Moes Childcare & Learning Center Llc

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/31/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff Person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff Person #1, Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain documentation of current State Police clearance results. The most recent clearance on file was dated 3/24/21, and has since expired.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3280.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: In the Main room, a pack 'n play used as rest equipment for a child observed to be receiving care was not labeled for the use for the specific child.

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.

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not contain documentation of the telephone number 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: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 was reviewed and updated by the parent on 6/1/24 and 6/1/25, which is more than 6 months to apart. The financial agreement form has not been reviewed or updated by the parent within the last 6 months.

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: 3280.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment in the file for Facility Person #1 included an examination for communicable diseases but did not contain documentation of the results.

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

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 had documentation of PA Child Abuse and NSOR clearance results dated more than 60 months apart. PA Child Abuse: 5/27/20 and 6/30/25. NSOR: 5/13/20 and 5/30/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Household Member #2 did not contain documentation of PA State Police, PA Child Abuse, FBI, and NSOR clearance results.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Household member #2 cannot be in the vicinity of the facility during operating hours.

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The operator has not conducted a fire drill within the last 60 days. The most recent documented fire drill conducted was on 6/3/24.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have documentation on file of testing the fire detection system within the last 30 days. The most recent documentation observed was dated 6/3/24.

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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the files for children #1 and #2 lacked signed parental consent 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 must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3280.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the files for children #1 and #2 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for children #1 and #2 lacked the addresses of the individuals 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: 3280.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The facility's first aid kit was observed to lack soap.

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.

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 10/8/22 to 11/8/22, 12/7/22 to 1/7/23, and 3/5/23 to 4/5/23.

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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In Room 1, two blue bins filled with children's toys were observed to have cracked handles. In Room 2, the ladder on a children's toy firetruck was observed to be cracked. These conditions exposes the children in care to rough edges and sharp corners.

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: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked documentation of the yearly Influenza shot with no letter of exemption in file.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Regulation: 3280.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to lack a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can in the diapering area.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Regulation: 3280.20

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: One pair of adult scissors was observed on a cabinet and accessible to children.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3280.26(b)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked reviewing the emergency plan on an annual basis. The emergency plan on file was observed to be last updated on 4/21/21.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: A gallon of Glidden Essentials paint that specified, "keep out of reach of children" was observed under a bench near the back door in the outdoor place space.

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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Regulation: 3280.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space, peeling paint was observed on the lower part of the back wall of the building surface located in child care space.

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

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have documentation of fire drills being conducted that exceeded 60 days from 8/24/21-10/24/21 and 12/21/21-2/24/22.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: An evacuation route was not posted on the upstairs level of the facility.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The facility had documentation of fire detection testing that exceeded 30 days from 7/24/21-8/24/21, 8/24/21-9/24/21, 12/24/21-1/24/22, and 1/24/22-2/24/22.

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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3280.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A piece of clear plastic packaging, approximately 8 inches long, was observed on the floor of the basement care space beside the filing cabinet.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Regulation: 3280.108(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: Wooden cubbies at the bottom of the basement stairs were positioned on uneven flooring and were not anchored which created a tipping hazard.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not specify the date of the child's admission

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Regulation: 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, and #3 contained the original agreements.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2 and #3 contained emergency contact information which did not include the health insurance 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: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2 and #3 contained emergency contact information which did not include the addresses of the individuals 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: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: Hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of reach of children, was accessible to children in the first floor care space on a cabinet. Two containers of Terro liquid ant bait were also accessible in the first floor care space; on the floor near the top of the stairs from the basement and on the floor near the door to the kitchen.

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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: A metal air vent in the first floor care space was not secured to the wall leaving sharp edges exposed. Two protruding nails were observed at the top of the stairs from the basement, one on each side of the landing.

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.