Kidz Korner Llc

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's previous NSOR clearance is dated 5/8/2020 & an updated clearance was not obtained until 5/22/25. These dates indicate that an update was not obtained within the 60-month requirement. Staff #2's state police clearance is dated for 5/25/26. Staff #2's NSOR is dated for 4/8/26. Staff #2 is reported to have started working with children on 4/1/26. These dates indicate that Staff #2 did not obtain both the state police and NSOR clearance prior to working with children.

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. TIERED LIS: 1. 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. This portion shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity/director & whoever that handles staff files must attend existing provider orientation at any regional office location. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed.

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

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #3 is listed as an assistant group supervisor. Staff #3 did not have a high school diploma or educational transcript on file. Staff #3 did have documentation of 2 years of experience with children on file.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Regulation: 3270.64/3270.76

Description: Outside Walkways/Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 5/27/26, an interview with the director confirmed that the steps leading to the entrance were damaged and this entrance continued to be used prior to it being fixed.

Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards. 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)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit, fire safety logs were reviewed. The facility did not have documentation of completing fire drills after 6/30/25.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced visit, fire safety logs were reviewed. The facility did not have documentation of testing their fire alarm system after 6/30/25.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #3's previous health assessment was dated for 4/18/23. An updated assessment was not obtained until 4/22/25. Staff #4's previous health assessment was dated for 2/7/22. An updated assessment was not obtained until 2/20/24. Staff #5's previous health assessment was dated for 5/2/23. An updated assessment was not obtained until 5/16/25. These dates indicates that an updated assessment was not obtained within the 24-month requirement.

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: During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's previous dated NSOR clearance is dated for 1/15/20. A new clearance was not obtained until 2/11/25. Staff #2's previous state police clearance was dated for 5/31/18 and a new one was not obtained until 7/10/23. Staff #2's previous child abuse clearance is dated for 6/10/18 and a new one was not obtained until 7/15/23. Staff #2's previous NSOR clearance is dated for 5/8/20 and a new one was not obtained until 5/22/25. Staff #3's previous NSOR clearance is dated for 2/7/2020 and was a new one was not obtained until 2/11/25. Staff #4's previous NSOR clearance was dated for 2/3/2020 and a new one was not obtained until 2/28/25. These dates indicate that clearances were not updated within the 60-month requirement. Staff #1's previous mandated reporter training was completed on 8/15/17 and was not updated until 8/31/22. Staff #4's previous mandated reporter training was completed on 1/20/25 and was not updated until 1/29/25. Staff #5's previous mandated reporter training was completed on 7/1/17 and was not updated until 7/3/22. These dates indicate that mandated reporter training was not completed within the 60-month requirement.

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.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/24. At that time, the couch used by the children in the school age room was ripped with exposed foam and nails sticking up out of the frame in the top, middle section.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #1 has not had a health assessment conducted within the last 24 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented health assessment on file being dated 7/6/2022.

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)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/5/2019.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #1 will have until 10/17/24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff Person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff Person #1, then Staff Person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/24. At that time, the infant playground was overgrown with grass and weeds and was being used for storage of outdoor play equipment. It was not suitable for children for outdoor play.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5)

Description: Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: A swimming inspection was conducted 7/3/24. At that time, the emergency contact forms were reviewed for the children present. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first aid.

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 administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: A swimming inspection was conducted 7/3/24. At that time, the emergency contact forms were reviewed for the children present. The emergency contact form for Child #2 and Child #3 did not include 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: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: A swimming inspection was conducted 7/3/24. At that time, the emergency contact forms were reviewed for the children present. The emergency contact form for Child #2 and Child #3 did not include persons to whom the child may be released.

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

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: A swimming inspection was conducted 7/3/24. At that time, the emergency contact forms were reviewed for the children present. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Regulation: 3270.69(a)

Description: Running water/ safe drinking water

Noncompliance Area: During the course of the renewal inspection on 7/12/22, the director reported that more than 25 people are served by the facility daily on a regular basis. Facilities that serve more than 25 people per day must be a regulated Public Water System (PWS) and have a letter issued by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) verifying compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The facility had previously submitted an attestation to DEP that the facility serves fewer than 25 people per day. The matter was referred to DEP and on 8/16/22, OCDEL was notified that the facility is not in compliance with the SDWA. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 10/21/22. On 10/28/22, it was observed that the facility had a "do not use" sign posted over the sink in the kitchen and bottled water available. On 11/10/22, DEP Sanitarian Supervisor confirmed that the operator is not in compliance with the field order because an application has not been received and approved. The facility is not in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 2/24/23. On 2/27/2023, the facility director notified the OCDEL Regional Office that the application that was submitted to DEP was returned to the operator and will need to be refiled. The operator has not received a letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 3/1/23. On 4/21/2023, the facility director notified the OCDEL Regional Office that a complete application has not yet been submitted to DEP at this time. The operator has not received a letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 10/21/23. On 11/20/2023, the facility director and legal entity reported the facility has not received a letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 4/21/24. On 4/22/2024, the facility director notified the OCDEL Regional Office that a complete application has not yet been submitted to DEP at this time. The operator has not received a letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17). The legal entity must continue to comply with the "do not drink order" until the order is lifted by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Regulation: 3270.69(a)

Description: Running water/ safe drinking water

Noncompliance Area: During the course of the renewal inspection on 7/12/22, the director reported that more than 25 people are served by the facility daily on a regular basis. Facilities that serve more than 25 people per day must be a regulated Public Water System (PWS) and have a letter issued by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) verifying compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The facility had previously submitted an attestation to DEP that the facility serves fewer than 25 people per day. The matter was referred to DEP and on 8/16/22, OCDEL was notified that the facility is not in compliance with the SDWA. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 10/21/22. On 10/28/22, it was observed that the facility had a "do not use" sign posted over the sink in the kitchen and bottled water available. On 11/10/22, DEP Sanitarian Supervisor confirmed that the operator is not in compliance with the field order because an application has not been received and approved. The facility is not in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 2/24/23. On 2/27/2023, the facility director notified the OCDEL Regional Office that the application that was submitted to DEP was returned to the operator and will need to be refiled. The operator has not received a letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 3/1/23. On 4/21/2023, the facility director notified the OCDEL Regional Office that a complete application has not yet been submitted to DEP at this time. The operator has not received a letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 10/21/23. On 11/20/2023, the facility director and legal entity reported the facility has not received a letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 4/21/24. On 4/22/2024, the facility director notified the OCDEL Regional Office that a complete application has not yet been submitted to DEP at this time. The operator has not received a letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17). The operator shall resubmit the application to DEP and will continue working towards getting a letter from DEP to verify that they are in compliance with the SDWA. Once the provider receives the letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA, the operator will then be in compliance with this regulation.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/20/23. At that time, many exposed bolts were observed along the fencing on all three playgrounds. A dress up shelf in the preschool classroom was observed as a tipping hazard.

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.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/20/23. At that time, the file for Child #3, who has been enrolled longer than six months, did not include a 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)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/20/23. At that time, the financial agreements for the following children did not include the persons to whom the child may be released: Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/20/23. At that time, the emergency contact information for the following children did not include the work address and work phone number of the parents: Child #1, Child #4, and Child #5.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/20/23. At that time, the emergency contact information did not include the address of the release persons for the following children: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4.

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

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/20/23. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include a continuity plan for operations in times of an emergency.

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. The OCDEL ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-04 requires facility emergency plans to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/20/23. At that time, an uncovered outlet was observed in the Toddler Room where the toddlers were receiving care. An uncovered outlet was observed in the preschool room where the preschool children, ages 3-4 years old, were receiving care. Both uncovered outlets were accessible to the children.

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

Regulation: 3270.69(a)

Description: Running water/ safe drinking water

Noncompliance Area: During the course of the renewal inspection on 7/12/22, the director reported that more than 25 people are served by the facility daily on a regular basis. Facilities that serve more than 25 people per day must be a regulated Public Water System (PWS) and have a letter issued by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) verifying compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The facility had previously submitted an attestation to DEP that the facility serves fewer than 25 people per day. The matter was referred to DEP and on 8/16/22, OCDEL was notified that the facility is not in compliance with the SDWA. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 10/21/22. On 10/28/22, it was observed that the facility had a "do not use" sign posted over the sink in the kitchen and bottled water available. On 11/10/22, DEP Sanitarian Supervisor confirmed that the operator is not in compliance with the field order because an application has not been received and approved. The facility is not in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 2/24/23. On 2/27/2023, the facility director notified the OCDEL Regional Office that the application that was submitted to DEP was returned to the operator and will need to be refiled. The operator has not received a letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 3/1/23. On 4/21/2023, the facility director notified the OCDEL Regional Office that a complete application has not yet been submitted to DEP at this time. The operator has not received a letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 10/21/23. On 11/20/2023, the facility director and legal entity reported the facility has not received a letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17). The operator shall resubmit the application to DEP and will continue working towards getting a letter from DEP to verify that they are in compliance with the SDWA. Once the provider receives the letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA, the operator will then be in compliance with this regulation.

Regulation: 3270.69(a)

Description: Running water/ safe drinking water

Noncompliance Area: During the course of the renewal inspection on 7/12/22, the director reported that more than 25 people are served by the facility daily on a regular basis. Facilities that serve more than 25 people per day must be a regulated Public Water System (PWS) and have a letter issued by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) verifying compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The facility had previously submitted an attestation to DEP that the facility serves fewer than 25 people per day. The matter was referred to DEP and on 8/16/22, OCDEL was notified that the facility is not in compliance with the SDWA. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 10/21/22. On 10/28/22, it was observed that the facility had a "do not use" sign posted over the sink in the kitchen and bottled water available. On 11/10/22, DEP Sanitarian Supervisor confirmed that the operator is not in compliance with the field order because an application has not been received and approved. The facility is not in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 2/24/23. On 2/27/2023, the facility director notified the OCDEL Regional Office that the application that was submitted to DEP was returned to the operator and will need to be refiled. The operator has not received a letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 3/1/23. On 4/21/2023, the facility director notified the OCDEL Regional Office that a complete application has not yet been submitted to DEP at this time. The operator has not received a letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 10/21/23. On 11/20/2023, the facility director and legal entity reported the facility has not received a letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17). The legal entity must continue to comply with the "do not drink order" until the order is lifted by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/20/23. At that time, peeling paint was observed in the back corner wall of the Eating Room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/20/23. At that time, the smoke detector located on the second floor of the building was not able to be properly tested due to needing a replacement battery.

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: 3270.124(d)

Description: Excursions

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/26/23 at Lake Hideaway where the children participate in a swimming excursion. The emergency contact forms were reviewed at the lake. The emergency contact form binder did not include emergency contact forms for the following children who were swimming at the lake: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5.

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: 3270.25(a)/3270.25(b)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Post the inspection summary

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/26/23. At that time, the current certificate of compliance and inspection summaries were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The posted certificate of compliance was dated 10/22/21-10/22/22.

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. 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.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/26/23. At that time, the thirty day testing log was reviewed. On two occasions, the system had not been tested within 30 days. The dates of the testing were: 2/2/23, 3/21/23, 4/14/23, 5/18/23.

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

Regulation: 3270.69(a)

Description: Running water/ safe drinking water

Noncompliance Area: During the course of the renewal inspection on 7/12/22, the director reported that more than 25 people are served by the facility daily on a regular basis. Facilities that serve more than 25 people per day must be a regulated Public Water System (PWS) and have a letter issued by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) verifying compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The facility had previously submitted an attestation to DEP that the facility serves fewer than 25 people per day. The matter was referred to DEP and on 8/16/22, OCDEL was notified that the facility is not in compliance with the SDWA. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 10/21/22. On 10/28/22, it was observed that the facility had a "do not use" sign posted over the sink in the kitchen and bottled water available. On 11/10/22, DEP Sanitarian Supervisor confirmed that the operator is not in compliance with the field order because an application has not been received and approved. The facility is not in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 2/24/23. On 2/27/2023, the facility director notified the OCDEL Regional Office that the application that was submitted to DEP was returned to the operator and will need to be refiled. The operator has not received a letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 3/1/23. On 4/21/2023, the facility director notified the OCDEL Regional Office that a complete application has not yet been submitted to DEP at this time. The operator has not received a letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17). The legal entity must continue to comply with the "do not drink order" until the order is lifted by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Regulation: 3270.69(a)

Description: Running water/ safe drinking water

Noncompliance Area: During the course of the renewal inspection on 7/12/22, the director reported that more than 25 people are served by the facility daily on a regular basis. Facilities that serve more than 25 people per day must be a regulated Public Water System (PWS) and have a letter issued by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) verifying compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The facility had previously submitted an attestation to DEP that the facility serves fewer than 25 people per day. The matter was referred to DEP and on 8/16/22, OCDEL was notified that the facility is not in compliance with the SDWA. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 10/21/22. On 10/28/22, it was observed that the facility had a "do not use" sign posted over the sink in the kitchen and bottled water available. On 11/10/22, DEP Sanitarian Supervisor confirmed that the operator is not in compliance with the field order because an application has not been received and approved. The facility is not in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 2/24/23. On 2/27/2023, the facility director notified the OCDEL Regional Office that the application that was submitted to DEP was returned to the operator and will need to be refiled. The operator has not received a letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 3/1/23. On 4/21/2023, the facility director notified the OCDEL Regional Office that a complete application has not yet been submitted to DEP at this time. The operator has not received a letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17). The operator shall resubmit the application to DEP and will continue working towards getting a letter from DEP to verify that they are in compliance with the SDWA. Once the provider receives the letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA, the operator will then be in compliance with this regulation.

Regulation: 3270.69(a)

Description: Running water/ safe drinking water

Noncompliance Area: During the course of the renewal inspection on 7/12/22, the director reported that more than 25 people are served by the facility daily on a regular basis. Facilities that serve more than 25 people per day must be a regulated Public Water System (PWS) and have a letter issued by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) verifying compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The facility had previously submitted an attestation to DEP that the facility serves fewer than 25 people per day. The matter was referred to DEP and on 8/16/22, OCDEL was notified that the facility is not in compliance with the SDWA. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 10/21/22. On 10/28/22, it was observed that the facility had a "do not use" sign posted over the sink in the kitchen and bottled water available. On 11/10/22, DEP Sanitarian Supervisor confirmed that the operator is not in compliance with the field order because an application has not been received and approved. The facility is not in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 2/24/23. On 2/27/2023, the facility director notified the OCDEL Regional Office that the application that was submitted to DEP was returned to the operator and will need to be refiled. The operator has not received a letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17). The operator shall resubmit the application to DEP and will continue working towards getting a letter from DEP to verify that they are in compliance with the SDWA. Once the provider receives the letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA, the operator will then be in compliance with this regulation.

Regulation: 3270.69(a)

Description: Running water/ safe drinking water

Noncompliance Area: During the course of the renewal inspection on 7/12/22, the director reported that more than 25 people are served by the facility daily on a regular basis. Facilities that serve more than 25 people per day must be a regulated Public Water System (PWS) and have a letter issued by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) verifying compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The facility had previously submitted an attestation to DEP that the facility serves fewer than 25 people per day. The matter was referred to DEP and on 8/16/22, OCDEL was notified that the facility is not in compliance with the SDWA. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 10/21/22. On 10/28/22, it was observed that the facility had a "do not use" sign posted over the sink in the kitchen and bottled water available. On 11/10/22, DEP Sanitarian Supervisor confirmed that the operator is not in compliance with the field order because an application has not been received and approved. The facility is not in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 2/24/23. On 2/27/2023, the facility director notified the OCDEL Regional Office that the application that was submitted to DEP was returned to the operator and will need to be refiled. The operator has not received a letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17). The legal entity must continue to comply with the "do not drink order" until the order is lifted by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Regulation: 3270.69(a)

Description: Running water/ safe drinking water

Noncompliance Area: During the course of the renewal inspection on 7/12/22, the director reported that more than 25 people are served by the facility daily on a regular basis. Facilities that serve more than 25 people per day must be a regulated Public Water System (PWS) and have a letter issued by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) verifying compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The facility had previously submitted an attestation to DEP that the facility serves fewer than 25 people per day. The matter was referred to DEP and on 8/16/22, OCDEL was notified that the facility is not in compliance with the SDWA. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 10/21/22. On 10/28/22, it was observed that the facility had a "do not use" sign posted over the sink in the kitchen and bottled water available. On 11/10/22, DEP Sanitarian Supervisor confirmed that the operator is not in compliance with the field order because an application has not been received and approved. The facility is not in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17). The legal entity must continue to comply with the "do not drink order" until the order is lifted by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Regulation: 3270.69(a)

Description: Running water/ safe drinking water

Noncompliance Area: During the course of the renewal inspection on 7/12/22, the director reported that more than 25 people are served by the facility daily on a regular basis. Facilities that serve more than 25 people per day must be a regulated Public Water System (PWS) and have a letter issued by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) verifying compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The facility had previously submitted an attestation to DEP that the facility serves fewer than 25 people per day. The matter was referred to DEP and on 8/16/22, OCDEL was notified that the facility is not in compliance with the SDWA. Acceptable plans of correction were received with a correction date of 10/21/22. On 10/28/22, it was observed that the facility had a "do not use" sign posted over the sink in the kitchen and bottled water available. On 11/10/22, DEP Sanitarian Supervisor confirmed that the operator is not in compliance with the field order because an application has not been received and approved. The facility is not in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17).

Regulation: 3270.69(a)

Description: Running water/ safe drinking water

Noncompliance Area: During the course of the renewal inspection on 7/12/22, the director reported that more than 25 people are served by the facility daily on a regular basis. Facilities that serve more than 25 people per day must be a regulated Public Water System (PWS) and have a letter issued by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) verifying compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The facility had previously submitted an attestation to DEP that the facility serves fewer than 25 people per day. The matter was referred to DEP and on 8/16/22, OCDEL was notified that the facility is not in compliance with the SDWA.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17).

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/12/22. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the new gate of the infant playground and on the gate of the toddler playground.

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.

Regulation: 3270.102(e)

Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/12/22. At that time, mulch was observed on the toddler playground. Many pieces of the mulch were less than 1 inch in diameter.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Regulation: 3270.119

Description: Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/12/22. At that time, an infant was observed sleeping in a pack-n-play with a soft toy next to them. Another infant was observed sleeping in a pack-n-play with a pacifier that had a strap attached to it.

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/12/22. At that time, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child in the event of an emergency was not found posted in the facility or in the emergency bags that accompany staff on field trips.

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

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/12/22. At that time, written feeding schedules for the infants in care could not be located.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/12/22. At that time, the letter notifying the local traffic authorities of the facility location was last sent on 6/16/21.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/12/22. At that time, the emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/12/22. At that time, the thirty day testing log was reviewed. The log showed that the fire detection system had not been tested every 30 days as required by Act 62. The dates of the testing were 3/4/22, 4/22/22 which is 49 days between testing and 5/6/22 and 6/7/22 which is 32 days between testing.

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.

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff files for the renewal the inspector observed that staff # 2 had a previous mandated reporter training dated for 2/20/15. This training was not updated until 6/06/20. Staff #3 had a previous mandated reporter training dated for 2/20/15 and this training was not updated until 7/06/20. Both staff #2 and #3 mandated reporting training were not updated every 60 months as is required by the CPSL.

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

Noncompliance Area: On 8/15/19 the inspector arrived unannounced at the lake the day care uses for swimming excursions and found that the staff did not have the emergency contact information for the eight children on the trip as is required.

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.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 7/26/19 for the renewal inspection the inspector found the facility refrigerator located in the kitchen to be missing the required thermometer.

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.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 7/26/19 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed a bottle in the infant room to be unlabeled.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 7/26/19 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed a bottle of Aunt Jemima pancake syrup on the top of the refrigerator in the kitchen next to a jar of Clorox wipes.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 8/3/18 the inspector observed a diaper changing mat in the infant/toddler room that was cracked, exposing the foam inside, and unable to be cleaned.

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

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 8/3/18 the inspector found child file #1 was missing the necessary health insurance policy number and insurance coverage information.

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.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 8/3/18 the inspector noted that emergency contacts were missing from the preschool room.

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.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 08/03/18 the inspector reviewed staff file #3 and found that there was only one reference on file since her first day of work in child care, 7/24/17.

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: While at the facility on 08/03/18 the inspector reviewed staff file # 6, who began their first day of work in childcare on 7/24/17, did not have annual fire safety training as is required.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 08/03/18 the inspector reviewed the file of staff #1, who the facility has indicated is the lifeguard. The inspector clarified with staff #2 that staff #1 was the current lifeguard and had recently been on trips to the local lake to monitor the day care children swimming. Staff #1 first day working in child care at the facility was dated as 6/19/17. Staff #1 did not have any proof of lifeguard training nor proof of first-aid training and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for child and infants.

Correction Required: Competence in lifeguard training is demonstrated by completion of lifeguard training, including first-aid training and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for child and infant. Completion of training shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the training entity and shall include the date training was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file. Prior to the facility hiring and utilizing a lifeguard the facility will be required to have a completed file for their lifeguard, including all clearances, and necessary documentation of said lifeguard's qualifications. This file must be submitted to the Regional Office for approval prior to allowing the lifeguard to commence their duties.

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing each of the eight staff files the inspector noted that the water safety training conducted by staff #1, who was identified as the facility lifeguard. Staff #1 did not have proof of lifeguard training certification and first-aid training and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for child and infants.

Correction Required: Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 8/3/18 the inspector reviewed staff file #1 and found their first day of working with children to be 6/19/17 and as of 8/3/18 the staff had both a volunteer Pa State Police and volunteer ChildLine clearance on file.

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

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 8/3/18 the inspector found Pine Sol under the sink in the upstairs bathroom 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.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 8/3/18 the inspector observed children utilizing a hallway that connects to the kitchen that has an operational stove that was in use.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 8/3/18 the inspector found the preschool room first aid kit to be missing soap.

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: While at the facility on 8/3/18 the inspector observed a floor register in the "eating room" to be rusted and have sharp areas along the sides.

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: Staff number 1 and staff number 2 do not have valid 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.An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Noncompliance Area: Facility persons who have been counted in the staff:child swimming ratio f have not completed water safety instruction from a certified life gaurd.

Correction Required: Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard.A facility person who is counted in the staff-child swimming ratio shall annually complete water safety instruction.