Discovery Kids Childcare Center Inc

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet), who was hired as an assistant group supervisor does not include a high school diploma or general educational development certificate.

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.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The diaper changing table was observed to have dust, dirt, and hair on the surface of the table and the mat. Corrected on site by cleaning the table.

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

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: Several nap mats in the preschool room were observed to have torn vinyl cover seams, which exposed the inner foam material. Corrected on site by taping the seams of the ripped mats.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: An infant was observed to be sleeping in a crib that was positioned in a corner of the room, meaning that 2 feet of space was only available on 2 sides. Corrected on site by moving the crib away from the second wall.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of a Child Service Reports (CSR) completed within 6 months was not available for children #1, #2, #3, and #4. Each child had a CSR dated September 2025. Children 1, 3, and 4 had a previous CSR dated September 2024. Child #2 had a CSR dated October 2024. Child #5 has been enrolled in the program for more than 6 months. A CSR for this child was not available.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Written parent consent for emergency medical care was not available for child #3.

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 emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: Documentation that the emergency contact form for child #2,#3, and #4 had been updated within 6 months was not available. Child #2 and child #4 had an emergency contact form updated January 2025 and again October 2025. Child #3 had an emergency contact form updated in January 2025 and again in January 2026. Documentation that the financial agreement for child #2 and child #3 had been updated within 6 months was not available. Child #2 and child #4 had a financial agreement updated January 2025 and again October 2025. Child #3 had a financial agreement updated in January 2025 and again in January 2026.

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.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of 6-month health assessment updates for an infant/young toddler was not available for child #1. The initial health assessment was dated 10/25/23. The next health assessment on file was from January 2025 and the most recent health assessment on file is dated 10/15/25. See LIS for DOB child #1.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 had a health assessment dated 1/28/25, which is after the staff member's date of initial service. See LIS for date of initial service.

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.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: Written parent consent for minor first aid was not available for child #3.

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.

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: A chef's knife was observed in the dishwasher utensil tray. The dishwasher was located in the kitchen which is adjacent to the Pre-K classroom. There was no barrier between the classroom and the kitchen, making the knife accessible. Corrected on site by removing the knife from the dish washer and storing it in an area inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had an NSOR clearance dated 1/6/25 and a previous NSOR dated 11/6/19 - difference of over 5 years. Staff #2 had a PA state police clearance dated 1/3/24 and a previous PA state police clearance dated 6/7/18 - a difference of over 5 years. Staff #2 had a child abuse clearance dated 1/2/24 and a previous child abuse clearance dated 6/4/18 - a difference of over 5 years. Staff #2 had an FBI clearance dated 1/4/24 and a previous FBI clearance dated 12/6/18 - a difference of over 5 years. Staff #3 had a PA state police clearance dated 5/3/24 and a previous PA state police clearance dated 3/29/19 - a difference of over 5 years. Staff #3 had a child abuse clearance dated 5/9/24 and a previous child abuse clearance dated 3/29/19 - a difference of over 5 years. Staff #3 had a mandated reporter training dated 1/22/25 and a previous mandated reporter training dated 7/1/19 - a difference of over 5 years. Staff #4 had a PA state police clearance dated 11/25/24 and a previous PA state police clearance dated 11/7/19 - a difference of over 5 years. Staff #4 had a child abuse clearance dated 11/25/24 and a previous PA state police clearance dated 11/7/19 - a difference of over 5 years. Staff #4 had an FBI clearance dated 11/25/24 and a previous FBI clearance dated 11/13/19 - a difference of over 5 years. Staff #4 had an NSOR clearance dated 11/27/24 and a previous NSOR clearance dated 11/19/19 - a difference of over 5 years. Staff #4 had a disclosure form dated 1/30/25, which is after the staff member's initial date of service. See LIS for staff's initial service date.

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. Facility Person #1, #2, #3, #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had a staff evaluation dated 12/9/25 and a previous staff evaluation dated 10/14/24, which is more than 12 months between evaluations.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Regulation: 3270.66(c)

Description: Toxic use- no contamination

Noncompliance Area: A bottle of hand sanitizer was observed to be stored on the top shelf of a wire spice rack, causing the potential for contamination to the spices below. Corrected on site by moving the hand sanitizer to a location away from food items.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The air vent in the Pre-K classroom was observed to be covered with dust. Corrected on site by wiping the vent with a dust cloth.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #3 did not specify the fee to be charges per day or per week. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, signed parental consent for emergency medical care was not available for child #2. CORRECTED ON SITE.

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 emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the address for one of the individuals designated as an approved pick-up person. CORRECTED ON SITE

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment was not available for child #1.

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.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, it was observed that child health reports dated every 6 months were not available for Child #2, who would have been under 12 months of age during the inspection period.

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.

Regulation: 3270.131(c)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a health report signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP, including title, was not available for child #2.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a plan to address continuity of operations was not available in the emergency plan.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, documentation showed that Staff #6 had a health assessment dated 2/4/25, which is after the staff member's date of hire (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Documentation showed that Staff #7 had a health assessment dated 1/23/25, which is after the staff member's date of hire (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH).

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)/3270.182(6)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures, transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading was not available for child #1. CORRECTED ON SITE. Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading was not available for child #2.

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

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, documentation of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was not available for staff #1, staff #5, staff #6 (only one on file), and staff #7 (only one 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: 3270.193(a)

Description: Confidential; stored in locked cabinet

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff files were observed to be stored in a cabinet that did not have a lock.

Correction Required: Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, documentation showed emergency plan training was completed beyond the annual requirement for staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4,

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, information related to lockdown procedures, accommodations for infants and toddlers, and children with special needs/chronic medical conditions, and method to contact families when emergencies occur and when it is safe to reunite with children was not available in the emergency plan family letter.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, documentation showed that staff #3 had an NSOR dated 11/13/24 which exceeded the provisional hiring period based on the staff member's date of hire (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Documentation showed that staff #2 has a current NSOR dated 12/2/24 and a previous NSOR dated 11/6/19, indicating a time frame that exceeds the 60-month requirement for renewal. Documentation showed that staff #7 has a child abuse clearance dated 1/25/25, which is after the staff member's date of hire (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH).

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. Facility Persons #2, 3, and 7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, documentation of a staff evaluation being completed every 12 months was not available for staff #2 (6/3/23 - 10/14/24) and staff #4 (9/23 - 10/14/24).

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had a health assessment dated 7/7/20 and updated on 7/12/23, which is greater than 24 months Staff #2 had a health assessment dated 7/29/21 and updated on 8/23/23, which is greater than 24 months.

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.

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In the PreK room attached to the kitchen, a kitchen knife was observed in an unlocked drawer, accessible to children. Corrected on site by removing the knife and moving it out of reach.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person number 1 had a 6 hour health and safety training dated 10/6/18, which is not accepted. Staff #1 must be supervised by a qualified staff (AGS or higher who has all completed preservice trainings) until training is complete and on file.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had an FBI clearance dated 6/19/18 and did not have an updated FBI clearance on file. Staff #1 may not work in a childcare position until clearance is obtained. Staff #3 had a state police clearance dated 6/4/18 and updated on 1/2/24, Child Abuse clearance dated 6/4/18 and updated on 1/2/24, and an FBI clearance on 12/6/18 and updated on 1/3/24, all of which were updated greater than 60 months. Staff #1 may not work in a childcare position until clearances are obtained.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: in the PreK room, sanitizing wipes with the label "Keep away from children" were observed to be in an area accessible to children. Corrected on site by removing the wipes.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the PreK room, toy bins were observed to be dirty and dusty.

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

Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.106(a)

Description: Clean and good repair/Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: In the Beginner Preschool room, a red napping cot was observed to be cracked and in disrepair.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had a health assessment dated 6/6/22, which was not conducted before initial employment.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 did not complete a TB screening before initial employment. TB screening dated 6/9/22

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.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Plan on file did not contain accommodations for the transportation of infants and toddlers in the event of an emergency.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of an emergency drill being completed within the past year.

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

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K room beside the sink, a trashcan was observed without a lid.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Fire drills were observed to be conducted greater than 60 days on the following occasions: 4/14/22 to 7/18/22, 7/18/22 to 9/23/22.

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.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Fire detection testing was not completed within 30 days on the following occasions: 4/14/22 to 7/18/22, 7/18/22 to 9/23/22, 9/23/22 to 11/23/22, 11/23/22 to 1/18/23. 1/18/23 to 3/8/23. Proof of Purchase was not on file for the smoke detection system.

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.