Nazareth Area Day Care

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/8/26. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along interior fence of the new Turf Playground. An exposed bolt was observed near the ground to the left of the gate on the Toddler Playground leading to the Preschool Playground.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/8/26. At that time, the cots in the toddler room were not labeled with names or numbers to identify which child was assigned to which cot.

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: 3270.133(4)

Description: Locked

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/8/26. At that time, Mommy's Bliss soothing oral tablets were observed in an open backpack hanging in the hallway outside the classrooms. The backpack is approximately two feet high and the medication was accessible.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Regulation: 3270.133(7)(iv)

Description: Amount to administer

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/8/26. At that time, the medication logs for Child #1 were reviewed. The medication logs for Tylenol and ibuprofen did not include the dosage amount to be given to the child.

Correction Required: A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/8/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 only included one written letter of 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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted 3/30/26. At that time, the files for the new staff were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained only one written letter of reference. The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain any written letters of 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: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/25. At that time, embedded playground equipment in pour-in-place surfacing was observed on the toddler playground. The documentation from the installer providing the critical fall height could not be found during the inspection.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. TIERED LIS: 1. The embedded equipment with the slide on the toddler playground shall be made inaccessible and will not be used by the children until such time as the documentation showing that the playground surfacing meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission is on file at the facility. For this piece of equipment, the documentation must show that the playground surfacing is safe for a fall height of at least 2 feet 2 inches. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The operator will obtain the documentation showing that the playground surfacing meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and keep this documentation on file at the facility. For this piece of equipment, the documentation must show that the playground surfacing is safe for a fall height of at least 2 feet 2 inches. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the documentation will be obtained and placed on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/25. At that time, a pillowcase in plastic packaging was observed in an unlocked floor level drawer in the infant room where it was accessible to the mobile infants in care.

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

Regulation: 3270.106(j)

Description: Prohibit items in crib

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/25. At that time, a toy was observed clipped to the side of the crib. A mobile was also attached to the inside of the same crib. Staff stated that the objects are attached while the infant sleeps in the crib.

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: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/25. At that time, the refrigerator in the young toddler room was not equipped with a working thermometer.

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)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 11/19/24. At that time, plastic bags were observed in unlocked drawers next to the changing table where they were accessible to the toddlers in the Busy Bees Room. Staff in the Busy Bees Room stated that some of the children are still placing objects in their mouths.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 11/19/24. At that time, the files for new staff were reviewed. Staff Person #1 did not have a health assessment on file at the facility.

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 11/19/24. At that time, the files for new staff were reviewed. Staff Person #2, who resides in NJ, did not have the NJ Child Abuse Clearance on file or the request for the clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a NJ child abuse clearance is on file.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/19/24. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the fence of the toddler playground and the preschool playground.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/19/24. At that time, plastic bags and a matchbox car were observed in children's cubbies approximately 18 inches high where they were accessible to the toddlers in the Busy Bees Room. Plastic bags were observed in unlocked drawers next to the changing table where they were accessible to the toddlers in the Busy Bees Room. Staff in the Busy Bees Room stated that some of the children are still placing objects in their mouths.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/19/24. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space.

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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/19/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The only PA State Police Clearance on file for Staff Person #1 dated 5/30/23 was still in pending status.

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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a complete PA State Police clearance is on file. .

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/19/24. At that time, Windex was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the kitchen which was accessible to the children. The Windex was labeled "keep out of reach of 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: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1, #2 & #3 were outside on the facility play space unsupervised with a member from another agency Amaing Athletes. Two facility staff were outside with 6 Pre-K aged children. When asked by certification rep, the 2 staff outside said they were not responsible for child # 1, #2 or # 3, who were with the Amazing Athletes person. Rep was told by the 2 staff members, that the staff responsible for child # 1,2 & 3 was inside the facility with the rest of their group. The facility director provided certification rep with a statement from Amazing Athletes that states: "The children they provide services to will remain under the care, direction and supervision of the school while receiving instruction from Amazing Athletes and Super Soccer Stars."

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. Children must be supervised at all times.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 1 hired and working in care has a Mantoux test on file that is more than a year old at time of hire.

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. 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: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child # 4 did not have their emergency contact form updated in over 6 months since 11/10/22.

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: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Facility did not test alarms in over 30 days from 6/2/23 to 7/3/23.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: Napping cots in the Busy Bees classroom are not labeled.

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(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 2 & # 3 did not have a health assessment and Mantoux test completed and on file at time of hire. Facility staff # 1 does not have a Manotux test 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.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(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 1 does not have references on file. Facility staff # 2 has only 1 reference on file.

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: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Facility has not conducted fire alarm system testing in over 30 days from 5/3/22 to 6/14 22.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A toilet used by the children does not flush.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters/Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Facility person # 1 & # 2 do not have 2 references on file. Facility person # 3 does not have proof of education and training on file.

Correction Required: 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.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: Facility person 1,2 & 4 do not have emergency plan training on file at facility and all have been employed for over 7 days at facility.

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: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: There is Fabuloso cleaner in an unlocked drawer in the Blue Eagles classroom bathroom dresser drawer that is accessible to the children. There is The Works toilet bowl cleaner in the sink cabinet that is unlocked and accessible to the children in the Blue Eagles classroom bathroom.

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: The first aid kit in the Friendly Fish classroom has no 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: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The facility has no fire alarm testing logs.

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.