Miss Martys Preschool

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: As a result of the complaint investigation, this complaint is verified due to certification rep completing a walkthrough of the facility and observed the walls on the first and second level of the building and stairwell were unclean; some areas were observed to have cracked wall plaster 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: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed Staff person #1 file and observed staff #1 has not completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR from an approved PQUAS instructor a required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire 7/18/22.

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

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, certification representative observed chipped, cracked, bubbled, stained ceiling and wall in the young toddler bathroom. On the second floor level of the building in the Philly pre- k room, the ceiling is brown stained and cracked open.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 9, 2021, THE FBI CLEARANCE BELONING TO STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN THE DISPOSITION OF CHARGES AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.

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 # -- 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(d)

Description: Director/Group Sup - 45 children

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 9, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #2 (DIRECTOR) WORKING IN THE PRE-SCHOOL CLASSROOM. THE FACILITY HAD 48 TOTAL CHILDREN IN CARE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

Correction Required: In a facility in which 45 or fewer children are enrolled, a director may also function as a group supervisor. An individual who functions in a dual capacity shall meet the responsibilities and qualifications of a director set forth in §3270.34(a) and (b).

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON AUGUST 26, 2021, IT WAS CONFIRMED VIA STAFF AND CHILD INTERVIEW THAT FACILITY PERSON #1 TWISTED A CHILD'S ARM DURING AN INCIDENT AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Regulation: 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d)

Description: No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON AUGUST 26, 2021, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT FACILITY PERSON #1 USED HARSH, DEMEANING OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN, STATING "YOU'RE LUCKY I DIDN'T BREAK THEM" AFTER TWISTING THE CHILD'S FINGERS.

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Regulation: 3270.19(a)/3270.19(b)

Description: Required to report/Child abuse reporting

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON AUGUST 26, 2021, IT WAS CONFIRMED VIA STAFF AND CHILD INTERVIEW THAT FACILITY PERSON #1 TWISTED A CHILD'S ARM DURING AN INCIDENT AT THE FACILITY AND STAFF DID NOT REPORT TO CHILDLINE AS MANDATED BY THE CPSL.

Correction Required: An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL.A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department.

Regulation: 3270.31(b)

Description: Staff person - 18 yrs.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON AUGUST 26, 2021, FACILITY PERSON #2 WAS PRESENTED AS A STAFF MEMBER. FACILITY PERSON #2 IS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, THEREFORE CONSIDERED A VOLUNTEER.

Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.