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La Scuola Ditalia Galileo Galilei Inc

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
401 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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Quick Facts

Capacity
76 children
Age Range
1 year
Rate Range
5years
Type of Care
After School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Languages
English, English, Italian, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 404-7070
401 Shady Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257901
License Issued
Jul 17, 2026
Active Through
Jul 17, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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About the Provider

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La Scuola d'Italia Galileo Galilei is a non-profit Italian Language School, daycare, preschool, and early learning center, and Cultural Association that offers an Italian k-12 after school program, adult and family courses, as well as full time and part time bi-lingual education to 12 months to 5years of age, through our daycare, prechool, and early learning center.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A resting mat that was stored in the hallway was observed to be not in good repair as evidence by a corner of the mat was torn exposing the interior foam and had frayed edges.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administration repaired the holes in a nap mat.
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained child service reports that were not provided to the family every 6 months as evidence by the two most recent reports were received by the parents on 1/18/26 and 8/7/25. The child file for Child #2 contained a current child service report dated 3/13/26 which was completed late. The child file for Child #3 contained a current child service report dated 3/13/26 which was completed more than 6 months from the previously dated 8/29/25 child service report. The child file for Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7 contained a current child service report dated 3/13/26 that was completed more than 6 months from the previous report dated 8/28/25.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All documents were signed in March/April 2026. The next parent-teacher conferences are September 2026, which will be 6 months.
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #4, contained an initial health report that is dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child health report was turned in 4/9/26
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current health assessment dated 7/8/25 which was not conducted prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. The staff file for Staff person #3, contained a current health assessment dated 2/23/26 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 12/22/23 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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff health assessments were turned in.
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once in 6-months; the two most recent reviews were signed and dated for 3/18/26 and 8/29/25. The child file for Child #3 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the financial agreement and emergency contact form were reviewed and signed on 3/18/26 and 8/28/25. The child file for Child #7 contained a current emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once in 6-months; the two most recent reviews were signed and dated for 3/18/26 and 8/26/25.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All documents were signed in March/April 2026. The next parent-teacher conferences are September 2026, which will be 6 months.
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In Room 4, two pair of adult scissors and a stapler were observed stored on a desk located to the left of the children's table and accessible to the preschool age children in care.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A staff person placed the stapler and adult scissors on a higher shelf.
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 contained documentation of having participated in emergency plan training on 8/28/25 which was more that 90 days past their hire date.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated emergency evacuation training was completed.
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.31(c)(3)(ii) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(c)(3)(ii)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #2 lacked 6.5 of the 12 clock hours of annual childcare training required from October 2024-2025.

Correction Required: A minimum of 200 clock hours of supervised training in a child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This staff person submitted their resignation on April 23, 2026.
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #5 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 3/13/26 and 2/28/25. The staff file for Staff person #6 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 9/2/25 and 3/23/24.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire Safety trainings were completed by both staff persons on September 2, 2025 and March 13, 2026.
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack a valid disclosure statement. The file for Staff person #4 (See IS Code Sheet), who has resided out of state within the previous five years, was observed to lack that states Child Abuse and Neglect Check and Sex Offender Check as required by the CPSL.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administration assisted staff person #4 in submitting a corrected request form for VA Child Abuse, which was received April 22, 2026. Administration also assisted them in obtaining their VA sex offender registry. Administration had the staff person #1 complete an updated disclosure statement, which was saved in both their paper and digital files. Staff #4 was removed from a childcare position until the VA Child Abuse and Neglect check was obtained.
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The outdoor play space book bag containing the first-aid kit was observed to lack tweezers and scissors.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administration placed tweezers and scissors in the emergency bag used on the playground.
2026-04-20 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the Large Childcare Room, three ceiling tiles located on the art room side of the room were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from a previous water leak.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administration reached out to Kenmawr building management via text and email on April 20, 2026. Building management responded that they would be replaced "as soon as possible".
2025-06-05 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Upon certification rep. and Staff person #3 entering the Large Childcare Room, at approximately 12:40pm during nap time, two staff and 18 children of mixed ages (young and older toddlers) were observed. During the onset of supervision and ratio check, when staff were asked to identify and name the children whom they were responsible for, Staff person #1 identified and named 4 young and older toddlers and Staff person #2 started to identify and name 6 young and old toddlers, paused as if they were done, and Staff person #3 had to assist Staff person #2 in telling them know who they were responsible for. Staff person #2 then identified and named a total of 14 young and older toddlers. When certification rep. brought to Staff person #3's attention that Staff person #2 was over by 4 children, Staff person #3 stated that those 4 children were the responsibility of Staff person #1. When certification went back to ask Staff person #1 again to identify and name the children whom they were responsible, Staff person #1 named the same 4 children until Staff person #3 had to tell them which other children they were responsible for and Staff person #1 named responsibility for 8 young and older toddlers. Therefore, it was determined that neither Staff #1 nor Staff #2 were able to independently name the group of children who they were responsible for.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administration retrained staff present on division of children and knowing which children are under each person¿s direct care, particularly at nap time (and staff break time), when lead teachers and assistant teachers are rotating in and out of the classroom.
2025-06-05 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: Upon certification rep. and Staff person #3 entering the Large Childcare Room, at approximately 12:40pm during nap time, two staff and 18 children of mixed ages (young and older toddlers) were observed. During the onset of supervision and ratio check, when staff were asked to identify and name the children whom they were responsible for, Staff person #1 identified and named 4 young and older toddlers and Staff person #2 started to identify and name 6 young and old toddlers, paused as if they were done, and Staff person #3 had to assist Staff person #2 in telling them who they were responsible for. Staff person #2 then identified and named a total of 14 young and older toddlers therefore, Staff #2 exceeded the mixed age staff: child ratio by 4 children.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administration retrained staff present on ratios during and outside of nap time and the requirement to know which children are under each person's direct care.
2025-05-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: At approximately 12:30pm during naptime, the following was observed: In Room 3 two preschool age children were observed sleeping on mats that were placed up against the wall and near furniture/toys approximately less than a 1 foot of space between the mats therefore not allowing for the required 2 feet of space on three sides of rest equipment while in use. In Room 5, multiple mats being used by sleeping toddlers and preschools were observed to be lined up vertically against the far wall with approximately 1 foot or less of space on two sides of other children's mats. Mats placed on the near right side of the room were observed to be placed against furniture/toys with approximately 1 foot of space or less between two sides of other children's mats therefore not allowing for 2ft of space on 3 sides of rest equipment while in use. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON: 4/15/25

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. TIERED LIS: 1.) At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. 2.) The operator will develop a map layout of each room showing placement of resting mats and furniture placement to allow for 2ft on three sides.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1.) All staff will ensure nap mats are spaced appropriately apart with 2 ft of on 3 sides while in use. 2.) Staff will develop a map lay outs of rest equipment and furniture placement in their classrooms to ensure proper spacing. They will take photos to send to administration to print. Administration will print the photos and hang in each area so new staff or substitute staff are able to place rest equipment properly.
2025-04-15 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In Room 4 a clear plastic bin with a pirate ship toy inside which was stored behind the cardboard fireplace was observed to have a corner broken off causing it not to be in good repair. In the Large Childcare Room, a large clear plastic bin containing Legos, which was stored underneath the Lego table was observed to have the handle broken off causing it not to be in good repair. In Room 5, another clear plastic bin containing toys, that was stored on the bottom shelf of blue shelving unit, was observed to have a crack on the corner causing a potential pinch point. Also in Room 5, a blue and green foam square block from a climber set was observed to be torn exposing the foam inside causing it not to be in good repair.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plastic bins in Room 4, Large Childcare Room, and Room 5 were repaired. The climber toy in Room 5 was repaired as well
2025-04-15 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:00pm during naptime, the following was observed: In the Large Childcare Room two preschool age children were observed sleeping on mats that were placed up against the wall and approximately 1 foot from a shelving unit causing them to not have the required 2 feet of space on three sides. In Room 4, a preschool age child was observed sleeping on a mat that was placed approximately 1 foot from a shelving unit causing them to not have the required 2 feet of space on three sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The teacher in the Large Childcare Room rearranged the children's mats so that all were spaced correctly and away from walls or furniture. The teacher in Room 4 moved a shelf and some other large toys to create the appropriate space for the mats.
2025-04-15 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #3 contained a current child service report dated 3/14/25 that was not completed every 6 months from the previous report dated 8/27/24. The child file for Child #4 contained a current child service report dated 3/13/25 that was not completed every 6 months from the previous report dated 8/30/24. The child file for Child #5 contained a current child service report dated 3/14/25 that was not completed every 6 months from the previous report dated 8/30/24. The child file for Child #6 contained a current child service report dated 3/13/25 that was not completed every 6 months from the previous report dated 8/27/24.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The school calendar is predetermined, based on public school schedules and federal holidays. Fall child service reports will be signed in September, and spring child service reports will be signed in March.
2025-04-15 Renewal 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 11:30am in Room 5 Staff person #1, while wearing gloves, was observed to have conducted three diaper changes in a row, discarded the gloves between each change and put new gloves on, without washing their hands after diapering each child.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff were retrained on proper diaper changing procedure, including hand washing.
2025-04-15 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form were signed by the parent on 3/25/25 and 7/18/24 and the financial agreement form were 3/25/25 and 7/16/24. The child file for Child #3 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the emergency contact form was last reviewed on 3/15/24 and the financial agreement form was last reviewed on 8/30/24. The child file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the emergency contact form was last reviewed and signed on 8/30/24. The child file for Child #6 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form and financial agreement form were signed by the parent on 3/14/25 and 8/30/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In accordance with the child service report plan, all required documentation will be reviewed in either September and March or August and February, depending on the school calendar that year.
2025-04-15 Renewal 3270.27(a)(2) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(2)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan was observed to lack an evacuation route to a location away from the facility premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for 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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The map of the evacuation route was previously created. It was printed and added to all emergency files on the walls.
2025-04-15 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The current annual fire system inspection report on file was dated 8/23/24 which was completed more than 12 months after the previous inspection report dated 7/19/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The school is not in control of when testing takes place. However, building management was emailed, requesting that the next fire system test was done on or before 8/23/25. The building manager responded that they will have it done by that date.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The following was observed: torn rest mats exposing foam in the toddler and Preschool 3 rooms, a broken plastic toy bin with a sharp edge in the main child care space, and a fraying wicker-like basket in the toddler room 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The items and mats were removed and repaired.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: There were torn rest mats in the toddler room, exposing foam.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The mats were removed and repaired.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:55 PM in the Preschool 3 Room, Facility Person # 11 was supervising 8 preschoolers as they napped on rest equipment. There was insufficient lighting in the room for the children to be seen clearly.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Christmas lights were turned on enabling the staff to see the children.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children # 1 and #5 did not specify the correct admission dates.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The date was updated on the form. A desired start date and the enrollment date are different. The documents are to be updated the day the child starts and are to be re-signed on that said day.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: There was no emergency contact forms in the preschool 4 and the toddler room for one of the children in care in each of those rooms.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact forms were placed in the rooms where the children were receiving care.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The current agreement on file for child #3 was reviewed and update by a parent in writing more than 6 months after the previous agreement review. The most recent emergency contact form on file for child #1 was reviewed and updated by a parent more than 6 months prior.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The document was updated, but the parents updated it late. It is very difficult to get parents to do what they need to do. The emergency contact form for child #1 was reviewed and updated by the parent.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: There was an undated health assessment along with a health assessment dated 2/2023 on file for child #2, an older toddler. It was unable to be determined if the undated health assessment was completed in the 12 months following the date of the previous health assessment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The family has been contacted to update the form properly and will re-submit it from their doctor. We are giving them until 5/3/24 to get the form corrected by the doctor.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: There was no policy on file at the facility to address the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma or strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We added to the program's abuse policy to include policies for recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and prevention and identification abusive head trauma and child maltreatment or strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: There was only one written nonfamily reference on file for Facility Person # 6, and none on file for Facility Person #8.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #6 has submitted her remaining reference letter, and we will obtain two for Facility Person #8.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan does not address annual emergency drills.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Information on annual drills was added to the letter to the families regarding the emergency plan and distributed to the families.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The most recent first aid training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #2 was expired.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This person updated her First Aid and CPR on 4/4/24 and was not permitted to come to work until she completed it.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Current firesafety training documented and on file for Facility Persons #2 and #3 was completed more than 12 months after their previous firesafety training.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff corrected already in March 2024 their fire safety trainings. They were slightly late.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation on file that Facility Persons #4 and #5, both employed at the facility more than 90 days, have completed the required pre-service health & safety training. Documentation of completion of health & safety training on file for Facility Person #9 indicates the training was completed more than 90 days after their start date.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Persons #4 and #5 completed the required health & safety training.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: The pediatric first aid & CPR training completed and on file for Facility Persons #4 #5 and #9 was completed more than 90 days after their respective start dates.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The first aid and CPR was done in person at the facility on 4/19/24 to update all staff.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The criminal history clearances on file for Facility Persons #5 and#6 were incomplete and therefore invalid. The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #5 was not completed through DHS and therefore invalid. The most recent mandated reporter training completed and on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training documented and on file. Mandated reporter training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #9 was completed more than 90 days after their start date.

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 Persons #5, and #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility without all completed required clearances on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The criminal history clearances on file for Facility Persons #5 and#6 were obtained on the day of inspection and added to the staff file. The documents in the file were pending vs no record. "The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #5 was completed through DHS was located in our electronic files and added to the staff file. "The most recent mandated reporter training completed and on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training documented and on file. Mandated reporter training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #9 was completed more than 90 days after their start date." Both reporter trainings were completed and on file at the time of inspection. They were late beyond the 90 days.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The required education and/or experience for the staff classifications for Facility Persons #4, #5,#7 and #10 were not documented and on file.

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 prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #4 has been reclassified as an aide based on the qualification documented and on file as of the inspection. We have obtained documentation of at least high school graduation for Facility Person #7, so she can now serve as an aide. Facility Person #10 will not serve as a staff person until her qualification for at least an aide are on file. We are in the process of obtaining her equivalency for her degree. For Facility Person #5, we have obtained documentation of completion of at least 8th grade and almost 2 years of child care experience while we are attempting to help her obtain an equivalency of her degree. We will document her child experience with our program so she can serve as an aide in the meantime.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: There were uncovered outlets on a power strip near the entrance to the facility.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The outlet was covered immediately once spotted.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: There were Clorox wipes in reach of children in an unlocked storage closet. There was hand sanitizer on a shelf in reach of children in the Preschool 4 room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The items were moved up and away to an area that the children cannot access immediately on the day of inspection.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was an area of damaged plaster on the wall in the main child care space, near the door to the toddler room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The organization is planning to have a video call with the inspector to find the spot, because staff could not tell us where it is, and no one can locate the damaged wall. In our facility, there is no damaged plaster areas on the wall in the main child space, near the door to the toddler room. The walls were checked and inspected and no damage is found to be there. Pictures have be sent that show the clean and undamaged walls. Nonetheless, the walls will be painted to fix any said issues.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.78 - Lighting Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.78

Description: Lighting

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:55 PM in the Preschool 3 Room, Facility Person # 11 was supervising 8 preschoolers as they napped on rest equipment. There was insufficient lighting in the room for the children to be seen clearly.

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Christmas lights were turned on.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log on file at the facility indicates that fire drills were conducted on 5/10/23, 7/19/23, and 10/25/23. They were also conducted on 12/14/23 and then on 2/23/24. Fire drills were not conducted at least every 60 days.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills in our school are to be conducted once a month per our school policies and procedures. This will be addressed and corrected moving forward.
2023-04-18 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The current child service report on file for child #1 was completed more than 6 months after enrollment and after the regulation suspension was lifted on 10/30/22. The most recent child service report on file for child #2 was completed more than 6 months prior.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administration had the parent of child #2 sign the child service report again, as the first copy was signed but was taken home by the parent. Child service reports are prepared for parent conferences, which happen typically happen August/September and March. Child #1 signed the child service report on 3/17/23, their previous child service report was not done because the child was on leave from the school and was not attending conferences in the fall. When the child returned in the fall, a report was not done due to the absence.
2023-04-18 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The current emergency contact form and agreements on file for child #1 were reviewed and updated by a parent in writing more than 6 months after the previous documented review.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form for child #1 was signed at the time of inspection but was outside the six-month window. Periodic reviews and emergency contact forms are typically checked around the time of our parent conferences in August/September and March. Administration will begin having them signed prior to the date of conferences to ensure no children are accidentally missed.
2023-04-18 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of current influenza vaccines, recommended annually by the ACIP,on file for children #2 and #3.

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).Children #2 and #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business 4/18/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administration had the parent of child #3 sign an exemption letter 4/18/23. The parent of child #2 was emailed on 4/18/23 and confirmed the child had the influenza vaccination and that they would submit an updated vaccine record. Correction Date: Child # 2 corrected 4/26/23. Child #3 corrected 4/18/23
2023-04-18 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation on file that Facility Persons #2, #3, #6, and #8 have completed the additional health and safety training update, required to be completed by staff by 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administration informed all staff via email of the requirement to complete the updated health and safety training. As the training was completed, the updated certificate was saved in all staff persons¿ files. Correction Date: Facility persons #2 corrected 4/24/23, #3 and #6 corrected 4/18/23, and #8 corrected 4/26/23
2023-04-18 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency, as required by federal mandate.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A Continuity of Operations was developed by the facility¿s administration and legal team. It was added to the school¿s existing emergency plan. A copy was added to the emergency plan file in each room/area of the facility. The updated emergency plan including the Continuity of Operations was sent to the city, county, and emergency services. All facility staff will be trained on the Continuity of Operations at the facility¿s next in-service day on May 26, 2023.
2023-04-18 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: The most recent written notification to traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was dated 4/8/22,

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Notification of the program¿s use of pedestrian and vehicular routes was sent to traffic safety authorities via email on 4/18/23.
2023-04-18 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: There was only one nonfamily written reference on file for Facility Person #7.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #7 sent a second reference letter 4/18/23 to add to their file.
2023-04-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)

Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

Noncompliance Area: On 2/9/23 a child in care suffered an injury that resulted in the child receiving emergency room treatment. The operator did not notify the regional certification office of the incident.

Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When we learned of the requirement, we reported the incident to the certification office via Pelican.
2023-04-18 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of emergency drills conducted at the facility indicate that they s were conducted on 7/22/21 and 8/3/22, more than 12 months apart. The documentation of the drills on file did not include all required elements as a part of the documentation.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency drills are typically done during the facility¿s week-long in-service prior to the beginning of the school year in the fall. However, if the in-service weeks are longer than a year apart, administration will complete the emergency drill with staff prior to the in-service week. The drill will be documented as an emergency drill.
2023-04-18 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of firesafety training on file for Facility Persons #1, #3, #5, and #6 indicates that the most recent, current firesafety training completed by these staff was completed more than 12 months after the previous fire safety training documented and on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administration will use Google Calendar and an Excel file to track dates and assure trainings are completed within the appropriate time period.
2023-04-18 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The health and safety training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #4 was completed (on 3/19/23) more than 90 days after their start date. (See IS Code Sheet.)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administration will use Google Calendar and an Excel file to track dates and assure trainings are completed within the appropriate time period.
2023-04-18 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The most recent FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #1, currently suspended, was completed on 3/29/18. Documentation on file indicates that Facility Person #1 was removed from employment at the facility more than 60 months after the clearance date, on 4/3/23.

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 at the facility without all current completed clearances on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #1 was removed from the facility upon discovery of the expired clearance. The clearance was sent to the wrong address, and the facility person and administration both had to make multiple calls to Identgo and the FBI to remedy the situation. The clearance was dated 4/4/2023, the day after the facility person was sent home, but it was not received physically until 4/21/23.
2023-04-18 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of fire drills conducted at the facility indicate that a drills was held on 9/23/22 and then next again on 12/12/22 more than 60 days later.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administration will use Google Calendar to track dates and assure trainings are completed within the appropriate time period. Though required every 60 days, the facility typically conducts fire drills every 30 days.
2023-04-18 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of fire alarm system professional inspections indicate that inspections were conducted on 7/15/21 and 8/17/22, more than 12 months 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward, we will be more diligent to ensure that the building manager is alerted yearly as to when the inspection should take place. She was alerted that it needs to be done this year before August 17, 2023.
2022-04-06 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Two ride-on, toddler sized tricycles located in areas accessible to children in care in the outdoor play space were observed to have areas of cracked plastic with pointed edges that could cause laceration/puncture injuries. Also located in areas accessible to children in the outdoor play space, a wooden playhouse was observed to have a trim piece that had become detached from the house, which caused several trim nails to become exposed, which could cause laceration/puncture injuries. In that first large space, anapproximately 4'x3' wooden table in an area accessible to children in care was observed to have four outwardly facing exposed bolts located on the underside of the tabletop where the table surface connected to each of the four table legs. Contact with said bolts could cause laceration injuries. An approximately 21"x16" plastic storage bin in the main space and an approximately 16"x8" mesh storage bin in the two-year-old room were observed in areas accessible to children in care. Contact with the cracked edges could cause laceration/puncture injuries.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All cracked items were removed from the areas. The exposed bolts were covered, and the playhouse was fixed, and the tricycles were pulled from the access with children. We will double check all toys and fix all issues. We continually go around our school daily to check for issues with items. We will continue to check everything constantly.
2022-04-06 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: In the main child care space, numerous circular pieces of foam with a diameter of approximately 3" were observed in a storage container in an area accessible to children in care who are still placing things in their mouths. One of these foam pieces was observed to have teeth mark impressions on the surface. In the one-year-old room, several vinyl covered rest mats were observed to have splits at the seams that made the foam padding accessible to children who are still placing things in their mouths. Each noted area of concern poses the potential for a child to detach and potentially ingest a piece of foam less than 1" in diameter, which would present a choking hazard.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All small foam items will be removed from the rooms where small children are located. The bitten piece was thrown away. The foam mats were taped 5/5/22 and replaced 5/16/22.
2022-04-06 Renewal 3270.183(a) - Locked cabinet Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.183(a)

Description: Locked cabinet

Noncompliance Area: The cabinet in which the child records were stored was not locked.

Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All cabinets already have locks on them. The new staff were taught how to lock them the day after the inspection.
2022-04-06 Renewal 3270.193(a) - Confidential; stored in locked cabinet Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.193(a)

Description: Confidential; stored in locked cabinet

Noncompliance Area: The cabinet in which the facility persons' records were stored was not locked.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All cabinets already have locks on them. The new staff were taught how to lock them the day after the inspection.
2022-04-06 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The program's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The document was corrected on 5/4/2022 to accommodate all toddlers and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.
2022-04-06 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The most recent firesafety training documented and on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 12 months after the previous firesafety training documented and on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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.
2022-04-06 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: There was documentation of only 4 hours of annual child care training (for the period of 12/19/20-12/19/21) completed and on file for Facility Person #1.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person #1 has 9 documented hours as of 5/5/22 and will do 3 more to update to 12 hours. Since the hours were not required because of covid the previous year, it was not clear when that was to start and count.
2022-04-06 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: The only documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR training on file for Facility Person #3 indicates the training was completed more than 90 days after their start date (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The first aid/CPR training documented was completed on 3/21/22. There was no documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR training completed and on file for Facility Person #4, employed at the facility for more than 90 days. (SEE IS CODE SHEET)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We had a transition with admin staff the past 2 years in a row, and some items got missed. This was corrected on 3/21/22 and moving forward we will make sure that everyone has the First aid and CPR completed prior to the 90 days. Staff person #4 no longer works for the facility as of 5/10/22.
2022-04-06 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The most recent FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 60 months after the previous FBI clearance on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once we discovered the issue, Facility person #2 worked only in the kitchen and was not with the children until the document was completed and handed in 11/22/21. The document expired 9/22/21. There was a switch in administration at this time and it was missed.
2022-04-06 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The chain link fence enclosing the outdoor play space had numerous sharply-edged aluminum clips located in areas accessible to children in care that could cause laceration/puncture injuries.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff taped and repaired the fence on the day of inspection.
2022-04-06 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was a small, quarter size area of peeling paint on a wall the Four's room. There was a small, dime-size area of damaged plaster on a wall in the large main space, in the back area of the space. There was an area of damaged plaster on a restroom wall behind a trash can.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff fixed the paint chips at the moment, during the inspection.
2022-04-06 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Every 60 days/Written record

Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log on file at the facility did not indicate there were any fire drills conducted between 5/17/21 and 7/21/21.

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 conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire drills moving forward will be done within the 60 days timeframe, if not sooner.

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