Little Appleseed Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 who is a young toddler lacked a child health report that was completed 6 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 8/27/24 and 1/6/26.

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 for child #2 who is a preschool aged child lacked a child health report that was completed in 2024. The child health reports in the file are dated 11/10/23 and 9/19/25.

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: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 lacked current pediatric first-aid and CPR training that was renewed prior to its expiration date of 1/27/26.

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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 1/27/21 and 3/31/26.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 who was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a child abuse clearance and NSOR verification certificate that were completed 60 months from the previous child abuse clearance and NSOR verification certificate. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 8/6/20 and 8/10/25. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 6/1/20 and 6/12/25. The file for staff person #2 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid state police clearance. The state police clearance did not have a disseminated date on it. The file for staff person #2 lacked a child abuse clearance and NSOR verification certificate that were completed 60 months from the previous child abuse clearance and NSOR verification certificate. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 8/6/20 and 8/13/25. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 6/1/20 and 6/12/25. The file for staff person #3 who was hired as an aide on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid disclosure statement. The signed and dated disclosure statement in the file was not the updated disclosure statement form from 1/1/25. The file for staff person #4 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The state police clearances in the file are dated 1/21/21 and 3/30/26. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 1/21/21 and 3/30/26. The FBI clearances in the file are dated 1/21/21 and 4/3/26. The file for staff person #5 who was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid disclosure statement. The signed and dated disclosure statement in the file was not the updated disclosure statement form from 1/1/25. The file for staff person #6 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid disclosure statement. The signed and dated disclosure statement in the file was not the updated disclosure statement form from 1/1/25. The file for staff person #7 who was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 6/1/20 and 8/6/25.

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.

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked a child health report that was completed no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet). The child health report in the file was dated 4/3/24.

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

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 who is a young toddler lacked a child health report that was completed in the last 6 months. The child health report in the file was dated 3/7/24.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 who is a preschool child lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file were dated 4/25/23 and 5/13/24.

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)(8)

Description: Age appropriate screenings complete

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked a health report that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 lacked 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.

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 lacked pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that was renewed before the expiration of the previous training. The pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) trainings in the file were dated 5/14/22 and 7/20/24.

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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 11/6/19 and 4/18/25. The file for staff person #2 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The State Police clearances in the file are dated 10/22/19 and 10/30/24. The Child Abuse clearances in the file are dated 11/1/19 and 11/6/24. The FBI clearances in the file are dated 10/29/19 and 11/5/24.

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.

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 lacked a high school diploma.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The Fire Drill and Fire Detection 30-day smoke detector check log was observed. There were 50 days between 9/25/24 -11/14/24, 50 days between 11/14/24 - 1/3/25, and 49 days between 1/3/25 - 2/21/25.

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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked state police and child abuse clearances that were completed within 60 months of the previous clearances. The state police clearances in the file are dated 7/11/18 and 8/29/23. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 7/11/18 and 9/6/23.

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.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked emergency contact information that was updated by the parent six months from the previous update. The updates in the file were dated 5/4/23 and 1/2/24.

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)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked a health report that was completed 12 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file are dated 8/29/22 and 11/28/23.

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: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: A bottle of Children's Allergy Relief was observed in the young toddlers classroom in the locked medicine box that did not have parental written consent for administration of medication.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked an adult health assessment that included an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

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

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

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

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

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a state police clearance that was completed prior to her hire date. The state police clearance in the file is dated 2/7/24.

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.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #6 lacked child service reports that were completed 6 months from the previous child service reports.

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: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked emergency contact information that was updated 6 months from the previous emergency contact information. The emergency contact information for child #2 in the file was dated 10/4/22 and 5/1/23. The emergency contact information for child #3 in the file was dated 10/7/22 and 5/1/23. The emergency contact information for child #4 in the file was dated 1/8/21 and 2/13/23. The emergency contact information for child #5 in the file was dated 10/3/22 and 5/3/23.

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: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: In the infants classroom a bottle of Infants Ibuprofen was observed to be expired on 2/2022.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 1/22/21 and 5/2/23. The file for staff person #5 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 3/10/21 and 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: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 lacked a financial agreement that was updated 6-months from the previous financial agreement. The financial agreements in the file are dated 5/17/22 and 5/1/23.

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.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 lacked 12 clock hours of child care training between 12/19/21 and 12/19/22. The file contained 6 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, and #7 have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, and #7 must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Instructor Card from the PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked an NSOR that was completed within the 45-day provisional period. Staff person #4 was not removed from her childcare position. The NSOR in the file is dated 4/27/23.

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.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room a plastic bin with toy blocks in it was observed to be cracked causing rough edges and pinch and crush points.

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: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 lacked competence in the completion of training of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that was completed before the expiration of the certification. The trainings are dated 3/1/20 and 5/14/22.

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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 lacked firesafety training that was completed in 2021.

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.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1, #4, #5 and #6 lacked written evaluations completed by the director within the past 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.