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NORRIS SQUARE COMMUNITY ALLIANCE-McKinley School

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
412 W Susquehanna Ave # 30, Philadelphia, PA 19122
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Capacity
999 children
Subsidized Program
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📞 (215) 291-4896
412 W Susquehanna Ave # 30
Philadelphia, PA 19122
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Active License
License Number
CER-00244112
License Issued
Oct 30, 2025
Active Through
Oct 30, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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NSCA manages two Early Learning centers, operates three Out-of-School-Time programs at Hunter, McKinley, and Moffet elementary schools, and offers additional early childhood education opportunities through two partner organizations. 

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-07-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed three children in the middle school room unsupervised. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANT

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have all staff take a minimum of 2hrs of training regarding the supervision of children
2025-07-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #3 did not include the test results of the TB. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANT

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain the test results of the TB for staff #3.
2025-07-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #3 did not include a verification of education and experience. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANT

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain verification of education and employment for staff #3 and will put in their file.
2025-07-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include an updated record of emergency plan training. The last record 7/3/24. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANT

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will train staff #4 on the facility's emergency plan.
2025-07-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #1 (needs 3hrs), staff #3 (needs 8hrs), and staff #4 (needs 12hrs) did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training CONTINUOUS NONCOMPLIANT

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff #1, staff #3, and staff #4 complete the required 12 hrs. of childcare trainings and place the record of the trainings in the staff file.
2025-07-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #3 did not include a pediatric CPR and first aid training. CONTINUOUS NONCOMPLIANT

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff #3, complete the pediatric CPR and first aid training.
2025-07-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, and staff #4 did not include an updated fire safety training. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANT

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, and staff #4 complete the fire safety training and will place the record of the training in the staff file.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed three children in the middle school room unsupervised

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have all staff take a minimum of 2hrs of training regarding the supervision of children.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include the test results of the TB.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain the test results of the TB for staff #4.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include a verification of education and experience.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain verification of education and employment for staff #4 and will put in their file.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include two written non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain two written non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person for staff #4 and will put into their personnel file.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #5 did not include an updated record of emergency plan training. The last record 7/3/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will train staff #5 on the facility's emergency plan.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #5 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #5 complete the required 12 hrs. of childcare trainings and place the record of the trainings in the staff file.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include a pediatric CPR and first aid training.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff #4, complete the pediatric CPR and first aid training.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #5 did not include an updated fire safety training.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #5 complete the fire safety training and will place the record of the training in the staff file.
2024-10-01 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-06-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to a view the children's files and observed the date of admission was missing from the financial agreement in child #1 and child #5 file.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider stated that child #1 child #5 agreement will be updated with the date to include the date of admission.
2023-06-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(1)

Description: Child's name, birth date

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed child #5 file and noticed that the child's date of birth was not included on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider stated that the parents will be notified and requested to add the child's date of birth to the emergency contact form and request the parent to make sure all areas are complete on the form before turning the form in.
2023-06-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) - Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative view child #1 file and observed emergency contact form was missing the phone number of the physician as well as the MA policy #.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider stated that the parents of the child will be notified and requested to fill out the emergency form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.
2023-06-09 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view child #1 and child #3 files and observed that both files were missing an updated 6-month review of the emergency contact form and the and updated review of the financial agreement.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider stated that the parents of both children will be notified and requested to sign and update their child's emergency contact information and child #1 and their child's financial agreement information.
2023-06-09 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency plan and observed that the plan did not include a section that address continuity of care.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider stated that the emergency will be updated to reflect the area of continuity of care.
2023-06-09 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the programs posting and observed that the liability insurance that was posted expired in 2021.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider stated that management will be notified and requested to provide the current copy of the liability insurance so it can be posted.
2023-06-09 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #3 file and did not see any verification of completing high school (transcript)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider stated that staff #3 will be requested to bring provide a copy of their high school transcript on Monday, 6/12/23.
2023-06-09 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #3 and #4 files and both staff provided a pediatric CPR training certificate that was not taken by an approved PQAS certified trainer.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider stated that both staff #3 and #4 will be requested to retake their Pediatric CPR and first aid training again with the approve curriculum and PQAS certified trainer.
2023-06-09 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the first aid kits and observed that one of the kits needed soap.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider stated that soap will be added to the first aid kit.
2022-08-05 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, THE DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE WAS NOT POSTED IN THE GROUP SPACE OF ROOM 8 AND 9.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OST SITE DIRECTOR SHALL POST UP WEEKLY THE DAILY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULES.
2022-08-05 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED A STAFF LEAVE A CHILD IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE AUDITORIUM UNSUPERVISED. CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED TWO CHILDREN ENGAGED INTO A PHYSICAL ALTERCATION WHILE IN THE LUNCH ROOM WHILE STAFF 3 WERE LOOKING AT OTHER CHIDLREN.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OST SITE DIRECTOR WILL TRAIN AND ENCOURAGE THE STAFF ON SUPERVSION THROUGH BETTER KID CARE AND PA KEYS.
2022-08-05 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, ROOM 8 AND 9 DID NOT HAVE THE EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN POSTED IN ROOM 8 AND 9.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OST SITE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT EMERGENCY TRANSPORT PROCEDURES ARE POSTED INTO THE AREAS OR CLASSROOMS.
2022-08-05 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION 8/10/22, CHILD 4 RECORD DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH REPORT.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OST SITE DIRECTOR WILL MAKE SURE THAT ALL ENROLLED STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM ARE PROVIDED WITH HEALTH REPORTS/PHYSICALS.
2022-08-05 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, STAFF 4 HEALTH REPORT DID NOT INCLUDE SCREENING BY THE MANTOUX METHOD.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OST SITE DIRECTOR AND MANAGEMENT WILL ENSURE THAT UPON THE HIRING PROCESS STAFF PROVIDE A HEALTH RECORD FORM AND REPORTS OF CLEARANCE OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES. STAFF 4 NO LONGER EMPLOYED
2022-08-05 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) - Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, STAFF 4 HEALTH REPORT DID NOT INDICATE THEY WERE EXAMINED FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OST SITE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT SIGNATURES FROM THE PHYSICIAN AND OR DOCTO ARE PROVIDED ON THE STAFF HEALTH ASSESSMENT FORM. THAT ALL QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED BY THE PHYSICIAN AS WELL FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES. STAFF 4 NO LONGER EMPLOYED.
2022-08-05 Renewal 3270.161(c) - Food served discarded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(c)

Description: Food served discarded

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED BREAKFAST ON THE SHARE TABLE DURING LUNCH TIME THAT WAS NEVER DISCARDED AFTER BREAKFAST WAS SERVED.

Correction Required: Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OST SITE DIRECTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT ALL MEDS ARE DISGARDED AFTER EACH MEAL SESSION.
2022-08-05 Renewal 3270.165 - Menus Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.165

Description: Menus

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, THE FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE THE MENU POSTED, NOR DID THE FACILITY PROVIDE THE FAMILIES WITH A MENU. THE DIRECTOR INDICATED THE FOOD PROGRAM HAS NOT SENT A MENU.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OST SITE DIRECTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT THE WEEKLY MENUS ARE POSTED AND SHARED OUT WITH THE PROGRAM FAMILIES.
2022-08-05 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, THE FACILITY HASNOT NOTIFIED LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES IN WRITING OF THE LOCATION O FTHE FACILITY AND THE PROGRAM'S USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE CHILD CARE FACILITY.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OST SITE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT THEY WILL NOTIFY LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES IN WRITING ANNUALLY.
2022-08-05 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, CHILD 1 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR MINOR FIRST AID.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OST SITE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT PARENTS/GUARDIANS SIGN OFF ON PARENTAL CONSENTS UPON ENROLLMENT PROCESS, FOR FIRST AID PROCEDURES.
2022-08-05 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

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

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, CHILD 1 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR TRANSPORTATION AND WADING.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OST SITE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM THAT PARENTS/GUARDIANS, SIGN OFF ON EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION, WALKING EXCURSIONS, SWIMMING AND WADING ARE SIGNED.
2022-08-05 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, DID NOT HAVE 2 NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTERS ON FILE. STAFF 5 WAS MISSING ONE NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTER.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OST SITE DIRECTOR AND MANAGMENT SHALL ENSURE THAT STAFF PROVIDE AT LEAST TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTERS UPON HIRE.
2022-08-05 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, THE FACILITY HAS NOT PROVIDED THE PARENTS OF THE ENROLLED CHILDREN WITH A METHOD TO CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL CHILD CARE OFFICE.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OST SITE DIRECTOR SHALL POST-UP AND KEEP POSTED/UPDATED INFORMATION ON DPW IS REGULATIONS, ELECRONIC INFORMATION WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON CONTACTING THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL CHILD CARE OFFICE.
2022-08-05 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, THE FACILITY HAS NOT CONDUCTED AN EMERGENCY DRILL NOR DID THEY HAVE THE DRILL DOCUMENTED AT THE FACILITY.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OST SITE DIRECTOR CONDUCTED A FIRE DRILL PRACTICE ON AUGUST 11, 2022, AT 10:45 A.M, DURING PORGRAM HOURS.
2022-08-05 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN HAS NOT BEEN SENT TO THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OST DIRECTOR WILL EMAIL THE OEM
2022-08-05 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE 12 HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING FOR STAFF 1.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OST SITE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT 12 HOURS OF PD TRAINING ARE DONE THROUGH PA KEYS OR BETTER KID CARE.ORG
2022-08-05 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, STAFF 1 FILE HAD AN EXPIRED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT SIGNED 1/25/22.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OST SITE WILL ENSURE THAT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS UP TO DATE EVERY 2 YEARS.
2022-08-05 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, STAFF 2,3,4, AND 5 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN THE EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITON THEY HELD.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OST SITE DIRECTOR AND MANAGEMET SHALL OBTAIN THE 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE UPON HIRE PROCESS. STAFF 4 AND 5 IS NO LONGER EMPLOYED.
2022-08-05 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, THERE WAS A PADLOCK ON THE EXIT DOORS IN ROOM 8 AND 9 PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM OPENING..

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OST DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE DAILY THAT ALL EXITS FROM THE ROOMS AND FACILITY ARE UNLOCKED.
2022-08-05 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/10/22, ACCORDING TO THE FIRE DRILL LOG, FIRE DRILLS ARE NOT BEING CONDUCTED EVERY 60 DAYS. THE LAST 3 DRILLS WERE CONDUCTED ON 2/4/22, 4/19/22 AND 7/8/22.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OST DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT FIRE DRILLS ARE BEING CONDUCTED EVERY 20 TO 30 DAYS.
2021-10-14 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment of staff person #5 from 6/4/19 was conducted more than 24 months ago.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #5 will provide an updated health assessment.
2021-10-14 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 hired on 6/24/21 for the position of the director did not include acceptable verification of education required for the position of the director such as transcript.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 will provide transcript.
2021-10-14 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, the operator did not provide verification that the parent of each child enrolled received information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will post a link to regulations and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
2021-10-14 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include written record that emergency plan training was conducted on an annual basis. Last emergency plan training staff person #1 and #2 received on 9/5/19, staff person #5 received on 11/6/19, staff person #3 hired on 6/24/21 and staff person #4 hired on 3/8/21 did not receive training at the time of initial employment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 will receive emergency plan training.
2021-10-14 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1, #2, and #5 did not include written record that staff was participating in fire safety training at least annually. Staff person #1 received fire safety training on 2/17/19, staff person #2 received training on 12/17/19, staff person #5 received fire safety training on 12/17/19.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1, #2 and #5 will participate in fire safety training.
2021-10-14 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #4 hired on 3/8/21 did not include verification of professional development in health and safety topics within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #4 will complete health and safety training.
2021-10-14 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 included mandated reporter training from 6/18/15 that was taken more than 60 months ago.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will provide an updated mandated reporter training.

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