Little Jewels Daycare

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact for Child #1 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #1's emergency contact was signed on 1/6/25 with no reviews.

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

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years of experience with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed approximately a 1/2-inch hole with exposed foam on a climbing block in the indoor play space.

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

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: Observed inflated latex balloons on the floor of the Infant Room which were accessible to children. Observed plastic bags on the handwashing sink counter in the Toddler Room which were accessible to children.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:45 AM Certification Staff observed 3 young school-age children alone in the indoor play space. Certification Staff observed Staff #5 who was working in the Infant Room come to the threshold of the classroom door to check on the 3 children. Certification Staff also observed Staff #10 who was working in the kitchen check on the 3 children.

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.

Regulation: 3270.121(b)

Description: Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: Parents did not receive in writing the facility's policy regarding supervision during the transfer of care between the child care center and a group child care home.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1, #2, #3. and #5 did not contain child service reports completed at least every 6 months (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Child #1 contained a child service report completed on 2/25/26. The file of Child #2 contained a child service report completed on 3/2/26. The file of Child #3 contained a child service report completed on 2/27/26. The file of Child #5 did not contain a child service report.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The agreements for Children #2, #4, and #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

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

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1, #2, and #4 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the files and give the original to the parents.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the complete work address of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the complete work address of the enrolling parent.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact for Children #1 and #4 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #1's emergency contact was signed on 4/21/25 with no reviews. Child #4's emergency contact was signed on 1/6/25 with no reviews.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1 and #2 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #1 contained a health report dated 4/21/25. The file of Child #2 contained a health report dated 8/13/25.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #3 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #3 contained a health report dated 1/23/25.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1, an older toddler, lacked DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations and Pneumococcal immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of 3 DTAP/DT/TD immunizations and 3 Pneumococcal immunizations. The file of Child #2, an infant, lacked DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations and Pneumococcal immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #2 had documentation of 2 DTAP/DT/TD immunizations and 2 Pneumococcal immunizations.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Regulation: 3270.133(4)

Description: Locked

Noncompliance Area: Observed an inhaler in a bag on the table behind the teacher's desk in the Preschool Room which was accessible to children.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #8, #9, and #10 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #8 contained a health assessment dated 11/29/23. The file of Staff #9 contained a health assessment dated 3/1/26. The file of Staff #9 also contained a health assessment dated 3/16/26, but the name of the staff was not listed on it. The file of Staff #10 contained a health assessment dated 3/2/26.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #9 lacked documentation of tuberculosis screening by Mantoux method at initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #9 had a Mantoux test read date of 1/18/26.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked documentation of notifying local safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.182(8)

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

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the agreement was not on file at the date of enrollment for Children #4 and #5. (SEE LIS Code Sheet) Child #4 had an agreement dated 4/8/25. Child #5 had an agreement dated 7/29/25.

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

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Observed a pack 'n play with a loose sheet in the Infant Room creating a potential suffocation hazard.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #8 and #9 lacked documentation of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The files of Staff #8 and #9 contained no documentation of emergency plan training.

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

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #1, #2, #3, #4 #5, #6 and #7 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The files of Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 did not contain documentation of fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #4 lacked a Child Abuse Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #4 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 6/4/25 with a previous one dated 5/30/25. The file of Staff #8 did not contain a disclosure statement. The file of Staff #8 lacked a valid FBI Clearance. The file of Staff #8 contained an FBI Clearance from the Department of Education dated 1/25/23. The file of Staff #8 lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #8 contained a NSOR dated 2/20/26. The file of Staff #9 lacked a disclosure statement signed at the time of initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #9 contained a disclosure statement dated 12/12/25. The file of staff #9 lacked a State Criminal History Check, State Sex Offender Registry Check, and State Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check from the State(s) in which Staff #9 resided in the last 5 years prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #9 did not contain a State Criminal History Check, State Sex Offender Registry Check, and State Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check from the State(s) in which Staff #9 resided. The file of Staff #10 lacked a State Police Clearance prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #10 contained a State Police Clearance dated 2/27/26

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 9 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #9- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #3, #4, and #7 lacked a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The files of Staff #3, #4, and #7 did not contain a written 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.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #7 and #9, who were designated as assistant group supervisors, lacked documentation of 2 years of experience with children. The file of Staff #7 contained documentation of 1872 hours of experience with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Observed Desitin Diaper Rash Cream which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the back of the changing table in the Infant Room which was accessible to children. Observed Great Value Disinfecting Wipes which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on top of the cubby beside the changing table in the Toddler Room which were accessible to children. Observed Boudreaux's butt paste, Desitin Diaper Rash Cream, and Zinc Oxide Ointment which all indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in plastic bins located in the cubbies which were accessible to children in the Toddler Room. Observed Gold Bond Healing Hand Cream and Febreeze Air Mist which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the handwashing sink counter in the Toddler Room which were accessible to children. Observed Aquaphor which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in a plastic bin located in a cubby in the Preschool Room which was accessible to children. Observed Dabbin' Fever Bingo Daubers which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in a bin on the table behind the teacher's desk in the Preschool Room which were accessible to 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.

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: The sink area in the Preschool Room was not equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

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

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 6/2/25, 8/1/25, 10/22/25, 12/16/25, and 2/11/26.

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.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested on 4/23/25, 5/23/25, 6/21/25, 7/1/25, 8/1/25, 9/1/25, 10/1/25, 11/1/25, 12/16/25, 1/5/26, and 2/11/26.

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

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 4/23/25. The file of Staff #1, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years experience with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed a cracked bin containing LEGOS in the Preschool Room.

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

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: Observed rest equipment not labeled for the use of a specific child in the Toddler Room, Preschool Room, and Infant Room.

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

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the Infant Room lacked an operating thermometer.

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

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: The written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Infant Room.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information was not present in the Toddler Room, Preschool Room, and Infant Room for children receiving care in the spaces.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: Child #3 lacked a health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #3 who had an admission date of 1/13/25 had a health report in the file, but it was not dated.

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.

Regulation: 3270.133(4)

Description: Locked

Noncompliance Area: Observed Children's Tylenol which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in a child's backpack located in a cubby in the Preschool Room which was accessible to children.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: The Infant Room lacked a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can in which to discard a soiled disposable diaper immediately.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: Observed a sheet on the diaper changing surface in the Toddler Room which staff indicated they used Lysol Spray to clean after each diapering.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #3 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 #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #3 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #3 contained a health assessment dated 2/11/25.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)

Description: Physical examination

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #2 contained an adult health assessment dated 1/5/25 which did not include documentation of a physical examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Regulation: 3270.165

Description: Menus

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: Observed bottles which were not labeled with the child's name in the Infant Room.

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

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

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

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

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Observed a cord to the refrigerator in the Infant Room which was not secured creating a potential tripping and/or strangulation hazard.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7. #8, and #9 lacked documentation of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The files of Staff #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 contained no documentation of emergency plan training.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked documentation of providing a letter to the parent explaining emergency procedures addressing the following: accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises; accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises; a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises; a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children; and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #7 has completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet), however, the mandated reporter training does not meet the minimum of three hours and is not intended for an appropriate target audience.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #7 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 #7, staff person #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained a NSOR dated 3/7/25. The file of Staff #1 did not contain a disclosure statement. The file of Staff #2 lacked a Child Abuse Clearance, DHS FBI Clearance, and National Sex Offender Registry Certificate prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 1/21/25, a DHS FBI Clearance dated 1/15/25, and a NSOR dated 3/10/25. The file of Staff #2 did not contain a disclosure statement. The file of Staff #3 lacked a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, DHS FBI Clearance, and National Sex Offender Registry Certificate prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #3 contained a State Police Clearance dated 2/13/25, a Child Abuse Clearance dated 2/24/25, a DHS FBI Clearance dated 2/26/25, and a NSOR dated 2/26/25. The file of Staff #3 did not contain a disclosure statement. The file of Staff #4 lacked a DHS FBI Clearance prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #4 contained a DHS FBI Clearance dated 4/23/25. The file of Staff #4 did not contain a disclosure statement. The file of Staff #5 lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #5 contained a NSOR dated 3/10/25. The file of Staff #5 did not contain a disclosure statement. The file of Staff #6 lacked a valid State Police Clearance because it did not have a "disseminated by" date. The file of Staff #6 did not contain a disclosure statement. The file of Staff #7 lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #7 contained a NSOR dated 1/28/25. The file of Staff #7 did not contain a disclosure statement. The file of Staff #8 lacked a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and DHS FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #8 contained a State Police Clearance dated 2/8/25 with a previous one dated 2/7/20. The file of Staff #8 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/5/25 with a previous one dated 3/1/20. The file of Staff #8 contained a DHS FBI Clearance dated 2/27/25 with a previous one dated 2/22/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #1, #2, #4 and #7, who were designated as assistant group supervisors, lacked documentation of 2 years experience with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Observed Desitin and Boudreaux's Butt Paste which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the top shelf under the changing table in the Infant Room which were accessible to children. Observed two tubes of Orajel and 1 tube of Neosporin which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in a diaper bag located on the floor of the Infant Room which were accessible to 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.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Observed approximately a 1-inch hole in the drywall behind the door 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.

Regulation: 3270.82(e)

Description: Toilet and sinks proper height

Noncompliance Area: The sink in the Toddler Room lacked platforms or steps to be easily approached by children using it.

Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility did not have documentation of fire drills being conducted.

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.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility did not have a written record that the fire detection system was tested manually.

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

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #2 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained a health assessment dated 3/24/23.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The letter provided to the parent explaining emergency procedures did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the initial inspection Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre- service training (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training. At the time of the initial inspection Staff person #2 had completed first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and the trainer had not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate. The files of Staff #1 and #2 lacked a valid disclosure statement.

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

Regulation: 3270.34(b)(1)

Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1, who was designated as the director, lacked documentation of 1 year of experience with children.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The facility was unable to provide documentation of proof and date of purchase of the interconnected smoke detector system.

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