Kindercare Learning Center/canonsburg

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the Discovery Preschool Room, a toy shelf at the rear of the room was observed to have a piece of trim separating from the bottom, creating a sharp edge.

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: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: In the Discovery Preschool 2 Room, a brown vinyl chair was observed to be in poor repair, with vinyl peeling in several places.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff Person #6 (6/30/2024-7/1/2026) and Staff Person #10 (4/6/2023-5/30/2025) are dated more than 24 months apart. The health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 appeared altered when presented for inspection. The health assessment dated 3/8/2026, specifically, appeared to have had the date altered. It was confirmed with the health provider that this health assessment had not been conducted at their practice. When asked about the validity of the health assessments, Staff Person #1 admitted to having altered the 2026 health assessment.

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: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 had a financial agreement that was reviewed and updated by the parent more than six months after the initial agreement was signed (8/12/2025 - 3/11/2026).

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(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The Disclosure Statements on file for Staff Persons #3, #4 and #12 were on forms that have not been in use since the beginning of 2025. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: 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: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #4 completed First Aid/CPR training; however, the documentation on file indicated that it was adult CPR, not pediatric CPR. The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings for Staff Person #5 (3/21/2024-5/20/2026) and Staff Person #7 (10/9/2023-11/15/2025) were dated more than 24 months apart.

Correction Required: 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: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent Mandated Reporter trainings on file for Staff Person #2 (8/19/2019-12/30/2024), Staff Person #9 (3/16/2020-6/15/2025) and Staff Person #14 (5/15/2020-6/8/2025) are dated more than 60 months apart. Staff Person #13 completed Mandated Reporter training on 1/25/2025, which was more than 90 days after hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The following clearances for Staff Person #1 were dated more than 60 months apart: State Police (1/10/2020-1/28/2025), Child Abuse (1/17/2020-1/28/2025), FBI (2/1/2020-2/7/2025) and NSOR (12/10/2019-12/12/2024). The NSOR certificate on file for Staff Person #12 is dated 8/12/2025, which was after their first day caring for children (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The most recent Child Abuse clearance on file for Staff Person #11 was obtained for volunteer purposes.

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. Staff Person #11 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff Person #1 (4/6/2023-8/13/2025) and Staff Person #2 (3/29/2024-8/12/2025) were dated more than 12 months apart

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: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature at the sinks in the Pre K Room registered at 116 (back), 118 (middle) and 117 (front) degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the Toddler 2 Room did not contain tape. The first-aid kit in the Pre-K 1 Room did not contain nonporous gloves.

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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the Discovery Preschool Room, trim was observed to be separating from the wall to the left of the rear exit door.

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: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the toilet area of the Discovery Preschool Room, a toilet seat was observed to be in poor repair. Specifically, the seat had a film/protective cover on it that was peeling off.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an initial child health report date on the form.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.131(c)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: The health report lacked the physician's signature that includes the individual's professional title.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #6 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 3/2/23 and 4/11/25. The file for staff person #7 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 4/6/23 and 5/30/25. The file for staff person #9 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 10/22/22 and 5/22/25. The file for staff person #12 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 9/28/21 and 1/7/24. The file for staff person #13 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 7/30/21 and 7/8/24. The file for staff person #15 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 8/19/22 and 11/18/24. The file for staff person #16 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 4/17/23 and 5/28/25. The file for staff person #20 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 9/12/22 and 6/2/25.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file was dated 4/10/24 and 6/27/25.

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 8/19/19 and 12/30/24. The file for staff person #3 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 3/16/20 and 6/15/25. The file for staff person #12 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 5/15/20 and 6/8/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances and NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The state police clearances in the file are dated 1/17/20 and 1/28/25. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 1/17/20 and 1/28/25. The FBI clearances in the file are dated 2/1/20 and 2/7/25. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 12/10/19 and 12/12/24. The file for staff person #3 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances and NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The state police clearances in the file are dated 3/2/20 and 3/10/25. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 3/13/20 and 3/18/25. The FBI clearances in the file are dated 3/7/20 and 6/2/25. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 3/5/20 and 3/18/25. The file for staff person #11 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificate in the file are dated 11/19/19 and 12/12/24. The file for staff person #12 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 11/19/19 and 12/12/24. The file for staff person #13 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed in the past 60 months. The NSOR verification certificate in the file is dated 7/8/20. The file for staff person #21 lacked an FBI clearance and NSOR verification certificate that were dated within 45 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The staff person was removed from the childcare beginning 12/11/24. That was more than 45 days from the hire date (See LIS Code Sheet). The FBI clearance in the file is dated 12/12/24. The NSOR verification certificate in the file is dated 12/16/24.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #13 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #2 - #17, #19, #20 lacked staff evaluations that were completed within the past 12 months. The file for staff person #7 had staff evaluations dated 3/11/24 and 6/11/25. The file for staff person #8 had staff evaluations dated 3/22/24 and 6/12/25. The file for staff person #9 had staff evaluations dated 3/14/24 and 6/11/25. The file for staff person #15 had staff evaluations dated 3/22/24 and 6/12/25. The file for staff person #16 had staff evaluations dated 3/27/24 and 6/12/25. The file for staff person #20 had staff evaluations dated 6/10/24 and 7/28/25.

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: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #18 lacked a high school diploma.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 lacked an initial First Aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire detection log included dates 7/8/24-8/27/24 and 9/11/24-10/17/24, more than 30 days apart.

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: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 was missing a signed Child Service Report.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

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

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement for child #2 was lacking a 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: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #2 was missing a parent's signature and consent for emergency medical care which is required prior to admission.

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: The emergency contact form for child #2 was signed 5/15/23 and 1/12/24 which is more than 6 months apart. The financial agreement for child #2 was missing an initial date and had only most recently been signed on 1/3/24 with the previous agreement having no date.

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: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment for child #3 was from 8/5/22 which is past the required 12 months. The health assessments for child #4 are dated 2/23/22-8/21/23 which is past the required 12 months. The health assessments for child #5 are dated 8/2/22-9/5/23 which is past the required 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: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: A medication in Preschool-1 was expired. Two medications in the TK-2 room were expired.

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

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #6 is dated 6/26/24, the Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #3 is dated 6/25/24, The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #13 is dated 5/3/24, all after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The Health and Safety professional development training update is not completed or on file for Staff person #4 which is after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The health assessments for staff person #3 were dated 8/2/21-6/7/24, The health assessments on file staff person #5 were dated 3/27/22-6/30/24, The health assessments on file staff person #7 were dated 6/29/19-10/4/23, The health assessments on file staff person #11 were dated 3/25/22-6/26/24 and the health assessments on file staff person #12 were dated 2/2/22-2/13/24 which are all more than 24 months apart.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person #12 does not have the third box checked which states if the individual is suitable to provide childcare.

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

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #2 was missing signed parental consent for minor first aid which is required prior to admission.

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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 only contains one letter of reference 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: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a parent letter to go along with their emergency plan that addressed shelter and lockdown, evacuation., method to contact parents, method to inform parents when emergency has ended, or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

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)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #8 and Staff person #10 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR. The training was completed on 3/30/24.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 was missing a date on their disclosure statement. The file for staff #9 and #13 were missing dissemination dates on their PA state police clearance. Staff person #9 was missing out of state sex offender registry clearance for Alabama and Indiana. Staff person #9 was missing out of state criminal history clearance for Alabama. Staff person #9 was missing out of state child abuse and neglect clearance for Texas, Alabama, and Indiana.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #9--- may not work in a childcare position at the facility until they complete their out of state clearances.

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #7 lacked any experience listed to qualify them as a Group supervisor.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: Two full unlabeled spray bottles were hanging inside of the closet in Toddler 1.

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

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: According to the facility's self-report and staff statements, on 3/8/24 at approximately 11:20 am, Child #1 was alone on the fenced, outdoor play space for approximately 1 minute. Staff #1 was assigned Child #1 in their supervisory group. During the transition from the play space to the classroom, the group was distracted and Child #1 was able to leave the group.

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.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: According to the facility's self-report and staff statements, on 3/8/24 at approximately 11:20 am, Child #1 was alone on the fenced, outdoor play space for approximately 1 minute. Staff #1 was assigned Child #1 in their supervisory group. During the transition from the play space to the classroom, the group was distracted and Child #1 was able to leave the 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: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff # 1 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certificate that was taken after 90 day of initial employment. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. The certificates for staff # 1 is date 10/9/23. The files for staff # 2 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certificate that was taken after 90 day of initial employment. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. The certificates for staff # 2 is date 10/9/23. The files for staff # 3contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certificate that was taken after 90 day of initial employment. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. The certificates for staff # 3 is date 10/9/23. The files for staff # 4 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certificate that was taken after 90 day of initial employment. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. The certificates for staff # 4 is date 10/9/23.

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

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: According to the facility's self-report and staff statements, on 3/8/24 at approximately 11:20 am, Child #1 was alone on the fenced, outdoor play space for approximately 1 minute. Staff #1 was assigned Child #1 in their supervisory group. During the transition from the play space to the classroom, the group was distracted, and Child #1 was able to leave the group.

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.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a red and blue tambourine with chipped wood exposing splinters and a cracked plastic block with a rough edge in the preschool room. There was a cracked plastic bin in the pretend kitchen sink, a plastic counters bins ripped on the corner and a cracked garbage can lid in the Toddler 1 room. There was a wooden sandbox with a chipped corner creating a rough edge in the TK room. There were few foam blocks with teeth marks in the P-K room. There were a few spots with ripped rubber on the climber equipment creating a tripping hazard in the preschool playground. There was a hole on the poured in place rubber surface by the red slide in the preschool playground.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: The files for child # 3 lacked the information on the child's special needs, on the 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: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The files for child # 1 and #2 are missing a dose of the influenza vaccine.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).Child # 1 and 2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 5/13/23and may only return to care when the immunization records are provided or when a parent provides a written, signed and dated exemption letter.

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: Staff # 8 did not wash the child's hands 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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1,2,4,5, 6,7,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21 and 22 lacked the one-hour updated health and safety training course, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by the deadline of 12/30/22.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 4 contained a current health assessment dated 8/19/22. The Initial health assessment was obtained more than 12 months prior to providing service in a childcare setting. Staff start date was 8/15/22. The file for staff# 7 contained a current health assessment dated 6/28/22. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 6/2/20.

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)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 9 contained a health assessment that lacked mantoux test read result date.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff # 1,2,5,6 and 7 contained a current fire safety training certificate dated 3/9/23. The training was obtained greater than one year past the prior training, obtained 11/4/21.

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: The files for staff # 3 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certificate that was taken after 90 day of initial employment. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. The certificates for staff # 3 is date 4/19/23.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 7 contained a current FBI clearance dated 7/9/19, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 6/24/14. The file for staff #7 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 7/11/19, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior Child Abuse clearance dated 6/6/14.

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

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: There were 4 uncovered electrical outlets in the kindergarten room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There was a broken sensor, with exposed wiring on the wall by the phone in the preschool room.

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: There was peeling damaged plaster on the back wall in the Discovery PS 2 room.

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

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The toilet bowl on the right -side bathroom in the school age classroom contained yellow stains. The toilet in the left- side was not flushed.

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

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a wooden kitchen set that had two holes that were exposing splinters and creating rough edges. The left corner of the cabinet door in the DPB room was chipped exposing splinters accessible to children

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: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked the work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the 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)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.

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(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 1 has an emergency contact and agreement form that were not updated in a 6 months period.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child # 2 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Regulation: 3270.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: There was an EPI Pen in the Preschool room that lacked the label of a medication container identifying the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.

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

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 1 contained a mandated reporter training certificate that was not renewed within 60 months of the previous training. Certificates dated 2/17/15-7/7/20.

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

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The information on how to access the regulations electronically was not provided to the parents of each enrolled child.

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(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked 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: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 has a current pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR certification dated 5/4/22-5/4/24. .The certification was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certification dated 2/4/20-2/4/22.

Correction Required: 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: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the DPB room was a At The Beach body lotion , a Gold Bond hand lotion and a small bottle of hand sanitizer accessible to children. The items were label " 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: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: There were 2 bottles of Clorox, 2 bottles TB disinfectant , 1 bottle of multisurface disinfectant and 1 bottle of Click Scan disinfectant / Sanitizer on a rack shelf right above the food prepping area while draining pineapple .

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

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The toilet label number 2 in the preschool room was soiled.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The operator was not maintaining a written log for testing the fire detection system 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.