Priceless Times Child Care Inc

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of a shelter in place/lockdown emergency to include locations where staff are to go.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for 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.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.

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: 3270.27(a)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the files did not include an emergency plan.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan.

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the water temperature was at 116° f.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was damaged paint upstairs at the front wall around the windows and ceiling above the door and wall.

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: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, and the fire extinguisher was inoperable

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)).

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 05/17/24, cert rep observed a child receiving care failed to have their emergency contact information present in the childcare space care was provided.

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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 1 and 2 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.

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. Staff persons 1 and 2 will have until 06/15/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons 1 and 2, must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, at minimal, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons 1 and 2, staff persons 1 and 2, may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In review of emergency plan and health and safety documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations and policy on file addressing signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: In review of facility's emergency plan, emergency plan failed to provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents at the beginning and end of an emergency.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for 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.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: In review of facility's emergency plan, emergency plan failed to provide accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill on the emergency plan procedures.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of emergency plan documents, staff person 1 had not received annual training on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Friday, 05/17/24.

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. 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)/3270.192(2)(iii)

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

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 1 and 2 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development. Staff person 1 file contained 8.5 hour of annual training and staff person 2 file contained 11.5 hours of annual 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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 05/17/24, cert rep observed damaged floorboard in the bathroom on the 1st floor in the infant/toddler room and in the main entrance area. Outdoor carpeting in the play space was lifting causing possible tripping hazard.

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: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 05/17/24, cert rep observed chip/peeled paint on the walls in the main entrance, on walls in the 2nd floor front room and in the bathroom on the 2nd floor.

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(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 05/17/24, cert rep observed sink located in bathroom on the 2nd floor was not working.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/13/23, staff people #1,2, and 3 did not have an initial or subsequent tuberculosis screening with results/readings date.

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: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/13/23, the provider did not have instructions posted or provided to parents, for accessing the applicable regulations electronically.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/13/23: 1. The deck for the side entrance had loose wood slabs and exposed nails. 2. The outside play area had torn playground covering at the entrance of the playground. 3. There was a water stain on the ceiling in the upstairs childcare space.

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: 3270.78

Description: Lighting

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/13/23, the fluorescent light in the downstairs childcare space were not working. There was no lighting on that side of the room.

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Regulation: 3270.165

Description: Menus

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/2/22, THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE A MENU POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY.

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

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/2/22, THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE INFORMATION POSTED ON HOW TO ACCESS THE REGULATIONS IN THIS CHAPTER ELECTRONICALLY.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/2/22, 1. THE WAS DAMAGED DRYWALL ON THE ROOF OF THE KITCHEN. 2. DAMAGED TILES ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR NEAR THE SINK. 3. THE GAS LINE WAS UNCOVERED AND HAD INSULATION THAT WAS IN POOR REPAIR, NEAR THE AREA WHERE THE CHILDREN EAT. 4. DOOR KNOB TO THE BATHROOM WAS MISSING.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 9, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATEED HEALTH ASSESSMENT

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

Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 9, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE WAS DATED 3/29/17.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 9, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE BATHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR HAD A WINDOW THAT OPEN MORE THAN 6 INCHES

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Noncompliance Area: Observed infant fell asleep and was not put in the appropriate rest equipment.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have an updated health report at least within 12 months.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Observed the high chairs appeared dirty.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Observed infant sleeping in a high chair in the 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.

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the Infants Room that the emergency transporting of a child to emergency care plan was not posted.

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

Noncompliance Area: Observed the infants bottles in the Infant Room on the floor and shelves with milk in them.

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

Noncompliance Area: Observed that the infants bottles were not labeled with the child's name.

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

Noncompliance Area: Observed 1 staff to 6 infants in Infant Room

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Noncompliance Area: Observed missing protective receptacle covers throughout the facility.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Noncompliance Area: First-aid kit in Infant Room was missing the gauze and medical tape. The first-aid kit in the Preschool Room was missing the tweezers.

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

Noncompliance Area: Observed the toilet in the 2nd floor bathroom did not flush.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Noncompliance Area: The file records for child #1 and 3 did not include a financial agreement, child #4 did not include a completed financial agreement form.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Noncompliance Area: The file records for child # 1,2, and 4 did not include current 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).

Noncompliance Area: The file records for child #1,2, and 4 did not include a completed emergency contact forms.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Noncompliance Area: The file records for staff persons # 2,3 and 4 did not include a current subsequent health report. Staff person # 6 file record did not include a health report.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person`s record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Noncompliance Area: The file record for child # 4 did not include a 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.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file record for staff person #6 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.

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

Noncompliance Area: The file records for staff persons # 1,2,3, and 4 did not include annual firesafety 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.

Noncompliance Area: The FBI clearance on file for staff person #6 was not in compliance with the department's requirements.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/10/17 toxics (comet and bathroom cleaner) was observed 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.