Methodist Services-louis H Farrell Elem School

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #1-5 did not include the enrolling parents home and work addresses.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #5 did not include the policy number of the health insurance.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #1-5 did not include the address of the release person 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)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #2 & 6 did not include the pediatric cpr & first aid training certification.

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: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #2, 4, 7, & 9 did not include the annual 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: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff # 3 & 9 did not include the health and safety training.

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: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff # 1-11 did not include the updated 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 # 1-11 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility's person record shall include a copy of the signed updated disclosure statement information required under CPSL.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff # 4 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.

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: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the bathroom sink in room 113 did not include a handwashing sign.

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.

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

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 10/21/25 an unannounced monitoring was conducted at the facility. Approximately at 3:25 PM, child #1-#5 were observed standing outside of the doorway while the other remaining children and staff person #1 were inside of the class. On-going non-compliance, staff person #2 was unable to name the children in their primary care group.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. Due By: 10/21/25 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Due By: 2/13/26 3. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. 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. Due By: 2/13/26

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #6, #7, #8, #9 and #11 were unable to name the children in their primary care groups. Staff person #10 was observed not physically present with the children in their group. Certification representative observed children in the hallway, stairwell and classroom.

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: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to.

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: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not include the 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)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the Pediatric CPR & First Aid certificate of staff person #3 expired in June, 2025.

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: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #5 included a fire safety training dated 9/7/24.

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: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1 - #6 did not include a staff 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: 3270.11(c)(10)

Description: Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the files of staff persons #1, #2, #7, #8 and #9 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on file.

Correction Required: Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of children #3 and #7 were missing the health coverage and policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of child #2 was missing the address, the file of child #4 was missing the phone number and address, and the file of child #7 was missing the address of the designated individual 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: 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.181(a)

Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Each child

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of children #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 was missing the initial health report.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(4)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 was missing consent for emergency medical care and the file of child #7 was missing consent for emergency medical care and administration of medication or special dietary needs.

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 medications or special dietary needs.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)/3270.182(6)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 was missing consent for administration of minor first aid and for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading and the file of child #7 was missing consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.

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. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 was missing two nonfamily references.

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)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #5 did not have the fire safety training on file.

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(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #6, #7 and #9 has not completed the health and safety required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date.

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: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 did not obtain their NSOR and had a Department of Education FBI clearances.

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. 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. 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: 3270.36(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: HS/GED + 600 hrs training/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #2 did not have their high school diploma.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, including 600 or more hours of secondary training described in §3270.31(c) (relating to age and training). 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.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed child #1 and #3's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers 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)(4)/3270.182(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

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(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Observed child #3's emergency contact information 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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed the facility's 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(c)(1)

Description: Physical examination

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed staff person #1 and #3's health assessments did not include a physical examination. Where it states on the form whether a physical was conducted it was left blank.

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

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed the liability insurance on the premises was expired as of 9/1/2023.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed child #1 and #2's record did not contain 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: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed the facility did not have verification of emergency drill conducted.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of emergency plan training within the 12-month time frame. Observed staff person #2 and #3's file did not include verification of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.

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(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed the operator did not verification that emergency plans were sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of annual 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: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed staff person #1's pediatric first-aid and CPR training expired on 6/30/2023.

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 the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed staff person #1's fire safety training expired on 6/23/2023.

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

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

Description: Water safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed staff person #1's water safety training expired on 6/15/2023.

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 the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of Health and Safety CCDBG training.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #3, child #5, and child #6 did not include work addresses and telephone numbers 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)(4)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #4, and child #6 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #4, and child #6 did not include information on the child's special needs

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #4 did not include health insurance coverage information and child #1 and child #6 did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22 it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2 and child #5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The records of child #4 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: 3270.182(4)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #6 did not include parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #6 did not include 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: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contained 12 clock hours of child care training. Director submitted 8 hours

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

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.

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: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 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.

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Health information/Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/22/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not contain an initial health report and review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP, or a letter of exemption.

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 health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Regulation: 3270.31(g)/3270.31(h)

Description: Professional development certificate/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/22/21, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not contain the correct health and safety training as required by the CCDBG.

Correction Required: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/22/21, it was observed that there were no handwashing signs in the bathrooms.

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.