place - there were sections where children would be able to crawl under the fence). This is continued non-compliance from SIN-00260707 dated 2/13/25.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. 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: 3270.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/28/25 the baseboard heater in the lower-level preschool classroom was missing ta section of the protective guard. This is continued non-compliance from SIN-0026070 dated 2/13/25.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/13/25 the operator did not have a facility accident for reports of accident, injuries or illnesses involving children in care at the facility.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Regulation: 3270.55(b)

Description: Other staff on premises

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/13/2025 two staff persons were present at the facility. Eleven preschool children, three young toddlers and five older toddlers were present napping at the facility. Additional staff persons who were on duty were not present on the facility premises.

Correction Required: Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises.

Regulation: 3270.63/3270.76

Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/13/25 a large portion of the preschool fence (next to a busy road) was damaged and down go the ground leaving a large open space. This noncompliance was transferred to SIN-00262245.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. 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: 3270.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/13/25 the baseboard heater in the lower-level preschool classroom was missing the protective guard. This continued noncompliance was transferred to SIN-00263967.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/4/24 the agreement for child #2 did not include 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.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #2 did not include address 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.

Regulation: 3270.133(2)/3270.133(6)

Description: Written instructions/Written consent

Noncompliance Area: Medication was observed at the facility for child #3. Written consent from the parent (medication log) was not at the facility and written instructions (action plan) was not available from the physician for the medication.

Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/4/24 the operator did not notify local traffic safety aurhorities for the past year in

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 childcare facility in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

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 the inspection on 10/4/24 the emergency contact form for child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of 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.

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/4/2024 children were observed riding pedal bikes and cars on a sidewalk area outside of the playground. This area contains a Yew bush and a holly bush.

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

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/29/24 4 older toddlers were observed sleeping alone in the classroom while staff person #1 left the classroom for several minutes. When certification representative questioned why the children were sleeping alone, staff stated that staff person #2 was watching both the young toddler classroom and older toddler classroom until staff person #1 returned.

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.

Regulation: 3270.176(f)

Description: Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 5/2/2024 a 12 passenger van was observed at the facility. The operator stated the vehicle was recently purchased to transport the afterschool children.

Correction Required: In accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 171 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van.

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/12/2024 medication, that had expired on 11/30/23, for child was #1 was observed at the facility.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/12/2024 staff person #3 was observed working alone with 5 preschool aged children in an upstairs classroom. Staff person #3 did not have verification that Pediatric first aid and Pediatric CPR was completed as required.

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. The operator shall require all childcare staff have verification of completion of all the required health and safety training topics prior to caring for children unsupervised.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/12/2024 the file for staff person #3 had high school grades on file but did not indicate what grade level or a graduation date.

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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/12/2024 staff person #3 was observed working alone with 5 preschool aged children in the upstairs classroom. Staff person #3 did not have a PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance or and NSOR clearance on file t the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff person #3 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 Person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.37(c)

Description: 8th grade + 2 yrs/Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/12/2024 staff person #3 was identified as an aide and was observed working alone in an upstairs classroom with 5 preschool aged children.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/12/2024 staff person #1 was observed working alone, in the lower-level classroom, with 3 young toddlers and 4 older toddlers. Staff person #2 was observed (approximately a half hour later) working alone 3 young toddlers and 4 older toddlers in the lower-level classroom.

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: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The following areas were observed during the renewal inspection on 11/17/23 and during the unannounced inspection on 12/27/23 Damaged riding toys on the playground. Damaged plastic climbers and play items on the playground. Damaged basketball net on the playground. Damaged storage units on the playground. This continued noncompliance was transferred from SIN-00234743

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/17/23 and 12/27/23 the embedded climber with a minimum four-foot fall zone was not mounted over 9 inches of loose fill as required. This continued noncompliance was transferred From SIN-00234743.

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: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/17/23 and during the unannounced inspection on 12/27/23 the file for child #5 did not have a completed health assessment. This continued noncompliance was transferred from SIN-00234743

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: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/17/23 and unannounced inspection on 12/27/23 medication for child #1 and #2 was not in the original container and did not have the prescription label. This continued noncompliance was transferred from SIN-00234743

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/17/23 and during the unannounced inspection on 12/27/23 the emergency contact forms and agreement forms for child #3 and #4 have not been updated for a over a six-month period. This continued noncompliance was transferred from SIN-00234743

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: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/17/23 and unannounced inspection on 12/17/23 an unlocked closet door was observed off of the art room. The closet contained industrial wall paint and other maintenance items. This continued non-compliance was transferred from SIN-00234743

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: 3270.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/17/2023 and the unannounced inspection on 12/27/23 the base board heater had damaged and/or missing guards in the preschool classroom, upstairs children's bathroom and the lower level "great room". This continued noncompliance was transferred from SIN-00234743

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/17/2023 and during the unannounced visit on 12/27/23 the following areas were observed: The wooden boarder on the large preschool playground had areas where the metal spikes are sticking up and no longer flush to the wooden boarder. The toddler area had debris and plastic bag on the ground This continued noncompliance was transferred from SIN-00234743

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: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The following areas were observed during the renewal inspection on 11/17/23 1. A shelf with a tipping hazard was observed in the preschool room. 2. Damaged riding toys on the playground. 3. Damaged plastic climbers and play items on the playground. 4. Damaged basketball net on the playground. 5. Damaged storage units on the playground. 6. Broken doorknob in the preschool classroom. This continued noncompliance was transferred to SIN-00234743.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/17/23 the embedded climber with a minimum four-foot fall zone was not mounted over 9 inches of loose fill as required. This continued noncompliance was transferred to SIN-00237222

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: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/17/2023 the refrigerator used to store children's food in theolder toddler room did not have a thermometer.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal on 11/17/23The agreement for child #7 did not include persons 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.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/17/23 the emergency contact form for child #3 and #6 was missing health insurance and policy number information.

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: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/17/23 the file for child #3 did not have a completed health assessment. This continued noncompliance was transferred to SIN-00237222

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: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/17/23 medication for child #1 and #2 was not in the original container and did not have the prescription label. This continued noncompliance was transferred to SIN-00237222

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/17/23 the emergency contact forms and agreement forms for child #4 #5 and #7 have not been updated for a over a six month period. This continued noncompliance was transferred to SIN-00237222

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: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 11/3/2023 the file for staff person #1 did not include verification of education. This is continued noncompliance from SIN-00231281. On 11/17/2023 staff persons #1 and #3 did not have verification of education on file at the facility.

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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/17/23 the file for staff person #2 did not contain a completed FBI Clearance.

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

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/17/2023 outlets were observed missing protective covers in the older toddler room and young toddler room.

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: During the renewal inspection on 11/17/23 an unlocked closet door was observed off of the art room. The closet contained industrial wall paint and other maintenance items. This continued non-compliance was transferred to SIN-00237222.

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: 3270.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/17/2023 the base board heater had damaged and/or missing guards in the preschool classroom, upstairs children's bathroom and the lower level "great room". This continued noncompliance was transferred to SIN-00237222.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Regulation: 3270.75(d)

Description: On excursions

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/17/23 the van used to transport children did not contain a first aid kit.

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).

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/17/2023 the following areas were observed: 1. Carpet in the "Great" room area had heavy traffic dirt. 2.The wooden boarder on the large preschool playground had areas where the metal spikes are sticking up and no longer flush to the wooden boarder. 3.The toddler area had debris and plastic bag on the ground This continued noncompliance was transferred to SIN-00237222.

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: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/17/23 the children's bathroom off of the "great room" did not have 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: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: An inspection on 11/3/23 revealed that child #1 was left alone in the facility while the facility had an emergency evacuation due to a carbon monoxide detection alarm. The entire facility evacuated. Child #1 was discovered several minutes later by a fire protection professional and staff person #1 inside the vestibule area by the back door. Child #1 was assigned to staff person #2. Staff person #2 did not realize that the child was left behind during the emergency evacuation.

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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: An inspection on 11/3/23 revealed that child #1 was left alone in the facility while the facility had an emergency evacuation due to a carbon monoxide detection alarm. The entire facility evacuated. Child #1 was discovered several minutes later by a fire protection professional and staff person #1 inside the vestibule area by the back door. Child #1 was assigned to staff person #2. Staff person #2 did not realize that the child was left behind during the emergency evacuation.

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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 11/3/2023 the file for staff person #1 did not include verification of education. This is continued noncompliance from SIN-00231281. This continued noncompliance was transferred to SIN-00234743.

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.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 11/3/23 damaged/broken fence was observed on the large outer playground.

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: 3270.14/3270.31(f)

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 9/19/23 staff persons #2 #3 #4 and #5 were all observed working alone with children have not completed the 1-hour health and safety training update.

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

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 9/19/23 staff persons #1 and #4 did not have verification of education. On 10/12/23 staff person #4 did not have verification of education on file at the facility. This continued noncompliance was transferred to SIN-00233861

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.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 9/19/23 the staff persons #1 and #4 did not have two written nonfamily references on file at the facility.

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.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 9/19/23 staff persons #1 and #4 were observed working alone with children and do not have pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 9/19/23 staff person #1 did not have a completed Pa Child Abuse Clearance a PA Criminal Clearance an FBI Clearance or an NSOR clearance. Staff person #1 was observed working alone with children. Staff person #4 was observed working alone with children and did not have the FBI clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person # 1 and #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 9/19/23 the operator did not have a fire drill log.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced the operator did have verification that the fire alarms are sounded every 30 days.

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

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During a unannounced inspection on 02/27/2023, the file for staff person #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 02/27/2023, staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid and CPR training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #1 will have until 03/16/2023. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or primary staff person, who has completed the required training related to this citation.¿ If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 01/25/223, staff person #1 provided the certification representative with an item that they stated was taken from child #1's nose after mom picked him up, then brought him back into the facility because he was crying his nose hurt. Staff persons #1, 2 and 3 did not know how or where the child obtained the object found in his nose.

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: 3270.76/3270.104(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 01/25/2023, the certification representative observed a shelf in the Great Room missing a screw hole cover that matched the white item that was taken out of child #1's nose.

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. Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/9/2022, the file for child #1 and child #2 did not contain record of a completed health assessment.

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: During a renewal inspection on 11/9/2022, the file for child #4 contained record of a health assessment completed more than 12-months ago.

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: 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/9/2022, the file for child #4 contained a record of influenza vaccination dated more than 12-months old.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/9/2022, the file for staff person #7 contained a record of a health assessment dated more than 24-months old.

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.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/9/2022, the file for child #2 and child #3 contained a financial agreement that has not been updated in the past 6 months.

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: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/9/2022, the file for staff person #8 did not contain record of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.