GPY Phoenixville Early Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include the results of NSOR clearances. There is proof of application but according to the Announcement C-25-01 provisional hires will need to have NSOR, Child Abuse, either State Police or FBI clearances, out-of-state clearances, if applicable, proof of application for all remaining clearances and a signed disclosure statement.

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 childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, certification representative interviewed staff and observed video footage of a child with a battery from a vape pen in the childcare space.

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

Regulation: 3270.68(b)

Description: No cigarette butts

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, certification representative interviewed staff and observed video footage of a child with a battery from a vape pen in the childcare space.

Correction Required: Ashes and cigarette or cigar butts are prohibited in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area.

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, certification representative viewed the facility cameras and seen staff #1 grabbed the child and forced moved the child from the cozy corner "blue carpet area" and forced the child into a chair. As the staff back was turned to the camera, I can see her hand go up then down in a striking motion to strike the child.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the file for staff #3 did not include the 1-hr health and safety training update that was due by December 30,2022 per Announcement C-22-06 that was issued on October 4,2022. Since the 1hr update isn't available staff will need to obtain the 2-part 6-hr Health and Safety training.

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(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the file for staff #1 (9/22/22) and staff #2 (1/18/23) did not include an updated health assessment.

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: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During an inspection on 11/15/24 the file for staff person #1 did not include verification of education.

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.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date: pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1 is missing the NSOR clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -1may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Child was left alone briefly in a classroom during transition.

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.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)/3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children/Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE SELF REPORTED NONCOMPLIANCE INVESTIGATION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE SPOKE WITH THE STAFF INVOLVED AND THE DIRECTOR, WHO ALL ADMIT THAT STAFF #1 LEFT THE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN ROOM #3.

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. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's files and there were no immunizations for the flu in the files of child #1 and child #2.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address how to deal with a distraught and fussy child per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.

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: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include a verification of education and staff #2 and staff #3 did not have employment verification in their files.

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