Kiddie Space

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire): Pediatric First Aid/CPR.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Two brown stained ceiling tiles were observed at the entranceway to the facility.

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: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: The Pre-K section of the Main Room had a surge protector on the floor near the first aid kit. This surge protector was observed to be missing protective receptacle covers for two electrical outlets. In the same room, an electrical outlet on the wall near the resting mats was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 acknowledged that on 9/11/24 Child #1 ran into a set of children's cubbies that are located near the facility's entrance, which caused it to fall over. This set of cubbies, as well as two other cubbies in the school-age section of the Main Room were observed to easily push over and pose a potential tipping hazard.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 was missing a parent's home address, home phone number, and work phone number. The emergency contact information on file for Child #5 was missing the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for Child #2 was observed to be missing the health insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The most recent financial agreement on file for Child #2 was dated 9/10/23. A parent should have completed another review and update of the financial agreement by 3/2024.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 (see code sheet for first day volunteering with children) did not have a completed disclosure statement on file.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Uline hand sanitizer, labeled "keep out of reach of children," was observed, about shoulder height, on a wooden shelf in the Preschool/Pre-K section of the Main Room. Preschool aged children, who were being supervised in that room, were able to reach the hand sanitizer.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: One ceiling tile with a brown stain and one ceiling tile with a hole were observed in the Toddler section of the Main Room and the children's restroom. Two ceiling tiles with brown stains and one ceiling tile with holes were observed at the entranceway to the facility. Eight brown stained ceiling tiles, four water stained ceiling tiles, and one ceiling tile with holes in it were observed in the Preschool/Pre-K section of the Main Room. The Office Area, next to the Children's Restroom, was observed to have eight brown stained ceiling tiles. Three ceiling tiles with brown stains were observed in the staff's restroom.

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: Annual testing of the fire detection system by a fire safety professional did not occur as evidenced by the most recent fire detection system report on file being dated 7/31/23. Another fire detection system test should have occurred by 7/31/24.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was completed on 9/27/23. In the preschool area, the napping mats had ripped covers exposing the inner foam and preventing them from being sanitized properly.

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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was completed on 9/27/23. Facility person #1 does not have two written, non-family references in staff file.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the hire date of Staff # 1. Information in the file of Staff # 1 indicated that this staff has lived outside the state of Pennsylvania within the last 5 years. Per the CPSL, Staff # 1 would also need the clearances of the other state to work in a child care role. The file of Staff # 1 was missing the SOR clearance from NY. Staff # 1 has worked in child care without having the SOR from NY completed.

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 # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Several light cover fixtures were found to have dirt and dead bugs on them. The light covers that needed to be cleaned were identified and shown to the director. In the entry way of the facility, cobwebs were found also with dirt stuck to them, down the corner of the wall by the outside door.

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.

Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/20, an unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The large cabinets that were located in the infant section, across from the main door, contained areas that the wood had been chipped off creating sharp edges that were exposed to the children. These areas were discussed with staff and the director at the time of the inspection.

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

Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/20, an unannounced monitoring inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The facility's HVAC recently broke but was working during this inspection. Because of the break, extreme amounts of dust came out through the vents throughout the entire facility. This dust is visible on the ceiling, clustered near the vents, and on all the facility walls. Also because of the break, a brown substance had leaked on the ceiling, showing stained ceiling tiles throughout the facility and it had run down the wall, especially in the infant section. Broken ceiling tiles were also viewed at the facility. These areas of needed improvements were discussed with the director and staff.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During this inspection, a renewal inspection was conducted. At this time, this Certification Representative observed Staff # 2 in the bathroom with a group of preschool children finishing up tooth brushing and getting ready to transition back to the preschool room. Staff # 2 had her children line up, turned the bathroom light off, walk through the office are and back into the preschool section of the building. Seconds later, a child was viewed by this Certification Representative walking out of the bathroom unsupervised. This Certification Representative immediately notified Staff # 3 who then escorted the child back to her group and to Staff # 2.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.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.

Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a renewal inspection was conducted. Staff # 1 was in the preschool section of the facility and was supervising 1 child. Staff file # 1 was missing a health assessment including a physical exam and tuberculosis screening results. Staff # 1 was hired on 12/14/98 as an office assistant but Staff # 3 stated during this inspection that Staff # 1 has been used in ratio to supervise children at least three other times the past year.

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.

Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a renewal inspection was conducted. Staff # 1 was in the preschool section of the facility and was supervising 1 child. Staff file # 1 was missing a health assessment including a physical exam and tuberculosis screening results. Staff # 1 was hired on 12/14/98 as an office assistant but Staff # 3 stated during this inspection that Staff # 1 has been used in ratio to supervise children at least three other times the past year.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.

Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a renewal inspection was conducted. Staff # 1 was in the preschool section of the facility and was supervising 1 child. Staff file # 1 was missing two written, nonfamily reference letters. Staff # 1 was hired on 12/14/98 as an office assistant but Staff # 3 stated during this inspection that Staff # 1 has been used in ratio to supervise children at least three other times the past year.

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

Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a renewal inspection was conducted. Staff # 1 was in the preschool section of the facility and was supervising 1 child. Staff # 1 was hired on 12/14/98 as an office assistant but Staff # 3 stated during this inspection that Staff # 1 has been used in ratio to supervise children at least three other times the past year. Staff file # 1 was missing a signed disclosure statement, a state police clearance, an FBI clearances and documentation of completed mandated reporter training.

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 # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a renewal inspection was conducted. Staff # 1 was in the preschool section of the facility and was supervising 1 child. Staff file # 1 was missing proof of education and child care experience to appropriately qualify Staff # 1 to work in a child care role with children. Staff # 1 was hired on 12/14/98 as an office assistant but Staff # 3 stated during this inspection that Staff # 1 has been used in ratio to supervise children at least three other times the past year.

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.

Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a renewal inspection was conducted. In the infant/toddler section of the facility was a portable sink. The sink was not hooked up to the building's water system but had the ability to dispense running water to a catch basin below the sink. The back to this portable sink was facing the preschool section of the building and was missing a back section of the cabinet. This missing back section of the sink allowed for access to the dispensed dirty water to the preschool children. During this inspection, children were viewed playing immediately at this area if accessible dispensed water. Staff indicated the sink was used for hand washing.

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.A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.