KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 073022

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person # 7 contained a mandated reporter training certificate that was dated 6-25-20 and updated on 12-8-25. The training was obtained beyond the 60-month timeframe as outlined in CPSL. The file for staff person #11 contained a PA State Police clearance that was dated 7-25-20 and updated on 12-11-25 and the Child Abuse clearance on file was dated 7-28-20 and updated on 12-18-25. The clearances on file were obtained beyond the 60-month timeframe as outlined in CPSL. The file for staff person #12 contained a Mandated Reporter training certificate that was dated 7-9-20 and updated on 12-11-25 and the Child Abuse clearance on file was dated 7-9-20 and updated on 12-17-25. The training certificate and clearance was obtained beyond the 60-month timeframe as outlined in CPSL. The file for staff person #14 contained a Mandated Reporter training certificate that was dated 8-3-20 and updated on 12-11-25 and the DHS FBI clearance on file was dated 8-5-20 and updated on 12-16-25. The training certificate and clearance was obtained beyond the 60-month timeframe as outlined in CPSL.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the faucet in Preschool classroom was loose to the touch and need repair. (CORRECTED ONSITE)

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: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #8 contained Child Service Reports (CSR) with dates of 3.21.23 and 10.4.23 which exceeded the 6-month frame.

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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility person #4 did not contain the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022 as outlined in Announcement C-22-06.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #3 and facility person # 15 did not have an updated health assessment completed within 24 months of their prior assessment. The file for facility person #3 contained health assessments dated 8/10/2021 and 10/16/2023. The file for facility person #15 contained health assessments dated 5/10/21 and 7/3/2023.

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: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #6 contained a completed pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate after the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid and cpr training course.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Regulation: 3270.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that 2 windows in the Preschool and infant room could be opened more than 6 inches and did not have window screens.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The designated staff person # 10 tested the smoke detectors on ,1.10.23 to 2.15.23, (36 days) to 3.19.23 (32 days), and 4.12.23, to 5.17.23 (35 days) to 6.19.23, and 8.10.23 (52 days) to 9.11.23 (32 days) to 10.17.23 (36 days) to 11.20.23 (34 days) to 12.22.23 (32 days), which is greater than the allowable 30 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.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person # 21 included a health assessment dated 6.3.20 and the file for facility person #24 included a health assessment dated 12.13.19 and 3.2.22. The files did not contain an updated health assessment completed within 24 months of their prior assessment. The files for Facility person #7 contained a health assessment dated 2.28.22 and Facility person #8 contained a health assessment dated 2.3.22, both were obtained after providing initial service in a childcare setting.

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: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the operator did not have documentation to support that an emergency drill was conducted annually.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Facility persons #3, #4, #6, and #13 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements. (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices. (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent. (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic. (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) within the meaning of those terms under section 602(a)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 5195a(a)(1)). (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of biocontaminants. (9) Precautions when transporting children.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #21 contained State Police Clearances dated 1.16.17 with an update on 3.7.22, and Child Abuse Clearances dated 1.22.17 with an update on 3.8.22. Clearances were not updated within the 60 months timeframe as required under CPLS.

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

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 was hired on 7/9/19. The file for facility person # 1 does not contain a completed out of state child abuse and criminal record check for North Carolina. Although the LE has an approved waiver on file [dated 1/2/2020], the requirement to have the appropriate out of state clearances on file was not met.

Correction Required: Facility employee #1 must be removed from childcare position by close of business. All required clearances must be obtained before facility person#1 may resume a child care position.

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the outdoor play area, it was found that there was 5-6 inches of mulch under the embedded equipment at multiple locations [9 inches required].

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Noncompliance Area: In the 2 year old classroom, 2 soft play blocks were found to have ripped/torn plastic coverings (Corrected on site).

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.

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the playground areas, it was found that the required amount of loose fill/mulch was not in place.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the infant care room, it was discovered that there was a 'boppy' pillow under the mattress inverting the head end of the crib of one child.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Noncompliance Area: While conducting an inspection of the outdoor play space, it was found that emergency contact information was present for all the children.

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: Child #1 records do not show that the parent reviewed and signed the Emergency Contact information within a 6 month timeframe. Emergency contact was reviewed 6/25/2018 and then again 2/26/2019.

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: The files for staff #1 and #2, did not include documentation of training regarding the emergency plan at the initial hire date.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 was being covered with a swaddle that was not provided nor agreed upon by the child's parent.

Correction Required: Seasonal, appropriate covering, such as sheets or blankets, shall be provided as agreed between the child's parent and the operator.

Noncompliance Area: It was observed child #1 had a beaded teething pacifier holder clipped to his clothing which was observed to be up close to his neck while he was sleeping in a crib. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Noncompliance Area: Small items. less than 1 inch in diameter were observed in the toddler room in the craft / sensory bin. Removed during inspection.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Noncompliance Area: The pre employment health assessment in file for staff 1 does not address the presence/ absence of health problems or communicable disease and suitability for employment with children.

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 information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Noncompliance Area: Rugs in the Pre-K and school age room were observed to be soiled, lifting and fraying, presenting a tripping hazard. Rug in preschool room had multiple stains / soiled areas.

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.