Judy Sare Nursery School

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.153

Description: Exam communicable disease/Facility Person/Symptoms of Disease

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 4/16/26, the health assessment for staff person #1 indicated a communicable disease, without any documentation/notification from the physician regarding the condition or working at the facility.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. A facility person with symptoms of a communicable disease or infection that can be transmitted directly or indirectly and which may threaten the health of children in care shall be excluded from attendance until the facility operator receives notification from a physician or CRNP that the person is no longer considered a threat to the health of others. The notification shall be retained in the facility person's file. Exclusion from the facility is required for diseases and conditions specified in 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases).

Regulation: 3270.31(h)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 4/16/26, the pediatric first aid and CPR certification on file for staff person #2, dated 7/10/25, did not include pediatric first aid.

Correction Required: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under § 3270.31(f).

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 4/16/26, a Snake Plant, Kalanchoe, and Dracaena were observed inside the facility by the entrance, and were accessible to children.

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

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 4/16/26, the hot water temperature in Room #5 measured at 125 degrees fahrenheit when using a digital thermometer.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 4/16/26, staples were observed sticking out of the wall (not flush with the wall) in room 6, and they were at a height where the toddlers in the room could access them.

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: At time of renewal inspection on 4/16/26, a handwashing sign was missing above the sink in room #3.

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: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 4/3/25, plastic bags were observed under the diaper changing table and hanging in the cubbies in room #3-young toddlers, and in room #6 (older toddlers).

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

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 4/3/25, it was observed that some of the rest equipment in rooms #7, #8, and #9 had labels that were worn off.

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: 3270.181(d)

Description: Dated signature affixed

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 4/3/25, during child file review, the agreement form for child #1 was not signed or dated by the parent.

Correction Required: 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: 3270.182(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: At time of renewal inspection on 4/3/25, during child file review, it was observed that emergency information for each enrolled child had the words "yes" or "no" for parent permissions regarding emergency medical care and minor first aid procedures by facility staff, instead of an actual parent signature.

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: 3270.92(a)

Description: No portable space heaters

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 4/3/25, a portable space heater was observed in the hallway prior to the entrance of the kitchen.

Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted.

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, lightweight and wobbly shelving was observed in room #5 and room #8, which poses a possible tipping hazard.

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

Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)

Description: Written plan/Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, a daily schedule had not been developed and posted in each classroom.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the addresses and phone numbers of the persons 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: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, a written plan identifying the procedures that will be followed if a child needs to receive emergency medical care was not posted in each child care space at the facility and was not included in bags taken on excursions.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, the file for staff person #1 did not include TB test results at the time of initial employment.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, documentation of annual notification to the local police department/township was not on file at the facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)

Description: Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 10/22/24, the facility had not yet developed or posted safe pick up and drop off procedures and communicated this to parent in writing.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.182(8)

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

Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, the facility did not have agreement form with the required information.

Correction Required: 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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, the file for staff person #3 did not include two written, non-family references.

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

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, the information on how to access the regulations and the contact information for the Southeast Regional Office was not posted a t a conspicuous location at the facility.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, the facility did not have an emergency plan with all requirements under 3270.27(a)(1) through 3270.27(a)(5).

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan.

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, the facility had not developed a letter to parents explaining the emergency plan procedures.

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(f)/3270.31(h)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, staff persons #1 and #3 did not have the required 10-hour pre-service training for Child Care Centers which is required within 90 days of hire.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, the file for staff person #2 did not include a complete child abuse clearance, which is required by the first day of working with children.

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

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

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

Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, the file for staff persons #3 (identified as an AGS) did not have the education (high school diploma) and experience (2500 hours) to qualify for the position being performed. The file for staff person #4 (identified as an AGS) did not have 2 years (2500 hours) of experience to qualify for the position being performed.

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.

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, the following physical site items were observed; chipped paint was observed in areas throughout the facility such as on classrooms walls, doors, and trim, in boys' and girls' bathrooms, on outdoor play areas such as the canopy poles, wall surface in the older toddler play area, and on the shed in the pre-school play area. Damaged drywall was observed under the window in room 6. The outdoor shed in the pre-school play area also had splintering wood.

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.

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, handwashing signs with the required phrasing were not posted near classroom sinks or in bathrooms throughout the facility.

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.