Richland Academy

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: Observed a chair in the pre school/older toddler room a damaged chair with exposed foam.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 had an initial health assessment more than 60 days from their first day of attendance at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #4 lacked 2 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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 has completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet), however the mandated reporter training is not from an approved source.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff #4, staff #4 may not work in a childcare position.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #2 had Mandated reporter training completed more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: staff #2 10-25-20 and 1-15-26.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 had NSOR clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 12-2-25 and 11-2-20. The file of staff #3 lacked out of state clearances and there was documentation they lived out of state in the last 5 years. The file of staff #3 had a late NSOR due to the fact it was dated 12-10-25 and they started in care with children on 12-8-25.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(1)

Description: Bachelor's

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #4, a Group Supervisor lacked proof of education from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field due to the fact their degree was Physics.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: Observed child #1, a young toddler and child #2 an infant sitting in highchairs without the manufactured straps in use to properly secure the children.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 lacked a disclosure statement signed timely due to the fact it was dated 9-5-25 (see LIS code sheet).

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.

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: Observed a sink in the older toddler/preschool room that lacked a handwashing sign.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 lacked an acceptable initial health assessment due to the fact it did not assess free from communicable disease the person's suitability to provide child care.

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. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 lacked documentation of the NSOR on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Observed at 1:10 p.m., during naptime in the toddler room, child #1 located in the far end of the dining space and staff #1 sitting on the opposite far end of the space. There were wooden shelving units, tables, and chairs occupying the space between child #1 and staff #1. Therefore, staff #1 could not effectively supervise child #1.

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. Children must be supervised at all times.

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the infant room.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 has completed the health and safety course titled Getting Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff person #5 must complete (PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2/ PA Required Health and Safety for Family Child Care Parts 1 and 2).

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacked 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.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #9 lacked an acceptable initial health assessment due to the fact it did not assess free from communicable disease the person's suitability to provide child care.

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. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

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 of staff #1 had an initial health assessment dated more than 12 months prior to their start date. The file of staff #2 lacked a health assessment and TB test with results. The file of staff #3 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 1-26-24 and 1-24-22. The file of staff #6 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 4-26-24 and 1-6-22. The file of staff #7 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated:3-3-24 and 1-15-22. The file of staff #8 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 2-3-25 and 10-5-22. The file of staff #10 lacked a health assessment.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The files of staff #11 and #13 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.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #8 lacked documentation of completing the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #11 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 AND PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2; and Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #11 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #11, staff person #11 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person/facility person/volunteer #6 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1-11-20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person/facility person/volunteer #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person/facility person/volunteer #6, staff person/facility person/volunteer #6 may not work in a child- care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #14 had Mandated Reporter completed more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 4-25-22 and 11-14-15.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #4 had PA State Police clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 10-25-23 and 10-11-18. The file of staff #6 had clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: PA State Police 11-16-24 and 11-11-19; Child Abuse 11-18-24 and 11-14-19; and NSOR 1-30-25 and 12-20-19. The file of staff #9 lacked documentation of the NSOR on file. The file of staff #11 had documentation of the NSOR requested after their start date and Disclosure statement signed after their start date. The file of staff #12 had documentation of the Disclosure statement was not dated or signed by a witness.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #9 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #9 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #8 lacked a staff evaluation within the last 12 months.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the toddler space a spray bottle labeled as bleach water accessible to children due to the fact it was on a counter near the refrigerator low enough for children to reach. At the time of the inspection, the closet door located within the restroom used by children in care was unlocked and cleaning products were observed on the floor if the closet.

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

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: Observed trash cans in the in the dining space of the toddler room with evidence of human secretions or excrements not lidded.

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

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the toddler room, able children sent to the dining space for snack without washing their hands prior to eating.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the toddler room that the thermometer in the refrigerator was reading 50 degrees F.

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.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Persons #1 was observed not to have completed Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022.

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

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

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The most up to date health assessments on file for Staff Person #6 and Staff Person #7 were observed to be greater than 24 months. This is evidenced by the health assessment being dated Staff #6, 1/24/22 and Staff #7, 1/6/22.

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

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on the day of inspection a box that had a lighter and matches accessible to children.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person # 3 and Staff Person #4 was observed not to have completed Pediatric CPR and First-Aid within 90 days of hire.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #5 and staff #8 were observed to not have completed Health and Safety (CCDBG) training within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the Date of Hire 5/15/23 and the Health and Safety training being completed on 8/25/23; Date of Hire 8/24/23 and Health and Safety training completed on 1/29/24.

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

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: Scissors were observed to be missing from the first-aid kit in the classroom.

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.

Regulation: 3270.75(d)

Description: On excursions

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a first-aid kit was not taken outside to the playground on the day of inspection.

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form on file for Child # 1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 was observed not to contain the dates of admission of the child.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 was observed not to have completed Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022. This is evidenced by the training being completed on 1/13/2023. The file for Staff Persons #4 and #9 were observed not to have completed Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff #4 and #9 will have until 3/18/2023 to complete the required training.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff persons # 3, #5, #6, #7 and #9 were observed not to have documentation of 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.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan was observed not to include a lock-down procedure at the facility, nor did it list accommodations of infant and toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff persons # 1 and # 8 mandated reporter training were not updated within the required 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6/29/2015-8/15/2020 for Staff #1 and 3/19/2015-4/20/2020 for staff #8.

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

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that water temperature, in the hallway bathrooms accessible to children was 120 degrees F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, the first aid kit was observed not to contain soap, scissors or tweezers.

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.

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the hallway bathrooms, exposed bolts at the base of the toilet.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a handwashing sign was not posted above the toilets in the hallway bathrooms.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the older toddler room, a wooden chair with a loose back creating 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.

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: Observed an elevated refrigerator which was not on a solid base in the full day room.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact form for child file #4 did not contain the health insurance coverage information.

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.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #3, a young toddler, contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 6 months ago.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, #2, and #5 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 and #4 contained updated health assessments which were dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment. Observed staff file #2 contained a most recent health assessment which is more than 27 months old. Observed the initial health assessment for staff file #5 was dated more than 12 months prior to the date of hire making it invalid.

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.

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have notification of the safe routes posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have documentation of completion of an emergency drill completed between 12/19/20-12/19/21.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #5 did not contain documentation of training in the emergency plan at the time of rehire.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, 3, 4, and 6 did not contain documentation of completion of 12 hours of child care training completed within 12/19/20-12/19/21.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #5, who was rehired did not contain a disclosure statement signed at the time the staff was rehired.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -5- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 did not contain a written evaluation completed within the previous 12 months. Observed staff file #3 and #4 contained a most recent evaluation which was completed more than 12 months after the previous valid health assessment.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: Observed 1 bottle of liquid which was not labeled with the contents inside the bottle.

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.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed a dirty bathroom air vent in the full day room. Observed the hallway restroom had a detached hinge on the door leading to the storage area.

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

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed the children's sink in the older toddler room had a spigot which was not securely anchored to the base.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: Observed on 1/18/22 staff file #4 and 8 still contained most recent health assessments which were dated more than 24 months ago.

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.

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: On 1/18/22 observed staff file # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 still did not contain documentation of certification of training in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

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.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 10/21/21 observed in the older toddler room, wooden chairs with loose backs creating pinch 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.

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: On 10/21/21 observed multiple small rocks with a diameter of less than 1 inch in the outdoor play area which is used by children who are still placing objects in the mouths.

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.

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: On 10/21/21 observed an unsteady white cabinet which could be pulled over in the infant/toddler room.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: On 11/4/21 observed the agreements for child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: On 11/4/21 observed original agreements in child file #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 11/4/21 observed the emergency contact information for child #1 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care and did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: On 11/4/21 observed the emergency contact information for child #2, 4, and 5 did not contain the address of the 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.

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: On 10/21/21 observed the full day room did not have the emergency contact information present in a child care space for children receiving care in the 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.

Regulation: 3270.131(e)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: On 11/4/21 observed child file #2, who has been in attendance for more than 90 days did not contain written verification the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Regulation: 3270.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: On 10/21/21 observed Tylenol, immodium, and antiseptic wipes, which were not labeled with the name for whom they were intended, in the first aid kit in the full day room.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 11/4/21 observed staff file #1 and 7 contained an initial health assessment which was dated after providing initial service in a child care setting. Observed staff file #3 did not contain an initial health assessment and has begun providing initial service in a child care setting. Observed staff #2 and 6 contained an updated health assessment which was obtained more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment. Observed staff file #4, 5, 8, and 9 contained most recent health assessments which were dated more than 24 months ago.

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.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, 3, 10, and 11 did not contain documentation of training in the emergency plan at the time of initial hire.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On 11/4/21 observed the emergency plan had not been updated and copies sent to the local municipality and 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.

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: On 11/4/21 observed staff file #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 did not contain documentation of certification of training in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

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.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate

Noncompliance Area: On 11/4/21 observed staff file # 3, who has been in a child care position for more than 90 days, did not contain documentation of completion of training in the required health and safety topics.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 11/4/21 observed staff file #10 contained a criminal background clearance receipt which is not valid for childcare and did not contain a valid NSOR verification letter. Observed staff file #1 contained an FBI fingerprint clearances which was dated after the first day working in a childcare position and the NSOR verification letter was not in the file. Observed staff file #13 contained the CPSL required mandated reporter training which was obtained more than 60 months after the previous valid training. Observed staff file #13 contained a disclosure statement which was not signed by a witness and the FBI fingerprint clearance in the file was from the Department of Education which is not acceptable for childcare. Observed staff file #3, who has been employed for more than 45 days, did not contain the NSOR verification letter. Observed staff file #6 contained the CPSL required mandated reporter training which was completed more than 60 months after the previous valid training. Observed staff file #7, who has worked more than 45 days, contained a disclosure statement which was not signed by a witness and did not contain the required NSOR verification letter. Observed staff file #11, who has been employed more than 45 days, contained a volunteer child abuse clearance which is not acceptable for employment and the file did not contain a valid FBI fingerprint clearance or the required NSOR verification letter.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -1, 3, 7,10, 11,13- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: On 11/4/21 observed staff file #1 and 2 did not contain documentation of 2 years experience with children. Observed staff file #3 did not contain documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: On 10/21/21 observed an electrical outlet by the sign in book which did not have a protective receptacle cover.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Ob 10/21/21 observed Swiffer cleaning solution hanging on the door accessible to children in the older toddler room. Observed in the transitional school room, Swiffer cleaning solution and metal polish labeled keep out of the reach of children in an unlocked closet.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: On 10/21/21 observed unlabeled jars of soap in the older toddler room, the infant/toddler room, and in the full day classroom. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with liquid in the transitional room and several unlabeled jars of liquid in the full day classroom.

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.

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: On 10/21/21 observed the full day classroom first aid kit did not contain soap or scissors. Observed the first aid kit in the infant/toddler room did not contain 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.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 10/21/21 observed an exposed wire just outside of the play space. Observed exposed bolts in the play area near the water table, by the little gate, and by the big gate. Observed in the older toddler room exposed screw heads in the cozy corner area, small holes in the wall below the thermostat, and exposed wall anchors below the window and under the coat rack. Observed in the infant/toddler room, small holes in the wall by the fridge. Observed in the hallway bathroom a missing toilet paper holder. Observed in the transitional room the window sill needed to be cleaned.

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

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On 10/21/21 observed in the older toddler room, damaged paint by the old wall anchors and by the speaker. Observed in the infant/toddler room damaged paint by the thermometer and below the window by the divider. Observed in the transitional room damaged paint by the white chair.

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

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: On 10/21/21 observed a stroller and a table in the main hallway which partially obstructed the means of egress.

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

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: On 11/4/21 observed the documented fire drill log revealed that no fire drills were conducted between 4/8/21-9/30/21 which is a period longer than 60 days.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 11/4/21 observed the facility did not have documentation of testing the fire alarm system or annual inspection by a fire safety professional on file at the facility. The facility also did not have documentation of installation of the interconnected fire alarm system.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.