Jenns Play Care

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

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The current health report on file for Child #1, a younger toddler at the time (See LIS Code Sheet) dated 6/21/24 was obtained more than 6 months from the previous health report dated 9/12/23

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained an NSOR certificate dated 9/25/25 which was obtained more than 60 months after the previous NSOR certificate dated 7/17/20.

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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The wooden beams in the back right corner of the outdoor play area had pieces of wood broken off leaving rough surfaces where children play and sit creating a hazard for cuts or splinters.

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: There was peeling paint in the following areas of the facility: the window ledges and wooden step along the edge of the floor in the cafe; the register in Room #1, the Non-Napping room.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: There was an unlabeled spray bottle in the infant room. Staff reported the spray bottle contained sanitizer for cleaning the changing table mat.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the fire alarm system test showed more than 30 days between testing (7/12/24 and 8/19/24).

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(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In Room #5, the preschool room, the play rug in the housekeeping area had two frayed corners.

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: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #1 lacked arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained the original agreement form.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacked continuity of operations information as required by Announcement C-22-04 which states to maintain full compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), child care facilities must have requirements for continuity of operations.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma including recognition of potential signs/symptoms of SBS/AHT and prevention and identification of child maltreatment as per Announcement C-22-03.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked two written, non-family references 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: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacked a method for contacting parents when an emergency arises and has ended, and how to reunite with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacked accommodations for 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(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The parent letter lacked information explaining the emergency procedures for evacuation, sheltering in place, and lockdown situations; contacting parents to inform them when an emergency has begun and ended with instructions on how to safely reunite with their children; accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions; and 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.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The top step leading to the toddler restroom had a damaged tread exposing the metal edge. The counter tops in between the gym and kitchen had sharp jagged edges. The baseboard in the preschool room was loose in the housekeeping area.

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: There was peeling paint in Room #1, the non-napping room, next to the windows and in the napping room on the right wall above the border.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: The fire alarm test log includes test dates more than 30 days apart: 7/12/24 and 8/19/24.

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)).

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room there were a bin of foam blocks that contained blocks with teeth marks and pieces missing.

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: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1 (who is a young toddler) are dated 1/26/23 and 9/13/23 which are more than 6 months apart. The initial health assessment for Child #2 (who is a young toddler) is dated 7/27/22 no current updated health assessments are on file.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #3 lacked an annual influenza vaccination which is a recommendation of the ACIP.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

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 two most recent health assessments for Staff person #1 are dated 2/20/21 and 8/30/23, which are more than 24 months apart.

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 the preschool room there were a pair of adult scissors in a craft bin that were accessible to the children in care.

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

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was not a handwashing sign above one of the toilets in the bathroom by the cafe/craft room.

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: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: Observed an unlabeled sleeping mat in the 1's/2's room.

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.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:30 a.m., staff person #6 exited the preschool classroom and walked down a short hallway to answer the door to the facility, leaving a group of 8 preschool-aged children alone in the preschool classroom.

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: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)

Description: Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: The initial health report and immunization record on file for child #1 are dated more than 60 days after the child's 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. 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.

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacks verification of a current Influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: Observed the trash can in the infant room did not operate in a hands-free manner.

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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan was not updated as required by 7/1/22 to include volunteer emergency preparedness training, drills, and continuity of operations.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for staff person #4 and staff person #6 are dated in an interval which exceeds 24 months.

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: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 contains verification of four hours of childcare training completed within the most recent service year.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The verifications of completed Health and Safety training and pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training on file for staff person #1 is dated more than 90 days after staff person #1 began in a childcare taking position. The file for staff person #2. #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 did not have verification of an approved pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training which was taught by a PQAS approved trainer on file by the required date of 4/29/22.

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

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:30 a.m., staff person #6 exited the preschool classroom and walked down a short hallway to answer the door to the facility, leaving a group of 8 preschool-aged children alone in the preschool classroom, creating a 0:8 staff:child ratio.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: The nap room lacked a posting of the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center by the telephone.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the cafe area lacks 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.

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: In the infant room it was observed that an operating thermometer was not placed in the refrigerator.

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: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included a 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.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 8/29/19 and 8/31/21. The file for staff person #7 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 1/4/19 and 2/20/21. The file for staff person #8 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 7/3/19 and 7/19/21.

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: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1 - #8 lacked emergency plan training that was completed one year from the previous emergency plan training. The emergency plan training in the file was dated 6/30/20 and 8/18/21.

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: 3270.31(h)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #7 lacks training in health and safety topics numbers 1-9 as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f) that was completed within the required time frame. Her start date was 2/15/19 and the date of her health and safety training 9/24/21.

Correction Required: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).