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Lancaster Ywca Child Enrichment Center

Lancaster, PA · Lancaster County
110 N Lime St, Lancaster, PA 17602
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Quick Facts

Capacity
201 children
Age range (listing information)
0-12
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Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Full-Time
Transportation
To/From School
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 393-1735
110 N Lime St
Lancaster, PA 17602
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257095
License Issued
Jun 12, 2026
Active Through
Mar 27, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
Accreditation
STAR 4
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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About the Provider

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Since 1978 the YWCA has provided flexible, nurturing, enriching child care services for working women and their families. The curriculum demonstrates a commitment to eliminating racism and offers children opportunities to celebrate differences and learn to value diversity. All YWCA childcare programs embody the ideals of the YWCA - peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Additional Information:

We are a Pre-K Counts facility, and run an early head start program in collaboration with the IU13.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-13 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 restrained child #1 when child #1 was fighting with another child.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A facility person may not restrain a child by restricting a child's movement. Staff person #1 was terminated from employment.
2026-05-18 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2026-04-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's file did not contain a current Disclosure statement. Staff person #1's rap sheet, clearances, and disclosure statement were not sent to the Regional Office for review and has been caring for children at the facility (see 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility obtained a completed and signed disclosure statement, and staff person #1 was FBI fingerprinted on 4-7-26. Once FBI clearances is received, the director will submit the disclosure statement and FBI clearance results.
2025-12-10 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: Upon onsite inspection of each childcare space, it was observed that a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Pre K #3 childcare space.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The written plan of daily activities was posted in the group space and is visible.
2025-12-10 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of facility child files, it was found that the facility/parental agreement on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5 and Child #6 lack a description of the specific services to be provided to the family and the child. This was previously cited on 1.6.25 and recited on 2.4.25 for the same regulatory noncompliance, with an approved plan of correction being accepted on 2.17.25 including a regulatory compliant form presented by the facility at that time. This demonstrates that the facility is not implementing their approved plan of corrective action.

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). Directed Plan of Correction: Facility Director must submit a complete list of ALL enrolled children, along a properly signed regulatory compliant agreement form for each child enrolled at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Each child's file now includes a properly signed, regulatory-compliant agreement form, which includes a description of the specific services to be provided to the family and the child.
2025-12-10 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of child files, it was found that the same date of admission was utilized for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5 and Child #6, regardless of their actual date of admission to the childcare program, which was factually inconsistent with other records.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Each child's record now includes the date of application, date of admission, and date of withdrawal.
2025-12-10 Renewal 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of facility child files, it was found that the facility/parental agreement on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5 and Child #6 lack a description of the services which are to be considered extra to the family and the child. This was previously cited on 1.6.25 and recited on 2.4.25 for the same regulatory noncompliance, with an approved plan of correction being accepted on 2.17.25 including a regulatory compliant form presented by the facility at that time. This demonstrates that the facility is not implementing their approved plan of corrective action.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Directed Plan of Correction: Facility Director must submit a complete list of ALL enrolled children, along a properly signed regulatory compliant agreement form for each child enrolled at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Each agreement has been updated to clearly specify which services are considered extra. The agreement form has been updated to include any extra services and each child has signed a new agreement form.
2025-12-10 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: Upon onsite inspection of each childcare space, it was observed that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the gymnasium [large group play-space].

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written emergency transportation and staffing plan has been created and posted conspicuously in every child care space.
2025-12-10 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of facility child files, it was found that the health assessment on file for Child #2 was missing 1 dose of the HIB immunization or an approved exemption on file. Further, it was found that the health assessment on file for Child #4 was missing 1 dose of the Hepatitis B immunization, 3 doses of Pneumococcal immunization and 2 doses of Polio immunization. A parental exemption form was presented with the file, which was not dated, nor specific as to which immunization and exemption[s] were being claimed.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All currently enrolled children's health records were reviewed to ensure documentation of immunization status according to the ACIP schedule. Child #2's parent was notified to provide the missing Hib dose documentation. Child #4's parent provided a properly completed exemption form specifying the reason, the specific immunizations exempted and was signed and dated.
2025-12-10 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: Upon onsite inspection of each childcare space, it was observed that lunch was served to the children in the Pre K #3 childcare space and no child was observed to have washed their hands prior to being seated with food.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff are actively supervising children to ensure hands are washed at all required times, before meals and snacks, after toileting, and after being diapered. Staff have been retrained on supervising handwashing for children and proper handwashing procedures by the director.
2025-12-10 Renewal 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: Upon onsite inspection of each childcare space, it was observed that under and around the changing surface of the diaper changing table in the 2-year-old childcare space contained a buildup of foreign matter.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All diaper changing surfaces were immediately cleaned and sanitized after each use. Staff were retrained on proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures for diaper changing areas. Sanitizing supplies have been stocked at all diapering stations for immediate access.
2025-12-10 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: Upon inspection of staff records, it was found that the health assessment on record for Staff Person #1 was dated 5.30.19 [expired 5.31.24]. Staff Person #1 was observed to have handled prepared food for the children in care.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All current staff records were reviewed to ensure that each person providing direct care or working with food has a current health assessment on file. Staff Person #1 has completed a current health assessment on 1-14-26, ensuring compliance before handling food or providing direct care.
2025-12-10 Renewal 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: Upon onsite inspection of each childcare space, it was observed that lunch was served to the children in the Pre K #3 childcare space and the staff persons were not observed to have washed their hands prior to handling and serving food to children.

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.)
Staff will wash their hands before handling food, before meals and snacks, after toileting, and after diapering a child. Staff in the Pre-K #3 childcare space have been retrained on proper handwashing procedures before handling or serving food.
2025-12-10 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the required facility records on file, it was found that the required annual emergency drill had not been conducted since 2.5.24.

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 drill will be conducted annually. The annual emergency drill will be documented and on file at the facility. The emergency drill was completed on 12-8-25.
2025-12-10 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Upon onsite inspection of each childcare space, it was observed that a bottle of hand sanitizer labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' was placed on a table accessible to children in the school-aged childcare space. Further, in the hallway adjacent to the school-aged childcare space, a floor mop with a commercial cleaning product cartridge labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' was accessible.

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.)
All cleaning materials and toxic materials were removed from areas accessible to children. These items were placed in an area that is inaccessible to children at all times.
2025-12-10 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: Upon onsite inspection of each childcare space, it was observed that spray bottles containing an unknown/unlabeled product were placed in the following childcare spaces: Infants, One-year olds and Pre K #3.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All cleaning supplies are stored in containers that are clearly labeled. Each spray bottle has a label that clearly states the contents of the bottle.
2025-12-10 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: Upon onsite inspection of each childcare space, it was observed that the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted in the school-aged childcare space.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact numbers for the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance service, and poison control center were posted by each telephone in the facility.
2025-12-10 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: Upon onsite inspection of each childcare space, it was observed that the first aid kit in the Pre K #3 childcare space was missing sterile gauze.

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.)
The first-aid kit was reviewed and fully stocked to include soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors, and disposable, nonporous gloves.
2025-12-10 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Upon onsite inspection of each childcare space, it was observed that the restroom in the Pre K #3 childcare space had visibly dirty floor and wall areas near the toilets.

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.)
All floors, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces throughout the facility, including outdoor play space surfaces, will be inspected and cleaned. Any areas found to be dirty or in need of repair were addressed immediately to eliminate visible hazards.
2025-12-10 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Upon onsite inspection of each childcare space, it was observed that there was peeled and/or damaged paint/caulking in the following areas: 1] on entry doorway, vertical column, stage & several walls on left side of the school-aged childcare space; 2] around the windowsills/frames of the infant childcare space; 3] multi-use restroom outside the PreK childcare space on wall to left of the sink; AND 4] wall outside the PreK childcare space. This demonstrates that the facility is not implementing the previously approved plan of corrective action dated 9.23.25 related to the same violation type.

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.)
All areas with peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster were repaired. Loose paint and damaged plaster were removed, surfaces were properly repaired and repainted using child-safe materials to eliminate any potential hazards.
2025-10-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: It was verified through multiple written and verbal statements that Child #1 was left unsupervised on a bus for a total period of 22 minutes as a result of Staff Person #1 and #2 not completing name/face checks of each primary care group and not completing a thorough visual check of the bus seats after unloading children. The initial directed plan of correction for inspection #00269297 [7.8.25] resulted in approved plan of correction from the provider. However, on 10.9.25 the provider did not satisfy the requirements of that directed and accepted plan that multiple specific staff positions were mandated to attend.

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. 1] Children must be supervised at all times. [immediate correction date required] 2] The facility must schedule and complete the participation of the Facility Director and each assistant director in the Existing Provider Orientation scheduled for January 2026. [Correction date to be set as the date of orientation completion].

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1) Children must be supervised at all times. This requirement was reinforced at the 10/10/2025 inservice afternoon. All staff continue to use Transition sheets and frequent verbal headcounts and name/face cards to ensure compliance. 2) The facility must schedule and complete the participation of the Facility Director and each assistant director in the Existing Provider Orientation scheduled for January 2026. A new CEC director is scheduled to begin work on 10/27/2025. Both she and the current assistant director for School Age Child Enrichment will sign up and attend the January training. We no longer have 2 assistant directors in School Age Child Enrichment.
2025-09-30 Unannounced Monitoring Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-08-21 Unannounced Monitoring 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: Staff person #1 has completed the health and safety course titled (Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours)) but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff person #1 must complete (PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
9/15/2025 is planned for her to take the training when she returns to work from two-week vacation. She can complete the training in the morning before the children arrive to her room. Training will be completed through Better Kid Care and certification of course completion will be submitted.
2025-08-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. Staff person #3 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum). Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Required Health and Safety training topics training AND Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. Staff person #7 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #7 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #7, staff person #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 2 and staff person #4 are no longer employed by YWCA Lancaster. *Staff Person #3 and #7 remained supervised at all times from the date of notification until the required training course was completed and documented. Staff person #3 and staff person #7 completed Pediatric first aid/CPR training in Harrisburg on 9/10/2025 with Jennifer Bixler, a PQAS certified trainer with a certified curriculum. Their documentation was emailed today, 9/16/2025 and submitted.
2025-08-21 Unannounced Monitoring 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 file of facility person #1 contains a National Sexual Offender Registry dated 3.3.20 which is more than 60 months old. The file for facility person # 4 does not contain a completed National Sexual Offender Registry [NSOR]. Although the LE could hire this person provisionally, the requirement to have the NSOR on file prior to begin working with children under the CPSL has not been met. The file of facility person #5 contains a National Sexual Offender Registry dated 3.3.20 which is more than 60 months old. The file of facility person #6 contains a PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 3.24.20 which is more than 60 months old. The file also does not contain a completed PA State Police Criminal Clearance.

Correction Required: Facility person #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business because she/he does not have all the required clearances [effective 9.2.25]. Facility employee #4 must be removed from childcare position by close of business [effective 9.2.25]. All required clearances must be obtained before facility person#4 may resume a childcare position. Facility person #5 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business because she/he does not have all the required clearances [effective 9.2.25]. Facility person #6 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business because she/he does not have all the required clearances [effective 9.2.25].

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 has obtained NSOR dated 9/9/2025. It is attached. Staff person # 5 has obtained NSOR dated 8/26/25. It is attached. Staff person #6 has a PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 9/4/2025. It is attached. Staff person #6 has a PA State Police Criminal Clearance dated 9/8/2025. It is attached. All staff were either removed from childcare as required or will not be permitted to return to childcare duties until full clearances are on file.
2025-08-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Upon completion of an unannounced monitoring inspection, it was observed that a bottle of hand sanitizer [labeled 'Keep out of Reach of Children'] was left accessible to children in care in the school-aged childcare space.

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.)
Reinforce to school age staff that hand sanitizer and any other cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. This topic will be discussed at the planned staff meetings on September 15 and 24. The original hand sanitizer was immediately removed to a safe location.
2025-08-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Upon completion of an unannounced monitoring inspection, it was observed that 2-3 damaged ceiling tiles were in the Pre K #4 childcare space AND damage drywall along the right side of the room was also observed.

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.)
Work orders were submitted for each problem area. All ceiling tiles in PreK4 (and PreK3) with stains were replaced. Work was completed and documented by maintenance staff. See attached.
2025-08-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Upon completion of an unannounced monitoring inspection, it was observed that there were multiple areas [at least 20+] of peeling paint around the perimeter of the school-aged childcare space.

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.)
Work orders were submitted immediately. Damaged areas were scraped, prepared and painted on 8/23 and 8/24/2025. The damaged areas were immediately covered with tape to ensure safety until the full work orders were completed.
2025-07-08 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: It was verified through multiple written and verbal statements that Child #1 was left unsupervised on a bus for a total period of 22 minutes as a result of Staff Person #1 and #2 not completing name/face checks of each primary care group and not completing a thorough visual check of the bus seats after unloading children.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Tiered Lis: 1] Children must be supervised at all times. [immediate correction date required] 2] The facility must schedule and complete the participation of the Facility Director and each assistant director in the Existing Provider Orientation scheduled for October 9, 2025. [Correction date to be set as the date of orientation completion]. 3] Provider agrees to periodic unannounced visits by DHS representative in order to monitor supervision and regulatory compliance for a period of 3 months. [The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be a minimum 3 months from the date the Regional Office approves the plan of corrections].

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
*Effective immediately, all children are being supervised at all times. Name to face cares are being used, Primary care group and transition supervision sheets are being utilized on a daily basis. [7.3.25] * All 3 Directors are Registered for Existing Provider Orientation Training [10.9.25] * We are open and agreeable to the periodic unannounced visit by DHS [11.11.25]
2025-06-11 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: It has been confirmed by both verbal statements/internal investigation results provided by Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3, as well as by direct observation of the incident from facility video footage that Staff Person #1 did in fact leave Child #1 unsupervised in the childcare space while she was sleeping for 2:45.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. 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 must specifically provide an immediate correction date for this required plan] 2. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children [name-to-face recognition] is followed at each transition point throughout the day [e.g., a checklist] for each childcare space. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. [Provider must provide a correction date which falls 3 months from the approval of this plan of correction].

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1] Children will be supervised at all times and assigned to primary care groups. [Immediate correction date: 6.6.25] 2.] As of July 28, 2025 we implemented a weekly transition checklist in all classrooms. The transition tracking form is designated to be completed by the staff after each transition staff is required to initial on the form to confirm that all children were accounted for and safely transitioned. [October 24, 2025]
2025-06-11 Unannounced Monitoring 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: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 1. Required Health & Safety training; 2. Pediatric First Aid/CPR.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
-The identified staff [#1] was immediately removed from duties. -We created and implemented a child care staff clearances and training checklist, which must be fully completed and reviewed by the Assistant Director/Director before any staff member can be scheduled or left alone with children.
2025-01-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Upon re-inspection of the children's files to verify implementation of corrective plans, it was found that the admission agreement document for Child #1 - Child #6 continued to lack a description of the specific services to be provided to the family and the child.

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.)
Children 1-6 had new center agreements signed by families and returned to enrollment specialist.
2025-01-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: Upon re-inspection of the children's files to verify implementation of corrective plans, it was found that the admission agreement document for Child #1 - Child #6 continued to lack the services which are to be considered as extra.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children 1-6 had new center agreements signed by families and returned to enrollment specialist.
2025-01-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.21/3270.66(a) - General Health and Safety/Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.66(a)

Description: General Health and Safety/Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Upon re-inspection of the physical site to verify implementation of correction plan, it was found that in the Gymnasium play space, a construction area remained unsecured/accessible, which contained chemicals, tools and other items of a hazardous nature.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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.)
Meeting was held with construction and maintenance department to ensure compliance. All staff were reminded to check door between work area and gymnasium when arriving in the play space. Signs were posted on both sides of the two doors to ensure that everyone is reminded when entering space.
2025-01-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(b)

Description: Post the inspection summary

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility to verify the implementation of corrective plans, it was found that a copy of the currently open and active renewal inspection summary was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plan was posted day of reinspection.
2025-01-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Upon re-inspection of the physical site to verify implementation of corrective plans, it was found that in the large group room, hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes remained accessible to children in care.

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.)
Hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes were removed from area during reinspection.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the admission agreement document for Child #1 - Child #6 did not contain a description of the specific services to be provided to the family and the child.

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.)
Enrollment agreements were updated to include a description of services the YWCA will provide
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the admission agreement document for Child #1 - Child #6 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Enrollment agreements were updated to include a description of services considered extra the YWCA will provide.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non 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: Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Facility Person #2 had a health assessment dated 5.26.22 [expired on 5.26.24].

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.)
Facility person #2 had physical completed on 12/22/2024.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.166(3) - Disposable nursers or parents Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(3)

Description: Disposable nursers or parents

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site, it was observed that in the infant childcare space, bottles were being hand-washed for later use and the staff in that space confirmed that a commercial dishwasher was not used.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers shall be used for infants unless bottles are provided by the parent or unless a commercial dishwasher is used by the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Families are asked to take bottles and cups home daily to ensure that they are cleaned and sanitized. They will be required to bring items back each day.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.21/3270.66(a) - General Health and Safety/Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.66(a)

Description: General Health and Safety/Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site, it was found that in the Gymnasium play space, a construction area was unsecured/accessible, which contained chemicals, tools and other items of a hazardous nature.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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.)
A lock was obtained and installed to ensure area was inaccessible to children.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)

Description: Contact when arises

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility's most up-to-date Emergency Plans, it was found that a specific method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises was not included.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A statement was added to the emergency plan on the specific method for facility persons to contact families as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation occurs.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility's most up-to-date Emergency Plans, it was found that a specific method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children was not included.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A statement was added to the emergency plan on the specific method for facility persons to contact families as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation has ended, and provide instructions to family so they can be safely reunited.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility's letter to parents regarding emergency procedures, it was found that specific methods of communication in the event of an emergency and at the conclusion of an emergency were not included in the information provided in the letter.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The letter to parents for the emergency procedures that includes specific methods of communication in the event of an emergency and at the conclusion of an emergency is updated to include this information.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR training [documentation on file expired on 11.9.24]. Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until January 17, 2025 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until January 17, 2025 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3 will have until January 17, 2025 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1, #2, #3 completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR training in January 9, 2025. Staff were not left alone until training was completed.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site, it was found that in the 1-year-old room, there was non-prescription skin cream in one child's cubby; floor cleaner accessible and an unlocked cabinet with cleaning chemicals. In addition, it was found that in the large group room, hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in care.

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.)
All toxins were removed immediately during inspection. The non-prescription medication, and floor cleaner were removed and made inaccessible to children. The cabinet was locked to maintain safety.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site, it was found that in the school-aged AND preschool childcare space, the first aid kit was missing tweezers.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Tweezers were purchased immediately to place inside first aid kit.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site, it was found that in the Infant childcare space that three ceiling tiles were damaged and one was missing; in the older toddler childcare space that four ceiling tiles were damaged; in the 1-year-old childcare space that one ceiling tile was damaged.

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.)
A work order was put into maintenance to have those ceiling tiles replaced in infants, and younger/older toddlers.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site, it was found that in the older toddler childcare space that there was chipping paint around the columns; in the 1-year-old childcare space that there was chipped paint on the outside perimeter wall area.

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.)
A maintenance order was put in immediately to repair any peeling/chipping paint.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.81 - Glass Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.81

Description: Glass

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site, it was found that in the large group room, no visual strips or other visual identification was placed on the glass located within the space.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Visual strips were ordered to maintain visual identification for glass located in traffic areas, child care space and play spaces.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site, it was found that in the school-aged childcare space that a table was placed in front of and was blocking a viable exit from the space.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The table was removed from the viable exit from the space.
2024-02-05 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the facility could not provide documentation of an annual emergency drill being conducted at the facility.

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.)
An emergency drill was conducted and is now documented and on file.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the agreement on file for child 4 did not include persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Agreement for child 4 was resubmitted with persons designated by parent to whom the child may be released.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Non Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1 and child 4 did not include the date of the child's 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children 1 & 4 had children's admissions dates added to their enrollment paperwork.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the sensory room.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plans are posted in the sensory classroom and are also included in the emergency bags for use during excursions.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Non Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the influenza vaccine was not on file for child 3. Documentation on file for child 2 did not include the recommended 15-18 month dose of the DTAP 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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children 2 and 3 submitted documentation of missing doses of vaccines. The forms were placed in the children's files.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.133(4) - Locked Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(4)

Description: Locked

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the medication for child 1 was in the child's bookbag which was within the reach of children.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Medication will be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of reach of children. Medication stored in a backpack will be located inside a locked medication bag.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.133(7) - Medication log Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that medication for child 5 was at the facility but didn't have documentation of a medication log.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child's medication log was obtained and will be maintained for all medications moving forward.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff member 1 and staff member 4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR Staff member 2 and staff member 4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety (CCDBG) Training

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. POC REQUIRED AND DIRECTED PLAN: Staff member 1, staff member 2 and staff member 4 shall complete professional development topics 3270.31 (f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff member 1, staff member 2, and staff member 4 have until 1/17/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff member 1, staff member 2 and staff member 4 must be supervised when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff member 1, staff member 2 and staff member 4, staff member 1, staff member 2 and staff member 4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1, 2, and 4 completed professional development topics as required. Staff were supervised when interacting with children by an AGS staff person.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Documentation on file for staff member 1, staff member 2, staff member 3, and staff member 9 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. This was corrected on site for staff member 2.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Two nonfamily references were obtained for staff member 1, 2, 3, and 9 attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the letter that the parents receive about the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, 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 center emergency plan letter that the parents receive include provisions for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the facility could not provide documentation of an annual emergency drill being conducted at the facility.

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.)
An emergency drill was conducted and is now documented and on file.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan on file did not include an annual review.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency evacuation plan was reviewed. The program will document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Documentation on file for staff member 1, staff member 2, staff member 4 and staff member 10 did not include emergency plan training.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff were trained in the emergency plan, and signed acknowledgment form.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: A copy of the emergency plan on file was not sent to the county emergency management agency,

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center will send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency. Emergency plan will be reviewed to ensure compliance, and then sent to appropriate agencies by center administration.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.31(e)(1)(ii) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(1)(ii)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of 12 annual training hours was not on file for staff member 7 and staff member 10.

Correction Required: Training conducted by an entity that is licensed or certified professionally competent in the training topic is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member 7 and 10 completed 12 clock hours of child care training
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Non Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of annual fire safety training was not on file for staff member 7, staff member 8 and staff member 10.

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 7, 8 and 10 were trained in fire safety. Training was documented.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 2 did not include a date in which the disclosure statement was signed by the staff member and witness. Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 8 was not signed by a witness. Documentation of the child abuse clearance on file for staff member 5 was obtained after the staff members first day caring for children. Updated child abuse clearance and FBI clearance were not on file for staff member 7. The original child abuse clearance on file was dated 9/17/18 and the original FBI clearance was dated 10/6/18. The state police clearance for staff member 7 was updated after the 60-month time frame. The state police clearance expired on 12/7/18 and was updated on 12/8/23. All clearances are to be updated every 60 months.

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 member 7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff members 2 & 8 disclosure statements were re-signed and witnessed. Staff member 5's clearance was obtained and placed in file. Staff member 7 obtained required clearances and are on file. They were not permitted to work in child care until all clearances were in hand and on file.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: Documentation on file for staff member 2, staff member 5 and staff member 6 did not include documentation of two years' experience working with children. Documentation of two years' experience working with children was obtained and placed on file for staff member 2 during the inspection.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation of 2 years experience was obtained during the inspection.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that outlet covers were missing in a power strip located in the Pre K classroom and Sensory Classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.

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.)
Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Staff will review a health/safety checklist daily to ensure all outlets are covered. The violation was corrected at time of inspection.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the cleaning solution in the swiffer power mop was within reach of children. The cleaning solution was removed from the mop during the inspection.

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 cleaning solution was removed from the mop during inspection.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in the school age classroom was missing gloves, soap and scissors. The first aid kit in the toddler classroom was missing scissors and there was only one band aid in the first aid kit in the Pre K classroom. All items were added to the first aid kit in the school age classroom, toddler classroom and pre-k classroom during the inspection.

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.)
All items were added to the first aid kits that were missing these items during the time of inspection in the Pre K classroom, school age classroom and toddler classroom.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that ceiling tiles in the infant classroom and toddler classroom had significant water marks on them indicating a 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.)
Ceiling tiles were replaced in the infant classroom and older toddler classroom.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was peeling plaster in the older toddler classroom. This was covered with tape during the inspection.

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.)
Tape was placed over the cracked paint during the inspection.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that a toilet was covered with a trash bag in the older toddler classroom and not able to be used and the tank of the toilet in the pre k classroom was covered in a trash bag.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Contact with maintenance and the building manager to call in professional plumbing services to make repairs.
2023-10-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: Direct statement from staff person #2, as well as footage from the CC video clearly showed that child #1 was left in the childcare space unsupervised by staff person #1 for a period of time in excess of 9 minutes. Footage indicated that staff person #1 was only 6-8 feet from the sleeping child prior to leaving them unsupervised, and that she also re-entered the childcare space for an unrelated reason and still did not notice the child. Child was observed to be sleeping for part of the time, but then awoke and wandered about the space for a period of time.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will be supervised at all times. Staff Person 1 was immediately removed from the classroom and sent home without pay while the incident was investigated. Upon completion of the investigation, staff person 1 was terminated from employment. The staff in the classroom met and direction was reinforced about ensuring all children are accounted for during any transition coming in/out of classrooms and the facility. The classroom involved was retrained on their specific classroom Name-To-Face procedures, which include color coded groups of 6-7 students per teacher.
2023-10-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: Direct statement from staff person #2, as well as footage from the CC video clearly showed that child #1 was left in the childcare space unsupervised by staff person #1 for a period of time in excess of 9 minutes. Footage indicated that staff person #1 was only 6-8 feet from the sleeping child prior to leaving them unsupervised, and that she also re-entered the childcare space for an unrelated reason and still did not notice the child. Child was observed to be sleeping for part of the time, but then awoke and wandered about the space for a period of time.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. Facility must participate in a Technical Assistance program to review, evaluate and update a process for supervision of children during transitions, which should include something in the way of a formal checklist conduct by childcare staff to ensure that all children are accounted for and being properly supervised. Other processes or modifications can be made, as needed, as part of the Technical Assistance program to ensure that supervision of children is improved. This checklist should be submitted weekly to the Central Regional Certification Representative for a period of two months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will be supervised at all times by a staff person. All staff met and direction was reinforced about ensuring all children are accounted for during any transition coming in/out of classrooms and the facility. The classroom involved was retrained on their specific classroom Name-To-Face procedures, which include color coded groups of 6-7 students per teacher. Technical Assistance was scheduled for 11/9/23 with Lorrie Hall. A laminated attendance check list has been made by the assistant director for all classrooms, as well as in outdoor and indoor gross motor spaces. This will be used in addition to name to face card procedure and bright wheel records. The facility will take TA feedback and apply it to rewriting our name-to-face procedure, and day to day procedures to maintain supervision.
2023-08-31 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: Upon the investigation of complaint allegations, it was found that child #1 was participating in an off-site field trip, during which time they were separated from the primary supervision group for an undetermined amount of time greater than 10 minutes. It was determined that the child remained within the excursion location with a related chaperone, while the primary care group and adult were aboard the transportation bus.

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. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A chaperone acknowledgement form is part of the volunteer packet. It is attached. Supervision will be maintained at all times, either by a child care staff person or by a parent/guardian, if the child is signed out.
2023-08-31 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: Upon the investigation of complaint allegations, it was found that child #1 was participating in an off-site field trip, during which time they were separated from the primary supervision group for an undetermined amount of time greater than 10 minutes. It was determined that the child remained within the excursion location with a related chaperone, while the primary care group and adult were aboard the transportation bus.

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. The legal entity must arrange for TA support to address the specific area of off-site excursions, the policies and procedures required for compliance with these events as well as the review and revision of the facility procedures for compliance related to volunteer/chaperone files.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director Johanna Hoffer reached out to Lorrie Hall for TA. They briefly explained the correction & attached the volunteer packet. *We are communicating to see if she is available. TA will be completed, regardless of the source of the information, to complete the needed review and revision.
2023-08-31 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of complaint allegations regarding facility field excursions, it was found that an individual volunteer file had not been created for multiple 'chaperones' prior to these excursions.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A volunteer packet was created & shared to all parents & guardians. It was made clear that they may only attend if all items were completed. The completed file is kept in the director's office.
2023-08-31 Complaints- Legal Location 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: Upon investigation of complaint allegations, it was found that the facility had not created a regulatory compliant volunteer file, including CPSL required clearances/registry, for multiple 'chaperones' prior to off-site excursions.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Each facility chaperone/volunteer file must contain all the clearances/registry required by CPSL. 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.)
A volunteer packet was created and approved by Chad Kerchner via email, which includes all regulatory required clearances. It was shared with all families via Brightwheel on 9.20.23. Parents returning completed packets are filed in the director's office.
2023-02-20 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical childcare spaces, it was found that a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the sensory and school-aged rooms.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The written plan of daily activities was posted in sensory and school age room immediately upon inspection.
2023-02-20 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical childcare spaces, it was found that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency were not posted in the sensory and school-aged rooms.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every childcare space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The written plan of transporting a child to emergency care and safety provisions in the event of emergency was posted in the sensory and school age rooms immediately upon inspection.
2023-02-20 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: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the Emergency contact and financial agreement forms for child #2 were last reviewed on 8.8.22 AND the financial agreement form for child #3 was last reviewed on 8.10.22.

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. 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.)
Child #2 and child #3's files were signed by the parent responsible for emergency contact and financial agreement forms for their 6 months review. See attachment child #2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and #3, 8, 9, 10.
2023-02-20 Renewal 3270.133(2) - Written instructions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(2)

Description: Written instructions

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the childcare spaces, it was found that a prescription medication was present for child #1 in the PreK 3 room without any written instructions.

Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff was given child #1 written instructions in form of prescription label from parent.
2023-02-20 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical childcare spaces, it was found that a box of yogurt snacks was placed on the table of the school-aged room at 12:00, which required refrigeration. No staff were present in the room at the time of discovery.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member immediately put the yogurt in the fridge when discovered it was on the table during inspection.
2023-02-20 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: Upon inspection of the facility, it was found that an annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities regarding the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility had not been submitted for the past year [20022-2023].

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.)
The Director sent a picture of our posted letter to the police with information regarding the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes. This is always posted next to the fire inspection on the main hallway of the Center.
2023-02-20 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of facility personnel files, it was found that staff person #3 did not have a record of training on the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.

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.)
Staff person #3 did complete Emergency Plan training at initial employment and annual basis and was placed in her file. See attachment 1 & 2.
2023-02-20 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pre-Service Health and Safety training topics course. Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pre-Service Health and Safety training topics course.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 4.3.23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3 will have until 4.3.23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and #3 after discovering that they did not have the proper Health and Safety training was no longer in the classrooms without being supervised by a AGS who has had proper training until training was completed.
2023-02-20 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 file of facility person #1 does not contain a completed out of state clearances [MD child abuse]. The file for facility person #2 does not contain a valid mandated reporter training certificate [unapproved course 4.21.22].

Correction Required: Facility person #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business [2.28.23]. Facility person #2 must completed the required training immediately.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and #2 were removed from the classroom until the training was completed. Staff person #1 was removed from her childcare position 2/28. See attachment 3. Staff person #2 has completed the required training and it has been filed.
2023-02-20 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical childcare spaces, it was found that emergency contact phone numbers were not posted in the sensory and school-aged rooms.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact phone numbers for hospital, police, fire, ambulance and poison control was posted in sensory and school age rooms immediately upon inspection.
2023-02-20 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical childcare spaces, it was found that a damaged ceiling tile was in evidence in the toddler 1 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Damaged ceiling was replaced in toddler 1 room.
2023-02-20 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical childcare spaces, it was found that there was peeling/flaking paint in the PreK 3 room [pillars & doorframes] AND in the PreK 4 room [windowsills].

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 pillars and doorframes in PreK 3 and the windowsills in PreK 4 rooms were repainted to be free of peeled and damaged.
2023-02-20 Renewal 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the fire safety records for the facility, it was found that an purchase attestation statement was not available. Further, upon inspecting the system testing dates, the following dates were provided: 1.2022, 2.2022, 3.31.2022, 4.13.22, 5.16.2022, 6.13.22, 7.11.2022, 8.12.2022, 9.20.2022, 10.18.2022, 11.3.22,12.11.2022 and 1.31.23 - which is evidence that the maximum 30 interval between testing was exceeded on several occasions.

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)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire system purchase attestation statement was completed and signed and placed with fire drill log on 2.22.23. Fire system testing every 30 days or less.
2022-12-15 Unannounced Monitoring Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2022-11-08 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: Directly observed via video that facility person #1 did physically grab and harshly pull child #2 by the arm during the course of care.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Provider will continue to conduct and document Director supervision for an additional two months time. As part of this directed plan, it should be updated to include staff observations utilizing video monitoring [instead of in-classroom format] at least 2-3 times per week, each for a period of 15 minutes per childcare space. Documentation should continue to be submitted to Regional Certification Representative as previously established. Supervision training shall be conducted in a targeted 1:1 series of sessions with facility person #1 to establish best practices in childcare AND with Facility Director to focus on recognizing inappropriate staff conduct and the most appropriate actions to be taken.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 is no longer employed by the YWCA Lancaster. The director will complete observations of classroom video footage at random times 3 days/week. The video will be watched in real time. Observations will be in a timely manner to certification rep. Facility director will meet weekly with technical advisor assigned to conduct 1:1 training to recognize inappropriate staff conduct and the most appropriate actions to be taken. Regrouping with TA after February 28, 2023.
2022-11-08 Unannounced Monitoring 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: Upon inspection of facility person #1 file during complaint investigation, it was found that no health assessment was 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.)
Facility person #1 is no longer employed by the YWCA Lancaster.
2022-11-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 12.3.22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 completed CPR training. Moving forward, the director will ensure that all new hires complete CPR training within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff person #1 voluntarily resigned prior to the completion of all required corrections.
2022-11-08 Unannounced Monitoring 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 file of facility person #1 does not contain a completed PA Criminal Clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person # must be1emoved from a child care position by the close of business [11.8.22]

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1's PA criminal clearance was printed from previous director's email, and place in facility person #1's file on 11.8.22
2022-08-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.111(c) - Promote development Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(c)

Description: Promote development

Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the childcare space video for the entire day of 8.23.22, it was observed that child #1, was placed in the quiet cube at 0824 for unknown cause and was not removed from that area until 0842 [17+ minutes] by staff person #1.

Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Quiet cubes will be removed from each space. A 'quiet space' will be created and a acceptable process for its usage put into place across all spaces that permits the child to develop the age appropriate skills and competence to self-monitor and sooth as needed.

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How do I contact a provider I found here?

In most cases the provider’s direct number is included in their listing. When it is not, we list the number of the Child Care Licensing Program — you may call that number for more information, or search for the provider online.

Will ChildcareCenter pass a message on to a provider for me?

No. ChildcareCenter only provides information, so enrolment questions, tuition questions and job enquiries need to go to the provider directly using the contact details on their listing. We cannot forward them and we cannot share contact details a provider has not published.

I run a daycare — how do I correct or remove my listing?

Use suggest an update on your listing to correct any detail, or claim the listing to manage it yourself. If you have closed or no longer provide care, contact us and we will update the listing to show that.

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