Kindergarten Prep Academy

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 1 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include 12 hrs of childcare training.

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

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the file for child #2, do not have the name and address for the physician on the 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: 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #2, child#3 and child #4 didn't have a signed parental consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3290.131(a)

Description: Within 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #5 did not include a health assessment or immunization record.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022. #2. The emergency plan was missing continuity of operations.

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

Regulation: 3290.181(a)/3290.181(b)

Description: Each child/Current

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and there was no file for child #5.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. Information in a child's record shall be kept current by the operator.

Regulation: 3290.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 didn't have a signed parental consent for minor first aid.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3290.24(g)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and 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: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include a disclosure form.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3290.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough, and the rear egress door in the rear of basement was stuck due to a seemingly malfunctioned/broken lock that prohibited the door from opening, posing a threat to the health or safety of the children

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough, and the facility does not have an OSHA APPROVED interconnected fire alarm system per the Fire Safety Requirements for Certified Child Care Facilities that was issued under announcement C-23-01 on July 25, 2023.

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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/22/23, child #1 did not have a policy number for the health insurance on the emergency contact information.

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: 3290.124(e)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/22/23, child #1 had emergency contact information that was not updated within the last 6-months. (Dated 9/18/22)

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.

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/22/23, staff person #1 did not have the following clearances completed within the last 60 months: 1. State Police Clearance 2. Child Abuse Clearance (Dated 4/12/17) 3. FBI Clearance (Dated 6/12/17) 4. NSOR Certificate 5 Mandated Reporter training (Dated 9/10/17)

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

Regulation: 3290.74(a)

Description: Requirements

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/22/23: 1. Television was sitting on the desk at the rear of the childcare space and not mounted. 2. White fold up table in the childcare space and other storage items.

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

Regulation: 3290.111(b)

Description: Posted in area used by parents

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/30/22, THERE WAS NO WRITTEN PLAN OF DAILY ACTIVITIES AND ROUTINES POSTED.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/30/22, THE PRIMARY STAFF DID NOT HAVE AN NSOR (NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY) CLEARANCE COMPLETED.

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. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3290.74(a)

Description: Requirements

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/30/22, THERE WAS EXCESS FOLIAGE OVER THE REAR EGRESS AND EXCESS FOLIAGE (GRASS, WEEDS, ETC..) IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA.

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