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Easter Group Daycare

Erie, PA · Erie County
W 8th St, Erie, PA 16502
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Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 504-8035
W 8th St
Erie, PA 16502
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00254076
License Issued
Apr 4, 2026
Active Through
Apr 4, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1

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EASTER GROUP DAYCARE is a Family Child Care in ERIE PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-21 Renewal 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.108(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: Observed in classroom #1 a wobbly and unstable wooden shelf containing several plastic toy bins.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The unstable wooden shelf in Classroom #1 was immediately removed/repaired and secured to ensure stability and safety. The area was inspected to ensure all furniture is durable, safe, and appropriate for children's use.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2.,3,4 and 5 are lacking child service reports completed during the previous six month.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child Service Reports for Children #2, #3, #4, and #5 have now been completed and updated. Copies have been provided to the families and placed in each child's file. All children's files were reviewed to ensure required Child Service Reports are current.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 1 contains emergency contact information that is lacking the address for 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form for Child #1 has been updated to include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician. The updated form has been placed in the child's file. All children's emergency contact forms were reviewed to ensure complete and accurate information is on file.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child number one contains emergency contact information that is lacking 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form for Child #1 has been updated to include signed parental consent for emergency medical care. The signed consent form has been placed in the child's file. All children's files were reviewed to ensure signed parental consent for emergency medical care is on file
2026-01-21 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The files for a child #1 and child #2 contain emergency contact information that is lacking complete health insurance information.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 have been updated to include complete health insurance information, including policy numbers. The updated forms have been placed in each child's file. All children's files were reviewed to ensure complete health insurance information is documented.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1, child #2, and child #3 contain emergency contact information that is lacking the address for the parent designated release persons.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 have been updated to include the complete address information for all parent-designated release persons. The updated forms have been placed in each child's file. All children's files were reviewed to ensure emergency contact information is complete and accurate.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3280.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: Observed that emergency contact information was not available in classroom #1 for the two children who were observed receiving care.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information for the children in Classroom #1 has been placed in the classroom and is now readily accessible to staff at all times. Staff were reminded of the requirement to ensure emergency contact information is present in each child care space in which a binder has been placed in each childcare space.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1,3,4 and 5 are lacking financial agreements and emergency contact forms that have been reviewed and updated in the previous six month.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The financial agreements and emergency contact forms for Children #1, #3, #4, and #5 have been reviewed, updated, and signed by the parents. Updated copies have been placed in each child's file. All children's files were reviewed to ensure required six-month updates are current.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3280.131(a) - Health Information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)

Description: Health Information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, preschool age, is lacking a health report and has been in care for greater than 60 days.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An initial health report for Child #2 (preschool age) has now been obtained from the parent and placed in the child's file. All children's files were reviewed to ensure required initial health reports are on file within the 60-day timeframe.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3280.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3, young toddler, is lacking a current health report completed during the previous six month period.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated health report for Child #3 (young toddler) has been obtained from the parent and placed in the child's file. All children's files were reviewed to ensure required health reports are current.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4, preschool age, is lacking a health report completed in the previous 12 month period.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated health report for Child #4 has been obtained from the parent and placed in the child's file. All children's files were reviewed to ensure required annual health reports are current.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3280.131(e)/3280.131(e)(3) - ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(e)/3280.131(e)(3)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #2, preschool, and child #3, young toddler, are lacking current immunization status. Child #2 and child #3 must be removed from care until updated immunization status is obtained.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 and Child #3 were immediately excluded from care upon discovery of the missing updated immunization documentation. Updated immunization records have now been obtained and placed in each child's file. The children were permitted to return to care once documentation was verified as compliant with Department of Health requirements. All children's files were reviewed to ensure current immunization records are on file.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains a current health assessment that was obtained greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment as evidenced by health assessments dated 7/18/23 and 1/12/2026.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 has obtained a current health assessment dated 1/12/2026, and documentation has been placed in the staff file. All staff files were reviewed to ensure health assessments are current and in compliance with the 24-month requirement, including TB documentation.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3280.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(1)

Description: Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2,3 and 4 are lacking current health reports.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated health reports for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 have been obtained from the parents and placed in each child's file. All children's files were reviewed to ensure required health reports are current.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contains emergency contact information that is lacking 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form for Child #1 has been updated to include signed parental consent for the administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff. The signed consent form has been placed in the child's file. All children's files were reviewed to ensure required consents are on file.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff Person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking documentation of emergency plan training within the first 90 days of 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #4 has completed the required emergency plan training. Documentation of the training date and staff acknowledgment has been placed in the staff file. All current staff files have been reviewed to ensure emergency plan training documentation is complete and up to date.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3280.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 contains current pediatric first aid /CPR certification that was completed after the previous certification expired, as evidenced by PFA/CPR trainings completed on 9/28/23 and 10/15/25.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #3 has renewed their Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification. A copy of the current certification has been placed in the staff file. The operator has reviewed all staff files to ensure certifications are current.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains an expired child abuse clearance dated 1/9/2021 and is lacking a current child abuse clearance.

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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 was immediately removed from child care duties upon discovery of the expired Child Abuse Clearance. A current Child Abuse Clearance has now been obtained and placed in the staff file. The staff person has been permitted to return to work. All staff files were reviewed to ensure required clearances are current.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the hallway near the kitchen, the carpeted baseboard trim along the floor is detached from the wall causing a 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The detached carpeted baseboard trim in the hallway near the kitchen was immediately repaired and properly secured to eliminate the tripping hazard. The area was inspected to ensure it is safe and free from visible hazards.
2026-01-21 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The fire alarm test log identifies that alarm tests were conducted on 11/11/25 and 12/12/25, exceeding thirty days between tests.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire alarm testing schedule has been reviewed and corrected to ensure tests are conducted at least every 30 days in compliance with regulatory requirements. The most recent fire alarm test has been completed and documented. Staff responsible for fire safety compliance have been reminded of the 30-day testing requirements.
2025-01-22 Renewal 3280.105(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.105(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the infant room a child sleeping on a rest mat that was placed between 2 pack n plays without allowing 2 feet of space on three sides of the mat

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child was moved to allow 2 feet on 3 sides. 2 feet of space is required on all 3 sides of resting equipment while in use at all times.
2025-01-22 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1,2,3 and 5 are lacking child service reports completed during the previous 6-month period.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement will outline the services provided to the family and child, incorporating the Department¿s approved form to communicate the child¿s growth and development within the scope of these services. Designated staff will complete and update this form as necessary and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the requirements for updating emergency contact information under § 3280.124(f)
2025-01-22 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #4 contain emergency contact information that is lacking health insurance 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information will be checked by designated person to insure all required information is in fact valid to enroll with facility.
2025-01-22 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1,2 and 3 contain emergency contact and financial agreements that have not been reviewed and updated during the previous 6-month period.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All agreements and emergency contacts must be reviewed and updated every six months to indicate any changes to child and or parent.
2025-01-22 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3, older toddler, is lacking a health report conducted during the previous 12 month period. The file for child #2, older toddler, contains a current health report that was conducted greater than 12 months after the previous health report.

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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Designated staff person will make sure all health reports are not greater than 12 month period. Staff will ensure that all reports are in the appropriate time frame from initial report date.
2025-01-22 Renewal 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 contains an immunization record that shows the child is missing 1 dose of DTAP, 1 dose of HIB, 1 dose of MMR, 1 dose of varicella and 1 dose of hepatitis A. Child #2 must be removed from care until an immunization record with up-to-date immunizations is obtained.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
If applicable all health reports will be reviewed to make sure all immunizations records are up to date and or an expedition in file.
2025-01-22 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the Infant room the window blinds to be broken / cracked with sharp edges. Observed in the hallway the edges of the floor carpet runners were loose and curling up posing a 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Floors walls ceilings and other surfaces in the childcare space will be kept clean and in good condition repaired and visible from hazards in the childcare facility. Blinds and mats fixed.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.106

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: There was no thermometer in the facility's refrigerator.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new thermometer was bought and placed in the facilities refrigerator.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 was not signed by the parent. The agreement on file for child #2 was not signed by the operator. There was no agreement on file for child #4.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreements for child number one with signed by the parent agreement for child. Number two was signed by the operator that agreement for child number for was updated and placed in the file.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children #1 and #2 did not include the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreements on file for children, number one and two will specify the fee that will be charged per day or per week if there is a fee, if not zero will be placed in that space.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children#1 and #2 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreements on file for children, number one and children, number to will specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #2 did not include the services provided. There was no child service report on file for children #3 and #4, both enrolled more than 6 months.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An agreement will be kept on file for child number two and it will also include the service services provided. There will be a service report on file for children, number three and forth, and it will be updated every six months.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement on file for child number to wall specify the child¿s arrival time and departure times the new form will be given to the parent in the copy will be kept in the child¿s file at the Childcare facility.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement on file for child number to Will specify the person designated by the parent home to child may be released.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #1 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement on foul specify the day as a child admissions.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: Original agreements were on file for children #1 and #2.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Original forms was given to parents and copies was made to keep on on the child¿s files.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for children #1 and #2 did not include the addresses of all release persons.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact forms on file for children number one and two has been updated and it now includes the addresses of all release persons.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: There were no emergency contact forms in Room 2 and Room 3 for children receiving care in those rooms.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact forms were placed in room number two and three to ensure that all rooms with children receiving care has the emergency contact forms.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The medical emergency transportation plan was not posted in Room 4.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A medical emergency plan was posted and will continue to be posted in room number four.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for children #3 and #4, and the agreement on file for child #3 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing in the previous 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact forms on file for children number three and four in agreement on file for child number three were review and update it by the parent and will continue to be reviewed and updated every six months.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)(4)

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

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for child #3 was not dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child number three physical form and health report has been updated in accordance with the requirements for the medical examinations for school attendance.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for child #4, a young toddler, was completed more than 6 months prior.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The most recent health assessment on file for child number four was updated and will be completed every six months.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for child #4 indicated the child did not have sufficient doses of the Hepatitis B, DTAP, Hib, pneumococcal, and polio vaccines.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business 1/9/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of a child number four was contacted and directed that the child has to have the indicated in the sufficient doses of hepatitis B DTaP, HI B, and New macaco in polio vaccines before returning back to Childcare, the forms were given. The forms were filled out by the child¿s doctor, and returned.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: There was a tube of Neosporin in the box of extra first aid supplies not labeled with an individual child's name to be used solely for that child.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Neosporin was discarded and will not be put back in the first aid extra supply box.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: There were no nonfamily written references on file for Facility Person #2.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person number two will include two non-family references attesting that the they are suitable to serve as a facility person.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An accommodation for children with disabilities and medical conditions, as well as infants, toddlers have been added to the emergency plan, and the event of an emergency occurs.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.26(b) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(b)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: There was no date documented for the emergency plan review/update.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will review the plan, at least annually and update the plan as needed and update the review and keep on file at the facility.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation, as required, that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency and documented it on file here at the facility.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: There was documentation of one hour of child care training on file for Facility Person #1 for the most recent completed annual period.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I shall have staff and facility person number one to complete childcare training hours and document them on file annually.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.33(a)/3280.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.33(a)/3280.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #2 was classified as a primary staff person. There was no documentation of any education or child care experience on file for Facility Person #2.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person number two has turned in their documentation of education and childcare experience experience, and we have it on file.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the gross motor room, there was a half door propped up against a wall.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I shall, move, half door and any visible hazards out of our child care spaces.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There were small areas of peeling paint in Room 1 on the edge of the closet door and in the gross motor room on a wall.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I shall fix all peeling paint in Room number one, and in the gross motor room on the wall to ensure the health and safety of our children and our child care facility.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of smoke detector testing indicates that smoke detectors were tested more than30 days apart (5/5/23-6/5/23; 6/5/23-7/6/23).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation of smoke detector testing will be conducted 30 days apart or less in the future
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked lid on a plastic toy bin in the hallway, creating a potential pinch point.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The entire bin was immediately deposed of.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.105(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.105(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: There was a packnplay in use in Room #3 without at least 2 feet of space on three sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
While sleep/ rest equipment is in use we will space 2 feet of space on all three sides of equipment.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:30 AM while Facility Person #1 was in the office and while Facility Person #2 answered the front door, there were two children, a young toddler and a preschooler, left in Room #3 with no staff present in the room to supervise with them.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff persons will be assigned specific children all staff persons will be physically present with all the children in their group. All children will be supervised at all times.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:30 AM while Facility Person #1 was in the office and while Facility Person #2 answered the front door, there were two children, a young toddler and a preschooler, left in Room #3 with no staff present in the room to supervise with them.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff persons will be assigned specific children. all staff persons will be physicallly present with all the children inthere group. All children will be supervised at all times.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: There was no agreement on file for child #2. The agreement on file for child #4 was not signed by the operator.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement form for child #2 has been filled out, signed, and filled. The agreement form for child #4 has been signed by the operator.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: There were no child service reports (or other approved form) completed, on file, and shared with the parent in the last 6 months for children #3 and #4.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child service reports has been updated and filled out signed and shared with parents of the child #3 and #4.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children #1 and #4 did not include the admission dates.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreements on file for child #1 and #4 have been updated to include there dates of admission.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: The original agreements were on file for children #1, #3 and #4.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All original agreements on file for children #1 #3 and #4 have been given to parents and file has been updated with a copy.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #4 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and phone number.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form for child number four has been updated to include the enrolling parents work address and phone number.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #3 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form for child number three has been updated to include the health insurance policy number.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for children #1 and #4 did not include the complete release persons' information.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency forms for child number one and child number four has been updated to reflect who the release person or persons will and be correct address and phone numbers.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: There were no emergency contact forms located in Room #3 for the children receiving care in that room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All emergency contact information has been copied and placed in each space at the facility that children will be receiving care in
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms and agreements on file for children #3 and #4 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing in the previous 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement and emergency forms for children #3 and #4 have been reviewed and updated.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for child #3 (a preschooler) was more than 12 months old.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
an updated health assessment for child #3 has been completed and is on file.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: There was no immunization record on file for child #3.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The immunization record for child #3 has been received and updated and filed.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The immunization records on file for children #1 and #2 did not include documentation of a current influenza vaccine.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The immunization records on file for children one and two shall be complete or we will have parents sign or complete a form stating that they opt out of getting the child administration.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation that Facility Persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 had completed the health and safety professional development training update required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe (by 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 shall complete health and safety professional development training updates required byOCDEL within the prescribed timeframe.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will complete health and safety training updates as required by OCDEL. All trainings have been completed by staff and will be emailed to proper authority.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not include a plan for 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. The facility's emergency plan does not include a plan for continuity of operations in the event of emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We shall operate and comply with all emergency plan requirements and guidelines and regulations addressing the continuous health and safety of the children..
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Facility Person #5 was more than 24 months old.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessment for personal number five has been received and file has been updated form shows the most current health assessment date of August 10, 2022.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: There was no signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on file for child #4.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents have reviewed and signed consent for the minor First aid by facility staff for child number four.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.24(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The certificate of compliance posted at the facility was expired.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The current certificate of compliance will always be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation that an emergency drill had been conducted.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All emergency drills will be conducted annually.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.26(b) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(b)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation that the emergency plan had been reviewed within the previous 12 months.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plan has been posted and will be reviewed and updated at least annually and as needed. the review of the emergency plan will be documented in writing and kept on file in our facility.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.26(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility's emergency plan shall be posted in conspicuous location.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.31(f)(10) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: The pediatric first aid and CPR completed by Facility Person #3 was completed more than 90 days after their start date. Training was completed on 9/7/22. (See IS code sheet.)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff shall complete CPR pediatric first aid training within 90 days of hire.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The disclosure statements on file for Facility Persons #2 , #4, and #5 were not signed by a witness. The disclosure statements on file for Facility Persons #4 and #5 were not dated. The criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #5 was not complete.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #5 may not work at the facility without a completed criminal history clearance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All disclosure statements will be signed, dated and witness signed and filled. The criminal history for any staff person will be completed and filed.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.34(b)/3280.192(2)(ii) - Primary staff person's qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.34(b)/3280.192(2)(ii)

Description: Primary staff person's qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #3 was classified as a primary staff person. There was no documentation of education or experience on file for Facility Person #3.

Correction Required: A primary shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3280.34(b)(1) - (5). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Childcare employment verification has been submitted and filled for facility person #3.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(c)

Description: Mixed age levels

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:30 AM while Facility Person #1 was in the office and while Facility Person #2 answered the front door, there were two children, a young toddler and a preschooler, left in Room #3 with no staff present in the room to supervise with them.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff Persons will be assigned specific children all staff persons will be physically present with all the children in their group. All children will be supervised at all times.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.61(a)/3280.76 - Indoor space- small muscle/Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.61(a)/3280.76

Description: Indoor space- small muscle/Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Room #4 was not set up for child care but rather was used for storage of items, including stacks of chairs, large boxes and various other furniture and equipment stored against each other, without providing appropriate space for children to engage in individual and group small muscle activities.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide indoor child care space for individual and group small muscle activity. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In room # 4 any items that were not to be used for indoor play activities were removed. all boxes were removed.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.62(c) - Space safe for large muscle activity Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.62(c)

Description: Space safe for large muscle activity

Noncompliance Area: The room designated as the facility's indoor play space was not set up for gross motor play. The room was equipped with shelving units, tables and chairs, not leaving space for gross motor play.

Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Chairs and tables were removed from this space, leaving the space with equipped to add gross motor skill play
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint on the wall behind the trash can in Room #3 and damaged plaster on the wall near the entrance to Room #4.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Any peeled / damaged paint or plaster at the facility has been repaired.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: The exit door in the front of Room #4 was blocked with floor mats, a child's play tent, and riding toys.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All items were removed from blocking the exit in room. #4.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.94(a)(9) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: The record of fire drills conducted did not specify the hypothetical locations of the fire for each drill.

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 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Are designated staff person will conduct a fire drill and keep a written record on file at the facility showing specific time of drill hypothetical location of fire note evacuation times facility persons name and the number of children that participated.
2023-01-10 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: There was no proof of purchase on file at the facility for the interconnected smoke detectors installed in facility, as required by Act 62. There was a signed attestation statement on file that did not specify the date of purchase of the smoke detectors.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The interconnected smoke detectors were installed in the facility before I reach quired it I opened my business in 2017. An attestation statement as to the approximate date of purchase has been completed and is on file, and will be kept on file.
2022-01-14 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not include the policy number of the child's health insurance company.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have the child's health insurance policy number added to emergency contact.
2022-01-14 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not include the addresses of two persons listed as those to whom the child can 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Release person addresses will be added to emergency contacts.
2022-01-14 Renewal 3280.26(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will add lock down to my emergency plan.
2022-01-14 Renewal 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will add how I will assist infant, toddlers, and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions to my emergency plan.
2022-01-14 Renewal 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: A copy of the facility's emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will send a copy of my emergency plan to the city of Erie.
2022-01-14 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Although the file for Staff #1 contained current FBI and PA State Police criminal history clearances, each of the previously processed clearances were completed more than 60 months prior.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff have required clearances on file.
2022-01-14 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Two wooden half-doors located at the entrance to and exit from the child care space at the front of the facility were observed to have splintering edges along the top and bottom. Also in said space, a rectangular metal heating vent cover was observed to have sharp edges located on each of the four corners. Said cover was also not secured to the floor, which could cause it to easily be removed and thus creating an approximately 8" deep 12"x6" cavity in the floor. If the cover was removed, a potential for a child to step into the cavity in the floor would be created, which could cause sprain and/or fracture injuries. Two sharply edged hanging hooks were observed mounted in the large child care space to the left of the facility entrance, The aforenoted areas of concern were each located in child care spaces in areas accessible to children. Contact with sharply edged surfaces could cause laceration and/or puncture injuries.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Areas will be covered or repaired.
2022-01-14 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The operator was unable to provide a proof of purchase that documents the length of time that the facility's smoke detectors have been operational.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will place a written attestation on file that gives an estimate of when the smoke detectors were purchased and installed.
2021-08-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3280.15(b) - Ongoing compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.15(b)

Description: Ongoing compliance

Noncompliance Area: Facility failed to submit an application for annual renewal of the facility's building occupancy permit as required by the City of Erie, PA resulting in the expiration of the existing occupancy permit.

Correction Required: (b) The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance granted by the Department under this chapter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I paid for and submitted my application; then the building inspector did an inspection.
2020-01-16 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On an easel in the play space, in an area accessible to children in care, two approximately 3"x7" plastic trays were observed to have cracks with sharp, jagged edges that could cause laceration and/or puncture injuries. An approximately 30" high wooden shelf in an area accessible to children in care in the front child care space was observed to have a protruding screw that could cause laceration and/or puncture injuries.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Screw was re-fastened to the easel and the plastic trays were thrown away. All damaged toys and equipment will be fixed or thrown away.
2020-01-16 Renewal 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the first room on the right, an approximately 8" in diameter vinyl ball was observed to have torn, which exposed the nylon filling making it accessible to children in care who are still placing objects in their mouths.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The ball was thrown away. Any objects less than 1" in diameter will be removed from access to children placing things in their mouths.
2020-01-16 Renewal 3280.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained documentation of immunizations; however, the third dose of Dtap and the third dose of Rota were not listed as completed in accordance with ACIP recommendations.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated immunization record will be obtained and filed. All children will have updated immunization records on file.
2020-01-16 Renewal 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #2 and #3 contained health assessments that were completed more than 24 months ago. The file for Staff #2 did not contain a health assessment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New health assessments will be obtained and filed. All staff will have health assessments completed every 24 months.

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