Ms Leslies Wiggles N Giggles Learning Academy

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: On 03/03/26, during the renewal inspection, the rear exit near the office space was obstructed by large cardboard boxes.

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

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: On 03/04/25, during the renewal inspection, the pack and plays that the one-year-olds utilize for nap time were not labeled.

Correction Required: The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On 03/07/25, during the renewal inspection, there was no documentation of emergency drills being conducted annually on file at the facility.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 03/07/25, during the renewal inspection, staff #6 contained an NSOR clearance that expired on 12/09/24.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: On 03/07/25, during the renewal inspection, no written evaluations of staff persons were presented to the certification rep.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: On 03/04/25, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit in near the kitchen and the first aid kit in the front room did not contain 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: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 05/07/24, Cert Rep did not observe child service reports providing information about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided in the file of child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 05/07/24, Cert Rep observed that the enrolling parents' home address, work address, and work phone number were missing from the emergency contact form in the file of child #1. Cert Rep also observed that the work address and phone number were missing for child #4 and #5 on the emergency contact forms in the files.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, Cert Rep did not observe an initial health report in the file of child #1. This is beyond the 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

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.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, Cert Rep did not observe an updated emergency contact information or updated financial agreement in the file of child #5. This is beyond the 6-month period following the initial review.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 05/07/24, Cert Rep observed that the signed parental consent for swimming and wading were missing from the emergency contact form in the file of child #2, #3, and #4.

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

Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.135(b)

Description: Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/2/2023 Staff #1 was completing a diaper change and during the diaper change staff #1 did not handwash children's hands after being diapered. Staff #1 also did not wipe nor sanitize the changing station after each use or by changing the pad.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 last had a physical more than 24 months ago.

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 does not have a TB test result in her record.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons # 1, 2, & 3 do not have NSOR clearances in their records.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons # 1, 2, & 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 does not specify the services provided by the facility.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #2 does not include health insurance policy 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.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 does not include the release person's address.

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.

Noncompliance Area: When children take walks, there is not the complete emergency contact information accompanying them (for instance, no parent signature for emergency treatment, only phone numbers.)

Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

Noncompliance Area: Facility is not maintaining a separate file of incident reports. They are giving original to parent and putting a copy in the child's file.

Correction Required: Copies of reports of injury, death or fire shall be kept in a file at the facility. A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival, facility had a sign in the vestibule that parents must drop children off there and could not enter the child care space. Staff were observed meeting parents at the front door and accepting the children. Facility staff were notified that they cannot deny parents access to child care space when their child is in care. Staff removed the sign and agreed to change their procedure.

Correction Required: A parent of a child in care shall be permitted free access, without prior notice, throughout the center whenever children are in care, unless a court of competent jurisdiction has limited the parental right of access to the child and a copy of the order is on file at the facility. Opportunity shall be provided for parents to participate in the facility's program. The operator shall maintain a yearly file which documents general announcements to promote parent participation. The file shall be updated annually.

Noncompliance Area: Facility did not have instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Noncompliance Area: Operator is not documenting in writing annual review of emergency plan.

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has not had emergency plan training since 3/22/18.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons # 1 and 3 have not had fire safety training in over 1 year.

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

Noncompliance Area: Facility person # 2 is being used in the staff/child ratio and has criminal history and child abuse clearances that are for volunteers, which are not acceptable for staff persons in the ratio, supervising children.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: In the outside play space, the outdoor carpeting is loose and can be a tripping hazard. The protective foam covering the metal poles is ripped and peeling.

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

Noncompliance Area: Children were observed napping on cots in the large child care space that were not labeled for their specific use.

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. Label the rest equipment for use of a specific child and ensure that children only rest on equipment labeled for their specific use.

Noncompliance Area: One child's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#2)

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Complete and submit a current up-to-date child service report for the indicated child. Ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.

Noncompliance Area: One child's emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child`s physician or source of medical care. (#1)

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Obtain and submit a written copy of the missing physician or source of medical information for the identified child. Ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations.

Noncompliance Area: Children were observed being cared for in a classroom/main child care space and their emergency contact information was not present in the classroom.

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. Ensure that emergency contact information is present in all child care spaces in which children are receiving care.

Noncompliance Area: The facility's written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the child care spaces.

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. Post the plan in each classroom/child care space and ensure that it accompanies staff persons who leave on excursions with children.

Noncompliance Area: One child has been enrolled in the facility for more than 60 days and their record did not include a health report that contained the required contents and assessments. It also did not contain the physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP's signature and professional title. (#2)

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child that has been signed by the physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP's signature and professional title. Ensure that all children's health reports are properly signed as specified in this regulation.

Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain verification of age. (#1)

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age. Obtain and submit written verification of age for the identified staff persons. Ensure that all facility staff records contain written verification of age.

Noncompliance Area: One facility person's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a 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. Obtain and submit the required written references as specified for the identified staff person. Ensure that all facility staff records contain written references as specified.

Noncompliance Area: There was no written documentation indicating that the emergency plan had been reviewed and updated within the past 12 months.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. Submit a written copy of the updated emergency plan. Ensure that the plan is reviewed and documented in writing annually as specified.

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two staff person's records did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#2- hired 4/19/18- no proof of request for STATE POLICE and FBI prior to working with children-nothing in record) (#5- hired 5/1/17 -no proof of signed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 #2 cannot work in the facility with children until the required CPSL documents have been obtained and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearances documents in accordance with the CPSL.

Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain written verification of experience for their assistant group supervisor position. (#2)

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Obtain and submit written verification of experience for the identified staff person.

Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their aide position. (#1)

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Obtain and submit written verification of education and experience for the identified staff person.

Noncompliance Area: On 4/25/18 at approximately 11am, three staff persons (#2, #3 and #4) were observed caring for a mixed age group of 16 children; 3 infants (birth-12 months), 3 young toddlers ( one year olds), 6 older toddlers (2 year olds) and 4 preschoolers (3 years to first day of entering Kindergarten) in the large child care space. Staff person #3 verified the ages of the children.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. 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 in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. Ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times.

Noncompliance Area: The exit leading to the play yard was obstructed by toys and other items.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. Remove the items and ensure that all stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit remain unobstructed.

Noncompliance Area: Children were observed napping in the main classroom area and there was not at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the rest equipment.

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. Ensure that there is 2 feet of space on three sides of resting equipment when in use. Notify all staff of this requirement and submit written of the staff notification.

Noncompliance Area: One facility person did not have an individual record that was presented at the time of the inspection. (#2)

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. Obtain and submit a copy of the completed file for the identified facility person. Ensure that each facility person has a completed individual record.

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two staff persons records reviewed did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-hired 4/11/17- no signed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (#2- hired 8/4/17-no proof of request for FBI, STATE POLICE and CHILD ABUSE prior to working with children; no signed DISLOSURE STATEMENT )

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 persons #1 and #2 cannot work in the facility with children until the required CPSL documents have been obtained and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. Ensure that all clearances are completed and submitted within the required timeframes specified in the CPSL. Ensure that they are retained in the staff person's file on site at the location.

Noncompliance Area: Written parental information to be given to parents at the time of enrollment did not include the facilitys policies on supervision.

Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility`s general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. Amend the parent handbook to include written supervision policies in accordance with 55 PA Code 3270 regulations related to supervision of children. Submit a copy of the amended parent handbook for verification of compliance.

Noncompliance Area: One childs record did not contain an agreement as specified in this regulation. (#1)

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.Obtain and submit a completed agreement signed by both operator and parent for the indicated children. Ensure that all agreements are signed by the operator.

Noncompliance Area: Several childrens records did not include emergency contact information as specified in 55 PA Code 3270. (#1, #2, #3 and #4)

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. Obtain and submit a written copy of the emergency contact information for the identified children as specified in the regulation. Ensure that all children's records contain the required emergency contact information.

Noncompliance Area: Menus were not conspicuously posted in the facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. Ensure that menus are conspicuously posted in the facility.

Noncompliance Area: Safe routes, including safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes were not appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility, communicated to the children and parents in writing and posted.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Develop, post and submit written safe routes notification as specified.

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked written verification of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.

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

Noncompliance Area: One childs record did not contain an agreement as specified in this regulation.(#1)

Correction Required: A child`s record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. Obtain and submit a completed agreement signed by both operator and parent for the indicated children. Ensure that all agreements are signed by the operator.

Noncompliance Area: The facilitys emergency plan did not provide for shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. Amend the facilitys emergency plan to include this information. Submit a written copy of the revised emergency plan.

Noncompliance Area: Several staff persons records did not include written verification of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. (#1, #2 and #3)

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Submit written verification of the completed training for all identified facility persons. Revise and submit written facility policies and procedures to ensure that emergency plan training is completed and documented at the time of initial employment and annually.

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two facility person's records did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1 and #2 -old DISCLOSURE STATEMENT-not the revised forms)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 Persons #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until compliance with the CPSL is attained. Obtain and submit a signed copy of the updated DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FORM for the identified staff persons. Ensure that the new DISCLOSURE STATEMENT form is used for all new hires.

Noncompliance Area: One staff persons record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their group supervisor position.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor`s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. Obtain and submit written verification of education and experience for the identified staff person.

Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet in the main classroom lacked a protective cover.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Obtain and place protective covers in the electrical outlets. Ensure that all electrical outlets are equipped with protective covers.

Noncompliance Area: A bottle of clorox bleach was observed stored next to food. Remove the toxic items and ensure that toxic and cleaning materials are stored away from food.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. Remove the toxic items and ensure that toxic and cleaning materials are stored away from food.

Noncompliance Area: Handwashing signs were not posted at each sink and did not specify that a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. Revise the signs to include this information. Ensure that the revised signs are posted at every sink as specified in this regulation.