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Ridgway Ymca Summer Camp

Ridgway, PA · Elk County
34 N Broad St, Ridgway, PA 15853
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Capacity
99 children
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 776-1146
34 N Broad St
Ridgway, PA 15853
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Active License
License Number
CER-00259507
License Issued
Oct 6, 2026
Active Through
Oct 6, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 2

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RIDGWAY YMCA SUMMER CAMP is a Child Care Center in RIDGWAY PA, with a maximum capacity of 99 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact from with the insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

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.)
The emergency contact form with the insurance coverage was updated for child #2.
2026-07-27 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 file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact from with 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact form for child #1 was updated with complete address of release people.
2026-07-27 Swimming 3270.124(d) - Excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(d)

Description: Excursions

Noncompliance Area: Observed child #1 present but there was not a copy of their emergency contact form in the "go bag."

Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of child #1's emergency contact information was added to the "go bag."
2026-07-27 Swimming 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 of staff #1 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will be removed from lifeguard duties.
2026-07-27 Swimming 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 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 #1 was removed from lifeguard duties.
2026-07-27 Swimming 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 lacked documentation of reviewing the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.

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.)
Staff #1 will be removed from lifeguard duties.
2026-07-27 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has completed mandated reporter training withing 90 days of their hire date (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 #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at 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 #2, staff #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will be supervised when interacting with children. She may only work under supervision and not on her own.
2026-07-27 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 of staff #1 had an invalid PA State Police clearance due to the fact it lacked a dissemination date.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 resubmitted their criminal record check. A disseminated date was unnoticed on the original. Date is not on form.
2026-07-27 Swimming 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 of staff #1 lacked PA Child Abuse clearance, NSOR clearance, signed disclosure statement, and a valid PSP clearance due to the fact it lacked a dissemination date; and mandated reporter training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will be removed from lifeguard duties.
2026-07-27 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: Based on the fire drill log, the smoke detection system was tested more than 30 days apart on the following dates: 3-5-26 to 4-6-26 = 31 days; 6-5-26 to 7-6-26 = 31 days.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated list of 30 days has been mapped out. Maintenance has been informed of the 30 day requirement.
2025-07-09 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 files of children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact forms with the work addresses and 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.)
We will continue to do our best to make sure ALL addresses and phone numbers are completed as requested. We will double check all files moving forward. Forms were updated.
2025-07-09 Swimming 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1 and #2 lacked signed parental consent for wading.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of children #1 and #2 were contacted immediately. Signatures were requested upon pick up.
2025-07-09 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff#1 was notified in October prior to the due date of the 12 hours of childcare trainings needed. Moving forward ALL staff will hand training hours directly to the Director prior to the due date. The Director will no longer assume the trainings were completed as requested. Staff #1 completed training hours.
2025-07-09 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 of staff #2 had a late FBI clearance due to the fact the documents on file were a receipt only dated 5-10-21 and then a full report dated 7-9-25 (see LIS cod sheet). The file of #3 had late NSOR reports due to the fact they were dated 3-11-25 and 11-6-19; more than 60 months apart. The file of staff #4 lacked a complete PSP clearance due to the fact only the receipt was on file dated 4-18-25; and had a late FBI clearance due to the fact it was dated 5-22-25 (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #4 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 #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward we will be more conscientious with the dates of clearances. All clearances will be obtained prior to their expiration date. We will focus more on actual dates and not on the start of camp dates. Obtained clearances for staff #2 the day of the inspection while the cert rep was still onsite
2025-07-09 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 lacked annual staff evaluations every 12 months due to the fact they were dated 3-1-25 and 2-1-24.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward all evaluations will be done on a 12-month basis.
2025-07-09 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: Based on the smoke detection testing log, the smoke detection system was not tested every 30 days on the following dates: 1-26-25 to 2-26-25 = 31 days, 3-26-25 to 4-26-25 = 31 days, 5-26-25 Memorial Day* to 6-26-25 = 31 days.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward the smoke alarms will be tested every 28 days. This will allow us to be on track with the required testing.
2024-07-17 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the child care space upstairs a blue foam exercise block torn with exposed foam.

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.)
We removed the foam block out of the play space, fixed it and returned it.
2024-07-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file of children #1 and #3 lacked emergency contact forms with the full, complete address of the children's physicians or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We spoke to the parents of #1 and #2 and expressed the importance of all documentation being completed in its entirety. Forms were updated at that time.
2024-07-17 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 of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of #2 was contacted and the child's documentation was updated immediately.
2024-07-17 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 file of children #2 and #3 lacked emergency contact forms with the full, complete address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the children may be released.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of #2 and#3 were contacted. The documentation was updated immediately.
2024-07-17 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #4 lacked a health assessment that included an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

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.)
Staff #4 submitted a college physical paper. Staff #4 now has the OCDEL staff health assessment on file. Moving forward she will provide a DHS physical form.
2024-07-17 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, observed adult scissors stored in a cup on the teacher's desk accessible to children in care.

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.)
The scissors were immediately removed from the cup on the teacher's desk.
2024-07-17 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 files of staff #1 and #2 lacked dated disclosure statements. The file of staff #3 lacked a signed disclosure statement. The file of staff #3 lacked a PA State Police clearance. The file of staff #5 lacked an FBI clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons #4 and #5 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 Persons #4 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All disclosure statements were dated and the clearances in question were updated the same day and the staff was permitted to attend work the next day.
2024-07-17 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the gym an electrical outlet located under the catwalk near the mats lacked a protective receptacle cover.

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.)
The protective cover was replaced immediately.
2024-07-17 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: Based on the smoke detection system testing log, the smoke detection system was not tested every 30 days on the following dates: 3-1-24 to 4-1-24 = 31 days, 4-1-24 to 5-2-24 = 31 days, 5-2-24 to 6-6-24 = 35 days.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We immediately spoke with or maintenance man concerning his monthly smoke alarm testing. He will test in no more than 30 day increments.
2024-07-17 Swimming Swimming Compliant - Finalized
2023-07-18 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the Game Room is lacking a thermometer.

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.)
A thermometer was placed in the refrigerator in the game room/daycare area. This was done immediately after the provider was inspected.
2023-07-18 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 #2 is lacking 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.)
Staff person #2 received a health assessment immediately up request of the provider.
2023-07-18 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: The operator has not sent notification to 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 during the previous 12 month period.

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.)
The operator immediately sent an updated letter of notification to our local traffic safety authority.
2023-07-18 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 contains only 1 of the required 2 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 #2 obtained an additional nonfamily reference. This was added to the binder of staff #2.
2023-07-18 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 #1, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking documentation of a criminal history clearance or request for a criminal history clearance. The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking a completed state police clearance and contains a DOE FBI clearance which is not accepted for employment in child care under CPSL. The file is also missing a signed disclosure statement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Persons #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will contact staff person #1 and request that the criminal history clearance be submitted to the provider immediately. The correct document will be added to staff person #1 completed binder. Staff person #2 will be notified of the noncompleted state police clearance and FBI clearance and a disclosure statement that is not signed by staff person #2. Staff without clearances will not work in child care.
2023-07-18 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed a protruding bolt at the base of the toilet in the downstairs men's bathroom.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider immediately contacted their maintenance man and the bolt was cut and capped the day of the inspection.
2023-07-18 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: There is not a handwashing sign at the toilet in the downstairs women;s bathroom.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The hand washing sign was replaced immediately while the inspector was there.
2023-04-06 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2022-07-06 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 did not specify the date of admission.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon meeting with the parent, the date of admission was added to child #1 file.
2022-07-06 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not contain a continuity of care section which was due by the mandatory date of 7-1-2022.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The "Continuity of Care" section was added to the Emergency plan and emailed to the inspector on 8/8/2022.
2022-07-06 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a policy and procedure to share with staff and families that includes strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and addressing the prevention and identification of child mistreatment.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Parent Handbook has been updated under policies and procedures. Plans have been added for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught children and with addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The updated handbook was emailed to the inspector on 8/8/2022.
2022-07-06 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 did not provide the parent of each enrolled child information on how to access the regulations electronically.

Correction Required: 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.)
Immediately upon receiving the documentation that we needed; we printed, laminated and hung the needed information on the bulletin board where the parents enter for camp.
2022-07-06 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Based on conversations with the operator, there was not an initial emergency drill conducted by the required date of 12-19-2021. The first documented facility emergency drill was conducted on 6-24-2022.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We were unaware that we needed to document an emergency drill by December 2021. We preformed an emergency drill on 6-24-2022.
2022-07-06 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 who were hired prior to 12-19-2020 contained 6 hours of the mandatory 12 hours of annual training by the mandatory date of 12-18-2021.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.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 #1, #2 and #3 completed 12 hours of training in May 2022. Six of the twelve hours have been applied to last years six hours that they had completed in 2021.
2022-07-06 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3 contained a six hour Health and Safety training which was completed on 7-7-2018 and exceeded the allowable date of 6-30-2018 to receive the six hour training and therefore the training is not acceptable.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff #3 will have until 8-20-2022 to complete the 10 hour Health and Safety Training. Until which time as the required training has been completed. Staff #6 must be supervised when interacting with children by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise, staff #3 may not work in a position in a child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 3 has taken the 10 hour training.
2022-07-06 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained a Mandated Reporter training date of 3-17-2017 and 5-6-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to renew the training. The file for staff #2 contained a Mandated Reporter Training date of 2-24-2017 and 6-12-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to renew the training. The file for staff #4 contained a Mandated Reporter Training date of 3-16-2017 and 7-8-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to renew the training.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward staff will complete Mandated reporter training within the 60 month period.
2022-07-06 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained a State Police Clearance date of 11-19-2015 and 12-15-2020, a Child Abuse Clearance date of 11-25-2015 and 12-22-2020, and an FBI Clearance date of 11-25-2015 and 12-18-2020 all of which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to renew the clearances. The file for staff #3 contained a State Police Clearance date of 11-19-2015 and 12-15-2020 , a Child Abuse Clearance date of 11-15-2015 and 12-22-2020 both of which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to renew the clearances. The file for staff #4 contained a State police Clearance date of 11-19-2015 and 5-13-2021, a Child Abuse Clearance date of 11-24-2015 and 5-13-2021, and a FBI Clearance date of 11-25-2015 and 5-20-2021 which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to renew the clearances.

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.)
Moving forward the operator will make sure that the staff clearances do not lapse.
2022-07-06 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Located in an unlocked closet adjacent to the racquetball room, 6 bottles of Windex which stated: "Keep out of reach of children" were observed and were accessible to children in care.

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.)
The closet located outside the summer camp room has been locked and will remain locked at all times. This was done prior to the inspector leaving on 7/29/2022

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