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Ligonier Valley Ymca Child Development Programs

Ligonier, PA · Westmoreland County
110 W Church St, Ligonier, PA 15658
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Capacity
113 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
4

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📞 (724) 238-7580
110 W Church St
Ligonier, PA 15658
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Active License
License Number
CER-00246081
License Issued
Nov 30, 2025
Active Through
Nov 30, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4

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Our program balances structured activity with individual exploration to encourage children to think creatively, to take initiative and to build positive relationships. We provide unique opportunities for active physical play and community involvement; our emphasis Character Development program creates an environment of encouragement in which we recognize personal strengths and celebrate diversity.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-14 Swimming 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 two most recent Child Abuse Clearances on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 10/27/19 and 7/12/25, which is more than 60 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will review all staff files to identify and correct any missing or incomplete clearences. Any missing clearance request or documnets have been obtained and placed in the staff file. Moving forward the director will ensure that no staff person begins or continues worl until all required clearance are obtained.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Preschool 202 room and the Preschool 213 room that the sleep mats have worn and torn edges and are not in good repair.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mats were immediately inspected and were repaired with duct tape. Mats in the worst repair were swapped for new mats in the supply room.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, Child #4, Child #5 and Child #6 was lacking a signed agreement between the operator and the parent.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent agreements for the identified children were signed and uploaded to the children's file.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 was lacking the work 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Work telephone numbers were added to the emergence contact forms for the selected children. The corrected information can be found on the children's electronic registration.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 and Child #5 lacked a 6-month review update for the emergency contact form and the fee agreement.

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.)
All parent files have been reviewed and updated emergency contact information and fee agreement have been obtained from families who were overdue.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Child #1 is dated 9/11/23 which is more than 12 months ago.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents of children with expired health reports were contact immediately. Updated health assessments have been requested from their health care provider. Once received they will be uploaded to their Childs record.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(c)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: The child health assessment on file for Child #2 is lacking the signature and date of a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents of children with incomplete health reports have been contacted to obtain updated health reports that are signed with the providers professional title.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) - Original container/Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(3)

Description: Original container/Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the school age room's emergency bag that there was an unlabeled epi-pen without the original box and prescription label. In the Preschool room's emergency bag, there was an unlabeled inhaler without the original box and prescription label.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All medication on site were immediately removed from the from the classroom and stored in the Directors off until a parent of the child could retrieve the medication.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the school age's emergency bag that there was an unlabeled bottle of Benadryl with the expiration date of 12/2024.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Medication was immediately taken to the Director's office and thrown away due to expiration date.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 6/1/23 and 7/2/25, for Staff Person #3 are dated 9/24/22 and 7/1/25 and for Staff Person #4 are dated 8/13/22 and 7/7/25, all more than 24 months apart.

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 staff members who were lacking a updated health assessment have a current assessment on file. No staff will provide direct care or work with food until current assessments are documented.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a feeding schedule for an infant in care was not obtained from the parent

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of the infant has been contacted and filled out the infant feeding/sleeping schedule form and it has been placed in the child's file.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent emergency drill logs on file are dated 3/13/24 and 5/22/25, which are more than 12 months apart.

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 shall be required every 12 months and documentation shall be kept on file in the Director's office.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent Pediatric first aid/CPR certificates on file for Staff Person #3 are dated 3/16/23 and 7/25/25, which are more than 24 months apart.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff whose certification is nearing expiration will be immediately scheduled for renewal training in pediatric first aid and CPR through an approved provider.
2025-08-27 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 two most recent NSOR certificates on file for Staff Person #2 are dated 5/26/20 and 6/27/25, which are more than 60 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
No staff will be permitted to work with children without current, valid clearances on file.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was a unlabeled bottle of toxics on top of the refrigerator in the school age room.

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 and toxic materials have been immediately placed in their original labeled containers or properly labeled secondary containers. Staff have been instructed on proper storage requirements.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.67(a) - Trash removed once a day Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(a)

Description: Trash removed once a day

Noncompliance Area: A garbage can in the Overflow Room was observed to contain empty food items and did not appear to be emptied daily. During the renewal inspection, the director confirmed that the Overflow Room has not been used recently.

Correction Required: Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The trash was immediately emptied in the overflow classroom.
2025-08-27 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that one of the sinks in the ladies' bathroom was lacking a handwashing sign.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written sign was posted above the sink in the ladies room.
2025-05-05 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2024-08-27 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement on file for Child #1 was lacking the signature of the operator.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All fee agreement for children's files shall be signed by the operator.
2024-08-27 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that while the preschool class was in the activity center for gross motor activities, that the emergency contacts for the children were not present in the childcare space that the children were receiving care.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have emergency contact information when children are present in a child care space.
2024-08-27 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The most current health assessment on file for Child #1 who was a young toddler (see LIS code sheet) is dated 12/20/23, more than 6 months ago.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Follow health assessment schedule for infant and young toddlers.
2024-08-27 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: The most current health assessment on file for Child #2 is dated 5/10/23 and for Child #3 is dated 7/14/23, both more than 12 months ago.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have updated health assessments every year for older toddlers and preschool children.
2024-08-27 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The one-hour Health and Safety update for Staff Person #1 is dated 1/9/23 after the deadline date of 12/30/22.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will keep up to date on Federal and State laws and regulations. Director will give staff ample time to complete required PD and required training before the allotted date to be in compliance with State laws and regulations
2024-08-27 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) - Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Staff Person #2 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. 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.)
That current health assessments on file allow child care staff to work with children.
2024-08-27 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant in care was not obtained from the parent.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from a parent.
2024-08-27 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that in the activity center that there were three uncovered electrical outlets accessible to the preschool children that were in care.

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.)
Place receptacle covers on the electrical outlets in the Activity Center.
2024-08-27 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the School Age classroom was missing an assortment of adhesive bandages.

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.)
First aid kits will contain all necessary items required by DHS.
2024-08-27 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the upstairs boy's bathroom, it was observed to have a hole in wall where the doorknob had hit into it.

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.)
Hole in the upstairs boy's bathroom will be repaired.
2024-08-27 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: In Bathroom #2 outside of the activity center it was observed that the sink was missing a handwashing sign.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Replace the handwashing sign above the sink in bathroom #2 outside of the Activity Center.
2024-07-18 Swimming 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: At approximately 11:25AM, Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 were observed to be in swim ratio with 14 preschool age children. When interviewed Staff #1 reported that they were responsible and named 4 children, Staff #2 reported that they were responsible and named 3 children, Staff Person #3 reported that they were responsible and named 5 children, and Staff Person #4 reported that they were responsible for named 1 child. One child was unaccounted for. When given a second attempt Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 again named their groups leaving one child unaccounted for. Previously cited on 6/25/24

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be responsible for an assigned group of children based on swim ratio. Each staff will have a wrist band with there group of assigned children.
2024-06-25 Swimming 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 11:35AM, Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 were observed to be in swim ratio with 24 school age children. When interviewed Staff #1 reported that they were responsible and named 6 children, Staff #2 reported that they were responsible for two of the children that staff person #1 named, Staff Person #3 reported that they were responsible for three of the children that staff person #1 named, and Staff Person #4 reported that they were responsible for one of the children that staff person #1 named. There were six children that were unaccountable for. When given a second attempt Staff #1 was unable to correctly identify their assigned group of children and did not know the children that they were responsible for, again leaving 6 children were unaccounted for.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Each staff person will be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff will wear wrist band with the children's name and use a non-water based pen to write the names on the wrist band. The staff shall be present and be able to account for all children in their assigned group.
2023-08-14 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler Room, a clear, plastic bin with square letter blocks was cracked which posed a cutting 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Makes sure all equipment is in good clean repair free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Cited and Corrected during the inspection.
2023-08-14 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator, in the School Age Room, had a broken face and read 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Maintain a refrigerator that has a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below. . Also, replace thermometer if needed. Cited and Corrected during the inspection.
2023-08-14 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The immunization records of Child #1 (PRE-S) and Child #2 (PRE-S) lacked a yearly Influenza shot with no Letter of Exemption in File.

Correction Required: 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.)
The facility will require parents to provide an updated vaccine report including a flu shot. If a flu shot was not give then parents will be required to submit a letter or exemption.
2023-08-14 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #2 were dated more than 24-months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will require staff to receive a health assessment no later than 24 months when continuing employment cited and corrected.
2023-08-14 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A copy of the facility's current Emergency Plan was not posted in a conspicuous place.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director will post a sign stating that the emergency plan is available upon request to please contact the Asst. Director or Director. Contact information will be given. Cited and Corrected during the inspection.
2023-08-14 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings for staff #4 were dated more than 24-months apart.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will ensure that staff have Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings no more that 24 months apart.
2023-08-14 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #3 --- have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR. Staff Person #6 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet): Health and Safety Training (08/18/2023).

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #1 and #3 -- will have until September 12, 2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person s #1 and #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 persons #1 and #3--, staff persons #1 and #3-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have staff complete pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of hire. Have staff complete. Have staff complete pre-service training (Health and Safety) within 90 days of hire.
2023-08-14 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #6 lacked Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training (Dated 03/16/2023) within 90 days of hire.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have staff complete pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of hire. Have staff complete. Cited and Corrected.
2023-08-14 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, had only 1250 hours of childcare experience documented.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Verify that staff have applicable qualifications for the position in which they are performing.
2023-08-14 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: A trash receptacle, in X-Rcade room, containing human secretions (used water bottle) was not contained in a closed receptacle.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future make sure all trash receptacles have lids.
2023-08-14 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: The Toddler and School Age restrooms lacked handwashing signs above the toilet.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Place a sign above all toilets', diapering areas, and sinks in the facility. Cited and Corrected during the inspection.
2023-08-14 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Fire drills were not conducted every 60 days (01/18/2023 - 05/29/2023 -- 131 days) with the last documented fire drill dated 05/29/2023.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills will be conducted every 60 days. Cited and Corrected with a new fire drill dated 05/29/2023.
2023-08-14 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Facility files lacked proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will have try to locate proof of purchase for the fire detection device. Letter of Attestation was already signed at 2022 inspection.
2022-09-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child File #3 lacked the Enrolling Parent's Work Address and Work Number.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will contact the parent and obtain the work address and phone number.
2022-09-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: Child files #1 (Pre-S) and #2 (Pre-S) lacked a yearly Influenza shot for 2021 with no Letter of Exemption in the File.

Correction Required: 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.)
If the child did not get a flu shot for the inspection year, an exemption letter will be filled out by the parent/guardian of the child and placed in the child file.
2022-08-23 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A clear, plastic bin, in Classroom #5, was observed to have a chipped corner which posed a cutting 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bin was removed immediately.
2022-08-23 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator, in Classroom #2, used for childcare was lacking an operating thermometer.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A thermometer will be order from Amazon and a picture will be sent to the cert rep when placed in the refrigerator.
2022-08-23 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #2 and #3 were dated more than 24-months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The two staff member's Health Assessments were cited and corrected with a Health Assessment dated:10/14/2022 and 03/31/2022, respectively.
2022-08-23 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent State Police and Child Abuse Clearances for Staff #1 were dated more than 60 months apart.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both clearances were cited and corrected with clearances dated 06/06/2022.
2022-08-23 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The outdoor play space's chain link fence post, closest to the storage shed, had four, exposed bolts which create a cutting hazard.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The maintenance person was notified and cert rep will be sent a picture once completed.
2022-08-23 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Facility files lacked proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detection system.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider signed a Letter of Attestation for not having Proof of Purchase for the fire detection system.

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