Little Munchkins Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed ripped soft seat in room 5. Certification rep observed broken doors on both playhouses in the outdoor play area. Certification rep observed the laminate to the drawers ripped in room 4.

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: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing work address and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact for child 2 was missing 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: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing the date TB was read. Staff 14 was missing physical and TB. Staff 12 was missing a physical. Physicals for the following staff were expired: Staff 2 (dated 8-1-22), Staff 4 (dated 8-3-23), Staff 5 (dated 8-7-23), Staff 6 (dated 8-3-23), Staff 8 (dated 8-30-22), Staff 9 (dated 9-10-2020), Staff 10 (dated 2-7-23), Staff 15 (dated 7-27-23) and staff 16 (dated 6-10-23).

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. 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.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 13 were missing 1 reference letter 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: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep asked provider to see the emergency drill log. Last documented emergency drill was 4-17-24

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. The following staff were missing 12 clock hours of child care training: 2,4,6,7,8,9,11, and 15

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

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 12 was missing Pediatric first aid/ 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.

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,15 and 16 were missing fire safety training.

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.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(iv)

Description: Water safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 12 was missing water safety training.

Correction Required: Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. The following staff were missing health and safety training: Staff 1, 7,12, 14

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing child abuse clearance. NSOR for the following staff were expired (dated 7-15-2020), Staff 4,5,6,11, and 15. Staff 14 was missing NSOR from their file. Mandated reporter training for staff 9 was expired (dated 3-19-2020). Staff 1 was missing out of state clearances (New York). FBI clearance for staff 9 was expired (dated 3-10-2020).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -1,4,5,6,9,11,15, 14- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(2)/3270.35(e)

Description: Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/46 or more children- additional group sups

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 12 had a copy of their BA on file. Degree only stated bachelors of science. A copy of their transcript was missing. Staff 13 has a masters in business but certification rep was unable to verify if staff has at least 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 8 was missing high school diploma. The following were missing verification of 2 years' experience: Staff 2, 13 and 16

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: During renewal inspection certification rep observed Lysol accessible under the sink in room 1 and Swifter Mop cleaning solution in room 3

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: During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint/ plaster in the following rooms: Room 1, Room 2, Room 3, Room 4 and Room 6. The wall in room 2 near the door leading outside needs repair.

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

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep asked provider to see the emergency drill log. Provider could not locate the fire drill log.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: File Records for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include 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)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: File record for Child #3 did not include an update of thr emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

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.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Certification Representative observed chipped paint and/or broken plaster in multiple classrooms throughout the facility

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: File records for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not include emergency contact information that included 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: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: File Record for Satff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5 and Staff #6 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: File record for Staff #1 did not include a completed FBI Clearance and mandated reporter training

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,Mandated reporter training 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: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER FOR THE CHILD'S PHYSICIAN, AND DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF THE PERSON TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY HAD NOT DEVELOPED POLICIES REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME/ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, CHILD MALTREATMENT, OR STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH A CRYING, FUSSING OR DISTRAUGHT CHILD, AS REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL REGULATION 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).

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: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1, #3, AND #5 DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETING 12 HOURS OF ANNUAL CHILD CARE TRAINING.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETING THE REQUIRED TRAINING UNDER 3270.31(f)(1)THROUGH .31(f)(9) WITHIN 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETING PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND CPR WITHIN 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 CONTAINED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING THAT WAS MORE THAN 5 YEARS OLD. DATE ON MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING: 8/20/16.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, TOXIC CLEANING MATERIALS WERE OBSERVED IN THE CABINET, UNDER THE SINKS IN THE PRE-SCHOOL AND THE PRE-K CLASSROOM AND 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: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLES CONTAINING CLEANI9NG PRODUCTS WERE OBSERVED IN THE PRE-SCHOOL AND OLDER TODDLER ROOM.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT WAS OBSERVED ON THE WALL IN THE PRE-K ROOM.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A RECEIPT INDICATING THE DATE OF PURCHASE OR INSTALLATION FOR THE INTERCONNECTED FIRE SYSTEM WAS NOT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY AS REQUIRED UNDER ACT 62.

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)).