Above All Childcare Llc

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, one of the children's rest mats in the preschool classroom was torn at the seam exposing the filling.

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

Regulation: 3270.105

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, an infant was observed sitting in a high chair with straps not being used as manufacturer intended.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, an infant crib with a child in it did not have 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib.

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.

Regulation: 3270.106(j)

Description: Prohibit items in crib

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, there were blankets in the cribs and boppy pillows hanging on sides of cribs with infants sleeping in each of these cribs.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the temperature inside of the refrigerator towards the front of the kitchen measured a temperature of 50 degrees F.

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.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, files for Child #5 was missing the addresses for person's listed as Emergency Release Contact.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, Staff Person #2 was observed placing a soiled diaper on a shelf at children's level and not directly in a hands free trash can.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection the files for Staff Person #1 showed a valid driver's license from New Jersey. During inspection, staff person #1 acknowledged living in New Jersey within the past 5 yrs. The files for Staff Person #1 did not include out of state clearances or documentation of residency in Pennsylvania for the past 5 years.

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

Regulation: 3270.63

Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, fencing used to block children's access to brush and debris was broken with sharp edges exposed to children's play area.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, an electrical outlet in the front preschool room and one electrical outlet in the second infant room were missing outlet covers.

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

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, there were sections of peeling and chipping paint in the front preschool classroom and infant room.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, children #1 through #5 Financial Agreements did not provide the services included. Children #3 through #5 Child Service Reports were not dated to determine if reports are being completed during the required 6-month review.

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: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, children #1 through #5 Financial Agreement Forms did not state if the facility offers any additional services.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, child #3 Emergency Contact Form did not include the parent's work addresses and work telephone numbers.

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

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility's Emergency Plan did not address 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.

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility did not have verification of the facility's Safe Routes being submitted to the local safety authorities.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff person #1 completed 6 out of the 12 required annual clock hours of childcare training.

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

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, uncovered outlets were observed in the infant and pre-school/school-age childcare spaces that were accessible to children.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a can of paint primer was observed sitting on the floor by the door leading into the childcare space accessible to children. Unlabeled cleaning products were also observed in an unlock cabinet under the small sink in the hallway accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the first aid kit near children's eating area was missing 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: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, peeling paint and damaged plaster was observed on each side wall of the doorway leading to the outdoor play area. Damaged/peeling paint was also observed on the floorboards and on the short wall directly adjacent from the doorway that separates a sectioned off childcare space from the hallway. Peeling paint was also observed on the following: Side walls leading to the kitchen area and back bathrooms. Side walls in older toddler childcare space.

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

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the 1st bathroom in the back of the facility next to the kitchen, toilet knob fixture was extremely loose and hanging improperly out of the tank.

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

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed infant sleeping in a bouncing chair.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed that volunteer persons#2 file did not include TB results volunteer person#3 file did not include health assessment or TB results. Volunteer persons# 2 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of the hire date.

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

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/10/23 it was observed that volunteer persons # 2, and 3; staff person #4 and 5 file did not include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility, or verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

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

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed volunteer person# 2 and 3 file did not include 2 nonfamily related reference.

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.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed volunteer persons# 2 and 3 file did not include completion of emergency plan training.

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.

Regulation: 3270.31(a)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed volunteer person#2 caring for total of 9 children unsupervised.

Correction Required: A volunteer shall be 16 years of age or older and shall be directly supervised at all times by a staff person.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed volunteer persons # 2 did not complete health safety training or Pediatric first aid /CPR training; and volunteer person#3 file did not include verification of completed health and safety training within 90 days of hire date.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Volunteer person#2 and 3 shall complete health and safety and Pediatric first aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire. Volunteer person#2 and3 will have until 8/25/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person#2 and 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a group supervisor who has completed the required health and safety training and pediatric first aid/CPR training. If there are no staff available to supervisor volunteer person#3, volunteer person#3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/10/23 it was observed volunteer person# 2 file did not include FBI clearances, NSOR clearances, or mandated reporter training, Volunteer persons# 3 file did not include NSOR clearances, mandated reporter training.

Correction Required: Volunteer persons 2 and 3 must obtain verification of FBI clearances, NSOR clearances as required under CPS. Volunteer persons # 2 and 3 may not work alone in the child care position at the facility. Volunteer person # 2 will have until 8/25/23 from plan of correction date to complete mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, volunteer persons# 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by group supervisor who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff person#2 staff person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed staff person#1 and volunteer persons# 2 file did not include documentation of completed written evaluation of within the last 12 months.

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: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed the classroom 3 sleeping area main wall electrical protective outlet covers.

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

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed the first aid kit located in classroom#2 was missing tweezers.

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

Regulation: 3270.78

Description: Lighting

Noncompliance Area: While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed in the classroom #2 ceiling light was blown out.

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