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Little Bird Nursery & Preschool

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
1123 Ivy Hill Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19150
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1123 Ivy Hill Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19150
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CER-00259137
License Issued
Aug 15, 2026
Active Through
Aug 15, 2027
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Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
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Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Little Bird Nursery & Preschool is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-23 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: At the time of the inspection the records of child #1 and child #2 were lacking current valid health assessments.

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.)
Provider will update the records of child #1 and child #2 with current valid health assessments.
2026-07-23 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection there was an area of peeling paint in the preschool room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the area of peeling paint in the preschool room was covered immediately and resurfaced the weekend following the inspection.
2025-06-20 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the rest equipment in the aspen room were not all labeled for the use of a specific child.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of the inspection the rest equipment in the aspen room were all reviewed and all labeled for the use of a specific child.
2025-06-20 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: At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 did not have a current valid health assessment.

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.)
Provider will inform the parents of child #1 that the child may not return to the program until such a time when their record is updated with a current valid health assessment.
2025-06-20 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: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking a current valid health assessment

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.)
Provider submitted a Physical for staff person #2 dated 6/26/25.
2025-06-20 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the bottles in the Birtch room were not all labeled with a child's name.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of the inspection all of the bottles in the Birtch room were reviewed and labeled with the child's name.
2025-06-20 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking the 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.)
Provider will update the record of staff person #3 with two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
2025-06-20 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 caring for children over 90 days) was lacking proof of the training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

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.)
Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with the proof of the training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
2025-06-20 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the cabinet beneath the sink in the cedar room was unlocked and contained toxic cleaning materials.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the cabinet beneath the sink in the cedar room was locked at the time of the inspection, the toxic cleaning materials were then inaccessible to the children in care.
2025-06-20 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the last documented fire drill at the facility was in March of 2025.

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.)
The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter willl conduct and document a fire drill within the next 30 days.
2024-06-07 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection in the Willow room the cribs of two of the children sleeping were pressed together and neither had two feet of space on the required three sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff immediately moved the cribs to allow for the required amount of space around the cribs.
2024-06-07 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the emergency contact form for child #1 was in in the child care space where they 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.)
The emergency contact form for child #1 was brough immediately in in the child care space where they were receiving care.
2024-06-07 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #4 (enrolled over 60 days) did not have a current valid health assessment.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the record of child #4 with a current valid health assessment prior to their return to the programn. .
2024-06-07 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: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 was lacking a current valid health assesment.

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.)
provider will update the record of staff person #4 with a current valid health assessment.
2024-06-07 Renewal 3270.181(b)/3270.181(c) - Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(b)/3270.181(c)

Description: Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #3 had not been kept current with regards to periodic review of emergency contact form and financial agreement.

Correction Required: Information in a child's record shall be kept current by the operator. 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.)
Provider will update the record of child #3 with regards to periodic review of emergency contact form and financial agreement.
2024-06-07 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking the signed consents, for emergency medical care as well as minor first aid required prior to admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the record of child #2 with the signed consents, for emergency medical care as well as minor first aid required prior to admission.
2024-06-07 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking proof of any educational level.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the record of staff person #3 with proof of any educational level.
2024-06-07 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 and #4was lacking the required 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.)
Provider will update the record of staff person #3 and #4 with the required two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
2024-06-07 Renewal 3270.27(b)/3270.27(c) - Plan reviewed/updated annually/Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)/3270.27(c)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually/Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the was no written document of the staff having been trained on the emegency plan, and the plan itself has no written documentation of having been reviewed in over one years time.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. 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.)
Provider will produce written document of the staff having been trained on the emergency plan as well as the reviewing the plan itself.
2024-06-07 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: At the time of the inspection the record of staff persons #1, #3 and #4 did not have the verification of child care experience, to serve as staff qualifications for the position which the person was observed performing

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.)
Provider will update the record of staff persons #1, #3 and #4 with the verification of child care experience, to serve as staff qualifications for the position which the person was observed performing
2024-06-07 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 (having served the facility over one year) was lacking in a performance evaluation.

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.)
Provider will update the record of staff person #2 with a performance evaluation.
2024-06-07 Renewal 3270.75(b)/3270.75(c) - Inaccessible to children/Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)/3270.75(c)

Description: Inaccessible to children/Has all items

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection in the pre k room the first aid kit was in the cubie and accessible to the children, the first aid kit in the birtch room was lacking gloves and tape.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All first aid kits at the facility were fully stocked and made inaccessible to the children on the date of the inspection
2023-07-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 7/6/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 was assigned to Child #1 for the purpose of supervision. Child #1 was observed leaving the classroom unsupervised by a staff person to obtain a utensil in the facility's kitchen.

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.)
Reviewed policy with all staff : must know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned groups at all time. Children are not permitted to leave the caregivers line of sight - may not leave the classroom/assigned space unsupervised and may never enter the staff kitchen/break room under any circumstances.
2023-07-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: Continued Non Compliance: On 7/6/23, at time of unannounced inspection, emergency contact information was not present in the childcare spaces where 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.)
State Provided Emergency contact forms have been filled out by Little Bird Admin and signed off on for accuracy by parents. These forms are in both the children's formal files as well as each in the "Go Bag" of each of their classrooms, to travel with the child at all times. Additionally, a folder has been placed in each play space contanting emergency contact information of every student in the school
2023-07-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: Continued Non Compliance: On 7/6/23, at time of unannounced inspection, children in the PK/School age classroom were observed eating lunches containing perishable items such as yogurt and cheese. Staff #2 stated that lunches are kept in the children's cubby with ice packs inside.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 2 was reminded of policy requiring all perishable food items be stored in a refrigerator until the time of consumption.
2023-07-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: On 7/6/23, at time of unannounced inspection, a bottle located in the Infant room and the YT classroom refrigerator was not labeled with the child's name.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Reminded staff of policy and reason for policy. Ensured all bottles and cups are labled
2023-07-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 7/6/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain a completed NSOR clearance as required by CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will be removed from the facility until results of NSOR clearance is obtained.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(e)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 6/14/23, at time of renewal inspection, rubber tire playground surfacing with a diameter of less than 1 meter was observed accessible to toddlers on the outdoor play space designated for infants/toddlers.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mesh walls and additional floor boards have been installed to contain the rubber tire and stop it from transferring on to the turf surface which is intended for toddlers and infants. Rubber tire material has been removed from the gate entrance and replaced with large steppingstones to stop any mulch from transferring into the turf surface. We will install a gate to bridge the gap between the existing fences to keep toddlers and infants from reaching the mulch portion of the playspace. This is still a work in progress - once complete site Director will reach out to representative to request a re-inspection to receive permission for use.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: On 6/14/23, at time of renewal inspection, unrefrigerated potentially hazardous foods such as cheese and yogurt were observed stored in lunch boxes kept in the facility's classrooms.

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.)
Center purchased refrigerators for each classroom in the front of the school (Infants, Young Ones, Older Ones, Twos with thermometers so they may store the children's perishable items. Each classroom (Older Twos, Preschool, PK) will use a predesignated labeled bin. Refrigerator has a thermometer.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: On 6/14/23, at time of renewal, complete emergency contact information was not present in the childcare spaces where 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.)
State provided emergency contact forms have been filled out and are actively being requested for signature by the parents. These forms will be in both the children's formal file as well as the "Go Bag" of each of their classrooms to travel with the child at all times.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: On 6/14/23, at time of renewal inspection, Child #1 has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days. Child #1 file did not contain an initial health report. (Immunizations only were on file).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will obtain a health report from Child #1.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 6/14/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis test.

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.)
Staff #3 will obtain an initial health assessment.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: On 6/14/23, at time of renewal, an individual file was not on file for Staff #6.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 will be removed from the facility until all required documents and clearances are obtained.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On 6/14/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain 2 written letters of reference.

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.)
Director will obtain 2 written references for Staff #3.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: On 6/14/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #3 and #5 files did not contain evidence of training in the facility's emergency plan.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 and #5 were trained in the facility's emergency plan. Documentation including the date and name of staff trained will be kept on file.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #4 will have until 6/29/23 (15 days) to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #--- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On 6/14/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 files did not contain completed DHS FBI Clearances required by DHS. (Staff #1 and #2 FBI clearances were issued by the Department of Ed) Additionally, Staff #3 was observed being used as a Provisional Hire. Staff #3 file did not contain proof of requests made for DHS FBI Clearance and NSOR Clearance prior to working at the facility as required by CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1, #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, FBI Clearance, NSOR clearance, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1, #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1, #2 will be removed from the facility effective 6/15 until DHS FBI clearances are obtained. Staff #3 will be removed until all required clearances and proof of requests are obtained.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters Non Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: On 6/14/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain verification of education.

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 acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 will provide a copy of verification of education in order to ensure qualifications to work in a childcare setting.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: On 6/14/23, at time of renewal inspection, disinfecting spray was observed accessible to children on the diaper changing area located in the YT room. Diaper cream was observed in an unlocked cabinets under the diaper changing tables located in both OT classrooms. Hand sanitizer instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed on the diaper changing tables accessible to children in the YT and OT classrooms.

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 sanitizers and cleaners were placed on a high shelf, only accessible to teachers/out of reach. Diaper creams have been moved to interior of locked changing tables, only operable by teachers.
2023-02-14 Initial review 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: On 2/14/23, at time of initial inspection, a written emergency transport plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in every childcare space.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The written emergency transport plan was posted in each childcare space at the time of inspection.
2023-02-14 Initial review 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: On 2/14/23, at time of initial inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 File did not contain Pediatric First Aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum, and with a trainer who has provided documentation that they are PQAS certified in that training topic.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and Staff #2 are registered to obtain Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum with a PQAS certified trainer who is qualified to train in the topic. Training will be completed on 2/15/23.
2023-02-14 Initial review 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: On 2/14/23, at time of initial inspection, the facility's first aid kits did not contain scissors.

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.)
Scissors were added to each classroom's first aid kit at the time of inspection.
2023-02-14 Initial review 3270.82(h)/3270.82(i) - Handwashing signs/Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)/3270.82(i)

Description: Handwashing signs/Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: On 2/14/23, at time of initial inspection, the facility sinks and diapering areas did not contain a sign requiring hands to be washed after toileting and before eating. Additionally, the facility's bathrooms did not contain lidded waste receptacles.

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. 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.)
Handwashing signs containing the requirement of washing hands after toileting and before eating were posted at each sink and diapering area in the facility. Lidded waste receptacles were placed in all bathrooms in the facility during the inspection.
2023-02-14 Initial review 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: On 2/14/23, at time of initial inspection, no proof of purchase or documentation dating the installation of the fire detection system as required by Act 62 Fire and Panic Act was observed on file at the facility.

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.)
Provider will complete and sign an Attestation Form provided by OCDEL attesting to the date of facility's fire detection system.

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