Learning Moore Through Nature & Play

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed wooden slats missing from the bench swings located at the back of the outdoor play space. One wooden slat was removed and moved to replace the missing slat using wood staples instead of replacing the board. The wood staples were not long enough to secure the board, and the board did not stay in place. Leaving 1 slat still missing and the second slat not secure. The remaining swings missing slats were not repaired. Continued noncompliance previously cited on 04/15/2026 (SIN-00288609), "Observed slats missing from the bench swings located at the back of the outdoor play space."

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

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed slats missing from the bench swings located at the back of the outdoor play space. Observed 3 metal toy dump trucks and a metal table in the outdoor play space which were rusty. Observed a coat rack / cubby (approximately 4 feet in height) next to the entrance door and a bookshelf (approximately 6 feet in height) in the corner of the room which created a tip hazard.

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

Regulation: 3280.106

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the outdoor refrigerator used to store lunches from home had a temperature reading of 60° F. The refrigerator inside the facility used to store lunches did not have a thermometer. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 and #4 did not include a completed child service report with information to the family about the child's growth and development within 6 months of initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet). The file for child #1 and #5 did not include an updated child service report (CSR) within 6 months of the previous CSR; the most recent child services rports for child #1 and #5 were completed in May 2025 with no subsequent CSR on file.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.

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

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3280.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information was not present in the outdoor play space or in the classroom while children were receiving care in the space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Regulation: 3280.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care 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.

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 did not include documentation of a review of the emergency contact and financial agreement at least once every 6 months. The most recent review of the emergency contact form was completed on 05/02/2025 with no subsequent review documented.

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

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 included a health report which was not updated at least once every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child; the current health report on file was dated 05/15/2025 with the previous health report dated 04/16/2024. The file for child #5 included a health report which was not updated within 12 months of the previous health report for an older toddler or preschool child; the most recent health report on file was dated 07/17/2024 with no subsequent health report on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The provider's Shaken Baby, Abusive Head Trauma & Child Maltreatment policy does not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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

Regulation: 3280.26(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have documentation of sending a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality.

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

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 did not include a current NSOR clearance; the most recent NSOR clearance on file was dated 08/06/2020. A copy of a request for an NSOR clearance was dated 09/30/2025 with no final NSOR clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet under the coat rack / cubbies which did not have protective receptacle covers and were accessible to children under 5 years of age.

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

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed an exposed crack in the siding next to the back entrance of the building. Observed an area carpet at the front entrance and back entrance doors which were curled at the ends creating a trip hazard. Observed bolts along the corners of the fence surrounding the outdoor play space and at the gates with exposed bolts that were facing into the play space.

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

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have documentation of the proof and date of purchase of the interconnected alarm with the facility's fire drill logs.62 P. S. § 1016(c)(3).

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met

Regulation: 3280.67(c)

Description: No insects or rodents

Noncompliance Area: Ticks have been observed on children and on the chair/toys under the tree (in the front left corner) in the backyard.

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

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the left airplane wing is partially detached from the frame and missing screws.

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

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Children # 1, 2, 3, and 4's files do not contain Child Service Reports.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: Child #3's Fee Agreement does not specify the arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Child #4's Fee Agreement does not contain the Release Persons.

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

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: Child #3's Emergency Contact Form does not contain information on Special Needs.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 and 4's Emergency Contact Forms were not reviewed and signed within 6 months. Child #2's is dated 5/20/24 and 12/27/24. Child #4's is dated 1/9/24 and 12/27/24. Child #2 and 4's Fee Agreements were not reviewed and signed within 6 months. Child #2's is dated 5/20/24 and 12/27/24. Child #4's is dated 1/9/24 and 3/8/25.

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

Regulation: 3280.70(a)

Description: 65º F minimum

Noncompliance Area: The indoor temperature was 63° F.

Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there were plastic sandwich bags, juice pouch and paper towel on the ground to the left and right sides of the back porch. It was observed that there were multiple hoses, unraveled on the ground to the right of the back porch. It was observed that there is a stack of weathered cardboard stored on the back porch.

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

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system was not tested within 30 days: 3/6/25 and 4/8/25, lapsing 30 days.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: On 1/7/25, it was observed that the fire drill log was not completed with the specific time of day, the hypothetical location of the fire, and the evacuation time for the drills completed on 8/30/24 and 10/28/24.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: On 1/7/25, it was observed that the fire detection system was not tested within 30 days. The last system testing was 11/18/24.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3280.161(c)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the children's lunch bags (brough from home), with perishable items enclosed, were not being refrigerated.

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

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Household person #1 and #2's PA State Police clearances are not acceptable (for the purpose of Volunteering). Household person #1's Child Abuse clearance is not acceptable (for the purpose of volunteering). Household person #1's FBI clearance on file is from the Dept of Education rather than from DHS. Household member #2 has no FBI clearance on file. Household persons #1 and #2 have no NSOR results on file and no Disclosure Statements on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Household persons #1 and #2 may not be in childcare facility while children are in care.

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's file did not contain current Mandated Reporter training. The only Mandated Reporter training on file is dated 9/7/18. Expired Mandated Reporter training was cited and corrected from the last inspection summary, however, this new training was not on file.

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

Regulation: 3280.76/3280.102(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the outdoor refrigerator (backyard) that there was a brown liquid which emitted an odor, on a shelf on the door.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Regulation: 3280.67(c)

Description: No insects or rodents

Noncompliance Area: A significant amount of flies, and mouse droppings were observed in the facility. The flies were observed in the kitchen near the trash can, in the laundry room. Dead flies were observed on the kitchen floor and the sliding glass door. Mouse droppings were observed in a food cabinet.

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

Regulation: 3280.102(e)

Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

Noncompliance Area: Mulch and small rocks (diameter of less than 1 inch) were observed in an area accessible to the toddler that receives care in the space.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Regulation: 3280.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: A child was observed napping outside on a shared piece of outdoor furniture. The child was not provided with individual rest equipment.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Regulation: 3280.118(c)

Description: Vet's certificate required

Noncompliance Area: Three dogs were present at the facility. A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunizations were not on file at the facility at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child 3 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

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

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children 3 and 5 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child 5 did not specify the 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.

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact information on file for child 5 did not include a complete address for the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for children 1, 2, 3, and 5 did not include the work addresses and work telephone number of the enrolling parents.

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

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child 3 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

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

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for children 1, 2, and 5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy information.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for children 2 and 4 did not include addresses for listed release persons.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3280.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care 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.

Regulation: 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1)

Description: Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 has been enrolled for more than 60 days. The child's record did not include a health report.

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

Regulation: 3280.131(e)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 has been enrolled for more than 60 days, and is still enrolled in the program. The immunization record on file was not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. There were no exemption notes on file.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Regulation: 3280.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff person/facility person/volunteer #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/17/18.

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 trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. 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.

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The operator was unable to provide documentation that they have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. To maintain compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi), in addition to the training requirements, child care providers must have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The policy must include, but is not limited to: Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Regulation: 3280.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person 2 was not dated within the 12 months prior to providing initial service in the child care setting. It was dated 3 weeks after the start date.

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

Regulation: 3280.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: Written notification of safe routes were not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3280.181(c)/3280.181(e)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: A portion of the emergency contact forms present in the child care space did not have updated parent signatures on them. Parent signatures were more than 6 months old or they were not signed/dated by the parent.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Regulation: 3280.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: The record for child 3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

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

Regulation: 3280.182(8)

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

Noncompliance Area: The record for child 1 did not include a completed agreement.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation on file that an emergency drill had been completed during the previous year.

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

Regulation: 3280.26(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Regulation: 3280.26(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan parent letter does not include information about subsections 5 (accommodations) and 6 (emergency drills).

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures outlined in subsection A. (1) Shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. (2) Evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by § 3280.94 (relating to fire drills). (3) A method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. (4) A method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. (5) Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. (6) Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/17/2018. According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, staff person #2 started working with incomplete clearances paperwork on file (see LIS code sheet). Upon beginning work in the facility, the record did not contain completed DHS FBI clearance information required under the CPSL and did not contain documentation the facility person had been fingerprinted for the DHS FBI clearance as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The clearance has since been obtained.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #1 will have until 5/22/24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person/facility person/volunteer #1, staff person/facility person/volunteer #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3280.34(b)/3280.192(2)(ii)

Description: Primary staff person's qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 2 is serving as a primary staff person at the facility (alone with children), but her record does not include sufficient documentation to justify the role she is serving in.

Correction Required: A primary shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3280.34(b)(1) - (5). (1) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. (2) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate including 600 or more hours of secondary training described in § 3280.31(c) (relating to age and training). (3) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. (4) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and completion of a postsecondary training curriculum described at § 3280.31(c). (5) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: A container of hand sanitizer was observed on a table outside in an area accessible to the children. A container of hand sanitizer was observed on the top of the cubbies in an area accessible to the children. Upon entering into the indoor child care space, the kitchen gate was left open for approximately 5 minutes before the operator closed the gate. During this time, a mop with cleaning solution, and carburetor & air intake cleaner were accessible to the children that were present in the space.

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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Regulation: 3280.67(c)

Description: No insects or rodents

Noncompliance Area: Ants were observed climbing on the indoor lunch table.

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

Regulation: 3280.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: Upon entering into the indoor child care space, the kitchen gate was open for approximately 5 minutes before the operator closed the gate. During this time, the working stove was accessible to the children in the space.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Regulation: 3280.72(b)

Description: Screened

Noncompliance Area: The door to the outside play area was left open for a majority of the day and was not screened.

Correction Required: Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open.

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Two piles of dog feces were observed in the outdoor play space.

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

Regulation: 3280.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: A doorway was blocked with a large PVC pipe laying across it on an angle.

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

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: More than 60 days lapsed between the fire drills that were conducted on the following dates: 4/4/23 to 6/9/23 (66 days) 6/9/23 to 8/9/23 (61 days) 8/9/23 to 10/9/23 (61 days) 10/9/23 to 12/21 (73 days) 2/14/24 to 5/2/24 (78 days)

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

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: The evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: More than 30 days lapsed between manual tests of the fire detection system on the following dates: 5/9 to 6/9 (31 days) 6/9 to 7/15 (36 days) 8/9 to 9/20 (42 days) 10/9 to 11/15 (37 days) 11/15 to 12/21 (36 days) 1/5 to 2/14 (40 days) 3/15 to 5/2 (48 days)

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. To verify operability, a child care facility shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on the playground that there was a bike with broken training wheels with sharp edges accessible to children.

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

Regulation: 3280.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was an embedded structure with 5 wooden swings accessible to children without protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Regulation: 3280.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #1 was not signed by the operator.

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

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The file or agreement on file for Child #1 and #2 did not contain the child's admission date.

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

Regulation: 3280.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, #2, #3 contained original agreements therefore parents were not given the original agreements.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Regulation: 3280.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that Facility Person #1 did not ensure that the children's hands were washed with soap and water prior to morning snack.

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

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 has not completed the required one hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022.

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

Regulation: 3280.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 did not contain a health assessment conducted within 12 months of the prior health assessment. The health assessment on file was dated 3/25/2021.

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

Regulation: 3280.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contacts and fee agreements on file for Child #1, #2 and #3 were not updated once in a 6-month period. The emergency contact on file for Child #1 was dated 5/26/2022. The emergency contact for Child #2 was dated 4/16/2022. The emergency contact for Child #3 was dated 8/7/2022. The fee agreement on file for Child #1 did not include a date. The fee agreement for Child # 2 was dated 9/13/2022. The fee agreement for Child #3 was dated 9/17/2022.

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

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 did not contain updated PA State Police clearance results. The receipt for the clearance on file was dated 3/21/2022.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the facility bathroom that there was Lysol and foaming cleanser in an unlocked cabinet, below the sink, accessible to children.

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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Regulation: 3280.95(a)

Description: FIRE DETECTION

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility operator did not test and document the testing of the fire system every 30 days.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).