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Our Little People Child Care Center

Lancaster, PA · Lancaster County
414 N Pine St, Lancaster, PA 17603
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Capacity
21 children
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
1

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📞 (717) 945-6517
414 N Pine St
Lancaster, PA 17603
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Active License
License Number
CER-00260029
License Issued
Oct 28, 2026
Active Through
Sep 28, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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OUR LITTLE PEOPLE CHILD CARE CENTER is a Child Care Center in LANCASTER PA, with a maximum capacity of 21 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-18 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2026-04-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-07-11 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: Originals of agreements were on file for children #2 through #6.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents were given the original agreements, and copies were placed in the children's folder.
2025-07-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child #2 did not include a complete address for the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent was given back the form and the parent added the complete address for the child's physician.
2025-07-11 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(e)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the backpack for child #1 and child #2 was past due to be updated (parent signatures were more than 6 months old).

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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director got each parent to review and update the emergency contact form.
2025-07-11 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 (preschooler)- Health reports on file were dated in September of 2023 and subsequently more than 12 months later in February of 2025. Child #3 (young toddler) - The most recent health report on file was more than 6 months old (dated in December of 2025).

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. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent(s) of child #2 provided updated health reports and the reports were added to the file. The parent(s) of child #3 will provide a copy of the child's most recent health report.
2025-07-11 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Agreements and emergency contact forms were not updated timely during the previous year for children #3 - #6. Child #3 - agreement most recently updated 12/2024. Child #4 - both forms updated in June of 2024, and then a year late in June of 2025 Child #5 - both forms updated in July of 2025, and then 11 months later in June of 2025 Child #6 - emergency contact form updated in October of 2024 and then more than 6 months later in July of 2025. Agreement updated in November of 2024, and then more than 6 months later in July of 2025.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Agreement and emergency contact forms were updated and placed in each folder.
2025-07-11 Renewal 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(8)

Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The previous agreement was not on file for child #2.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new agreement was made and placed in child #2's folder.
2025-07-11 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: The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The current certificate of compliance was printed out and posted.
2025-07-11 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) - Emergency plan/Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e)

Description: Emergency plan/Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan parent letter did not address accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures (as described in subsection a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. -27a5 - The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan parent letter was updated and addressed accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.
2025-07-11 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The most recent NSOR on file for facility person #1 was dated 1/28/2020 and is no longer valid.

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 child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Person #1 resubmitted NSOR form. The form was printed and placed in person #1's file folder.
2025-07-11 Renewal 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: 32 days lapsed between manual tests of the fire detection system on 5/1/25 to 6/2/25.

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)). To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire detection was checked and all devices work properly.
2024-11-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 were present with twelve children. Staff person #1 was unable to identify which children were in her assigned group.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff members were assigned a group of children. The names of each teacher was posted with each child assigned to a teacher.
2024-11-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: Three toddlers were strapped into highchairs while watching a television.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children were removed from high chair until lunch served.
2024-11-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. The training was completed beyond 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: 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.)
Staff person #1 has completed professional development on pediatric first aid and CPR on 11/9/24.
2024-11-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, when staff person #1 began working with children at the facility the staff record did not contain a Pennsylvania State Police clearance as required under the CPSL, and did not contain a copy of the request for the outstanding clearances as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The disclosure on file for staff person #1 was not completed appropriately. It was not signed by a witness. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 has completed PA state clearance and the director has signed the disclosure. PA state police clearance was completed on 5/16/24. A copy was placed into the staff person's file.
2024-11-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 were present with a group of 12 mixed age toddler and preschool children. The youngest child in the group was a young toddler.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 1 and 2 rearranged care groups according to their age so one staff person is responsible for the toddlers and the other staff person has the older children.
2024-11-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: According to the log on file at the time of inspection, the most recent fire drill took place on 9/3/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drill was taken placed on 11/25/24. All information was documented at time of the drill.
2024-11-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The most recent manual test of the fire detection devices took place more than 30 days prior to the date of inspection (on 9/3/24).

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. To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire detectors were tested on 11/22/24 and documented in the fire detection log.
2024-07-11 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons 1-3 were present with children at the facility. The staff persons were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children were assigned to a staff member. Each staff person was also given their primary care cards.
2024-07-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child 1 did not specify the child's date of admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child's admission date was added.
2024-07-11 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for child 2 is not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The record does not include documentation of the child receiving the age-appropriate Hepatitis A immunization, nor any appropriate exemption notes.

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. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will have parents of child 2 to get proper documentation from child's health provider. Child 2 will not be permitted until all documents are received from health physician.
2024-07-11 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The previous health report on file for staff person 1 was no longer valid as of the end of April 2024, and the updated health assessment was not completed until 5/28/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1 has a updated health assessment on file.
2024-07-11 Renewal 3270.165 - Menus Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.165

Description: Menus

Noncompliance Area: The lunch menu was not posted at the facility.

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.)
Lunch menu was printed and placed on the parent welcome board.
2024-07-11 Renewal 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact forms and agreements on file for children 2-5 were not updated timely during the previous year. The forms were updated in January/February of 2023, and then more than 6 months later June of 2024.

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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact and agreement forms were updated.
2024-07-11 Renewal 3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)/3270.181(e)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms in the "go bag" were past due for updates (parent signatures were more than 6 months old).

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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copies were made of the updated emergency contact forms and were placed in the binder.
2024-07-11 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The previous pediatric first aid and CPR training on file for staff person 2 expired at the end of February 2024, and was not updated until May of 2024.

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.)
Staff person 2 completed the required pediatric first aid and CPR training.
2024-07-11 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: Fire safety training for staff persons 1-3 were previously completed in February of 2022. Updated trainings were obtained more than 12 months later in June of 2024.

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 persons 1-3 have completed the required fire safety training.
2024-07-11 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 3's child abuse clearance expired on 6/26/24. A valid "volunteer" child abuse clearance was on file, in place of the required "employment" clearance. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 3 has provided the child abuse clearance.
2024-07-11 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: An area of peeling paint was observed on the wall behind the caterpillar toy. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The area was covered with painters tape and was later painted over.
2023-07-18 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for child 1 was not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule. The record did not include documentation of an annual flu vaccine.

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. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain updated documentation in order for the child to return to care.
2023-07-18 Renewal 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed

Noncompliance Area: The files for children 1 and 2 were past due to be updated. Child 1 - Emergency contact most recently signed 8/2022 Child 2 - Emergency contact and agreement most recently signed 12/2022

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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain updated parent signatures.
2023-07-18 Renewal 3270.94(a)(2) - Different times of day Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(2)

Description: Different times of day

Noncompliance Area: All of the fire drills conducted during the previous year took place between 9:30 am and 10:30 am.

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 different times of the day or night, or both, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will conduct a fire drill at a different time of the day.
2022-07-06 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child 2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Complete information has been obtained and was added to the form.
2022-07-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child 5 did not include complete addresses for the enrolling parent's work address, and listed release persons. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The missing information was obtained and added to the form.
2022-07-06 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The most parent signatures on the agreements & emergency contact information on file for children 1-5 were more than 6 months old.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated parent signatures will be obtained.
2022-07-06 Renewal 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: More than 30 days lapsed between the following tests of the fire detection system: 11/17/21 and subsequently 12/20/21. 3/16/22 and subsequently 4/25/22.

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)). (1) To verify operability, a child care center or a family child care home shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs. Operability shall also be demonstrated during the department's annual inspection.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A reminder has been set for staff to ensure testing is done timely.
2020-08-11 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Diaper cream was observed stored in an area accessible to children (CORRECTED ON SITE).

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The diaper cream was moved to a basket and placed up on a high shelf. We will continue to store it out of the reach of children.
2019-10-02 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, an infant was observed sleeping in rest equipment that had less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the equipment. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The equipment was removed right away and each cot and crib has at least 2 feet of space on each side. We will ensure there is at least 2 ft of space on three sides of rest equipment while it is in use.
2019-10-02 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include the following information: -Enrolling parents work address and work telephone number -Addresses for listed release persons

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent was contacted and the home and work phone number and address were added to the emergency contact form. The parent also added the phone number and address of the individual designated by the parents, whom the child may be released to. We will ensure that all emergency contact information is included on form before any child is enrolled in the center.
2019-10-02 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) - Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The record / emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care, nor for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. 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.)
During enrollment, the director will make sure that the emergency contact form is filled out completely. The forms will include signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid by facility staff. The parent of child 1 was contacted and the corrections were made to the emergency contact form.
2019-10-02 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the child care space. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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.)
A written plan was posted in all emergency contact binders and displayed in the facility for everyone to see. The plan will remain posted at all times for everyone to see.
2019-10-02 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the records for staff persons 1 and 2 did not include documentation of education.

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.)
Both staff persons 1 and 2 were able to obtain documentation of education. The documentation was recorded and a copy was placed in their staff files. Documentation of education will be required and will be required and on file prior to start date.
2019-10-02 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, staff person 1 began employment on 8/27/2019. The initial emergency plan training was not completed/documented until 9/25/2019.

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.)
All new staff will be trained on the emergency plan prior to working with the children. The director will make sure that the emergency plan training is documented with signature and date.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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