Northwest Childrens Centre

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(i)

Description: Age

Noncompliance Area: On 7/27/26 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the Northern Lehigh swimming pool and facility person #4 was present and did not have verification of age on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: On 7/27/26 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the Northern Lehigh swimming pool and facility person #4 was present and did not have a health assessment on file.

Correction Required: 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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On 7/27/26 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the Northern Lehigh swimming pool and facility person #4 was present and did not have two written, non-family references 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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 7/13/26, a review of staff files was conducted at that time and found that staff person #1 did not have a completed NSOR verification on file prior to direct and routine contact with children as is required. NSOR was dated 6/8/26. Also, staff person #1's PA State Police clearance was not requested until 6/22/26. Staff person #2 did not have a completed NSOR verification on file prior to direct and routine contact with children as is required. NSOR was dated 10/17/25. Staff person #2's PA State Police clearance was still in pending status at the time of the renewal inspection. Staff person #3 did not sign a disclosure statement until 10/15/25 and their PA Child Abuse History clearance was dated 9/15/25, NSOR was dated 9/11/25, and FBI was requested 9/10/26. See code sheets for first day in direct childcare position. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the operator of the facility will immediately comply with the requirements of the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) and 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3490, relating to protective services. On 7/27/26 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the Northern Lehigh swimming pool and facility person #4 was present and did not have a signed and dated disclosure on file. did not have an FBI or NSOR verification on file or proof that they had requested those clearances.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 4 may not work in a child care 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. Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 7/13/26, at the time of the inspection there was no documentation at the facility of an emergency drill being conducted in the last 12 months.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 7/13/26, a review of staff files was conducted at that time and found that staff person #1 did not have a completed NSOR verification on file prior to direct and routine contact with children as is required. NSOR was dated 6/8/26. Also, staff person #1's PA State Police clearance was not requested until 6/22/26. Staff person #2 did not have a completed NSOR verification on file prior to direct and routine contact with children as is required. NSOR was dated 10/17/25. Staff person #2's PA State Police clearance was still in pending status at the time of the renewal inspection. Staff person #3 did not sign a disclosure statement until 10/15/25 and their PA Child Abuse History clearance was dated 9/15/25, NSOR was dated 9/11/25, and FBI was requested 9/10/26. See code sheets for first day in direct childcare position.

Correction Required: As of 2/1/25 If staff are going to be hired under the 45-day provisional hire basis, the following conditions must be met; facility received the results of the applicant's PA Child Abuse History Clearance, NSOR Clearance, completed out-of-state clearances (if applicable), a signed disclosure statement, prior to employment and have received the result of the applicant's Pennsylvania State Police OR the FBI finger-print results prior to employment. Proof of submission must be on file for either the FBI or PA State Police Clearance. The employer, administrator, supervisor or other person responsible for employment decisions has no knowledge of information pertaining to the applicant which would disqualify him from employment based on CPSL. TIERED LIS 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The correction date for this portion of the plan must be immediate. 2. The facility director and any other persons involved in the hiring of staff must register and attend an Existing Provider Orientation at a Regional Office. The provider must provide a correction date for when this portion of the plan will be completed. 3. The facility must develop a hiring policy that includes a review of the completed file by a second person that has attended existing provider training before the new hire may begin to have direct contact or routine interaction with children.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 7/13/26, at the time of the inspection and the facility's fire drill and detection log was reviewed and found more than 30 days between manual testing of the system during the periods of January 30,2026 to March 15, 2026, March 15, 2026 to April 17, 2026, April 17, 2026 to May 29, 2026, June 9, 2026 to July 13, 2026.

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. Child Care Centers shall maintain compliance by manually testing all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and maintain a written record of testing with the facility's fire drill logs (62 P.S. § 1016(c)(1), 55 Pa. Code § 3270.95

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility between 10/9/25 and 10/14/25. It was observed that Staff #1 did not have a NSOR on file prior to employment and at present as is required. Staff Person #1 was observed working in a childcare position at the facility on 10/9/25 and per documents on file, Staff Person #1 applied for the NSOR on 10/13/25.

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. TIERED LIS: 1. Staff #1 must be removed from a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until all missing clearances are completed and on file at the facility. This portion of the plan requires an immediate date of correction. 2. In order to demonstrate compliance in this area, the director or legal entity representative will send completed staff files for all new hires for the next three months to the Northeast Regional Office for review. The staff files must include all clearance requests, completed clearances, (including out of state clearances and requests if necessary) signed and dated disclosure statement. The correction date for this portion of the plan must be three months from the acceptance of the plan by The Northeast Regional Office.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on July 28, 2025, a review of staff files found that Staff Person #1 had a Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) FBI clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a childcare position with direct contact with children at the facility. An FBI clearance obtained pursuant to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requirements is not valid when working or residing in a certified child care facility. To work or reside in a certified child care facility, the only acceptable FBI clearance must be obtained pursuant to the Department of Human Services (DHS).

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Per the facility fire drill log, the last fire drill was conducted on 12/5/24.

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.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Per the facility's fire drill and detection log, the last test of the fire detection system was conducted on 12/5/24.

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. Child care facilities in a commercial space (center and group) must manually test its alarm at least once every 30 days and shall maintain a written record of testing with the facility's fire drill logs.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, a preschool aged child, most recent health assessment on file was dated and signed 6/13/23.

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: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: A bottle of children's Motrin in the toddler room had expired 10/2023.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 7/8/24, the facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The OCDEL ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-04 requires facility emergency plans to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 did not have proof of education on file.

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