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Lititz Rec Center Child Care

Lititz, PA · Lancaster County
301 Maple St, Lititz, PA 17543
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Capacity
198 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
1

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📞 (717) 626-5096
301 Maple St
Lititz, PA 17543
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Active License
License Number
CER-00252726
License Issued
May 3, 2026
Active Through
May 3, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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The mission of Lititz recCenter (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization) is to provide quality recreational facilities and programs for individuals, businesses, and groups of all sizes.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:40 AM - 7:45 AM
  • Tuesday6:40 AM - 7:45 AM
  • Wednesday6:40 AM - 7:45 AM
  • Thursday6:40 AM - 7:45 AM
  • Friday6:40 AM - 7:45 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2026-02-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for children #1 and #2 did not include complete information for listed release persons. Child #1 - A release persons address and telephone number were not included. Child #2 - Addresses were not listed for 3 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact forms have been updated with complete information
2026-02-06 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 recent health report on file for child #2 was more than 12 months old (dated in October of 2024).

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.)
Child was given the health form to take to the physician. Parent given a form and email sent requesting a physical. Appointment has been scheduled by parent.
2026-02-06 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child #1 was most recently updated by the child's parent in July of 2025. The agreement on file for child #3 was signed/dated by the parent in March of 2025, and subsequently more than 6 months later in February of 2026.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The signature was obtained for child #1.
2026-02-06 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The record for facility person #4 did not include documentation that the staff person has been trained on the emergency plan in the past year. The most recent training was from more than 12 months old (dated 1/2025).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility person received an updated emergency plan training.
2026-02-06 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 completed 8.5 training hours during their previous training year. Staff person #2 completed 6 training hours during their previous training year.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will ensure that staff #1 and #2 have completed at least 12 hours of training.
2026-02-06 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The record for facility person #5 did not include documentation of a completed mandated reporter training. The facility person has been employed for more than 90 days. At the time facility person #6 began work in the facility, the individual's record did not contain a completed DHS FBI clearance required under the CPSL and did not contain a copy of request for the DHS FBI clearance as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

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.)
Staff person 5 obtained Mandated reporter training. Staff person 6's clearance has been obtained.
2026-02-06 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The staff evaluations on file for staff person #3 were dated in November of 2024 and subsequently more than 12 months later in January of 2026.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff are all evaluated in January and February.
2026-02-06 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in zone 3 did not contain soap.

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.)
Soap was added to the first aid kit
2026-01-06 Incident Investigation 3270.21/3270.133(7) - General Health and Safety/Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.133(7)

Description: General Health and Safety/Medication log

Noncompliance Area: On 12/29/25, child #1 was inadvertently given a second dose of their medication. The medication had been brought in that morning by the child's parent, but facility staff did not require the parent to complete a medication log. Staff person #1 administered the first dose, and after a staff change a second dose was administered by staff person #2. Neither staff person #1 nor staff person #2 logged the administration of the medication. Facility staff did not notice the child was given an extra dose of the medication until it was brought to their attention by the child's parent at pickup. The child was taken to the emergency room for monitoring.

Correction Required: TIERED LIS 1. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. Facility leadership must complete TA (with an approved Health and Safety Consultant) to write (or revise) and implement a policy regarding the handling, giving, and storing of medications, including procedures for parents, staff, and leadership. The policy should include actions taken when facility staff do not adhere to the policy. Facility leadership will submit the policy to DHS for approval. After the policy is approved by DHS, all staff will be trained on the center policy. All staff must sign and agree to adhere to the center policy. Documentation that all staff were trained and signed the policy must be kept on file at the facility. The operator shall provide a date for when this correction will be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. Parent may not leave the facility without filling in a med log. And medication shall have the original bottle with dosing instructions and physician's name. (12/30/2025) This was done immediately the following day. 2.A staff communication log will be kept with pertinent information of the day regarding children behavior, med log info and other documentation. This will help when new staff arrives. 3. All staff administering medication will have one staff person administer the medication and the other fills out the med log. A double authentication system. This was in place 12/30/2025 Director will seek TA assistance in drafting a medication policy for staff and another policy for the parent handbook. Draft will be sent to DHS for approval. Staff will be trained on the medication policy. Staff members will sign and date the policy and it will be placed in their personnel file.
2026-01-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: According to the log on file at the time of inspection, fire drills were completed on 10/9/25 and then subsequently 62 days later on 12/9/25.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will remember that some months have 31 days. Fire drills will be conducted with in the required 60-day window.
2026-01-06 Unannounced Monitoring 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: According to the log on file at the time of inspection, more than 30 days had passed since the most recent manual test of the fire detection system. The most recently logged test took place on 11/6/25.

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. To verify operability, a child care center 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire alarm checks will be conducted every thirty days as required.
2025-07-02 Swimming 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact forms were not present with the preschool/kindergarten group. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact forms must remain with the children in the area where they are receiving care. It must be taken on excursions and field trips.
2025-07-02 Swimming 3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) - Original container/Written instructions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(2)

Description: Original container/Written instructions

Noncompliance Area: Child #3 - The child's inhaler was not in the original container and did not contain a prescription label (did not include written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medication).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent was given the inhaler and asked to provide the box from th epharmacy with detailed instructions for administering the medication.
2025-07-02 Swimming 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 - There was no medication log on file for the child's pain reliever medication. Child #2 - There was no medication log on file for the child's inhaler.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent filled out med log completely for the nonprescription medicine.
2025-07-02 Swimming 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Sunscreen was observed in areas accessible to the children (in backpacks). A child had a bottle of perfume in her backpack and was observed sharing it with other children.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All sunscreen is now stored in the closet away from the children. Children have been instructed to not bring anything like perfume, makeup, hair products to camp.
2025-02-13 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: The depth of the rubber mulch surrounding the embedded equipment did not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission The mulch measured at 3-4 inches in depth near the tall slide. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The mulch was raked to allow for appropriate depth in fall zones.
2025-02-13 Renewal 3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6) - Signed /Admission date Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Signed /Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children #2, #3, and #4 did not specify the date of the child's admission, and were not signed by the operator. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The dates of admission were added and they were signed by the operator.
2025-02-13 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for child #4 and child #5 were signed by the parents in February of 2024, and subsequently more than 6 months later in January of 2025.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact form that was in the childcare space was dated 9/29/24 and the one in the main site was updated in January 2025.
2025-02-13 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 recent health report on file for child #3 was more than 12 months old.

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.)
An updated health report was obtained.
2025-02-13 Renewal 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) - Written consent/Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)

Description: Written consent/Medication log

Noncompliance Area: An epi-pen was on site for child #1. The facility did not have a med log, nor written parental consent for administration of the medication.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent filled out and signed the med log for child 1.
2025-02-13 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for facility person #3 was dated more than 24 months ago (May of 2022) and is past due to be updated. The record for facility person #4 did not include a health assessment (complete with results of a TB test). The individual has been working as a facility person that comes into contact with children since October of 2024. The health assessments on file for facility person #5 were dated in August of 2022 and subsequently more than 24 months later in January of 2025.

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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 will obtain an updated health report. Facility person #4 obtained an updated health assessment with results of a TB test.
2025-02-13 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person #1 stated "yes" to the question that asked in the individual has a communicable disease.

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. An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Doctor's office corrected the error
2025-02-13 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(e)

Description: Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms had been updated in the master files, but were not updated in the emergency contact folder in the school-age space.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
They will be copied and put in both locations
2025-02-13 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The record for facility person #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Another reference was received from a non-family member
2025-02-13 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements. (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices. (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent. (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic. (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) within the meaning of those terms under section 602(a)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 5195a(a)(1)). (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of biocontaminants. (9) Precautions when transporting children. The health and safety training was completed 120 days after the date of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-9.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff completed training 1/5 & 1/7
2025-02-13 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: Staff person #5 has not completed pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #5, staff person #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Pediatric first aid and CPR was completed 2/25/25
2025-02-13 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The most recent written evaluation on file for staff person #1 was dated more than 12 months ago in January of 2024. The written evaluations on file for staff person #2 were dated in September of 2023, and subsequently more than 12 months later in November of 2024. The written evaluations on file for staff person #3 were dated in July of 2023, and subsequently more than 12 months later in November of 2024. The written evaluations on file for staff person #6 were dated in January of 2024, and subsequently more than 12 months later in February of 2025.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff evaluation completed 2/17/25
2025-02-13 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: The bathroom off the Rec Zone was not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle. The trash can did not have a lid. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Covered. Completed on site
2025-02-13 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: According to the written log on file at the time of inspection, more than 30 days had lapsed since the most recent manual test of the fire detection system (1/6/25). (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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. To verify operability, a child care center 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. O

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire alarm is tested every thirty days. We were waiting for the inspector to come for February check since she needed to hear the alarm go off.
2024-07-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person 2 did not include the 1 hour Pennsylvania health and safety updated training.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 is leaving the childcare program at the REc.
2024-07-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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: A health report was in staff person 3's file, but the form did not include the name of the person who the health report was completed for.

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.)
Staff took health form to the physician office for them to add her name to the health report
2024-07-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: The children's lunchboxes in the Bonfield room were not stored in a refrigerator.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All lunch boxes will be stored in the refrigerator
2024-07-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person 1 did not include documentation of education.

Correction Required: 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.)
Transcripts are on file.
2024-07-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person 2 included just one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A staff member working directly with Staff #2 wrote a reference
2024-07-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The first aid training on file for staff person 2 expired at the end of June 2024.

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.)
The first aid and CPR Training was completed 6/3/24. Staff #2 did not hand in her certification/ proof.
2024-07-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The most recent fire safety training on file for staff person 2 was more than 12 months old (dated 5/2023).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 is leaving the childcare program at the REc.
2024-07-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person 3 did not include a completed disclosure statement. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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.)
This was corrected immediately on-site
2024-07-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The most recent written evaluation on file for staff person 2 was more than 12 months old (dated in June of 2022).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Evaluation was written and signed by the staff member
2024-03-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: A container of hand sanitizer was observed hanging from a child's backpack in an area accessible to preschoolers.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Send a reminder to families regarding sanitizer on backpacks. The sanitizer was moved to an area out of reach of the children.
2024-02-15 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the "fun zone".

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Daily schedule is now posted in fun zone.
2024-02-15 Renewal 3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6) - Signed /Admission date Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Signed /Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child 1 did not specify the date of the child's admission. The agreement was not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Admission date added. The operator signed the agreement.
2024-02-15 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 information on file for child 1 did not include the work addresses and telephone number for 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.)
Parent filled out missing components.
2024-02-15 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A 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 the preschool room, nor in the "fun zone".

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency transportation plan is visible in child care spaces.
2024-02-15 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 record for staff persons 1 did not include the Pennsylvania Health and Safety update training which was to be completed by 12/30/2022.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff completed update immediately upon request.
2024-02-15 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 5's record did not include verification of child care experience, and education prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: 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.)
Staff provided documentation of education and we got documenation of past hours of child care experience.
2024-02-15 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 3's written evaluation was due in March of 2023, but was not completed until January of 2024. Staff person 4 did not have a written evaluation on file from the previous 12 months.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 3 evaluation done immediately - signed right away Staff 4 evaluation done immediately - signed when she next worked.
2024-02-15 Renewal 3270.61(f)/3270.113(a)(1) - No business simultaneous use/Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(f)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: No business simultaneous use/Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 7 sent a preschooler unsupervised into a space that was being used for another purpose unrelated to the childcare being offered to use the other group's restroom (the space is used for "drop in care"). Staff person 6 was assigned the responsibility of the child at the time, and the staff person was unaware of the child's whereabouts.

Correction Required: Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered. 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 told to not send children to KidZone bathroom. Memo sent stating this. Staff must be present with their care groups. A clear transfer of supervision will be required with care cards.
2024-02-15 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephones in the preschool room, nor the "fun zone".

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Telephone numbers of local first responders in all child care spaces.
2024-02-15 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: The backpack containing the first aid kit was placed on the floor in an area accessible to the children upon returning to the room.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Reminded staff that backpacks / first aid kits belong out of reach of children. Must put backpack in closet.
2024-02-15 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: An area of peeling paint was observed next to the soap dispenser in the bathroom across from zone 2.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Area patched and painted
2024-02-15 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: Hand washing signs were not posted near multiple sinks throughout the facility.

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.)
Signs were ordered and placed in all bathrooms that the children utilize.
2024-02-15 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: The toilet areas were not equipped with lidded trash cans.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bathrooms have lidded trash cans.
2024-02-15 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: According to the log on file at the time of inspection, more than 30 days lapsed between the following manual tests of the fire detection system: 10/13/23 to 12/14/23 to 1/16/24.

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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. To verify operability, a child care center 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To conduct fire alarm tests within 30 days so it does not go past 30 days.
2023-07-06 Swimming 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: The rubber mulch surfacing around the embedded equipment did not meet the depth recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (6 inches). The mulch measured at approximately 3 inches in multiple spots.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will not use the outdoor playground until mulch levels reach the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission recommendation of 6 inches.
2023-07-06 Swimming 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for facility person 1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination, nor the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The physical exam for facility person 1 was obtained and includes an examination for communicable diseases and the CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide care.
2023-02-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child 2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement for child 2 includes arrival and departure times on the agreement.
2023-02-09 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(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 shall was not displayed conspicuously in the school age room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Medical emergency procedures was obtained and is hanging on bulletin board in the OKC room.
2023-02-09 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for child 1 (preschooler) was not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The record did not include documentation of an annual flu vaccine, nor an appropriate exemption note.

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. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility obtained written confirmation for child 1 that a flu vaccine was schedule for 2/21/23 at 5pm. Child 1 obtained flu immunization on 2/21/23 and documentation is included in child's file.
2023-02-09 Renewal 3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)/3270.181(e)

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

Noncompliance Area: Multiple emergency contact forms present in the preschool room had not been updated in the past 6 months (most recent parent signatures were more than 6 months old).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Update emergency forms have been obtained and placed in clipboard.
2023-02-09 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The record for facility person 1 included just 1 written, nonfamily references from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person 1 staff file includes 2 letters of recommendation.
2023-02-09 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: Uncovered outlets were observed in the hallway that is used by preschoolers.

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.)
Outlets in hallways have obtained safety covers.
2023-02-09 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: According to the log on file at the time of inspection, more than 60 days lapsed between the following fire drills: 4/4/22 - 7/1/22 and 7/1/22-9/27/22

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.)
Staff will complete fire drills at least every 60 days.
2022-07-07 Swimming Swimming Compliant - Finalized
2022-01-25 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: The depth of the rubber mulch on the playground did not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The depth measured at less than six inches in multiple spots near the embedded playground equipment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Displaced mulch was relocated back into "fall zones" on 2/17/22. Additional mulch was reordered to replenish entire playground to 6" depth. Order is pending.
2022-01-25 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The record for child 1 (preschooler) did not include documentation of an annual flu vaccine (as recommended by the ACIP guidelines). The record did not include any written exemptions.

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.Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Notified child's parent of missing vaccine and requested that child receive vaccine and produce record of vaccine administration. Parent produced vaccine record on 2/17/22.
2022-01-25 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: Facility person 1 has been employed by the facility since 1/18/2019. Her record did not include an NSOR certificate and the DHS FBI clearance on file had expired on 9/13/2019, and an updated FBI clearance was not obtained until 2/1/22.

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 until complete clearances are on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member was removed from childcare schedule until she can produce the NSOR certificate. She has obtained the FBI clearance.
2022-01-25 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Hand sanitizer was observed in an area accessible to preschoolers (CORRECTED ON SITE). Hand sanitizer was observed mounted on the wall in the school-age room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hand sanitizer was removed from the wall dispenser. Sanitizer in the preschool room was removed at the time of inspection.

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