Kindercare Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the cots in the young toddler room were not labeled for specific children. (Corrected on site.)

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: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the agreement form of child #2 was not signed by the parent or the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the agreement form of child #3 did not of the fee amount on it.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the agreement form of child #2 did not have their date of admission.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the health reports of child #1 were not updated every 12 months.

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.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: There was no evidence of a written policy to address the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, nor the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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: 3270.14/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 does not have documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR on file and are outside of their first 90 days of hire.

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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there were not written parent statements regarding their infant's formula and feeding schedule.

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: There was no evidence that the facility had notified 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 childcare 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 childcare facility.

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: There was no evidence that the facility had sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates 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: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a tube of Desitin was on the floor of the bathroom in the first classroom on the left and was 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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the toilets and the floor in bathroom in the first room on the left had an excessive buildup of dirt on them.

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 shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 12/4/25- 1/15/26 (42 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: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the fire detection system was tested on 10/1/25 and 11/13/25 (42 days) and not at least once 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: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: (Continued non-compliance SIN-00268439 and SIN-00271954): The record for staff person #1 included documentation of a health assessment on 8/11/22 and not a subsequent one within 24 months.

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: (Continued non-compliance SIN-00268439) On 9/4/2025, during an unannounced monitoring inspection, it was revealed that staff person #3 began working at the facility on 8/15/2025. CPSL documentation was not submitted to Central Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning prior to staff person #3's start date of 8/15/25 as required on the directed plan of correction.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 3. The Operator must continue to submit CPSL documentation for all prospective/new staff to the Central Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning. All prospective/new staff will not be permitted to work in a childcare position at the facility until the CPSL documentation is reviewed and approved by the Department. The Department's Certification Representative and/or Certification Supervisor will review and provide a response about each submission of CPSL documentation within 2 business days. CPSL documentation must occur for a period of 3-months. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be at minimum 3 months from the date the Regional Office approves the checklist.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: (Continued non-compliance SIN-00268439): At time of Unannounced Monitoring visit on 9/4/25, facility was not using a checklist in each classroom approved by DHS.

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. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of one hour of training regarding keeping the child care environment clean, in good repair and free from visible hazard. The legal entity must also arrange for 2 sessions of technical assistance (TA) in all classrooms and outdoor spaces. 3. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS provide that the facility procedure for cleaning and assessing hazards is followed at all times. the legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be at minimum 3 months from the date the Regional Office approves the checklist.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: Continued non- compliance (SIN-00268439): The record for staff person #1 included documentation of a health assessment on 8/11/22. Documentation of an updated health assessment for staff person #1 and #4.

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

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Continued non- compliance (SIN-00268439): The record for staff person #3 did not include two written non-family 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: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Continued non- compliance (SIN-00268439): The record for staff persons #1 and #2 did not include documentation of 12 hours of annual training during their required timeframes.

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

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.27(c)

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 was observed to be working alone with children and did not have emergency plan training on file. All 90-day pre-service trainings must be completed before a facility person can work alone with children.

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. 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: 3270.14/3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 was observed to be working alone with children and did not have pediatric first aid and CPR on file. All 90-day pre-service trainings must be completed before a facility person can work alone with children.

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. Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 was observed working with children and did not have a 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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1's first day with children was 6/23/25 and had a disclosure statement signed on 6/25/25. Staff persons #2 and #3 were not observed to have a signed disclosure statement on file and were observed working with children at time of visit.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons #2 and #3 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 Persons #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The outdoor equipment was mildewed and had excessive dirt build-up.

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: A crib was in use and not labeled for a specific child.

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: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #6 in classroom #2 was unable to name the children in their primary care group.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The Agreement in child #1and child #3's file was not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The fee amount was left blank on child #4's agreement form.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The date fee to be paid was left blank on child #6's agreement form.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The child service reports for child #1, child #3, and child #7's were not completed every 6 months. The services provided was left blank on child #2, child #4, child #5, and child #6's agreement form.

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: The release persons was left blank on child #2 and child #4's agreement form.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The date of admission was left blank on child #3, child #4, child #5 and child #6's agreement form.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: The extra services on child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, child #5, child #6 and child #7's Service Agreement was blank.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

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

Noncompliance Area: The parents of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, child #5, child #6, and child #7 did not receive the original agreement.

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)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The state and zip code were missing for the physician's address on child #7's emergency contact form.

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 enrolling parent's work address and work phone number was left blank on child #4's emergency contact form. The enrolling parent's work phone was left blank on child #5's emergency contact form. The enrolling parent's state and zip code were missing on child #7's emergency contact form.

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

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 child #3's consent for emergency medical care was not signed.

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(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: The information on the disability was left blank on child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5's emergency contact form.

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)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's emergency contact information was missing the release person's phone number. The release person's name, address, and phone number were left blank on child #2 and child #3's emergency contact form.

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: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: In classrooms #2 and #5 emergency care forms were not present for each child present in the classroom. (Corrected during inspection).

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: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms of child #1, child #3, and child #7 was not reviewed, updated, and signed every 6 months. The financial agreement forms of child #1, child #3, and child #7 was not reviewed, updated, and signed every 6 months.

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: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: Staff did not ensure a child's hands were washed after diapering.

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: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person #1 included documentation of a health assessment on 8/11/22. The record for staff person #4 included documentation of a health assessment on 9/21/2022. Documentation of an updated health assessments for staff person #1 and #4 was not on file. The record for staff person #6 did not include documentation of a health assessment prior to initial service in a child care 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: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person #2 did not included documentation of tuberculosis (TB) screening prior to caring for children at the facility. TB screening for staff person #2 was dated 6/12/2025. The record for staff person #6 did not include documentation of TB screening.

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: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #6 did not wash hands after diapering a child.

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

Regulation: 3270.161(a)

Description: Wholesome

Noncompliance Area: Food in the pantry was observed to be expired.

Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.

Regulation: 3270.182(4)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 and child #3's consent for special diet/meds was not signed.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 and child #3's consent for minor first aid was not signed.

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: 3270.182(6)

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

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 and child #3's 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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person #2 and staff person #6 did not include two written non-family 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: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: A trashcan in outdoor play space #1 had standing water in it posing a hazard of infestation of insects and drowning.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: There was not documentation of an annual emergency drill.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: Documentation was not provided to demonstrate that the emergency plan is reviewed annually.

Correction Required: 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: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person #1 and #4 did not include documentation of 12 hours of annual training during their required timeframes. The record for staff person #1 included 2 hours in their annual cycle (from 5/22/2024 to 5/22/2025). The record for staff person #4 included 5.5 hours in their annual cycle (from 12/19/2023 to 12/19/2024).

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person #6 did not include documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR within 90 days of their first day of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS or primary staff person) 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 #6, staff person #6 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 record for staff person #2 did not include NSOR verification. The record for staff person #4 included a PA State Police Clearance dated 6/5/2020 and a PA Child Abuse clearance dated 6/5/2020. Staff #4 was observed working with children and updated PA State Police Clearance and PA Child Abuse clearance were not on file. Staff #5 was provisionally hired and had begun working with children. The record for staff #5 did not include documentation of complete out-of-state clearances from Florida. The record for staff #6 included documentation of NSOR verification dated 2/20/2025 which was after their first day working with children. The record for staff #6 did not include documentation of mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire. The record for staff person #6 did not include a signed, witnessed, and dated disclosure statement.

Correction Required: 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. Facility Person #2, 4, and 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 2. The facility director and Regional Manager must attend the next Existing Provider Training offered by the Central Region Office of Child Development and Early Learning. Documentation of completed training must be submitted to the Regional Office and be kept in the facility person's file. 3. The Operator must continue to submit CPSL documentation for all prospective/new staff to the Central Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning. All prospective/new staff will not be permitted to work in a childcare position at the facility until the CPSL documentation is reviewed and approved by the Department. The Department's Certification Representative and/or Certification Supervisor will review and provide a response about each submission of CPSL documentation within 2 business days. CPSL documentation must occur for a period of 3-months. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be at minimum 3 months from the date the Regional Office approves the checklist.

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #6 was observed working with children. The record for staff person #6 did not include documentation of education and experience.

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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person #1 included documentation of a staff evaluation on 11/29/2023. The record for staff person #3 included documentation of a staff evaluation on 7/26/2023. Documentation of updated evaluations for staff person #1 and #3 was not on file.

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: 3270.34(b)(1)

Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was designated as the director of the facility. The record for staff person #1 did not include documentation of 1 year of experience working with children.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.

Regulation: 3270.67(a)

Description: Trash removed once a day

Noncompliance Area: A full trashcan was observed in outdoor play space #1.

Correction Required: Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day.

Regulation: 3270.67(c)

Description: No insects or rodents

Noncompliance Area: Lights in the kitchen were observed to have insects inside.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Lights throughout the facility had black spots (mold- like in appearance) inside the light cover. The following areas were observed in classroom #1: the floors had a build-up of dirt along the edges; a package of ceiling tiles was observed sitting against the wall posing a hazard of falling on and hurting a child. The following areas were observed in classroom #2: Two infant seats in boxes were being stored in the bathroom posing potential hazard of falling on and hurting a child and cobwebs were observed by the exit door. The following areas were observed in classroom #3: The windows had a buildup of handprints and residue on the glass and sills, the steps by the diaper changing area were unclean and had a buildup of dirt, and the trash can was unclean with a buildup of dirt on the lid. The following areas were observed in classroom #4: Cobwebs by the exit door, staining and streaks of dried liquid on the corner wall, dust on the vent by the sink, and baseboards by classroom sink area were unclean with dirt and food residue. The following areas were observed in classroom #5: Tile in the bathroom by the paper towel dispenser was unclean with a residue of dirt. In outdoor play space #1 the following areas were observed: the surface of the shade on the playground had a build-up of mildew on it; the poles holding the shade up had rust around the base of each; mats and a rug were laying in a pile in the front right corner; a gutter on the building in the back right of the play space was falling off the building; a dead tree branch posing a risk of falling on and hurting a child.

Correction Required: 1. 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. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of one hour of training regarding keeping the child care environment clean, in good repair and free from visible hazard. The legal entity must also arrange for 2 sessions of technical assistance (TA) in all classrooms and outdoor spaces. 3. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS provide that the facility procedure for cleaning and assessing hazards is followed at all times. the legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be at minimum 3 months from the date the Regional Office approves the checklist.

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the bathroom of classroom #2, the toilet on the right side of the bathroom was unclean as there was a visible ring of dirt on the inside of the toilet bowl. In the bathroom of classroom #1, the toilets were unclean and had rings of mildew in each.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of fire drills between 7/19/24- 5/22/25.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of the fire detection system tested between 7/19/24- 6/18/25. The fire detection system was not tested 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: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection child #4 and #5 had changed classrooms for the day and their emergency contact information was not present in the outdoor play area with their classroom. (corrected on site)

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: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection child #7's Albuterol inhaler was not in the original container. Child #8's EpiPen was not in 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(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection child #6's medication log did not contain signed permission for administration of their albuterol inhaler.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection child#7 and #8 did not have a medication log for their prescribed medications, albuterol inhaler and EpiPen respectively.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection staff #3's health assessment was completed on 8-31-21 and again on 11-14-23 more than 24 months as required. Staff #4's health assessment did not contain a TB test. Staff #6's record did not contain a health assessment or TB test at initial service.

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 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: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection that child #1's financial agreement was last reviewed and updated on 6/1/23 and their emergency contact information was reviewed and updated on 6/13/23 and again on 6/3/24 more than six months as required. Child #2's financial agreement was reviewed and updated on 6/1/23 and again on 6/17/24 more than 6 months as required. Child #3's financial agreement was last reviewed and updated on 6/1/23. More than six months as required.

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: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection that an emergency drill was not documented or conducted annually.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1s emergency plan training was dated 2/14/23 and again 5/22/24. Not on an annual basis as required.

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: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's last fire safety training was dated 10-2-22 and then again on 6-4-24. Not annually as 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.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection staff #5 was hired on 3-26-24 and had not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of hire as required.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection staff #5's, hired on 3-26-24, first aid and CPR certificate state "adult first aid and cpr". They did not complete the required pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 day of hire.

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

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection staff #2 did not have a written annual evaluation within the last 12 months. The last evaluation was dated 6-16-23.

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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection that plastic cups, pieces of broken plastic cups and some plastic wrappers were on the outdoor play area. Corrected at inspection. The outdoor play area raised garden beds in the toddler play area had overgrown with weeds.

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

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b)

Description: Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection fire drills were not documented as being conducted from 8-30-23 to 3-22-24.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection that the fire safety system was not documented as being tested between 5/3/24 and 7/2/24 and between 8/30/24 to 3/22/24.

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.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection the last fire drill was documented on 8-30-23.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection the fire safety system was documented as last tested on 8-30-23.

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: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 did not have verification of their education in their record.

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: It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's record 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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1, a provisional hire, was working in a child care position and did not have their Child Abuse Registry Clearance in their record.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all complete clearance are obtained.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection a bungie cord was being used to keep a gate closed. The bungie cord had sharp edges. The wood on the stage in the pre-school playground was rotted, splintering and sticking up causing a trip 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: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection that the cots in the pre-k and pre-school classrooms did were not labeled for the use of a specific child and were not being used only by the specified child.

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: 3270.131(d)(1)/3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Child's health history/Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's health report was an after visit summary and did not contain all required information.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection child #2's health assessment did not include an influenza vaccine or an exemption letter.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #2, #3, #4 had not completed the required pre-service training "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" by the required 12-30-22 date of completion.

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: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection child #2's emergency contact form and financial agreement were reviewed on 8-18-22 and again 6-1-23.

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: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's record did not contain verification of their education, diploma and experience. Staff #2's record did not contain verification of the subject of their bachelor degree.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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: It was observed at the time of inspection staff #3's record 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: 3270.25(b)

Description: Post the inspection summary

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection the most recent inspection summary was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. (corrected at inspection)

Correction Required: 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: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection staff #3 and #4 had not completed annual emergency plan training.

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(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection the letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures did not contain the following: (1) Shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. (2) Evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by § 3270.94 (relating to fire drills). (3) A method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. (4) 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. (5) Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. (6) Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #3 had not completed the required annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's (date of hire 8-29-22) initial FBI Criminal History Clearance was completed by the Department of Education. On 5-23-23 a DHS FBI Criminal History Clearance review letter was received stating that staff #1 needed to provide further information to the Criminal Verification Unit. At this time staff #1 does not have a completed FBI Criminal History Clearance and may not work at a child care facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection staff #4, #5 and #6 did not have a written evaluation with in the last 12 months.

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