Munchkinland Learning And Daycare Center Llc

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment for staff #1 is dated 3/30/26, which is more than 24 months after the previous health assessment that is dated 2/23/24.

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.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: The current pediatric first aid and CPR training for staff #2 is dated 11/11/24, which is more than 90 days after the staff person's date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 did not complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #1 completed the training on 9/19/25.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 has a Child Abuse clearance dated 12/19/25, which is more than 60 months after the date of the previous clearance that is dated 12/4/20.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Testing of the fire-detection system exceeded 30 days between 11/14/25 and 1/10/26.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Pediatric first aid and CPR training for staff person #2 is dated 11/11/24, which is more than 90 days after the staff person's date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The State Police and NSOR clearances for staff person #2 are dated 8/9/24 and 8/15/24, respectively. Both dates are after the staff person's date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

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

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 has an initial health report dated 1/4/24, which is more than 60 days after the first day of attendance at the facility. (See LIS code sheet)

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: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: The updated health report for child #1, a preschooler, is dated 2/12/25, which is more than 12 months after the date of 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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has a DHS FBI clearance that is dated more than 60 months after the date of the previous DHS FBI clearance. The previous clearance is dated 11/14/19 and the current clearance is dated 3/18/25. Staff person #3 has an unapproved FBI clearance. It is a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 7/3/24. The required clearance is the DHS FBI clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: 4TH CITATION: 3rd CITATION: **At approximately 9:40am in Room 4, two staff and 11 older toddlers were observed. During the onset of supervision and ratio Staff person #1 identified and named 5 older toddlers and Staff person #2 identified and named 5 older toddlers thus leaving one child unaccounted for. When staff were asked again to identify and name the children whom they were responsible for all children were accounted for. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4/23/24, 5/28/24, and 6/12/24.

Correction Required: **The director will create a step-by-step supervision training plan for newly hired staff. The policy will name the specific online training sessions that new hires will be required to complete and describe how new staff will be trained on using the facility's system for identifying the specific children for whom each staff is responsible, along with a timeline of when the training items will be completed. This training policy will be submitted to the Department within two weeks of acceptance of the plan of correction.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked proof of education and 2 years of experience working with children.

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

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #3 who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked proof of education and 2 years of experience working with children.

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. An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: The rubberized playground surfacing throughout the outdoor play space was observed to have numerous cracks and areas of deterioration that pose as a tripping hazard and is not in good repair. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/28/24.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3270.183(a)

Description: Locked cabinet

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 was observed laying open on the interior steps leading up to the glass door entrance of the facility and not stored in a locked cabinet.

Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: 3rd CITATION: **At approximately 9:40am in Room 4, two staff and 11 older toddlers were observed. During the onset of supervision and ratio Staff person #1 identified and named 5 older toddlers and Staff person #2 identified and named 5 older toddlers thus leaving one child unaccounted for. When staff were asked again to identify and name the children whom they were responsible for all children were accounted for. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4/23/24 and 5/28/24

Correction Required: **The director will create a step-by-step supervision training plan for newly hired staff. The policy will name the specific online training sessions that new hires will be required to complete and describe how new staff will be trained on using the facility's system for identifying the specific children for whom each staff is responsible, along with a timeline of when the training items will be completed. This training policy will be submitted to the Department within two weeks of acceptance of the plan of correction.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: In Room 1 (Pre-K) at approximately 12:05pm, 3 staff and 19 preschool age children were observed sitting down at tables eating lunch. During the onset of supervision and ratio Staff person #9 identified and named 8 preschool age children, Staff person #10 identified and named 9 preschool age children, and Staff person #11 stated they were a floater and not responsible for any children, thus leaving two children unaccounted for. During the second attempt, Staff person #9 identified and named 8 preschool age children, and Staff person #10 identified and named 10 preschool age children thus still leaving one child unaccounted for. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4/23/24

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.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 lacked a child service report every 6 months; the last child service report on file was dated 4/16/24. The child file for Child #8 lacked a child service report.

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: The child file for Child #2, Child #6, and Child #7 contained a current emergency contact form that lacked the parents work phone and work address. The child file for Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained a current emergency contact form that lacked the parents work phone.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #7 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked the address and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #5, contained a current health assessment dated 2/28/24 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 1/19/22 health assessment on file. The staff file for Staff person #6, contained a current health assessment dated 12/4/23 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 11/16/21 health assessment on file.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #4 contained a current health assessment dated 2/16/24 that lacked examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #7 contained a current health assessment dated 3/10/24 that had 'Yes' checked off to having a communicable disease and additional information describing the condition and the risk it might pose was not provided.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #4 contained a current health assessment dated 2/16/24 that lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked proper documentation of comprehensive general liability insurance.

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.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #6 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months.

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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 lacked two nonfamily references. The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked one nonfamily 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: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In Room 1, three staplers were observed stored on a shelf within reach of the preschool age children in care.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Revised 10hr Health and Safety Training. Staff person #8 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid CPR and Revised 10hr Health and Safety Training. Staff person has obtained Pediatric First Aid/CPR training as of 2/19/24.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #4 and staff person #8 will have until 6/27/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 and staff person #8 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #4 and staff person #8, staff person #4 and staff person #8 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #4 must receive pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 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: The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked a valid disclosure statement; the one on file dated 5/16/24 was not signed by a witness. The staff file for Staff person #4 contained a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) check dated 3/5/24 and an application dated 3/1/24 which was not applied for prior to hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The staff file for Staff person #8 contained a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) check dated 1/4/24 which was not obtained within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL).

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.

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 who is functioning as a Group Supervisor, lacked proof of a bachelor's degree.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #2 who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked two years of childcare experience; only 450 hours of childcare experience was documented on file. The staff file for Staff person #4 who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked two years of childcare experience; only 1242 hours of childcare experience was documented on file.

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.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In Room 2 the following toxics labeled, 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' were observed accessible to children: a travel sized hand sanitizer attached to a bookbag, Ortho Home Defense Insect Killing spray, and Downey Wrinkle Release. In Room 8 two hand sanitizers labeled, 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' were observed on the floor 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: 3270.72(b)

Description: Screened

Noncompliance Area: In Room 3 and Room 9, a window was observed to be open for ventilation purposes and lacked a screen.

Correction Required: Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open.

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: Room 8 was observed to lack a first aid kit.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: In Room 2 the first aid kit was observed to lack 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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The rubberized playground surfacing throughout the outdoor play space was observed to have numerous cracks and areas of deterioration that pose as a tripping hazard and is not in good repair.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: In the girl's bathroom, handwashing signs were observed to be missing in two of the stalls.

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.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: *At approximately 9:40am in Room 4, two staff and 11 older toddlers were observed. During the onset of supervision and ratio Staff person #1 identified and named 5 older toddlers and Staff person #2 identified and named 5 older toddlers thus leaving one child unaccounted for. When staff were asked again to identify and name the children whom they were responsible for all children were accounted for.

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.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: **At approximately 9:40am in Room 4, two staff and 11 older toddlers were observed. During the onset of supervision and ratio Staff person #1 identified and named 5 older toddlers and Staff person #2 identified and named 5 older toddlers thus leaving one child unaccounted for. When staff were asked again to identify and name the children whom they were responsible for all children were accounted for.

Correction Required: **The director will create a step-by-step supervision training plan for newly hired staff. The policy will name the specific online training sessions that new hires will be required to complete and describe how new staff will be trained on using the facility's system for identifying the specific children for whom each staff is responsible, along with a timeline of when the training items will be completed. This training policy will be submitted to the Department within two weeks of acceptance of the plan of correction.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: ***At approximately 9:40am in Room 4, two staff and 11 older toddlers were observed. During the onset of supervision and ratio Staff person #1 identified and named 5 older toddlers and Staff person #2 identified and named 5 older toddlers thus leaving one child unaccounted for. When staff were asked again to identify and name the children whom they were responsible for all children were accounted for.

Correction Required: ***The director will conduct random assessments of each classroom at least 3 times per week, at various times of the day, for the next 3 months. During the assessment, the director will ask each staff person in each classroom to identify the children that are in their assigned supervision group by naming each child and pointing to each child. The director will document all assessments in a log, including the date, time, staff persons, number and ages of children. The log will be submitted to the DHS representative prior to use. The completed logs will be made available to DHS representatives upon request. Assessments will begin immediately upon acceptance of the plan of correction.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: The staff file for Staff person #3, Staff person #7 and Staff person #8, who were functioning as assistant group supervisors continued to lack proof of education and/or two years of experience working with children beyond the previously provided plan of correction date of 1/23/24 and were still employed at that time. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 11/9/23

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.

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 11:00am, outside on the playground, 4 staff and 15 young and older toddlers were observed outside playing and a first-aid kit was not present.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 1/8/24 to 2/8/24 (31 days).

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

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation conducted on 11/9/23, it was confirmed that in September, a child was observed in the main entryway by themselves. No staff person was physically present with the child.

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.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation conducted on 11/9/23, it was confirmed that in September, a child was observed in the main entryway by themselves. No staff person was physically present with the child. Also during the complaint investigation, at approximately 10:15am, 3 staff and 20 preschool aged children were observed outside on the playground. During the assessment of supervision and ratio Staff person #1 identified and named responsibility for 5 preschool age children, Staff person #2 identified and named responsibility for 4 preschool age children and Staff person #3 identified and named responsibility for 10 preschool aged children thus leaving 1 child unaccounted for. When staff were asked again to identify and name the children they were responsible the same 1 child was unaccounted for. On the third attempt all children were identified and accounted for. Shortly thereafter Staff person #1 was observed taking one of their assigned children inside the facility to use the restroom thus leaving their four other preschool age children whom they were responsible for outside on the playground with two other staff who were not responsible for those children. Therefore, Staff #1 was not physically present with their assigned group of children from the time they went inside the facility until they returned outside.

Correction Required: **Legal Entity, director, administrators, and all current employees will participate in an in-person technical assistance session with ELRC 4 regarding the importance of supervision tools (i.e. tag system, face to name, etc.) Proof of participation will be submitted to the OCDEL Western Region Certification Rep upon completion.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation conducted on 11/9/23, it was confirmed that in September, a child was observed in the main entryway by themselves. No staff person was physically present with the child. Also during the complaint investigation, at approximately 10:15am, 3 staff and 20 preschool aged children were observed outside on the playground. During the assessment of supervision and ratio Staff person #1 identified and named responsibility for 5 preschool age children, Staff person #2 identified and named responsibility for 4 preschool age children and Staff person #3 identified and named responsibility for 10 preschool aged children thus leaving 1 child unaccounted for. When staff were asked again to identify and name the children they were responsible the same 1 child was unaccounted for. On the third attempt all children were identified and accounted for. Shortly thereafter Staff person #1 was observed taking one of their assigned children inside the facility to use the restroom thus leaving their four other preschool age children whom they were responsible for outside on the playground with two other staff who were not responsible for those children. Therefore, Staff #1 was not physically present with their assigned group of children from the time they went inside the facility until they returned outside.

Correction Required: ***The director shall hold monthly staff meetings for a period of three months from the acceptance of the plan of correction, to include all staff persons, to review supervision and grouping requirements and discuss current and previous violations under this regulation. Provider must keep documentation of a dated agenda along with a signed attendance sheet for each monthly meeting. Documentation of each monthly meeting will be made available to OCDEL-DHS representatives upon request.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation conducted on 11/9/23, it was confirmed that in September, a child was observed in the main entryway by themselves. No staff person was physically present with the child. Also during the complaint investigation, at approximately 10:15am, 3 staff and 20 preschool aged children were observed outside on the playground. During the assessment of supervision and ratio Staff person #1 identified and named responsibility for 5 preschool age children, Staff person #2 identified and named responsibility for 4 preschool age children and Staff person #3 identified and named responsibility for 10 preschool aged children thus leaving 1 child unaccounted for. When staff were asked again to identify and name the children they were responsible the same 1 child was unaccounted for. On the third attempt all children were identified and accounted for. Shortly thereafter Staff person #1 was observed taking one of their assigned children inside the facility to use the restroom thus leaving their four other preschool age children whom they were responsible for outside on the playground with two other staff who were not responsible for those children. Therefore, Staff #1 was not physically present with their assigned group of children from the time they went inside the facility until they returned outside.

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.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 and #8 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 and #8 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First-Aid/CPR and Health and Safety training.

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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #4 and #8 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #4 and #8, staff person #4 and #8 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 lacked documentation of receipt of having been fingerprinted for a DHS FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The file for Staff person #2 lacked documentation of valid Child Abuse clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for Staff person #3, Staff person #5, Staff person #7, Staff person #6, and Staff person #8 lacked a signed disclosure statement at time of hire. The file for Staff person #4, lacked a signed disclosure statement that was not dated therefore it cannot be determined if it was signed at time of hire. Staff person #4 also lacked a valid Child Abuse clearance; The clearance on file is a volunteer Child Abuse clearance which is not an acceptable clearance for employment purpose per the CPSL.

Correction Required: 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. Staff person #4 cannot work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff person #3, Staff person #5, Staff person #6, and Staff person #8 lacked one or two non-family references.

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: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 lacked documentation of receipt of having been fingerprinted for a DHS FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The file for Staff person #2 lacked documentation of valid Child Abuse clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for Staff person #3, Staff person #5, Staff person #7, Staff person #6, and Staff person #8 lacked a signed disclosure statement at time of hire. The file for Staff person #4, lacked a signed disclosure statement that was not dated therefore it cannot be determined if it was signed at time of hire. Staff person #4 also lacked a valid Child Abuse clearance; The clearance on file is a volunteer Child Abuse clearance which is not an acceptable clearance for employment purpose per the CPSL.

Correction Required: **The director and owner shall participate in at least one in-person technical assistance session with a representative from the ELCR #4 to view compliance expectations for clearances/ background checks/ staff files and receive assistance with creating a tracking document for clearances.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 lacked documentation of receipt of having been fingerprinted for a DHS FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The file for Staff person #2 lacked documentation of valid Child Abuse clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for Staff person #3, Staff person #5, Staff person #7, Staff person #6, and Staff person #8 lacked a signed disclosure statement at time of hire. The file for Staff person #4, lacked a signed disclosure statement that was not dated therefore it cannot be determined if it was signed at time of hire. Staff person #4 also lacked a valid Child Abuse clearance; The clearance on file is a volunteer Child Abuse clearance which is not an acceptable clearance for employment purpose per the CPSL.

Correction Required: *The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #4 cannot work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #6 who is functioning as assistant group supervisors lacked proof of one year of experience working with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff person #3, Staff person #4, Staff person #5, Staff person #7 and Staff person #8, who are functioning as assistant group supervisors lacked proof of education and/or two years of experience working with children.

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.

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation conducted on 11/9/23, it was confirmed that in September, a child was observed in the main entryway by themselves without being accompanied by staff, resulting in a staff/child ratio of 0:1.

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.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In Room #3 and Room #4, which toddlers receive care in, was observed to contain electrical baseboard heaters, that are no longer in use, however were observed to not be in good repair as evidence by the front covering is detached from the base, being held up by duct tape, and creating pinch points throughout the heaters and exposing the metal parts inside.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In Room #5 damaged plaster was observed on the wall to the right of the doorway.

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

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:10am in Room 4 three staff and seven children were observed. During the assessment of supervision and ratio Staff person #1 identified and named responsibility for 4 children, Staff person #2 identified and named responsibility for 2 children and Staff person #3 stated they were not in ratio thus leaving one child unaccounted for. When staff were asked again to identify and name the children, they were responsible the same one child was left unaccounted for. On the third attempt all children were identified and accounted for.

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.

Regulation: 3270.23

Description: Parent Access & Participation

Noncompliance Area: During the course of a complaint investigation conducted on 10/6/23, according to staff statements, it was determined that a parent was not given free access through the childcare center while their child was in care.

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.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: The child file for Child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact information form that lacked the address of individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. PREVIOUSLY CITED on 5/18/23

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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: Staff person #2, Staff person #4, Staff person #5, Staff person #6, and Staff person #13 failed to complete the one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by the provider correction date of 5/25/23; Staff person #2, Staff person #4, Staff person #5, Staff person #6, and Staff person #13 have now completed the 1 hr. health and safety training. Staff person #11, Staff person #12, and #14 has not completed the one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training by 12/30/22 as required per announcement C-22-06. PREVIOUSLY CITED on 5/18/23

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: 3270.102(g)

Description: Hazardous toys and equipment

Noncompliance Area: One Bumbo seat that has been recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission were observed in Room 10.

Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 was observed to have a financial agreement form that lacked the operator and parents' signatures.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2 was observed to have a current child service report dated 5/1/23 which was not completed 6 months from date of enrollment (See IS Code Sheet). The child file for Child #3 was observed to have a current child service report dated 4/26/23 which was not completed 6 months from the previously dated 7/12/21 child service report on file. The child file for Child #4 was observed to have a current child service report dated 4/26/23 which was not completed 6 months from the previously dated 12/8/21 child service report on file. The child file for Child #5 was observed to have a current child service report dated 5/8/23 which was not completed 6 months from the previously dated 7/13/22 child service report on file.

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)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 was observed to contain a financial agreement form that lacked the child's arrival and departure times.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 and Child #6 was observed to contain a financial agreement form that lacked the child's admission date.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #6 was observed to contain an emergency contact information form that lacked the name(s) and phone number(s) of who should be contacted in an emergency.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 and Child #6 was observed to contain an emergency contact information form that lacked either the name, address, and/or phone number of individual(s) designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2, who is a young toddler, was observed to contain two health reports dated 10/4/22 and 5/12/23 that were more than 6 months apart. The child file for Child #5, who was a young toddler at the time, was observed to contain two health reports dated 4/13/22 and 2/10/21 that were more than 6 months apart.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

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

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #5, who is a preschool age child, lacked an updated health report every 12 months. The last health report on file is dated 4/13/22.

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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2, Staff person #4, Staff person #5, Staff person #6, Staff person #11, Staff person #12, Staff person #13 and #14 has not completed the one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training by 12/30/22 as required per announcement C-22-06. Staff person #3, Staff person #9, Staff person #10, Staff person #16 and Staff person #17 had not completed the one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training by 12/30/22 as required per announcement C-22-06. Staff person #3, Staff person #9, Staff person #10, Staff person #16 and Staff person #17 have since completed the training.

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: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #8, contained a current health assessment dated 1/30/23 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 12/4/20 health assessment on file. The staff file for Staff person #9, contained a current health assessment dated 4/25/23 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 1/30/21 health assessment on file.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)

Description: Physical examination

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #7 and Staff person #18 was observed to contain a health assessment that did not indicate whether or not a physical exam was conducted.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: In Room 10, four infants were observed to lack written feeding schedules from the parent.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #5 was observed to contain an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period. The dates of the two most recent reviews were 5/8/23 and 7/13/22.

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: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In Room 10 and Room 11, the sheets being used in seven of the cribs used by an infant in care was observed to be loose fitting thus allowing them to bunch up and cause a potential suffocation hazard.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The annual emergency drill that was conducted lacked pertinent information that is required to be documented when conducting the emergency drill, per announcement C-22-04.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 was observed not to contain a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the Child Protective Service Law [CPSL]. Staff person #1 also lacked a valid State Police clearance within 45 days of hire; Staff person #1 now has a valid State Police clearance on file. The staff file for Staff person #15 lacked a valid Child Abuse clearance; A volunteer Child Abuse clearance dated 9/27/22 was on file which is not an acceptable clearance for employment per the CPSL. The file for Staff person #16 was observed not to contain a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; A NSOR certificate dated 5/2/23 is on file. The staff file for Staff person #18 and Staff person #19 was observed to lack a valid FBI clearance on file at time of hire; A Department of FBI clearance was on file which is not an acceptable clearance for employment per the CPS. Staff person #18 and Staff person #19 now has a DHS FBI clearance on file. The file for Staff person #20 was observed not to contain a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; A NSOR certificate dated 5/1/23 is on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #1 and Staff person #15 may not work in a childcare 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. Staff Person #1 and #15 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.78

Description: Lighting

Noncompliance Area: The hallway between Room 3 and Room 4 was observed to lack sufficient lighting; the celling light fixtures that provide artificial light were not operable causing the hallway to be dark, impeding visibility, and considered a safety hazard.

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

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: The portable sink in the hallway outside of Room 10 was observed to lack a handwashing sign.

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.

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: Based on staff interviews parents are not always provided with the original incident report on the day of the incident.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the child's admission date.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #4, who is a young toddler, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 6/27/22 which was conducted more than 6 months from the previously dated 6/25/21 health report on file.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #4 lacked a flu shot for 2021.

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

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 and #5 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 and #5 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First-Aid/CPR.

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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #4 and #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #4 and #5, staff person #4 and #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #10 contained a current health assessment which indicated the presence of a communicable disease but did not indicate the details of that disease nor the staff person's ability to remain in childcare.

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

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: Six bottles, used by infants in care, were observed to not be label with the child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the most recent updates for the financial agreement and the emergency contact information form were 8/19/21 and 3/29/22. The child file for Child #3 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the most recent updates for the financial agreement and the emergency contact information form were 3/5/21 and 4/13/22.

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: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: The documentation of fire safety training completed by facility staff on 4/10/22 was deemed unacceptable as it did not include the signature of the fire safety professional, nor was there evidence of the instructor's training credentials.

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. A facility person's record shall include acceptable 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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 lacked a valid DHS FBI clearance; a PDE FBI clearance was on file which is no longer an acceptable FBI clearance per the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The staff file for staff person #2 was observed not to contain a valid National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). The staff file for staff person #4 contained a Child Abuse clearance dated 6/24/21 which was not on file at time of hire as required by the CPSL (See IS CODE Sheet). Staff person #4 was also observed not to contain documentation of receipt of having been fingerprinted for a DHS FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; a DHS FBI clearance dated 1/11/22 on file. The file for Facility person #5 who is a volunteer, lacked a NSOR certificate. The staff file for Staff person #6 was observed not to contain documentation of having applied for the NSOR certificate prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; a NSOR certificate dated 7/4/22 is on file. The staff file for Staff person #7 lacked a complete State Police and DHS FBI clearance. The staff file for Staff person #8 lacked a valid DHS FBI clearance; a PDE FBI clearance was on file which is no longer an acceptable FBI clearance per the CPSL. The file for Facility person #11, who sometimes steps in ratio, lacked a valid Child Abuse clearance. The staff file for Staff person #12 lacked a valid Child Abuse clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1, #2, #4, #7, #8, #11, #12 may not work 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. Facility Person #1, #2, #4, #7, #8, #11, #12 may not work at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #,3 who is functioning as a group supervisor, lacked proof of bachelor's degree.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #2, who is functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked proof of a high school diploma.

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.

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #12, who is functioning as an aide, lacked proof of 8th grade education and two years experience with children.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the Room 1, the preschool room, a travel sized bottle of hand sanitizer labeled keep out of reach of children was observed inside the mesh side pocket of a child's bookbag that was hanging in a child's coat locker accessible to the preschool aged children in care.

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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The thin green carpet throughout the outdoor play space was observed to be separating from the foam mat flooring and causing 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.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days: 6/7/22 to 7/12/22 (35 days).

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

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: 3RD CITATION: At approximately 9:45am in Room 4, at the outset of the supervision/ ratio check, two staff and 8 older toddlers were observed. Staff person #1 identified and named 5 children and Staff person #2 identified and named 2 children thus leaving one child unaccounted for. Staff were given a second opportunity to name the children whom they were responsible for and Staff person #1 identified and named 5 children and Staff person #2 identified and named 2 children thus still leaving one child unaccounted for. On a third opportunity all children were accounted for. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 2/17/22 and 4/26/22.

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.