Chippewa Noahs Ark

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's file was missing one address of an 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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the downstairs school age kitchen play area was a rug that was rolling up in one corner 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: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room on the art shelf in the older toddler area were pom poms that are less than one inch in diameter accessible to children 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: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's, who is a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 5/20/24 and 6/30/25 which are more than 12 months apart.

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 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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1's two most recent NSOR certificates are dated 1/17/20 and 4/1/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #2's two most recent NSOR certificates are dated 2/7/20 and 7/15/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #3's two most recent NSOR certificates are dated 1/17/20 and 2/11/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #4's two most recent NSOR certificates are dated 1/17/20 and 3/31/25 which are more than 60 months apart.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room there was a spray bottle of Clorox bleach sanitizing solution hanging on the inside of the sink 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: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1's two most recent mandated reporter trainings are dated 10/7/18 and 1/13/24 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #2's two most recent mandated reporter trainings are dated 11/4/19 and 12/19/24 which are more than 60 months apart.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff #1 are dated 11/4/19 and 12/19/24, more than 60 months apart.

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: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 12/6/24-1/6/25, more than 60 days apart.

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: In the large outside play area, a wooden cabinet with a round opening was missing a piece of wood framing causing small nails to protrude.

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(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: In the older toddler room 5 cots that were in use and did not have 2 ft of space on 3 sides. In the young toddler room 2 cots that were in use did not have 2 ft of space on 3 sides.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement in child #1's file did not contain a parent's signature.

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

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. The facility did not have a written policy to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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(c)(3)/3270.192(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment dated 7/4/24 on file for staff #1 did not indicate if the staff person did or did not have a communicable/contagious disease.

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: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan letter that is to be provided to the parent of each enrolled child did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In the infant and toddler hallway a power strip was missing a protective outlet cover. In the downstairs on the stage 2 protective outlet covers were missing.

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

Regulation: 3270.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K counts classroom 6 windows that are above ground floor level and accessible to children did not have the mechanism engaged to restrict the windows from opening more than 6 inches.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the overflow toddler room, the baseboard under the ABC's was peeling away from the wall.

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

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On the front of the wooden shed outside was peeling paint.

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

Regulation: 3270.80(b)

Description: Non-skid surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Eleven steps in the entry way were not equipped with nonskid surfaces.

Correction Required: Inside stairs shall be equipped with nonskid surfaces.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The fire alarm testing log included test dates 8/16/23-9/18/23(33 days), 11/10/23-12/12/23(32 days), 1/11/24-2/16/24(36 days), 5/6/24-6/6/24(31 days), 6/6/24-7/8/24(32 days), which are more than 30 days apart.

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: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contains a health assessment that was obtained more than 60 days after the child's enrollment date.(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 file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, contains two health assessments that are more than 12 months apart.

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: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contains two health assessments that were more than 24 months apart.

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: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not providing each parent information on how to access the regulations electronically.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12- 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 #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Instructor Card from the PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer.