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Realife Early Learning Center

Erie, PA · Erie County
3902 W 38th St, Erie, PA 16506
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Capacity
213 children
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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📞 (814) 835-5178
3902 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16506
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259273
License Issued
Jul 30, 2026
Active Through
Dec 14, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1

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REALIFE EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in ERIE PA, with a maximum capacity of 213 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-30 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: There was no daily activity schedule posted in the Preschool room.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct non compliance, the daily activity schedule was found and posted in the classroom.
2025-09-17 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: At approximately 2:15 PM Facility Persons #3 and #4 and 8 young toddlers were in the Ones Room. When asked to identify which children they were each supervising, Facility Person #3 claimed three children and Facility Person #4 claimed three children. They both stated the other two children were under the care of a staff person who had previously left the room and was no longer present with the 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.)
To correct the non compliance, facility persons we spoken too about the situation to clear up any confusion and discussed how to communicate how supervision changes at nap time and during staff breaks.
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(1)

Description: Child's name, birth date

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not include the child's birth date.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the non compliance the Childs birthdate was added to the emergency contact form.
2025-09-17 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 on file for child #1 did not include the address and phone number of all release persons.

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.)
To correct the non compliance, the Childs form was updated with the address and phone number of all persons that the child may be released.
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for child #2, a young toddler, was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file for the child.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the non compliance child #2 now has a current health assessment in their file.
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: There were no written feeding schedules from the parents of two of the enrolled infants.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the non compliance, Infant feeding schedules were filled out and signed by parents and are located in the classroom.
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: The most recent documented review date of the emergency plan was in July 2024.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the non compliance the date was written on the first page of the emergency plan, not on separate pages.
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The current mandated reporter training completed and on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 60 months after the prior mandated reporter training on file.

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.)
To correct the non compliance Facility person #1 has and updated mandate reporter training on file.
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.35(d)/3270.35(e) - Director only 45 children enrolled/46 or more children- additional group sups Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(d)/3270.35(e)

Description: Director only 45 children enrolled/46 or more children- additional group sups

Noncompliance Area: According to a staff statement, at times there are 49 children in attendance at one time at the facility. In addition to the director, there is one other group supervisor employed at the facility.

Correction Required: A director may not function as a group supervisor in a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled. In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct non compliance a facility person with a bachelors degree in educations was hired to be a second group supervisor.
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #2 was classified as an assistant group supervisor based on completion of at least high school and at least 2 years of child experience. The documentation of education on file for Facility Person #2 was a foreign masters degree, with no U.S. equivalency on file.

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 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the non compliance, facility person #2 has been classified at an aide until verification of education has been given.
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: There were 2 spray bottles of cleaners in the Two's Room and one Fellowship Hall that were not labeled with the contents.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the mom compliance, the spray bottles in both the Twos classroom and the Fellowship Hall have been labeled of their contents.
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The following hazards were observed: a rug on the floor in the Pre-K room that was wrinkled, and carpet coming up at the seam in the courtyard - both causing a tripping hazard, and wood with a sharp, splintered edge protruding from a retaining wall in the back playground.

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.)
To correct the non compliance, the rug in the Pre-K classroom was removed, the seam in the courtyard was taped back down and the sharp edge was cut/filed down to not protrude.
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was a small area of damaged plaster on the wall in the playroom.

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.)
To correct the non compliance, the paint damage in the playroom was fixed and painted.
2025-03-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: There was no thermometer in the refrigerator in Fellowship Hall, used to store children's lunches.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the non compliance A thermometer has been added to the refrigerator in the Fellowship hall.
2025-03-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: There was no written parental consent for administration on file at the facility for a child's ibuprofen and Tylenol and a child's teething drops and Tylenol in the one's room, as well as a child's ibuprofen in the two's room.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the non compliance the medications in both classrooms were removed until parents filled out and signed a consent form.
2025-03-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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 initial health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 12 months prior to their start date.

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.)
To correct the noncompliance staff person #1 received an updated physical and it is documented in her file.
2025-03-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of emergency plan training on file for Facility Person #2.

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.)
To correct non compliance staff person # 2 now has emergency plan training and documentation in her file.
2025-03-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The pediatric first aid and CPR training completed by multiple facility staff to renew their certification on 3/22/25 was conducted by a trainer whose PQAS certification expired on 3/1/25.

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.)
The class was dual taught to the staff members. To correct non compliance new cards were administered to the staff with the name of the second instructor. This instructors PQUAS certification is currently up to date.
2025-03-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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: There was no disclosure statement signed and on file for Facility Person #2. There was no documentation that Facility Person #2, who began serving as a volunteer more than 90 days prior, had completed mandated reporter training. The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 60 months prior.

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.)
To correct non compliance staff member #2 now has a disclosure statement in their file. Staff member #2 has also been suspended until the mandated reporter training has been completed and a certificate placed in her file. And staff person #3 now has a current Mandated reporter training certificate in their file.
2025-03-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: There was an uncovered outlet on a wall in the preschool room, in reach of children. There were several uncovered outlets on power strips on the floor in Fellowship Hall.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct non compliance the outlet in Preschool has bee replaced and the power strip in the fellowship hall has been removed.
2025-03-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: There were 2 cans of shaving cream on a desk in the preschool room, accessible to children. There was a disinfectant cleaner on a cart in Fellowship Hall, in reach of 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.)
To correct the non compliance the shaving cream is removed and moved to a locked cabinet out of reach of children. and the disinfectant has been removed and in inaccessible to children.
2025-03-27 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: Recorded smoke detector testing indicated tests were not conducted at least every 30 days. Dates of testing since the previous inspection were recorded to occur on 9/11/24, 12/4/24 and 2/24/25.

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)). 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.)
To correct non compliance the smoke detector testing was done on 3/27/25 along with a fire drill.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: There was less than 2 feet of space on three sides of 3 cribs in use in the young infant room.

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 rooms have been rearranged so that the cribs are 2 feet on 3 sides to be in compliance with state regulations.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The most recent child service report on file for child #4 was completed more than 6 months prior.

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.)
The service report for Child #4 was update on 9-12-24 and is now in the Childs file.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: Original agreements were on file for children #1-#5.

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.)
Tuition is being changed beginning on 11-1-24 and all new agreements are being sent out on 10-2-24. To comply with state regulations the original tuition agreements will be send home with families and a copy will remain in each Childs file.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.133(1) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: There was a teething medication in the young infant room not in the original container.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To be in compliance with state regulations the teething medication was immediately removed and sent home with the childs parents.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.133(2) - Written instructions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(2)

Description: Written instructions

Noncompliance Area: There was a child's Epipen in the Twos room without the written instruction from the individual who prescribed the medicine on file at the facility.

Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct this violation and be compliant with state regulations the parent was notified and asked to send in a picture of the original container that contained the instructions for administration and the prescription label. That picture is now located with the childs Epipen.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: There were sample packets of medication (burn cream, triple antibiotic ointment, etc.) in the first aid kit in the Ones room, not labeled with the name(s) of a particular child for which they should be used.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To comply with state regulations the cream that was found in the first aide kit was immediately removed and thrown away.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: The trash can used for diaper disposal in the restroom in the Twos room was not hands-free.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
to be in compliance with state regulation the trash can in the Two year old classroom was immediately removed and replaced with a trash can that has a lit and a hands free foot petal.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.135(c) - Diapering area not used for food prep Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(c)

Description: Diapering area not used for food prep

Noncompliance Area: In the Young Infant room, there were bibs and a bottle warmer located near the sink in the diapering area used for handwashing after diapering.

Correction Required: The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the citation and be in compliant with state regulations, the classroom has been re arranged so that the feeding/food prep area is away from the diapering area.
2024-09-11 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: There was no documentation the health & safety update training was completed by Facility Persons #1and #5.

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. Staff shall complete Health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff members #1 and #5 were asked to retake the 10 hours health and safety class. Both staff members finished the class and the certificates are in their files. They are now compliant with the state regulation.
2024-09-11 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: There was no plan for the continuity of operations after an emergency in the facility's 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. Emergency plans shall include a plan for continuity of operations.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the noncompliance a continuity of operations have been added to the Centers Emergency Plan.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: As per the operator's statement, the children's lunches are provided by parents and at drop-off are placed by the parents on a cart where they remain until they are taken to the kitchen in Fellowship Hall to be placed in the refrigerator after breakfast.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To be correct the citation and be in compliance with state regulations parents are now instructed to put student lunches in the refrigerator in the fellowship hall at the time of drop off. The lunches will then remain in the refrigerator until lunch.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: There was an unlabeled infant's bottle in the Older Infant room.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct this citation and be in compliance with state regulation the Childs bottle was imediatly taken and labeled with a marker.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation that the operator notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

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 child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct this citation and be in compliance with state regulations a copy of the facilities vehicular routes has been sent to the local traffic safety Authorities.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The sheets on the cribs in the younger infant and older infant rooms were loose.

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.)
To be in compliance with the state regulation regarding loose crib sheets. Parents have been asked to supply smaller sheets. Also sheets that are loose will be attached on the underside of the mattress using a knot or clips.
2024-09-11 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 a parents.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct this citation, the certificate was immediately places at the front desk where is visible to parents and visitors.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location.

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.)
To correct the centers non compliance, an updated copy of the emergency plan was made and posted at the front desk. It is now accessible to all families.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation on file indicating the emergency plan was sent to the county emergency management agency.

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.)
To correct this citation and be in compliance with state regulations a copy of the emergency plan was mailed to Erie County emergency management on September 16, 2024.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: There was documentation on file of 7.5 training hours completed by Facility Person #2 and 11 training hours completed by Facility Person #4 during their most recent respective annual training period.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct this citations and be in compliance with state regulations staff member #2 and #4 finished the 12 hours of training and they are now in their files.
2024-09-11 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: There was no documentation of firesafety training on file for Facility Person #3 completed in the previous 12 months. The documentation of the current firesafety training on file for Facility Persons #4 and #5 were completed more than 12 months after the previous firesafety trainings documented.

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 members #3 #4 and #5. Will be taking Fires safety training on October 8th to be in compliance.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The initial first aid/CPR training completed and on file for Facility Person #6 was completed more than 90 days after their start date.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #6 has taken the class and is now in compliance with state regulations.
2024-09-11 Renewal 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: The initial first aid/CPR training completed and on file for Facility Person #6 was completed more than 90 days after their start date.

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 member #6 now has a completed First aid/CPR training in their file.
2024-09-11 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 NSOR clearance and application for an NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was completed after their start date. The state police clearance on file for Facility Person #7 was incomplete.

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 #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility without a completed criminal history clearance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 Now has a Completed NSOR in their file. Staff person #7 now has a completed State police clearance in their file.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.35(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Group Sup responsibilities/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Group Sup responsibilities/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Facility Persons #1 and #3 were classified as group supervisors. There was no documentation of the field of study for the degree on file for Facility Person #1. The degree on file for Facility Person #3 was not in a related human services field. There was no transcript on file for Facility Person #3 to serve as documentation as completion of 30 related credits.

Correction Required: A group supervisor is responsible for the minimum duties described at §3270.35(a)(1) - (3). 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.)
Staff Person #3 has been classified as an Assistant Group Supervisor. Staff Person #1 now has a copy of their transcripts in their file to be in compliance with state regulations as a group supervisor.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: In Fellowship Hall, where children are served and eat meals, there was a trash can used to dispose of food service items used by children after eating, contaminated by human secretions.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To comply with state regulations the trash can in the one year old area has been replaced with a trash can that has a lid and can be closed.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.72(b) - Screened Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.72(b)

Description: Screened

Noncompliance Area: There was an unscreened door at the end of a hallway, exiting the facility to an outdoor playspace that was propped open.

Correction Required: Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct this citation the door to the outdoor space was closed, and staff were informed that it is not to be left open.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There were exposed bolts in the outdoor playspace on the fence and on both sides of the gate entering the space.

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.)
To comply and correct the bolts on the fence being a hazard, Covers were ordered and places on each bolt to insure that they did not pose as a visible hazard.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: There was a door in the Preschool room leading to a hallway that was blocked with equipment.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To comply with state regulations the chair that was blocking the back door was moved to the other side of the room. The door is not free from any obstructions.
2024-09-11 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: Documentation of the operator testing the facility's smoke detectors indicates that tests were completed on 1/12/24 and then again on 2/12/24, more than 30 days apart. There was no proof of purchase of the facility's smoke detectors on file at the facility.

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.)
This Citation was corrected at time of inspection.
2024-04-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.20(c)(1) - Facility name, address, telephone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(c)(1)

Description: Facility name, address, telephone

Noncompliance Area: The injury report submitted by the facility did not include the address and telephone number of the facility.

Correction Required: A report of injury, death or fire shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The full form will be filled out marking all information filled out on the incident report form completely. Changes were made in the classroom more padding was added to the areas where children pull up on equipment and stand near.
2024-04-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.20(c)(2) - Child's name, address, birth date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(c)(2)

Description: Child's name, address, birth date

Noncompliance Area: The injury report submitted by the facility did not include the address and birth date of the child.

Correction Required: A report of injury, death or fire shall include the name, address and birth date of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The incident report form was completed including the address and birth date of the child.
2024-04-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.20(c)(3) - Parent/guardian name, address Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(c)(3)

Description: Parent/guardian name, address

Noncompliance Area: The injury report submitted by the facility did not include the name and address of the child's parent or guardian.

Correction Required: A report of injury, death or fire shall include the name and address of the child's parent or guardian.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The incident report form was completed and included the name and address of the child's parent.
2024-04-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.20(c)(4) - Description incident, including date, time, location & equipment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(c)(4)

Description: Description incident, including date, time, location & equipment

Noncompliance Area: The injury report submitted by the facility did not include the location of the incident.

Correction Required: A report of injury, death or fire shall include a description of the incident, including the date, time and location of the incident and the equipment involved.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The incident report was completed and included the location of the incident.
2024-04-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.20(c)(5) - Name, telephone local authorities notified Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(c)(5)

Description: Name, telephone local authorities notified

Noncompliance Area: The injury report submitted by the facility did not include the name and telephone number of local authorities notified.

Correction Required: A report of injury, death or fire shall include the name and telephone number of local authorities notified.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The incident report was completed and included the name and telephone number of local authorities that were notified.
2024-04-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.20(c)(6) - Nature of treatment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(c)(6)

Description: Nature of treatment

Noncompliance Area: The injury report submitted by the facility did not include the nature of the treatment.

Correction Required: A report of injury, death or fire shall include the nature of the treatment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The incident report was completed and included the nature of treatment.
2024-04-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.20(c)(7) - Name and address of place treatment received Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(c)(7)

Description: Name and address of place treatment received

Noncompliance Area: The injury report submitted by the facility did not include the name and address of the place where the treatment was received.

Correction Required: A report of injury, death or fire shall include the name and address of the place where the treatment was received.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The required incident form was completed and included the name and address of the place where treatment was received.
2024-04-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.20(c)(8) - Required follow-up Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(c)(8)

Description: Required follow-up

Noncompliance Area: The injury report submitted by the facility did not include the required follow-up.

Correction Required: A report of injury, death or fire shall include the required follow-up.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The incident report was completed. There was not any required follow-up given by the doctor that examined the child.
2024-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 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 person #1 who was hired as an aide at the childcare on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a State Police Clearance.

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.)
The state police clearance was completed and shown to the certification representative while she was there.
2024-04-04 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 Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was reviewed for the 30-day smoke detector checks. There were 31 days between 1/12/24 and 2/12/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A current fire alarm check has been completed.
2023-09-13 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the 2-year-old classroom a wooden train car was observed to be cracked causing pinch and crush points. In the courtyard a plastic basket on the back of a toy tricycle was observed to be broken causing rough edges and sharp corners.

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 cracked toy has now been removed from the classroom and thrown away.
2023-09-13 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 #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the work address of the enrolling parent. The file for child #4 lacked emergency contact information that included the work addresses and work telephone numbers 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.)
The files for children # 1 and #4 now include work information for the enrolling parent.
2023-09-13 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #3 and #4 lacked emergency contact information that included 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.)
The files for children #3 and #4 now contain info on the child's special needs on the emergency form.
2023-09-13 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked a health report that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The statement was marked no.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 now has a health report clearing the child from contagious or communicable disease. It has been marked "yes" that the child is clear to participate.
2023-09-13 Renewal 3270.133(1) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: In the 2-year-old room an albuterol inhaler was observed not to be in an original container.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The medication for the child in the 2-year-old classroom now has a picture of the medications original container with it. this includes the child's name, dosage and how to administer it.
2023-09-13 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: In the 2-year-old room a bottle of Tylenol was observed to be expired on 6/2023.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The expired bottle of Tylenol has been removed from the classroom and has been sent home with the child's parents.
2023-09-13 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 file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file were dated 3/31/21 and 5/31/23. The file for staff person #6 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file were dated 2/11/21 and 2/13/23.

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 files are now updated with the most recent health assessments.
2023-09-13 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #8 lacked emergency plan training that was completed 12 months from the previous emergency plan training. The emergency plan training in the file was dated 9/2/22 and 9/5/23.

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.)
The file for staff person # 8 is now updated with the emergency plan training within 12 months from the previous training date.
2023-09-13 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the updated emergency plan letter including the lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions was not provided to the parent of each enrolled child.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents have now been informed of our emergency plan procedure including lockdown and accommodations.
2023-09-13 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: The file for staff person #4 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file was dated 10/14/21 and 10/31/22. The file for staff person #7 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file was dated 10/8/21 and 10/28/22.

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.)
The files for staff persons #4 and #7 now include and updated fire safety training.
2023-09-13 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 person #3 lacked a disclosure statement that was signed prior to the hire date (See LIS Code Sheet). The disclosure statement in the file is dated 6/16/23. The file for staff person #9 lacked a dated disclosure statement. The file for staff person #4 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months prior to the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file was dated 1/27/18 and 1/29/23. The file for staff person #5 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months prior to the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file was dated 2/17/18 and 2/20/23.

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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff files now include current disclosure statements and updated training.
2023-09-13 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked a staff evaluation that was completed 12 months from the previous staff evaluation. The staff evaluations in the file are dated 6/15/22 and 6/28/23.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #2 now has an updated evaluation in their file.
2023-09-13 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 Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for the 30-day smoke detector checks. There were 33 days between 10/20/22 and 11/22/22, 34 days between 1/17/23 and 2/20/23, 33 days between 5/5/23 and 6/7/23, and 43 days between 8/1/23 and 9/13/23.

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 drill log is now updated less than 30 days of the last one.
2022-12-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.35(e) - 46 or more children- additional group sups Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(e)

Description: 46 or more children- additional group sups

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during the renewal inspection on 9/22/22 that there were 57 children in care and no staff qualified as group supervisors.

Correction Required: In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff file are now up to date with the proper documentations stating that we have at least two staff members qualified at Group supervisors.
2022-09-22 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the four-year-old PK room a broken bin was observed to have rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points.

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 broken bin was removed and discarded from the classroom upon observation.
2022-09-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact information that included 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.)
The files for children #1 and #2 now include emergency contact information on the child's special needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.
2022-09-22 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: In the two-year-old room a bottle of Children's Tylenol was observed to be expired.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The medication has now been discarded.
2022-09-22 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 file for staff person #3 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 6/24/20 and 8/29/22. The file for staff person #5 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 7/28/20 and 8/4/22.

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.)
The files for staff persons #3 and #5 are now updated with a current health assessment.
2022-09-22 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 file for staff person #6 lacked an initial 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Health assessment for staff person #6 will be current and in file on date of appointment. Staff person is not working until health assessment is in staff persons file. Heath assessment is scheduled for November 14, 2022.
2022-09-22 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #7 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #7 now includes two written, non family references.
2022-09-22 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Getting Started with Center Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #1 and #4 will have until 11/4/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #1 and #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #1 and #4, staff persons #1 and #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The files for staff persons #1 and #4 now include the current health and safety pre-service training.
2022-09-22 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 person #2, whom was hired as an AGS on (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), lacked state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances that were updated 60 months from the previous clearances and was not removed from the childcare. The state police clearances in the file are dated 6/6/17 and 6/7/22. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 6/9/17 and 6/13/22. The FBI clearances in the file are dated 6/6/17 and 6/8/22.

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.)
The file for staff person #2 now includes updated state police, child abuse and FBI clearances.
2021-09-07 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed a rough edge and protruding nail on the Monday -- Friday Cabinet in the 2s Room.

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 nail was removed and the rough edge was taped over, smoothing it out.
2021-09-07 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: Observed two Pack n Plays in the 1s Room that were not labeled.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff labeled them that day with the childrens names.
2021-09-07 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The Fee Agreements in the files for Child #1, 2, 4 and 5 did not include the 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.)
The dates on fee agreements have been added.
2021-09-07 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 #3 did not include the address and phone number of 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 Address and Phone number has been added
2021-09-07 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #3 and #5 did not include the health insurance coverage 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.)
Health insurance information was added to the Emergency Contact Form.
2021-09-07 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact binder for the 1s Room was not taken when the children were taken to the cafeteria for lunch.

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.)
Teachers remembered to bring the binder when they left the room after the incident. Staff will each have a bag containing Emergency Contact information for each child when leaving the room.
2021-09-07 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #4 did not include documentation of a flu shot administered within the past 12 months or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent has been notified and will provide a letter of exemption.
2021-09-07 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 initial health assessments in the files for Staff #1 and #6 were conducted after the staff persons' first day working in child care. The TB screening in the file for Staff Person #6 was conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care. The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #7 was not dated.

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.)
Health Assessments are up to date and the health assessment without a date is contacting her Doctor to receive a new form with the date written in the proper place.
2021-09-07 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: On the health assessments in the files for Staff #2 and #4, the physician answered "yes" to the question asking if individual had any communicable disease with no attached documentation as to the conditions and risks this may impose.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This was an error and the staff has contacted their doctor to review and sign the correct answer.
2021-09-07 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Observed two pair of adult scissors, which were accessible to children in the 4/5/6 Classroom. Observed dangling cords from a flat screen TV, which was not mounted atop a shelf, which present a potential toppling 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.)
Scissors we put away and in an area out of reach for the children. The tv was taken down and the cords were removed.
2021-09-07 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The initial emergency plan training in the file for Staff Person #1 was conducted on 3/29/21. This was more than one week after the staff person's start date: 10/26/20.

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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The training was given on 3/29/21.
2021-09-07 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 disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #1 and #8 were signed after the staff persons' first day working in child care. Staff Person #1: First day working: 10/26/20 Disclosure Statement: 9/15/21 Staff Person #8: First day working: 6/28/21 Disclosure Statement: 7/7/21.

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.)
Disclosure statements have been corrected and gone over with each staff member.
2021-09-07 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person #2, #4 and #5 did not contain the documentation of the education and/or experience required for the position for which they were hired.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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.)
The staff have been changed to reflect their qualifications. With new understanding of qualification requirements, staff will be hired accordingly.
2021-09-07 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The most recent written evaluations in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 12 months between evaluations: 8/26/20-9/15/21.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A current is now in file. Going forward, all staff will have evaluations at least one every 12 months.
2021-09-07 Renewal 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.63

Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

Noncompliance Area: When the renewal inspection was initiated on 9/7/21 to measure the new outdoor playground, the playground, which borders a parking lot, lacked a fence or other barrier.

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.)
A fence was put up, before the inspection process was finalized. To then be observed and inspected again on 9/21/21.
2021-09-07 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed flaking rust and corrosion at the bottom of the exit doors near the 4/5/6 Room. Observed broken cork boards and bricks by the exit doors from the 4/5/6 Room to the PS/SA Playground.

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 door will be cleaned, sanded and painted to prevent flaking and rust corrosion. The bricks and boards will be moved to a place away from the children.
2021-09-07 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling paint along the right wall upon entrance to the School Age Room.

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 paint will be repaired.

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