KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 301283

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Documentation showed that the last fire system test was conducted on 7/1/26, exceeding the requirement that fire system tests be conducted at least every 30 days.

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: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: The provider reported that a child was left unattended in a hallway during a transition to the playground for a period of approximately 5-6 minutes.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was reported to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training

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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: TB test results were not available for Staff #1.

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. 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)(5)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: A statement attesting to the person's suitability to provide child care was not available on the heath assessment for staff #1.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. 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: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Verification/evaluation of a foreign degree was not available for staff #2.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: Verification of child care experience was not available for Staff #1.

Correction Required: 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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Two references written by nonfamily members were not available for staff #1. One written nonfamily reference was not available for staff #2.

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: 3270.101(a)

Description: Age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the 1-year-old classroom, that more books are needed to provide a sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the 2-year-old classroom, that numerous books need repaired.

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: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the 2-year-old classroom, that the nap cots were not labeled for the use of specific children.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)

Description: Written plan/Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the 1-year-old classroom, 2-year-old classroom, Preschool classroom and SACC classroom, that written plans of daily activities and routines were not posted in the group space.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Regulation: 3270.114

Description: Outdoor Activity

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the infants did not go outdoors, and the teachers stated that they "sometimes" go outdoors.

Correction Required: Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Children # 1, 2, 3, and 5's Financial Agreements do not indicate Release Persons.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: Children # 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5's Financial Agreements do not indicate the date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: Children # 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5's files contain the original Financial Agreements.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 and 5's Emergency Contact Forms do not contain signed consent for emergency medical care.

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.

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: Child # 3 and 5's Emergency Contact Forms were not reviewed within the required 6-month period. Reviews lapsed 8 months, from 7/2024 to 3/2025.

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: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the 1-year-old classroom, that the hands-free trash can was not operable.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 did not complete an updated Health Assessment within the required 24 month period. The previous health assessment was dated 7/22/21, and the current health assessment is dated 7/20/24. Staff person #3 did not complete an updated Health Assessment within the required 24 month period. The previous health assessment was dated 2/15/23, and the current health assessment is dated 8/1/25. Staff person #4 did not complete an updated Health Assessment within the required 24 month period. The previous health assessment was dated 7/14/23, and the current health assessment is dated 8/1/25. Staff person #5 did not complete an updated Health Assessment within the required 24 month period. The previous health assessment was dated 4/28/23, and there is not a current 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.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: Child # 2's Emergency Contact Forms does not contain signed consent for minor first aid.

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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not complete an updated State Police Clearance within the required 60-month period. The original clearance was dated 5/7/20, and the current clearance on file is dated 7/28/25. Staff person #6 did not complete an updated Child Abuse Clearance within the required 60-month period. The original was dated 7/23/20, and the current clearance on file is dated 8/7/25.

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: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool classroom, that the cabinet along the back wall (in between the cubbies) was not locked and accessible to children, contained toxic materials such as hand sanitizer, bug spray, and lotion that state "Keep out of reach of 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.

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the 2 year old classroom, the first aid bookbag was on the floor, accessible to children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool classroom, that the vent to the right of the sink, under the paper towels is very dirty and dusty.

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: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the 2 year old classroom, to the right of the changing table, there is damaged wall with exposed plaster. It was observed in the preschool classroom, to the right of the door (closest to the entrance) under the fire extinguisher, there is peeling paint; there is also peeling paint with exposed drywall on the corners of the first abutment (across from the door closest to the entrance) below the whiteboard.

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

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was not handwashing signs posted at the toilets in the 1-year-old classroom, in the 2-year-old classroom, in the school-age classroom, in the Pre-K Counts B classroom and Pre-K Counts A classroom.

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.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Fire detection testing was not conducted within 30 days. 5/2/25 to 6/6/25 lapsed 35 days, and 7/1/25 to 8/1/25 lapsed 31 days.

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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K Counts A classroom, it was observed that there is a Fiskars Paper Cutter in a basket to the right of cubbies, a stapler and adult scissors on the teacher podium, all three accessible to children. It was observed that there is a mop bucket with dirty water in the Pre-K Counts A classroom bathroom. In the school-age room, it was observed that the utility closet, containing the water heater and pipes, was not locked and accessible to children. In the school-age room, it was observed that the phone cord was hanging off the shelf in order to be plugged in, to the left of the sink.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Documentation indicated that fire detection device testing lapsed 30 days. Testing dates are 3/14/25 and 4/18/25, which is a 35-day lapse.

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: 3270.113(b)/3270.113(d)

Description: No physical punishment /No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: Cert. Rep. verified through staff interviews that multiple staff witnessed staff person #1 to frequently be physically and verbally aggressive with children.

Correction Required: 1) 4/21/25 A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. 2) The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff responsible for the supervision of children to participate in a minimum of 2 hours of in person training provided by ELRC staff regarding appropriate discipline practices for children with challenging behaviors. 3) The Center Director and/or Assistant Director (Staff persons # 2 & 3) will make random daily visits to classrooms in the facility to observe that age-appropriate discipline practices are being carried out, record the observations on a document approved by Central Region Bureau of Certification, and provide support for improvement. The District Leader (Staff person #4) will make a weekly phone calls with the Director (staff person #2) to discuss classroom observations and ensure that age-appropriate discipline practices for children with challenging behaviors are being carried out in each classroom The forms will be provided to the Central Regional Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months.

Regulation: 3270.113(b)/3270.113(d)

Description: No physical punishment /No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: Cert. Rep. verified through staff interviews that multiple staff witnessed staff person #1 to frequently be physically and verbally aggressive with children.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: Staff did not complete incident reports for children that were physically handled by staff person #1, and parents were not made aware of these incidents.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Regulation: 3270.19(a)/3270.19(b)

Description: Required to report/Child abuse reporting

Noncompliance Area: Classroom staff, administrative staff (staff persons #2 and 3) and district leader (staff person #4) did not report suspected child abuse to ChildLine, when there was reasonable cause to suspect that children were victims of repeated child abuse. Staff that witnessed child abuse taking place, reported incidents to the administrative staff. Administrative staff completed "Coaching Forms" with staff person #1 (alleged perpetrator) and required staff person #1 to complete trainings.

Correction Required: An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL. A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department. The legal entity will arrange for all facility staff, facility administration (staff person #2 and 3), and district leader (staff person #4) to receive a minimum of two hours of in-person training regarding Mandated Reporting. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Documentation of completed training will be submitted to DHS and be kept on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: There were no Child Service Reports (or STARS-approved assessment tool) in the files for Children #s 2 and 4. The Child Service Report or approved assessment tool, are required to be completed every 6 months, shared with the parent and documented in the child's file.

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: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Forms for Children #s 3 and 4 did not include the name and phone number of the child's physician.

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: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number. The Emergency Contact form for Child #4 did not include the enrolling parent's work address.

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: The Emergency Contact Forms for Children #s 3 and 4 did not include information on the child's special needs/allergies.

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(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Forms for Children #s 3 and 4 did not include health insurance coverage. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 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: The Emergency Contact Forms for Children #s 2, 3 and 4 did not include the addresses of the individuals 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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan (and Parent Letter explaining the emergency procedures) did not include a plan that addresses continuity of operations.

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: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child, or for consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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: 3270.182(4)/3270.182(6)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for special diet or medications. There also was no signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of education and childcare experience prior to working at the facility. Without this documentation, there is no way to show if the staff person is qualified as an Aide, Assistant Group Supervisor or Group Supervisor.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The staff files for the following staff members, did not contain two written, nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person: Staff Persons #s 2 ,9 and 11 had one written reference. Staff Person #7 had no written 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)(4)/3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Contact when ended/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan and Parent Letter about the emergency procedures, did not include information about the method to inform parents that the emergency has ended and instruction for how to safely be reunited with their children. Additionally, the Emergency Plan and Parent Letter did not include accommodation for toddlers or children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)/3270.27(b)

Description: Emergency plan/Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of an emergency drill having been conducted in the past 12 months. Additionally, there was no documentation that the Emergency Plan had been reviewed annually by the Director of the facility.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation showing that the Emergency Plan had been delivered to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

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: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Staff Persons #s 1 and 8 did not have documentation of annual fire safety training completed in the past 12 months.

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.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #10 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of the date of hire (see LIS Code Sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff Person #10 will have until 10/25/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff Person #10 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise Staff Person #10, they may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: There were no staff evaluations completed in the past 12 months for Staff Persons #s 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 11.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Sanitizer was observed in a low, accessible cabinet in the Infant Room.

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

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kits in the Toddler 1's and the PreK Count rooms did not include soap. The first aid kit in the School Age room did not include tweezers.

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.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed on the low, entry doorframe in the School Age room. Peeling paint was also observed on a wooden windowsill in the Toddler 2's room.

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

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log did not include hypothetical locations of the fire. Additionally, the fire drill log did not include the names of the facility persons who participated in the fire drill (corrected on-site).

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that 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: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: An infant was observed sleeping in a crib that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: At least.of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Regulation: 3270.193(a)

Description: Confidential; stored in locked cabinet

Noncompliance Area: The facility persons' records were stored in a binder on top of a cabinet.

Correction Required: Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: A facility staff person stated that they use a weighted blanket for an enrolled child. The child's record did not include documentation that a weighted blanket is to be used (as either outlined in an IEP or from a medical care provider).

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: More than 30 days lapsed between manual tests of the fire detection system. A test was done on 1/7/24, and then more than 30 days later on 2/20/24. At the time of inspection, more than 30 days had lapsed since the most recent test on 3/12/24.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the PreK and One-year-old classrooms that there was not a written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Two-year-old classroom that there were 10 children in care and only 5 emergency contact forms. 5 children did not have emergency contact forms present in the childcare space they were receiving care.

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.

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Two-year-old classroom that the children's hands were not washed prior to lunch time.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2, #8 have not completed the required one hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022.

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)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #10 did not include a health assessment that included documentation to confirm the facility person is free from communicable disease and suitable to provide child care.

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: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Two-year-old classroom that Facility Person#5 and #11 did not was their hands prior to serving lunch.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #7 did not include a high school diploma or transcript. The document on file was an incomplete cover sheet.

Correction Required: 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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #3, #4, #5, #6, #10 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 and 10 has not completed the 10 hour Health & Safety required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

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 #4, #10 will have until 10/6/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4, #10 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 #4, #10, staff person #3, #4, #10 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #2 did not contain NSOR clearance results on file. Facility Person #2 is past 45 day provisional hire period. See code sheet for date of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(b)(2)

Description: Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the acting facility Director did not have 30 credit hours in ECE, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field to qualify as a facility director.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Preschool classroom that there was an outlet on the wall by the sink missing protective outlet covers.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the PreK classroom bathroom that there was disinfectant spray and 2 bottles of bathroom cleaner accessible to children on the back of the toilet. It was observed in the upstairs "school age room" that a cabinet containing 13 sunscreen bottles, disinfectant spray and cleaning solution was unlocked and toxics were 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.

Regulation: 3270.72(b)

Description: Screened

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Two-year-old classroom that the windows that were able to be opened for ventilation were not screened.

Correction Required: Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open.

Regulation: 3270.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Two-Year old classroom that a window that was directly accessible to a child sitting on the ledge of the window; had a broken lock, was able to fully swing open more than 6 inches and did not have a screen posing an immediate hazard to the child.

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: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Preschool classroom that the first aid kit was hanging in a cubby and accessible to children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Two-year-old classroom that the first aid kit did not contain tweezers.

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.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility interconnected fire alarm system was not functioning and operable in the one-year-old or two-year-old classrooms. The alarm system was tested and unable to be heard in either upstairs classroom as observe by the Certification Representative.

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: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the Toddler classroom was out of ratio. when staff member #1 left the classroom to use the bathroom leaving Staff #2 in the classroom with 6 two-year-olds, 2 one-year olds and an infant.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: On 10/6/22, it was observed that furniture was damaged in the School Age classroom. The blue stool was torn allowing the stuffing to be exposed. The lego table was observed to have a visible layer of dust.

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

Regulation: 3270.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: On 10/6/22, it was observed that a written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted in the School Age classroom.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: On 10/6/22, it was observed that a letter was not sent to the local traffic safety authorities in the previous 12 months notifying them of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

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: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: On 10/6/22, it was observed that safe routes for pick up and drop off were not posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.181(a)

Description: Each child

Noncompliance Area: On 10/6/22, it was observed that a file was not present at the facility for child 6.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On 10/6/22, it was observed that staff person 5 only had 1 written nonfamily reference on file. One additional reference is needed.

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: 3270.21/3270.76

Description: General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 10/6/22, it was observed that there were frayed wires along the floor in the 4's classroom near the window on the tan wall.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.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: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: On 10/6/22, it was observed that childcare regulations and regional office contact information was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

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.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: On 10/6/22, it was observed that staff persons 2 and 3 had been employed for longer than 1 year and did not have emergency plan training in the previous 12 months.

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.

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: On 10/6/22, it was observed that the facility emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: On 10/6/22, it was observed that staff person 1 had been employed for longer than 90 days and did not have pediatric CPR and First Aid on file.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 10/6/22, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 2 did had been employed longer than 45 days and did not have a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) Certificate on file. Staff person 2 may not work until NSOR certificate is on file. Staff person 4 did not have a State Police clearance on file and no provisional paperwork was available. Staff person 4 may not work until State Police clearance is on file. CORRECTED ON SITE

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 and 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.33(a)

Description: Each staff person meets quals

Noncompliance Area: On 10/6/22 it was observed that staff persons 1, 4, and 5 did not have the required verifications on file to meet the requirements for the position they were working in. Staff person 1 was observed working as an AGS (Assistant Group Supervisor) but did not have verification of education or experience on file to meet the requirements for AGS. Staff person 4 was observed working as a Director, but did not have verification of education on file to meet the requirements for director. Staff person 5 was observed working as an AGS, but did not have verification of education on file to meet the requirements for director.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

Regulation: 3270.33(c)

Description: Supervised volunteer

Noncompliance Area: On 10/6/22, it was observed that staff person 1 was working alone in the Young Toddler classroom, but only had documents on file to be considered a volunteer. A volunteer may not work alone or be considered as part of the staff to child ratio.

Correction Required: A volunteer shall be supervised by a staff person who is qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Regulation: 3270.34(b)

Description: Director qualifications

Noncompliance Area: On 10/6/22, it was observed that staff person 4 was working as the director but did not have verification of education on file to meet the requirements for a director.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4).

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(1)

Description: HS/GED + 30 credits

Noncompliance Area: On 10/6/22, it was observed that staff 1 and 5 did not have the required documentation on file to be qualified as an AGS (Assistant Group Supervisor). Staff person 1 did not have verification of education or experience on file. Staff person 5 did not have verification of education on file.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: On 10/6/22, it was observed that toxics were accessible to children. Hand sanitizer was observed to be accessible in the 4's classroom on a low shelf. Hand sanitizer was observed to be accessible in the stairwell on a low table.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 10/6/22, it was observed that the vents in the 4's classroom (by the office door) and in the 3's classroom (by the sink) had a visible layer of dust collected on them that could be scraped off when touched.

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: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On 10/6/22, it was observed that the surfaces in the facility were not in good repair due to peeling paint. Peeling Paint was observed in the 3's classroom in the corner. Peeling Paint was observed in the 4's classroom on the windowsill. Peeling Paint was observed in the Older Toddler classroom under the Dry Erase board and under the Window. Peeling Paint was observed in the School Age classroom on the windowsill.

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

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: On 10/6/22, it was observed that the handwashing sign was missing at the handwashing sink in the Older Toddler classroom.

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.