Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers On Park Ave

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: Child 1's inhaler, in the preschool room, was expired.

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

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, there was an unlabeled bottle that was previously used.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 did not have two letters of reference on file.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 had 10 hours of annual training between 12/2023 to 12/2024. The annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training was not met during that time. Please see LIS for date of hire for staff 1.

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

Regulation: 3270.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: The hot water for the sinks in the young toddler room was 112 degrees for the one on the left and 114 degrees for the one on the right. The hot water in the older toddler room was 112 degrees.

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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint by the school age bathroom.

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

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During the course of the complaint investigation from 6/10/2025 to 7/18/2025, it was found that staff 1 did pull the arm of children 1 and 2 on at least one occasion. Staff 1 did admit to pulling the arm of child 1 at least one time.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. TIERED LIS: 1) A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2) The legal entity or designated person shall review with staff the facility policy on how to appropriately interact and redirect children that have challenging behaviors. Legal entity shall forward certification representative a sign off sheet, signed by all facility staff, testifying that they completed the training. The operator shall provide a date on when this training will be completed.

Regulation: 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d)

Description: No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation between 6/10/2025-7/18/2025, it was found that staff 1 did single out child 1 by having him sit alone. Staff 1 also did admit to raising her voice to child 1. It was also found that staff 1 did say she words to child 1 by saying things such as he/she "doesn't get why child 1 acts like this." Staff 1 did admit to yelling at child 1. It was also found through various interviews during the investigation that staff 1 did yell at child 2, as well as other children at the facility on a consistent basis.

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The preschool and pre-k room did not have thermometers in the refrigerators.

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: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 and 2 did not have updated emergency plan training within the past 12 months on file.

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.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/12/2024, staff 1 had a staff evaluation on file from 6/27/2023. This makes it more than 12 months since the last staff evaluation occurred.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room, there was peeling paint that was accessible to the children.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/12/2024, documentation was not on file stating that the fire alarms were tested every 30 days.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: An emergency transportation plan was not posted in the toddler and preschool 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 child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Plan was last updated 8/22/22.

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.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Fee Agreement for Child # 2 did not contain child's date of admission.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact for Child # 1 did not contain health insurance policy number.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the facility was unable to provide proof of date of purchase and installation of fire detection system as required by section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §1016(c)).

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: On 11.29.21, a complaint investigation was conducted at the facility. Both staff 1 and staff 2 admitted that they did not see how child 1's chin was split open needing 4 stitches. Staff 1 was taking children to the bathroom and staff 2 was washing tables.

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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: On 11.29.21, a complaint investigation was conducted at the facility. Staff 1 could not find the original incident report that completed but was able to eventually find a copy . The incident report involving child 1 was not in child's file nor was it in an incident file. Child 1's parent was not given a copy of the incident report. Staff 1 admitted that the parent of child 1 was not given a copy of the incident report. Technical assistance was given to provider on incident reports.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Regulation: 3270.121(a)/3270.121(b)

Description: Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: After reviewing facility's enrollment packet/parent handbook, inspector did not observe a supervision policy or a clothing policy.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Regulation: 3270.66(c)

Description: Toxic use- no contamination

Noncompliance Area: In the bathrooms located across from the school age room, inspector observed toxics (bottle of bleach on the back of the toilet) in 1st bathroom closets to the pre-k area and toxics (disinfectant bleach) on the cabinet next to the toilet. All toxics are accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, inspector observed a water stain in the ceiling tile located in the middle of the room (3 tiles out from the yellow board and 2 tiles from the middle counter).

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