K-Prep Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Documentation showed that staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not have emergency plan training annually. They had it on 1/27/25 and 2/10/26.

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(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Documentation showed that staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not have fire safety training annually. They had it on 1/27/25 and 2/10/26.

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Documentation showed the staff person #3 had a 21-day lapse in their mandated reporter training. 5/22/20- 6/12/25

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the ground covering under the mulch on the preschool playground was sticking up through the mulch in various causing a tripping hazard.

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: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, written consent for emergency medical care was not available for child #1-6. The custom form did not allow space for parents to indicate their written consent.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, documentation of a release person's phone number and address was not available for child #6.

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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a continuity of operations plan within the program's emergency plan was not available.

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: 3270.182(5)/3270.182(6)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, written consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures, transportation, walking excursions, swimming, and wading was not available for child #1-6. The custom form did not allow space for parents to indicate their written consent for these items.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, documentation of lockdown procedures in the emergency plan parent letter was not available.

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: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, documentation showing that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality was not available.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR and First Aid, which was completed on 1/9/25. Staff #2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR and First Aid, which was completed on 5/19/24. Staff #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR and First Aid, which was completed on 6/3/24.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: 1.) During the inspection, ceiling tiles in the facility kitchen above the sink area were observed to be missing or in disrepair. 2.) The edge of the surfacing of the outdoor toddler play space was observed to be at a height that constituted a tripping hazard.

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: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #2 was missing the mother and father's work address. All information for the father's work was left blank.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: Information on any disability or special needs was left blank on the emergency contact form for child #4

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

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: Medication log for child #5 was missing the dates for administration.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: In the older toddler room, an unmarked bottle of blue cleaner was observed.

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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the older toddler room, a water spot was observed on the ceiling tile near the entrance to the bathroom.

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: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Fire detection testing was not completed within 30 days on multiple occasions. Testing was observed to be completed greater than 30 days on the following occasions: 5/12/22 to 6/14/22, 6/14/22 to 7/22/22, 7/22/22 to 8/25/22, 8/25/22 to 9/30/22, 9/30/22 to 10/31/22, and 12/20/22 to 1/31/23.

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.