Armstrong County Kittanning Child Care 16201 Kandyland Kids Learning Center

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Kandyland Kids Learning Center

Kittanning, PA · Armstrong County

107 Lilac Ln, Kittanning, PA 16201

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107 Lilac Ln

Kittanning, PA 16201

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Kandyland Kids Learning Center is a Child Care Center in Kittanning PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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Inspection Date	Reason	Description	Status

2026-07-14	NS- Unannounced Monitoring	3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In the art room where children were receiving care that were still placing objects in their mouths, it was observed that foam paint sponges and pipe cleaners were in drawers. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The pipe cleaners and paint sponges were moved out of the reach of the children.

2026-07-14	NS- Unannounced Monitoring	3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: At approximately 945am it was observed in the art room that a pack and play was in use and did not have 2ft of space on at least 3 sides: one side was against the wall, another side was against a cabinet, and the third side was not 2 feet away from the crescent shaped table. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The pack and plays were moved to the proper spacing.

2026-07-14	NS- Unannounced Monitoring	3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.106(j) Description: Prohibit items in crib Noncompliance Area: At approximately 945am in the art room it was observed that an infant was asleep in a pack and play with a pink stuffed toy. Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The pink stuffed toy was removed from the pack and play.

2026-07-14	NS- Unannounced Monitoring	3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: A pink book bag which contained a first aid kit was in the hallway on the floor that led to the exit that the children use to access the outside play space making the first aid kit accessible to the children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We placed the to go bag with first aid kit inside on the shelf inaccessible to children.

2026-06-11	NS- Unannounced Monitoring	20.71(a)(7) - Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance	Needs Verification
Regulation: 20.71(a)(7) Description: Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance Noncompliance Area: Continued Non-Compliance: On 10/17/25 an unannounced monitoring was conducted at the facility. Based on staff statements and documentation, Staff # 4, created a fraudulent Health Assessment dated 10/3/25 for Staff #3's Staff File. Staff #4 submitted the fraudulent Health Assessment via Email to Certification on 10/3/25. The Health Assessment was a correction to a violation received on 8/1/25. On 10/14/25, Armstrong Primary Care Center, confirmed that the Health Assessment dated 10/3/25 was not valid. The CRNP did complete a Health Assessment form for Staff #3 on 10/2/25. On the form the CRNP indicated that the physical was conducted on 11/13/24 and the form signed 10/2/25. The valid Heath Assessment dated 10/2/25 was submitted to the child care on 10/6/25. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated that only original health assessments will be accepted from staff (no photocopies). The Director and staff member will initial and date the form and the form will be filed in the staff member's file and that they will continue to follow this plan of having a Director and staff initialing and dating the original health assessment instead of doing it for just four months. On 6/11/26, an unannounced inspection was conducted. The file for Staff Person #1 contained a photocopy of a health assessment without the name of the staff listed on the health assessment. The health assessment was not the original and was not signed and dated by the director and staff person of when it was received. Correction Required: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance. TIERED LIS: 1. The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. For a minimum of 4 months, from the acceptance of the plan of correction, the Legal Entity will require original staff health assessments. Photocopies of staff health assessments will not be accepted. The Director and the staff, who is providing the health assessment, will initial and date the original staff health assessment at the time the staff health assessment is given to the Director. The original, initialed staff health assessments will remain in the staff's file and will be available for review. The legal entity will notify Certification via email when a staff health assessment is received. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be at minimum 4 months from the date the Department approves the Plan of Correction.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tier 1: 6/11/26 -We will make sure that an original copy of the staff health assessment is in the file of the staff members: dated and signed by the director. Tier 2: 10/26/26: For the next 4 months we will have the original copy of the staff health assessment dated and signed by the director.

2026-06-11	NS- Unannounced Monitoring	3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test	Needs Verification
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 photocopied health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 was lacking a name of who the health assessment was for making it invalid. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will make sure the doctor's office has the name on the staff health assessment.

2026-06-11	NS- Unannounced Monitoring	3270.192(3)/3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test/Health assessment, TB test	Needs Verification
Regulation: 3270.192(3)/3270.192(3) Description: Health assessment, TB test/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 contained a tuberculosis screening dated 6/8/26, which is after Staff #2's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). Correction Required: 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. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will make sure that the tb test is done before working with children,

2026-06-11	NS- Unannounced Monitoring	3270.192(5) - Two written references	Needs Verification
Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: One of the references for Staff Person #1 was lacking information attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person working in childcare. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has a new reference letter stating that she works well with children.

2026-06-11	NS- Unannounced Monitoring	3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL	Needs Verification
Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The signed disclosure statement for Staff Person #2 is dated 12/29/25 which is after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will make disclosures statements are signed at hiring.

2026-05-08	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The playhouse located in the back corner of the outdoor play space had a crack on the roof, making a pinch point with sharp edges. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The playhouse has been glued and taped where it was cracked on the roof.

2026-05-08	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.25(b) Description: Post the inspection summary Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility did not have a copy of the most recent inspection summary posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This inspection summery was printed and put in a conspicuous location for the parents to see.

2026-04-01	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Unlabeled blankets and pillows for naptime were randomly piled together rather than being utilized by a specific child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Pillowcases were ordered so that each child has their own pillowcase to keep their blankets.

2026-04-01	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.124(c) - Each child care space	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information was not present in the infant room for Child #1 being cared for in that space. The emergency contact information was not present in the lower level child care room for Child #2 being cared for in that space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact information for the whole daycare attendance will be placed in each room of the center as well as the to-go bags.

2026-04-01	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: On 4/1/26 at approximately 10:30am, Staff person #13, an aide, was observed caring for children unsupervised. Correction Required: 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A qualified staff person was placed with staff person #13 to not have her unsupervised.

2026-04-01	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.52 - Mixed Age Level	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 4/1/26, at approximately 10:30am, Staff person #1 was observed to leave the lower level child care space and escort a preschool age child to the restroom, leaving Staff person #13 out of ratio with 10 children (9 Preschool age children and 1 Older Toddler). 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).
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children went with Staff #1 to go to the bathroom so proper ratio was met.

2026-03-13	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There was an uncovered outlet in the downstairs restroom near the sink accessible to children ages 5 and under. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Outlet covers were placed on the electrical outlets in the bathroom.

2026-03-13	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There was Degree antiperspirant and a soap container labeled "Keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked drawer/cabinet under the sink in the downstairs restroom accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Degree antiperspirant was removed and cabinet locks put on the bathroom cabinet where the soap is kept.

2026-03-13	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.69(b) - 110º F or less	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: 3RD CITATION: The water temperature at the sink in the infant room was 118°F. The water temperature in the upstairs restroom was 117°F. The water temperature in the downstairs restroom was 116°F. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/21/26 and 2/10/26. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hot water was turned down as low as we could (3/13) and a water log (3/19) made to check the water temperatures daily. A specialist was called to check the regulator on the water heater. (3/20)

2026-03-13	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION: The diaper changing stations in the lower level restroom lacked 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A diaper changing sign was placed above the changing table.

2026-03-13	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the fire drill log showed more than 60 days between fire drills (7/30/25 and 2/2/26). Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire log was filled in with the proper date of the March 2026 fire drill (3/10).

2026-02-10	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.133(4) - Locked	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle of children's Motrin in a child's lunchbox sitting on a table in the main room accessible to children. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Motrin was placed in the medicine box, and locked.

2026-02-10	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: There were several lunchboxes on the table in the main room containing food items that needed to be refrigerated, including a cheese stick, cubes of meat and cheese, and cucumbers. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lunch boxes were placed in the refrigerator.

2026-02-10	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.192(5) - Two written references	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff # 13 lacked one 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A second reference letter was placed in the Staff #13 file.

2026-02-10	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.69(b) - 110º F or less	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: The water temperature at the sink in the infant room was 118°F. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/21/26. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lower the water temperature more so the water is cooler then 110 degrees.

2026-02-10	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The diaper changing stations and toilet training seats in the main level restroom and the lower level restroom lacked handwashing signs. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Handwashing signs have been placed in front of each toilet, training chair and diapering areas.

2026-01-21	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: 3rd CITATION: On 1/21/26, the file for Staff #9 lacked a health assessment. The file for Staff #10 lacked a health assessment with TB screening results. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 8/1/25 & 10/17/25. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #9 turned in a health assessment (1/30/26) Staff #10 is in the process of going for her tb/health assessment and is not in the facility.

2026-01-21	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #9 contained a PA Child Abuse clearance dated 12/29/25 which was obtained after they started working in a child care position (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff #10 lacked a DHS FBI clearance and an NSOR certificate. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #10 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #9 has a completed file now. Staff #10 has been removed from the facility until I get her NSOR. I now have her FBI clearance/(1/30/26)

2026-01-21	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: On 1/21/26 at approximately 10am, Staff #9, an aide, was caring for 5 preschool children unsupervised in the lower level child care space. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 10/17/25. Correction Required: 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #9 had a staff member with her downstairs at approximately 10:10 on 1/21/26 so she was supervised with the children.

2026-01-21	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.52 - Mixed Age Level	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: On 1/21/26, at approximately 10:05am, in the main room, Staff #8 was supervising 6 Older Toddlers and 1Younger Toddler. No other staff were present in the main room. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 10/17/25. 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).
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #8 gave 2 toddlers to staff #1 so ratio would be maintained at approximately 10:10 am on 1/21/26

2026-01-21	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There were 6 outlets in the lower level that lacked protective receptacle covers which were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Outlet covers were placed in the 6 outlets.

2026-01-21	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.69(b) - 110º F or less	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: In the bathroom off the main room, and in the bathroom on the lower level, the hot water was 115° F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hot water temperature was decreased to ensure it did not exceed 110 degrees.

2026-01-21	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.70(a) - 65º F minimum	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.70(a) Description: 65º F minimum Noncompliance Area: The temperature in the lower level child care space was 64°F. Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The heat vents were open fully and the window blinds closed to keep as much heat in the lower level. Room temperature readers were placed in the room for the staff to monitor temperature.

2026-01-21	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.76 - Building Surfaces	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the lower level child care space, there was a gap between the register and the wall creating a sharp edge. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The gap in the register was screwed into the wall and tape was added to cover the sharp edged

2026-01-21	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.92(a) - No portable space heaters	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.92(a) Description: No portable space heaters Noncompliance Area: A portable space heater was observed in the lower level child care space. Staff reported that space heaters have been used while children were in care in the lower level child care space as well as in the infant room. Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The portable space heaters were removed on 1/21/26 from the infant room and lower level child care spaces.

2026-01-21	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.94(a)/3270.94(a)(1) - Director or designated staff person responsibility/Every 60 days	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.94(a)/3270.94(a)(1) Description: Director or designated staff person responsibility/Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The most recent documentation on file for conducting a fire drill was dated 7/30/25 which is more than 60 days ago. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the critera specified in §3270.95Ia)(1)- (a)(9) are met The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill was performed and documented and a date set for the next fire drill before 60 days.

2026-01-21	Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring	3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The most recent fire alarm test was documented on 12/31/25 which was conducted more than 30 days from the previous fire alarm test dated 11/24/25. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire alarm was tested by Staff 1 and Staff 8

2026-01-02	NS- Unannounced Monitoring	NS- Unannounced Monitoring	Compliant - Finalized

2025-10-17	Unannounced Monitoring	20.71(a)(7) - Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 20.71(a)(7) Description: Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance Noncompliance Area: Based on staff statements and documentation, Staff # 1, created a fraudulent Health Assessment dated 10/3/25 for Staff #3's Staff File. Staff #1 submitted the fraudulent Health Assessment via Email to Certification on 10/3/25. The Health Assessment was a correction to a violation received on 8/1/25. On 10/14/25, Armstrong Primary Care Center, confirmed that the Health Assessment dated 10/3/25 was not valid. The CRNP did complete a Health Assessment form for Staff #3 on 10/2/25. On the form the CRNP indicated that the physical was conducted on 11/13/24 and the form signed 10/2/25. The valid Heath Assessment dated 10/2/25 was submitted to the child care on 10/6/25. Correction Required: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance. TIERED LIS: 1. The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. For a minimum of 4 months, from the acceptance of the plan of correction, the Legal Entity will require original staff health assessments. Photocopies of staff health assessments will not be accepted. The Director and the staff, who is providing the health assessment, will initial and date the original staff health assessment at the time the staff health assessment is given to the Director. The original, initialed staff health assessments will remain in the staff's file and will be available for review. The legal entity will notify Certification via email when a staff health assessment is received. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be at minimum 4 months from the date the Department approves the Plan of Correction.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tier 1: The correct form had already been placed in the file on the date of inspection, 10-17-2025. Tier 2: Only original health assessments will be accepted from staff (no photocopies). The Director and staff member will initial and date the form and the form will be filed in the staff member's file. This was implemented 1-2-2026

2025-10-17	Unannounced Monitoring	3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 10/17/25, at approximately 12:50pm in the Infant Room, one adult, Individual #2, and 6 napping children, 2 Infants, 1 Young Toddler and 3 Older Toddlers, were observed. No other staff were present in the Infant Room. The 6 children were not assigned to a specific Staff person for supervision. On 10/17/25, from approximately 12:50-1:00pm, Child #1 was asleep in a port-a-crib in the Main Child Care Room. No staff was present in the Main Child Care Room. No staff identified Child #1 as part of their supervision group. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our immediate response to having non compliance in ratio at nap time was to send in another staff person. We then reviewed the regulation of staff to child ratio during naps (3270.55). Child #1 woke during the inspection and was then with a staff member. Moving forward we implemented using cards with the kids faces and birthdays on them to ensure that each staff member knows which children are in their care. We use these to help us ensure that every child is seen and heard at all times.

2025-10-17	Unannounced Monitoring	3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 10/17/25, at approximately 12:50pm in the Infant Room, one adult, Individual #2, and 6 napping children, 2 Infants, 1 Young Toddler and 3 Older Toddlers, were observed. No other staff were present in the Infant Room. The 6 children were not assigned to a specific Staff person for supervision. On 10/17/25, from approximately 12:50-1:00pm, Child #1 was asleep in a port-a-crib in the Main Child Care Room. No staff was present in the Main Child Care Room. No staff identified Child #1 as part of their supervision group. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the day of inspection we corrected the violation immediately by assigning each child to a staff member. Moving forward we implemented using cards with each child's picture and birthday on them, along with a card that shows ratio. Each staff member is expected to have these cards on them and know who is in their care.

2025-10-17	Unannounced Monitoring	3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: Continued Non-Compliance: On 8/1/25 a Renewal Inspection was conducted at the facility. The files for Staff #3, #5, and #6 lacked health assessments. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 9/5/25. On 10/17/25 an Unannounced Inspection was conducted. The Health Assessment, dated 10/3/25, submitted to Certification on 10/3/25 for Staff #3 is invalid. The file for Staff #3 contains a valid Heath Assessment dated 10/2/25. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This error had been corrected already at the time of inspection. This was an unfortunate mix up and was corrected immediately. An email was sent by Staff 1 to [the Department] explaining the situation.

2025-10-17	Unannounced Monitoring	3270.193(a) - Confidential; stored in locked cabinet	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.193(a) Description: Confidential; stored in locked cabinet Noncompliance Area: The staff files were located in an unlocked filing cabinet in an unlocked office space accessible to anyone at the facility. Correction Required: Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We now lock the filing cabinet that contains staff and child files. It will be locked at all times with only the owner and director aware of where the key is.

2025-10-17	Unannounced Monitoring	3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: From approximately 1:00-1:30pm Staff # 4, an aide, was observed caring for 5 children unsupervised in the lower level child care space. Correction Required: 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plan of correction: Staff #4 is not an aid, but an Assistant Group Supervisor. She has well over 2400 hours of childcare experience and this is why she was alone with the children. She has the document of documented hours on her staff file.

2025-10-17	Unannounced Monitoring	3270.52 - Mixed Age Level	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 10/17/25, at approximately 12:50pm in the Infant Room, one adult, Individual #2, and 6 napping children, 2 Infants, 1 Young Toddler and 3 Older Toddlers, were observed. No other staff were present in the Infant Room. The 6 children were not assigned to a specific Staff person for supervision. On 10/17/25, from approximately 12:50-1:00pm, Child #1 was asleep in a port-a-crib in the Main Child Care Room. No staff was present in the Main Child Care Room. No staff identified Child #1 as part of their supervision group. 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).
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) More staff have been hired and we are careful to maintain ratio at all times. We also made cards of each child to hand out to staff members so that they are aware of which children are in their direct care at all times. Listed in these cards are ratios so everyone is aware of them.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The water play table in the outdoor play space had sharp pieces of plastic poking out where it was damaged. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The broken water table has been thrown away due to being broken.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, there was a crumpled up empty plastic bag next to the sink and a container with empty plastic bags hanging on the doorknob and accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plastic bags will be kept out of reach of children to keep them safe.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.123(a) - Signed	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5 lacked an agreement form signed by the operator and the parent. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #5 is no longer enrolled at Kandyland.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The agreement forms for Child #1 and Child #3 lacked the services to be provided to the family and child. 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).
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 1 and Child 3 will be given the proper agreement forms to be in accordance to the state.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The agreement forms for Child #1, #3, and #4 lacked designated people whom the child may be released to. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction: Child 1, 3, and 4¿s parents have signed who the child can be released too.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: The agreement forms for Child #2 and #3 lacked dates of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 2 and Child 3 have added their admission date to their enrollment paper work

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2 and #4 contained the original agreement forms. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Kandyland has copied the original agreement and will keep the copy in the file. Parents will have the original.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the parent's work phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 2's parent will give their work phone number to the center.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for Child #2 and #5 lacked written consent by a parent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 5 is no longer at the center since 8/15/25. Child 2 has given emergency consent for emergency medical care.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) - Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Description: Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #3 and #5 lacked a health report. The first day of attendance at the facility was 60 days or greater for Child #3 and #5. 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. Child #3 and Child #5 will be dismissed from care by close of business 8/1/25 until either the immunization record is updated or a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 3 has given me the health report the week of our inspection. Child number 5 is no longer at the center.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.133(3)/3270.133(4) - Name on bottle/Locked	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.133(3)/3270.133(4) Description: Name on bottle/Locked Noncompliance Area: An unlabeled bottle of Infant's Mylicon Gas Relief was sitting on top of the microwave in the main child care space and was accessible to children. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Mylicon Gas relief has been labled and locked in the medical box.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: A soiled diaper was left on top of the diaper genie in the main restroom and was not immediately discarded by being placed into a plastic lined, hands-free covered can. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The soiled diaper has been placed in a garbage bag and removed from the center.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test	Non Compliant - Finalized
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 files for Staff #3, #5, and #6 lacked health assessments. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 3 is getting her health assessment. Staff 5 has her health assessment. Staff 6 no longer works at the center as of 8/1/25

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #4 lacked documentation of TB screening results. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 4 for is getting her TB test and getting it read.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: There was an unlabeled bottle in the refrigerator containing formula/breast milk. There were also empty unlabeled bottles on the counter. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Unmarked Bottles must be numbers

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked documentation of the notification to local traffic authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The local traffic authorities have been enformed of the location and that Kandyland is still in use.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.18(a) - On file at facility	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked a current copy of the insurance policy on file at the facility. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have printed out a copy of the certificate of liability insurance and have posted it and put it in our yearly files.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid by the facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 2 will have parent constant for staff to give minor 1st aid.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.192(5) - Two written references	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #3,#5, and #6 lacked two written nonfamily 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 3 and 5 have nonfamily reference letters added to their files. Staff 6 no longer is at the center.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: Parents of each enrolled child were not given information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically. Parents of each enrolled child were not given instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Kandyland will send out a news letter with the QR code link for parents about the required chapters.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #3, #4, #5, and #6 (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked emergency plan training at the time of initial hire. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 3,4, and 5, have been trained on the Emergency Plan and signed documentation in each file. Staff 6 is no longer working or volunteering at Kandyland Kids

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.27(e) - Letter to parents	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The parent letter lacked information explaining the emergency procedures for shelter in place and lockdown situations, a method to contact parents when an emergency arises and provide instructions on how to safely reunite with their child(ren), as well as accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Kandyland parent letter will add information about shelter in place, lockdown, and way to contact parents to reunite them with their children.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.27(f) - Emergency plan	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation that the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The local traffic authorities have been informed of the location and that Kandyland is still in use.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 lacked an FBI clearance and an NSOR certificate. The file for Staff #4 lacks a PA Child Abuse clearance and an NSOR certificate. The file for Staff #5 lacks a PA Child Abuse clearance and an NSOR certificate. The file for Staff #6 lacked a PA State Criminal clearance, a PA Child Abuse clearance, and an NSOR certificate. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Persons #3, #4, #5, and #6 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #3 will obtain an FBI clearance and NSOR certificate before returning to a child care position. Staff #3 was removed effective 8/1/25. Staff Person #4 obtained NSOR dated 8/27/25. Staff #4 cannot return to a child care position until a current PA Child Abuse clearance is obtained. Staff #4 removed effective 8/1/25. Staff #5 was removed effective 8/1/25 and cannot return to a child care position until a PA Child Abuse clearance and NSOR are on file. Staff #6 is no longer volunteering at the facility effective 8/1/25

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #3, #4, and #5 lacked documentation of staff qualifications for the position in which they are performing. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #3 has 3117 hours documented in the file and documentation of college courses. Staff #5 has the HS diploma and is working on documenting enough hours to be alone with the children. Staff #4 is still working on obtaining a copy of the HS and the 2,500 hours of experience. Staff #4 and #5 will be surpervised by at least an AGS or higher while working in a child care position.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.33(b) - No more than 50% aides	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.33(b) Description: No more than 50% aides Noncompliance Area: The facility has one director, one assistant group supervisor and three aides. Correction Required: At least 50% of the staff persons in a facility shall be individuals qualified and functioning as directors, group supervisors and assistant group supervisors. No more than 50% of the staff persons may be of aide qualification level.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 has documentation of education and hours of experience on file to qualify as an AGS. Staff #4 and #5 will be supervised by at least an AGS or higher while working in a child care position as they currently qualify as aides. Currently Kandyland Kids has 3 staff qualifying as AGS or higher and 2 aides on staff. Less than 50% of total staff are qualifying at aide level.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There were open outlets accessible to children ages 5 and younger in the infant room, in the main room by the sink, and in the lower level room next to the desk, and in the lower level restroom. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Kandyland will keep outlets covered with the proper outlet covers throughout all the center.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A spray bottle marked "disinfectant" was sitting on a low shelf next to the sink in the bathroom and was accessible to children. There was a spray bottle labeled with a "Mr. Yuck" sticker in the main room on the counter next to the sink that was accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Spray bottles will be placed out of reach of children for safety.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.66(c) Description: Toxic use- no contamination Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle of bleach on top of the refrigerator in the kitchen next to a can of cooking spray, bags of marshmallows, and cutlery. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bleach has been removed from on top of the refrigerator and is stored in a locked closet.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: In the lower level child care room, the first aid kit was in an unlocked desk drawer; in the main child care room, the first aid kit was on the counter next to the sink; in the infant room, the first aid kit was on the lower shelf under the diaper changer; all were accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first aid kits are placed out of reach of the children in all 4 locations.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.75(c) - Has all items	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the lower level child care space lacked tweezers and scissors; the first aid kit in the main room lacked tweezers. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first-aid kits will be fully stocked with all the items listed above.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.76 - Building Surfaces	Non Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The floor in the lower level restroom had a small puddle of water where the hose from the dehumidifier had leaked creating a slippery surface; the long hose hooked to the dehumidifier in the lower level restroom was curled on the floor creating a tripping hazard; there were 9 holes in the wall in the lower level restroom across from the stalls and a small screw protruding from the same 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hose has been properly secured to not be a tripping hazard and the 9 holes are patched up.

2025-08-01	Renewal	3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance	Non Compliant - Finalized
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 shows more than 30 days between testing. (6/13/25 and 7/17/25) 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Kandyland will make sure alarms are tested less than 30 days apart.

2025-04-08	Initial review	3270.133(3) - Name on bottle	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kits in the infant room, active learning space, lower level classroom, and guided learning area contained unlabeled antibiotic ointment and aspirin. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider has taken all the medication out of the first aid kits.

2025-04-08	Initial review	3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety	Compliant - Finalized
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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have added the continuity of operations to the emergency plan stating that we will keep the parents/guardians informed when an emergecny occurs. We will keep them updated in a group text/email that the center sends out. They will be informed throughout the process and be given the location of where to pick up.

2025-04-08	Initial review	3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy lacked recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma as well as strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child as required by 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Shaken Baby and Abusive Head will have the signs and symptoms as well as the strategies and coping methods in the emergency plan..

2025-04-08	Initial review	3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacked accommodations for shelter in place at the facility. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan has lock-down as well as in shelter in place in the emergency plan so that staff can safely take the children to the best place possible for their protection.

2025-04-08	Initial review	3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide a method for contacting parents when an emergency situation arises or informing parents that the emergency has ended and how they can safely reunite with their child(ren). 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A plan to contact the parents/guardians through a group text message has been established. We will have updates throughout the emergency so that parents are kept up to date on the safety.

2025-04-08	Initial review	3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have added to the emergency plan how we will accommodate the infants, toddlers, children with disablities and children chronic medical conditions.

2025-04-08	Initial review	3270.27(e) - Letter to parents	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The parent letter lacked information explaining the emergency procedures for evacuation to an alternate location, shelter in place and lockdown information, method to contact parents when an emergency arises and inform parents how to safely reunite with their children, as well as information on accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent letter has been revised to state each emergency procedure for the evacuation, the shelter in place, ways of contacting and how to accommodate children. The letter is posted in each classroom.

2025-04-08	Initial review	3270.27(f) - Emergency plan	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation that the emergency plan was submitted to the local and county EMA. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The updated Emergency plan will be given to the local and county EMA as soon as the correction has been approved.

2025-04-08	Initial review	3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a PA Child Abuse Clearance, a PA State Police Clearance, and Out of State Clearances including; State Sex Offender Registry, State Criminal clearance and State Child Abuse clearance, for the state they resided in within the past 5 years. 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PA CHILD ABUSE , PA CRIMINAL, AND OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FOR STAFF PERSON #1

2025-04-08	Initial review	3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training at facility	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1, identified as a group supervisor, lacked documentation of their education qualifications. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 has gotten his documentation of his eduaction qualifications and has given them to the inspector.

2025-04-08	Initial review	3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: The electrical receptacles throughout the child care spaces in the facility lacked protective outlet covers. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has placed protective outlet covers on all electrical receptacles.

2025-04-08	Initial review	3270.76 - Building Surfaces	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the lower level restroom, there were drain covers extending out of the floor about 4-inches and water connections protruding from the wall next to the bathroom stalls and hand dryer accessible to children. 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has placed a secure raised plywood structure over the four inch floor drains. They also put a wood covering over the water wall connectors. The hand dryer has a sign placed on it "Adult Use Only"

2025-04-08	Initial review	3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster	Compliant - Finalized
Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the lower level classroom, peeling paint was observed on the 4 window ledges. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider has painted the peeling paint on the four window ledges.

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