Rising Sun Childrens Center

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 03/24/26, cert rep observed rips and tears on the small sofas used in dramatic play areas in rooms 5,1 and 4.

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: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 03/24/26, cert rep observed trash cans located in rooms 3 and 4 lidded covers was removed.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 03/24/26, cert rep observed lifting baseboards and damaged floor tiles in room 6.

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: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 03/24/26, cert rep observed in room 6, a small room to the right side of the child care space, damaged paint on the wall and the door.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, emergency contact form failed to include the designated released person's address.

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

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

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child 1, a young toddler, file failed to include an updated health report. Health report included in file was last completed on 06/10/24.

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

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

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

Noncompliance Area: In review of emergency plan documents, staff persons 2 and 3 had not received annual training on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Tuesday, 03/18/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and safety training. Health and safety training contained in staff files was completed prior to 09/30/16.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. 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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 1 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 person 1, staff person 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 03/13/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions, posted in each childcare space.

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: In review of emergency plan and health and safety documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement addressing continuity of operations and have a policy addressing signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 3, a new hire, file failed to include a current health assessment. Health assessment included in file was completed more than 12 months of hire.

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: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons1 and 3 file failed to include current TB results by Mantoux method. Staff person 3, a new hire, TB results included in file was completed more than 12 months of hire.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 2, a GS, file failed to include college transcripts verifying area of studies.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have verification that a copy of plan was sent to the local municipality and the county's 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: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 03/13/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have written hand washing signs posted in bathrooms, at sinks and diapering area, addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands.

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: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: File record for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: File record for Staff #1 and staff #2 did not include Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: File record for staff #1 did not include PA State Police Clearance and National Sex Offender Registry

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. 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 #1may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: FACILTY EMERGENCY PLAN DI NOT INCLUDE ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS,TODDLERS,CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, AND CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Noncompliance Area: during the inspection on 2/3/2020 Certification representative observed broken handle on outdoor play equipment (school bus)

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/3/2020 the file records for child # 1 child #2 child #4 and child #5 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

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

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/3/2020 the file records for child #1, child #2, child #4 and child #5 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection 2/3/2020 the file records for staff person #1 staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/3/2020 the file record for staff person #3 did not include appropriate PA state police clearance (volunteer PA state police clearance was in file at time of inspection)

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 #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.

Noncompliance Area: Certification Representative observed toxic materials accessible children in Lower Level Pre-K classroom(Comet, all purpose cleaner) and Classroom 1 main building (pocketbook accessible)

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

Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 2/3/2020 Certification Representative observed multiple glue mouse traps accessible in the lower level Pre-K classroom (main Building)

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/3/2020 certification representative observed a large crack in the outdoor play surface(near school bus left rear of playspace) that posees a tripping hazard

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

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORDS FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE CHILD'S PHYSICIAN OR SOURCE OF MEDICAL CARE

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

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1, STAFF #2, STAFF #3, AND STAFF #4 DID NOT INCLUDE SUBSEQUENT HEALH ASSESSMENTS

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORDS FOR CHILD #1, CHILD #2, AND CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A REVIEW AND UPDATE OF THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION AND FINANCIAL AGREEMNT AT LEAST ONCE IN A 6 MONTH PERIOD. LAST COMPLETED ON 5/20/18 AND 6/13/18; CHILD #2 5/30/18; CHILD #3 6/18/18

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 was observed on video footage grabbing a child by the neck

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

Noncompliance Area: DIRECTOR DID NOT CALL CHILDLINE TO REPORTA CHILD HAD BEEN ABUSED BY STAFF #1

Correction Required: An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, a review of the staff records found that Staff #1 had not had a health assessment in more than 24 months. The last health assessment for Staff #1 was dated:12/22/2015.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The records for facility staff #1, #3, #4, #5 and #6 did not contain verification of experience.

Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The record for facility staff #2 did not contain two written references.

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