Kidz Academy Llc

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a cubby in the childcare space was not safely secure to prevent from tipping over.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff person #3 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for Child abuse history information as required under the CPSL.

Correction Required: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have verification of education.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the shelf not kept clean, broken phone outlet and the radiator surface not in good repair in the main child care space.

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: 3270.92(a)

Description: No portable space heaters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, certification representative observed two portable space heaters in the facility.

Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the wall not kept clean, two broken outlet covers and the radiator surface not in good repair in the main child care space.

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: 3270.94(a)(4)

Description: Hypothetical locations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the written record for the fire drills did not include the hypothetical location of the fires.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, certification representative observed surfaces of the refrigerator were not clean.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1 and 2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4)

Description: Hypothetical locations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the fire drills did not consist of hypothetical locations of the fire rotated around the facility for each drill.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

Regulation: 3270.112

Description: Infant/Toddler Stimulation

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, infant was observed crying for approximately 10 minutes without being provided stimulation.

Correction Required: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #4 was missing fee amount to be charged per day or per week.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1 was missing date on which fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23 the file reviewed for child #1 was missing required child service report.

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).

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #4 was missing arrival and departure times.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 and child #4 was missing PCP telephone number.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #2 and child #4 was missing parent's telephone number.

Correction Required: 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: During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 was missing health insurance coverage and policy number. Emergency contact form for child #4 was missing 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: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23 the emergency contact form and fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #3, child #4 and child #5 were not reviewed/updated within 6-month period. Child #1 dated 03/28/22, child #3 dated 03/21/22, child #4 dated 08/10/22 and child #5 dated 12/2021.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 was not updated within 6 months. Health assessment reviewed was dated 01/26/22.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, the file reviewed electronically for staff #3 did not include a physical examination. There was also no medical documentation to confirm that staff #3 was free from communicable diseases.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 free from communicable tuberculosis.

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, the liability insurance provided expired on 08/05/22.

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.

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, staff files were not available on site for review.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, the file reviewed for staff #3 did not include two written nonfamily references.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, there was no documentation provided of annual emergency drills.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23 the electric file reviewed for staff #1 was missing required 12 hours of annual childcare training. Staff #1 provided documentation for 1hr.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, the staff file reviewed for facility person #3 hired (see code sheet) did not contain completed FBI clearance or NSOR certificate. PSP and child abuse clearances were present however no requests for remaining clearances were in file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/08/23, there was no current documentation provided of annual testing from fire safety professional. Fire detection testing documentation provided expired on 3/11/22.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the onsite inspection on 3/29/2022 a cubby in the main childcare area was found to be free moving creating a potential safety hazard for children receiving care in that space.

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

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the onsite inspection on 3/29/2022 a pack and play and cots were observed that were not labeled for individual use by the children receiving care in the program.

Correction Required: The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Agreements submitted for child # 1, 4, and 5 did not include a date of admission

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact information for child numbers 1,2,3,4, and 5 did not include work addresses and work phone numbers for the enrolling parent.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information submitted for child #3 did not indicate whether or not the child had any type of special needs.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(d)

Description: Excursions

Noncompliance Area: During the onsite inspection on 3/29/2022 it was noted that complete emergency contact information was not being taken for enrolled children when they left the facility for walking excursions.

Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #4 was not dated.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The information submitted for child #5 did not include a completed health report

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: A Staff Health Assessment was not submitted for staff persons #1, and 4

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons number 1, 2, and 3 either currently reside out of the state of PA, or resided out of the state of PA during the last five years. Required clearances were not submitted for review by the operator. Additionally staff persons number 2, and 3, had disclosure forms that were dated 5/12/2016, and 5/16/2016 respectively. Disclosure forms are required to be updated every 5 years.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Child Protective Services Law requires that staff that do not reside in PA obtain state police, child abuse, and sex abuse registry clearances from both PA and the state in which they currently reside, or have resided in the previous 5 year period. 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. Child Protective Services Law requires that disclosure forms be completed every five years. Both staff persons #2 and 3 have disclosure forms that are more than 6 years old..

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the onsite inspection on 3/29/2022 a handwashing sign instructing children to wash their hands before meals, and after toileting was not present in the bathroom assigned for use by the children.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/15/19, child #3 did not have written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on file at the facility.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/15/19, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency were not posted or displayed at the facility.

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/15/19, the emergency contact form and the fee agreement were not updated once in a 6-month period for child #1 and child #2.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA 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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/15/19, child #3 did not have written consent signed by a parent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by 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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/15/19, the verification date on the State Criminal Clearance, that was on file, for staff person #1 was greater than 60 months.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/15/19, soap was missing from the first aid kit.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/15/19, Certification Representative observed a small area on the wall and directly under the window in the front room on the first floor that was in need of repair and appeared to have sharp edges sticking out from the surface.

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 the renewal inspection on 4/15/19, the evacuation routes were not posted at the facility.

Correction Required: Evacuation routes shall be posted.