Right Steps Of Rittenhouse Square

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/14/26, child #1 that was receiving care in the Forest Room, had emergency contact information in that space that was missing an insurance 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.

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/14/26, in the Rain Forest Room, staff person #1 did not ensure that child #2 washed their hands after toileting.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/14/26, the provider did not have Pick-up and Drop-off procedures describing the safe routes with sufficient detail.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/14/26, there was excess dirt and grime accumulated in the area behind the bathroom door in the Forest Room.

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: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/14/26, there was a piece of furniture obstructing the rear exit on the 3rd floor near the Rain Forest Room.

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

Regulation: 3270.183(b)

Description: No information disclosed

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 6/11/25, it was confirmed through an interview with the director that a dismissal letter for a parent was sent out as a general email to the parents. The dismissal letter is considered a confidential part of the file record for child #1.

Correction Required: A facility person may not disclose information concerning a child or family, except in the course of inspections and investigations by agents of the Department.

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/21/25, there were unlabeled bottles in the Garden Room and in the Ocean Room.

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

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 2/3/25, it was determined that the staff person #1 grabbed the arm of child #1 as she dropped to the ground in protest of going to the playroom. The child had fingernail scratches on her arm as a result.

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

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/16/24, there was an unused electrical outlet in the Indoor Play space on the right wall after entering, that did not have a protective electrical cover.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/16/24: 1. There were multiple exposed screws and nails on the Bamboo display in the Indoor Play space. 2. There was a torn mattress and excess debris on the changing station in Farm Room. 3. There was excess debris under the mattress on the changing station in the Forest Room. 4. There was exposed plastic liner near the floorboard at the rear exit of the Indoor Play 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.

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 was not present in Green Forest room, where children were receiving care.

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

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2, #3, #5, #6, #8 did not include Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 1 hour professional development training required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 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(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, an initial health assessment of staff person #11 was conducted more than 12 months ago. Health assessment of staff person #11 was from 11/7/21.

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: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment on file for Staff #7 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the complaint investigation, file of staff person #1, #4, #9, #10 did not include verification that staff person #1, #4, #9, #10 has completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS-approved trainer in PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 06/7/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1, #4, #9, #10 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by at least an assistant group supervisor, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, #4, #9, #10 staff person #1, #4, #9, #10 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include FBI required by DHS clearance. Staff person #1 is not a provisional hire. Staff person #9 has not completed the mandated reporter training required within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person # 1 must be removed from child care position by close of business. FBI required by DHS must be obtained before staff person #1 may resume a child care position. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #9 will have until 06/7/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #9 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #9, staff person #9 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed 17 children ranging in age from older toddler to preschool with only 2 staff persons present in Green Forest Room.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). Three staff would be required for a group of 17 children that ranged in age from older toddlers to preschool.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY'S FIRE SYSTEM FILES. THE FILE DID NOT CONTAIN PROOF OF PURCHASE.

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)).

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the compliant investigation the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, in the garden room there were 11 children and two staff with the youngest child being four months.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.