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Queen Hortons Childcare

Beaver Falls, PA · Beaver County
1100 6th Ave, Beaver Falls, PA 15010
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Capacity
28 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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📞 (724) 494-0391
1100 6th Ave
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
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Active License
License Number
CER-00251631
License Issued
Mar 3, 2026
Active Through
Mar 3, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3

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QUEEN HORTONS CHILDCARE is a Child Care Center in BEAVER FALLS PA, with a maximum capacity of 28 children. It is open Monday - Saturday, 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and 2's file did not contain a child service report within the last 6 months.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
children are to have service report every 6 months to show development and growth
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's file did not contain the enrolling parents work address and work phone number. Child #2's file did not contain the enrolling parents work phone number.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
parents work address must be on emergency contact form parents work phone number must be on emergency form
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Child #2's file was missing the address of one individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact info must included address on designated person
2025-12-03 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: Child #1's initial health assessment is dated 7/21/25 which is more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).

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.)
health assessment are to be completed within 60 day of enrollment
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child #4's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), most recent health assessment is dated 11/2/24 which is more than 12 months ago.

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. 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.)
Preschool age children must have health assessment every 12 months to be in chilcdare
2025-12-03 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: Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR

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.)
all staff shall be trained in CPR/ped first aid prior to caring for children unsupervised
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The sheet on the bassinet being used for an infant was loose and tented when pulled up causing a suffocation hazard.

Correction Required: 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.)
sheets on the bassinet will be fitted to crib
2025-12-03 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: Staff #1, 2, and 3 did not participate in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.

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.)
Staff annual fire traing shall be done yearly by fire safety professional
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 two most recent dates for mandated reporter training are 2/24/20 and 10/15/25 which are more than 60 months apart.

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.)
Mandated reporting cannot be more than 60 months apart and must be renewed every 60 months
2025-12-03 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: Staff #1's two most recent child abuse clearances are dated 3/5/20 and 10/27/25 which is more than 60 months apart. Staff #2's two most recent NSOR certificates are dated 11/6/19 and 11/10/25 which is more than 60 months apart. Staff #3's State Police Clearance is dated 10/28/25 which is more than 45 days after dated of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #3's disclosure statement was not dated. Staff #4's NSOR certificate is dated 10/10/25 which is after staff's date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).

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.)
child abuse and nsor clearances must be renewed prior to 60 months expiration date
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the school age room there was hand sanitizer on the table next to the microwave which stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children.

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.)
Hand sanitizer in to be out of the reach of children in care space
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: In room #1 the first aid kit did not have 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.)
First aid kits are to checked periodically for all supplies need
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the school age room, there was a baseboard on the right side of the room peeling away from the wall. In the back hallway there was a loose piece of carpet that was a tripping hazard.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
all place spaces are to be kept in good repair
2025-12-03 Renewal 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 fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 1/3/25-2/3/25, 5/30/25-6/30/25, 7/25/25-8/25/25, 8/25/25-9/25/25, and, 10/24-25-11/24/25 which are more than 30 days apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
fire drill log must be every 30 calander days
2025-01-15 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: Per staff statements, staff #1 hit a child on the hand when a child would not stop pushing a button on the wall after being told to stop pushing the button.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person will not use any form of physical punishment to correct a child.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler/Infant room next to the diaper table in the 3 plastic draw unit were loose plastic bags accessible to children.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
plastic bags shall be out of the reach of children at all times
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Child #2's file did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

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.)
all children's physician information must be included on emergency contact form
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Child #2's file did not contain the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
place of employment address and phone number must be included on emergency contact form of parent upon enrollment
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent's signature is required on emergency consent form for emergency care
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 file was missing the address of one individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
emergency contact form must include designated persons name address and phone number
2024-12-10 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: The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for child #1 is dated 9/1/23 which is more than 6 months prior.

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.)
emergency review form must be done every 6 months
2024-12-10 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: The facility's emergency plan did not address the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A continuity of operation plan i to be placed in Emergency plan and parent handbook and conform to state laws and regulations
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2's two most recent health assessments are dated 8/31/22 and 11/20/24, which are more than 24 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff must have a physical every 24 months for employment to confirm free from communicable t.b
2024-12-10 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 recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement on file for child #1 is dated 9/1/23 which is more than 6 months prior.

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.)
Every 6 months a review of em contact and agreement form to update any information changes
2024-12-10 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: The file for Child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

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.)
all parent signatures are required on em contact form to administer first aid
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff #3's two most recent mandated reporter trainings are dated 10/8/19 and 10/17/24 which are more than 60 months apart.

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.)
mandated reporting shall be done every five years
2024-12-10 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: The file for Staff #1 includes state police clearances dated 8/29/19 and 9/20/24, and NSOR certificates dated 11/6/19 and 11/19/24, all more than 60 months apart. The file for staff #2 includes state police clearances dated 6/19/19 and 10/18/24, and DHS FBI clearances dated 6/25/19 and 10/22/24, all more than 60 months apart. The file for staff #3 includes state police clearances dated 3/14/19 and 9/19/24, child abuse clearances dated 3/21/19 and 10/4/24, and DHS FBI clearances 4/3/19 and9/19/24, all more than 60 months apart. Staff #3's file contained a disclosure statement that was signed but not dated.

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.)
state and nsor clearances are to be renewed every 5 years
2024-12-10 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the hall next to the back exit door there was damaged plaster.

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.)
walls surfaces are to be maintained and in good repair at all times
2024-12-10 Renewal 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 fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 8/2/24-9/3/24 and 11/1/24-12/3/24 which are more than 30 days apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
fire alarm system are to be tested every 30 days by designated person
2024-07-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Hand sanitizer that states keep out of reach of children was observed in the toddler room on top of low plastic drawers next to the diaper table accessible to children.

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.)
all toxic materials must be out of reach of children at all times
2024-07-30 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 30-day fire detection log on file had testing dates 1/3/24-2/5/24 (33 days), 3/3/24-4/5/24(33 days), and 5/3/24-6/3/24(31days), which are more than 30 days apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
fire drill log is to be updated every 30 days
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking work address and phone numbers for the enrolling parents.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Work addresses and phone numbers were added to Child #2's Emergency contact form.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 was lacking the one hour Health and Safety update.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 completed the one hour Health and Safety Update.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.37(b)(1) - HS/GED Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)

Description: HS/GED

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 who was acting as an aide was lacking proof of a high school diploma or GED.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Proof of education were added to Staff #2.s file.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The carpet in Room #2 is bunching up and causing a tripping hazard for the children.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The carpet was pulled up so that the room is safe for children.
2022-12-22 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an agreement form that was lacking the fee amount to be charged.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All fee charges shall be documented on agreement form
2022-12-22 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an agreement form that was lacking the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
aAll fees shall specify the date of payment
2022-12-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the child's health insurance name and policy number.

Correction Required: 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.)
upon admission to childcare all medical information includin health insurance and policy number must be om emergency contact form
2022-12-22 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2 and #3 both contain immunization records that are lacking the annual influenza 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent's shall be reminded of keeping child vaccines updated of immunization shots for child.
2022-12-22 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility was lacking documentation of an annual emergency drill.

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.)
Emergency Drill shall be conducted annually and kept on file
2022-12-22 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility was lacking documentation of sending the emergency plan and all updates to the county and local emergency management agencies.

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.)
emergency plans and all updates shall be sent to county and local emergency management agency annually
2022-12-22 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contains two state police clearances, two child abuse clearances and two FBI clearances that are all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #2 is lacking a Child Abuse Clearance. All staff must have a child abuse clearance on file in order to start at a childcare facility, therefore Staff #2 cannot work at the childcare until her child abuse clearance is on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2-- may not work in any position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New employee must have all clearances before working directly with children in any position
2021-12-02 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: On 12/3/21 at approximately 9:15 AM, Staff Person #1 and #2 were supervising 8 children. Staff Person #1 identified four of the children. Staff Person #2 identified two of the children. When discussing this with the Director, Director informed cert rep that Staff Person #1 had been assigned three children and Staff Person #2 had been assigned five 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.)
Director spoke with staff persons about regulation for supervision to know the names and whereabouts of children assigned to their group.
2021-12-02 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 Form in the file for Child #1 lacked the physician's phone number. The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #3 and #4 lacked the physician's address.

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.)
Parents of child #1, 3 and 4 will provide the MD information.
2021-12-02 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #3 lacked the release person's address.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent of Child #3 will provide the release persons address.
2021-12-02 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact binders in the child care areas did not include an Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 who was in care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 emergency contact form was copied and placed in binders.
2021-12-02 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: The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #2 and #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments.

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.)
Current health assessments are now in files for Staff Person #2 and #3.
2021-12-02 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.)
The parent of child #3 will provide signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
2021-12-02 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: The most recent Child Abuse Clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances. 2/26/16-10/12/21.

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.)
A current child abuse clearance for Staff Person #1 is now in file.
2021-12-02 Renewal 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 facility's fire drill log did not contain documentation that fire system checks were being conducted every thirty days.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire system was checked and documented on the day of inspection.
2020-01-30 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The chairs in room #2 were rusted and peeling when touched. Dirt and debris were observed in the toy bins in room #2. In the outdoor play area the castle climber slide was cracked along the slide, exposing the children to a pinch point.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All toys and play equipment shall be clean and in good repair.
2020-01-30 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The four chairs in room #2 are too large for the table in which they are at, not allowing the children to sit with there legs under the table.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The chairs will be switched out. All eqiupment for children will be accommodating to children age group.
2020-01-30 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival at the facility at 7:35am, staff person #2 left the children in the classroom sleeping to answer the door.

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.)
Children in the facility shall be supervised at all times.
2020-01-30 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #2 was not signed by the parent.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent will sign agreement form. In the future parent will sign at enrollment.
2020-01-30 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #2 did not have a fee amount to be charged.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fee amount will be placed on the form. In the future, all agreements will specify amount of fee to be charged.
2020-01-30 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: All files contained the original agreement form.

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.)
All parents shall receive the original and the facility will retain the copy.
2020-01-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work phone number.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All emergency contact will provide the home and work phone and address.
2020-01-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All emergency contact forms will specify if a child has a special need now and in the future.
2020-01-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked the release person's address who were designed by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Addresses will be obtained for emergency release person. In the future, all file will contain name address and telephone numbers of emergency release person.
2020-01-30 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In room #1, child #4 did not have an emergency contact form present within the child care space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact form was placed in the care space. All care spaces shall maintain a copy of emergency contact for each child in the care space.
2020-01-30 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: No documentation of notify local traffic safety authorizes in writing of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care.

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 day care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility shall maintain a copy and documentation of notification in writing of the use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care.
2020-01-30 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility.

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.)
A copy of the insurance was obtained from the insurance. A copy will remain on file at the facility.
2020-01-30 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in the facility.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Certificate was hung up in a public area and will remain posted at all times.
2020-01-30 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, with a start date of 11/5/18, had emergency plan training on 11/5/18 and 12/9/19, which is not annually.

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 employee shall have emergency plan training at initial and annual training then after.
2020-01-30 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not posted within the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan will be posted within the facility at all times.
2020-01-30 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2, with a hire date of 11/7/19, lacked the National Sex Offender Registry clearance, applied on 10/29/19.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 -- 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 #2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will be removed from care, documentation of clearance will be provided. In the future all staff will comply with CPSL.
2020-01-30 Renewal 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival at 7:35am, it was observed that only one staff person was present with the children.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There shall always be two staff when more than two children are in care.
2020-01-30 Renewal 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The fence in the outdoor play area, had a gap in the fence that the children could get out, making the road accessible to the children.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All play areas will be in good repair and a safe environment.
2020-01-30 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The carpet in room #5 had loops that the children could trip over. It was also observed in room #5 that wood and drywall particles were on the floor and table. In room #1, a pole was observed to have sharp corners at the bottom, that were exposed to the children. The bolts on the fence outside lacked bolt covers exposing the children to sharp edges.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All kids care spaces floors, walls, ceiling and other surfaces will be clean and in good repair.
2020-01-30 Renewal 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: No fire drill were conducted, since opening in November.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fire drill will be conducted on 1/30/2020. A fire drill will be conducted every 60 days at the daycare facility.
2019-10-25 Initial review 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In room 1, a free standing counter, that was a child height had sharp corners and edges. In room 5, 6 green chairs had a cracked caps , causing them to have sharp edges exposed.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The counter was fixed, and the chairs were removed. In the future,we will do periodic checks to maintain equipment and toys and ensure everything is in good repair.
2019-10-25 Initial review 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, last had a physical conducted on 10/3/17, which is over 24 months old.

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 will get an updated physical. In the future, all staff will have a health assessment conducted every 24 months once started within a facility.
2019-10-25 Initial review 3270.27(a)(1) - Shelter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children in place during an emergency.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will email copy of the emergency plan with the location of where we will shelter in place. In the future, the emergency plan will always contain a location where the facility will shelter in place.
2019-10-25 Initial review 3270.27(a)(2) - Evacuation Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by 3270.94 (f) and (g) (relating to fire drills).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will email copy of the emergency plan with the location of where we will shelter away from the facility. In the future the emergency plan will always contain the location of where we will shelter away from the facility.

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