Kindercare Learning Center/Mccandless

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the Discovery PS 1 Room a child's blue upholstery chair was observed to be torn on the seat cushion exposing the foam inside causing it not to be in good repair.

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: The child file for Child #1 and Child #3 contained an initial child service report on file dated 6/29/26 which was completed more than 6 months after the child's date of admission. The child file for Child #2 contained an initial child service report on file dated 7/1/26 which was completed more than 6 months after the child's date of admission. The child file for Child #4 contained a current child service report dated 6/26/26 which was completed more than 6 months from the previously dated 4/1/24 service report. The child file for Child #5 contained an initial child service report on file dated 6/26/26 which was completed more than 6 months after the child's date of admission. The child file for Child #6 lacked a child service report. The child file for Child #7 contained a current child service report dated 7/1/26 which was completed more than 6 months from the previously dated 9/3/25 service report. The child file for Child #8 contained a current child service report dated 7/1/26 which was completed more than 6 months from the previously dated 5/11/24 service report. The child file for Child #9 contained an initial child service report on file dated 6/17/26 which was completed more than 6 months after the child's date of admission.

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: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2, who is a preschool child, was observed to lack an updated health report; the most recent health report on file is dated 4/15/25. The child file for Child #4, who is a preschool child, was observed to lack an updated health report; the most recent health report on file is dated 12/12/24. The child file for Child #5 who is an older toddler. was observed to lack an updated health report; the most recent health report on file is dated 4/12/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: In the PreK Room, an epi-pen for Child #10 was accepted without the original container.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Regulation: 3270.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: In the Infant Room, a child's allergy medication was observed to lack the name of the child for whom it is intended for.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: In the PreK Room an epi-pen for Child #11 was observed to have expired as of 8/2025.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1, contained a current health assessment dated 11/25/25 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 10/3/23 health assessment on file. The staff file for Staff person #2, contained a current health assessment dated 3/31/26 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 10/4/23 health assessment on file. The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked an updated health assessment; the last health assessment on file is dated 4/24/24. The staff file for Staff person #4, contained a current health assessment dated 6/24/26 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 3/26/24 health assessment on file. The file for staff person #6 was observed to lack a health assessment. The staff file for Staff person #7, contained a current health assessment dated 6/19/26 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 11/30/23 health assessment on file.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #6 was observed to lack a tuberculosis screening at initial employment.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #9 contained a current health assessment that lacked examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #9 contained a current health assessment that lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last review was signed on 11/21/25. The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last review was signed on 12/5/25. The child file for Child #3 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last review of the financial agreement form was signed on 10/7/25 and emergency contact form was signed on 10/6/25. The child file for Child #4 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last review was signed on 11/26/25. The child file for Child #5 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last review was signed on 11/6/25. The child file for Child #6 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last review was signed on 12/30/25. The child file for Child #7 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last review was signed on 12/5/25. The child file for Child #8 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last review of the financial agreement form was signed on 6/19/25 and emergency contact form was signed on 11/6/25. The child file for Child #9 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last review was signed on 11/21/25.

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: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #8 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Family Child Care Part 2 and Pediatric First Aid/CPR. The Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file dated 8/5/25 was not an approved curriculum nor taught by a PQAS instructor.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #8 will have until 7/25/26 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #8 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 available to supervise staff person #8, staff person #8 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #3 contained current mandated reporter training dated 6/25/26 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 2/26/21.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 6/22/26 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 4/14/21 Child Abuse clearance expiring. The disclosure statement in the file for person #6 was from previous employment with the legal entity. The file for staff person #8 was observed to lack a DHS FBI clearance prior to first day working with children (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL).

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 #8 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #4 contained current staff evaluation dated 6/25/26 which was not completed at least once every 12 months from the previous staff evaluation on file dated 3/20/25. The staff file for Staff person #5 contained current staff evaluation dated 6/28/26 which was not completed at least once every 12 months from the previous staff evaluation on file dated 10/25/24.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.