Rock Foundation Early Learning Academy

Regulation: 3270.113(c)

Description: No ridicule or threaten harm

Noncompliance Area: Staff person at facility singling out a child for ridicule.

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 using yelling and using harsh, demeaning language with children at facility.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.104(a)

Description: Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the rug in the 2nd floor preschool room was soiled and in need of a deep cleaning.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, child #1 did not have address of release person documented on their emergency contact form.

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: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have required initial health assessment with negative TB screening documented in their record.

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)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person did not have proof of receiving a negative TB screening by the Mantoux method.

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.

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the bottles and/or sippy cups in the young toddler room weren't all labeled with the names of the children as required.

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

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

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

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection staff person #2 did not have required emergency plan training completed and documented in their record.

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(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person # 2 did not have required pediatric first aid and CPR training completed and documented in their record.

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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have required health and safety training documented in their record.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the sink in the 2nd floor preschool room was clogged with dirty water and is in need of repair to prevent it from becoming a potential hazard to the children.

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: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On 1/5/26, Staff person #1 and #2 , were responsible for supervision of Child #1 during transport on facility vehicle. Child #1 was transported and escorted into the incorrect Headstart program by Staff person #1. Facility did not become aware child was dropped off to incorrect Headstart program until notification from program.

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. TIERED LIS: 1.Children must be supervised at all times. Maintain active supervision by staff of all children in care effective 1/9/26 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Training completion date required by 4/9/26 3. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist with child's names, drop off and/or pick up facility locations and time children are dropped off and/or pick up. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. (Provide info to regional office weekly until 4/9/26)

Regulation: 20.71(b)(1)

Description: Convicted of a felony

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has been convicted of a felony.

Correction Required: A staff person who has been convicted of a felony/felonies may not work in the facility.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Amount of fee/Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The parents of child # 1-3 and 5 did not have agreements forms with the fee documented. In addition, the arrival and departure times were not documented on the agreement form for staff person # 1 as required per regulations.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Admission date/Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection the parents of children # 1 and #2 did not have the date of admission documented. the emergency contact form for children # 3 and #4 did not have a parent's home and/or work address and phone number listed on agreement form.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The parents of child # 3 did not have the health insurance policy number and address of release person documented on their child's emergency contact form.

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. 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(c)/3270.182(1)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #2,7 and 10 shall have required health assessments documented in their records.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

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

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff persons # 2 and #7 did not have negative TB screenings documented in their records.

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: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person # 1,2,7 and 11 did not have training regarding the facility emergency plan.

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)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person # 7, who has been working at facility over 90 days, did not have required first aid training documented in their record.

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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff persons # 4,5 and 9 did not have 12 hours of annual childcare training completed and document in their record.

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 following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(g)/3270.31(h)

Description: Professional development certificate/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person # 7 did not have required health and safety training completed as required per regulations.

Correction Required: 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 persons file in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under § 3270.31(f) taken from September 30, 2016 forward satisfies this requirement. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under § 3270.31(f).

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have required FBI clearance, staff person # 2 and 7did not have state police clearance. Staff person # 2 also did not have the child abuse clearance documented in record. Staff person # 11 did not have any of the required clearances documented in their record.

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 #1,2,7 and 11 -- may not work in a childcare 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 #-1,2,7 and 11-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff persons # 4 and #5 did not have annual written staff performance evaluations.

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: 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person # 7 did not have proof of education and/or experience documented in their record to help qualify them for their position of aide at facility.

Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.63/3270.76

Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the front play yard had an old cabinet and debris stacked on the side of the yard that could be a hazard because it was accessible to children playing in the area. In addition, the cubbies in the back area in the 2nd floor preschool room and the 3rd floor supply cubbies were not mounted to prevent them from falling over and being a hazard to children in care.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. 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 Wednesday, 12/11/24, cert rep observed damaged paint on the base boards in the Emerald room by the diaper changing area.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/09/24, cert rep observed 2 provisional hires working with children unsupervised.

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.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)/3270.34(c)

Description: Director responsibilities/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/09/24, cert rep was informed facility did not have a director employed at the facility.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6). A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During complaint inspection on Friday, 07/12/24, cert rep observed an uncleaned carpet in the blue Diamond room.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During complaint inspection on Friday, 07/12/24, cert rep observed uncleaned carpets, and the outdoor play space had overgrown weeds and patches of the crumb rubber seeping from under the faux grass.

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: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child 1, enrolled 6 months or more, failed to have a service report proving information about the child's growth and development.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Facility person 3, a volunteer, had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Friday, 05/03/24.

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: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of fire safety documents, facility person 3 failed to have completed annual fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. 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(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

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

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 1 and 2 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. Staff person 1 file only contained 5 hours of annual training and staff person 2 file only contained 6 hours of annual training.

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 following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, facility person 3, a volunteer, file failed to include NSOR certificate.

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: 3270.36(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 persons 2, 4 and 5, assistant group supervisors, 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: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 05/03/24, cert rep observed an assortment of band-aids missing from white first-aid kit box located in Ruby/Emerald room. In the White Diamond room, the white first-aid kit box was missing an assortment of band-aids, and the red first-aid kit was missing tweezers. In the Yellow Diamond room, the white first-aid kit box was missing an assortment of band-aids. In the Purple Diamond room, the white first-aid kit box was missing 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: During renewal inspection on Friday, 05/03/24, cert rep observed a damaged bathroom ceiling located in the White Diamond room and in the outdoor play space cert rep observed grass growing from under the protective surface, dirt patches on protective surface and overgrown weeds along the fencing.

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 Friday, 05/03/24 cert rep observed damaged plaster on the left side of the bathroom sink in the White Diamond room, damaged paint above the door outside of the Purple Diamond room, and chipped paint on the walls of the 3rd floor stairway.

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

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 05/03/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have written hand washing signs posted by sinks in the Blue Diamond and Yellow Diamond room, 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: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Friday, 04/05/24, cert rep observed a group in the Yellow Diamond room was out of ratio. Group included 1 staff, 1 volunteer with 4 preschoolers and 9 YSA children.

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). The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on Monday, 03/04/24, cert rep observed 2 provisional hires working unsupervised, 1 of the 2 provisional hire was working unsupervised with an aide.

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.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on Monday, 03/04/24, cert rep observed the floor plate strip, located in the school age room on the 3rd floor, lifted causing 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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff file, staff person 1, a new hire, file failed to contain proof of request for PA state police check or completed PA state police clearance.

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.

Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 12/05/23, cert rep observed group in Emerald room out of ratio. Group contained 1 staff with 1 infant, 3 young toddlers and 1 older toddler.

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). The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)/3270.34(c)

Description: Director responsibilities/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 10/31/23, cert rep was informed facility did not have a director currently employed.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6). A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Regulation: 3270.124(d)

Description: Excursions

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Monay, 09/18/23, cert rep observed children being transported failed to have their emergency contact information will accompany a staff person on the excursion.

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.

Regulation: 3270.173(b)

Description: Driver not counted in ratio - I, T, PS

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Monday, 09/18/23, cert rep observed 21 children (1 preschooler, 15 YSA and 5 OSA) being transported with 2 staff, 1 of the staff being the driver.

Correction Required: The driver may not be considered part of the staff-child ratio when infant, young or older toddler or preschool children are transported.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1 file ailed to include two nonfamily 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.

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: 3270.52/3270.173(a)

Description: Mixed Age Level/Ratios apply

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Monday, 09/18/23, cert rep observed a group of children being transported out of ratio. There was 2 staff members with 21 children (1 preschooler, 15 YSA and 5 OSA).

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). The staff-child ratios specified in §§3270.51 and 3270.52 apply when infant, young or older toddler and preschool children are transported.

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed on surveillance footage using forms of physical punishment on 8/15/23 (time stamped observed from 9:41 am until 12pm) during which time observed staff person#1 in a disciplinary manner pull a child by the hair @ 10:27am, grab a child by the arm and push them in a disciplinary manner @ 10:42am, smack three children on the hands who had hit her during reading time @ 10:49am (unsure if playful or disciplinary manner), swat a child away from her with her hand @ 10:56am in a disciplinary manner.

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

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Facility person 1, a volunteer, had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the unannounced inspection on Friday, 06/30/23.

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 files, facility person 1 file failed to include 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: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: In review of files, facility person 1 file failed to include TB results.

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(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: In review of files, facility person 1 file failed to include a signed disclosure statement for volunteers.

Correction Required: 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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: In review of files, facility person 1 file failed to include two written nonfamily letters.

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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Friday, 06/30/23, cert rep observed in the Blue Diamond room, floor tiling lifting causing 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.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 04/18/23, cert rep determined through compliant investigation via staff interviews, and review of video recordings, that a child was left unattended and unsupervised on the facility's bus, use for transportation, on Friday, 04/14/23.

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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Regulation: 3270.176(a)

Description: Insured

Noncompliance Area: Cert rep determined through compliant investigation that a staff use their personal vehicle to transport a child enrolled at the facility. Vehicle's insurance information was not on file at the facility at the time of the unannounced inspection on Tuesday 04/18/23.

Correction Required: A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. § § 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law).

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include 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.

Regulation: 3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include professional development training updates required by OCDEL.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's file, child 1, an older toddler, file failed to include an updated health assessment. Health assessment in file was last completed on 12/11/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In review of heath and safety documentation, facility failed to have a written policy and procedure addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and 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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding 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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/20/22, cert rep observed staff persons 1, 4, 6, 8 and 9 working unsupervised without having completed pre-service training in Health and Safety. Staff person 1 completed Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification after 06/30/18, which is no longer counted towards the new Health and Safety Professional development requirements. Staff members 4, 6, 8 and 9 had not completed preservice training in health and safety. Cert rep observed staff persons 4, 7, 8 and 12 working unsupervised without having completed pre-service training in Health and Safety. Staff persons 4, 7, 8, and 12 had not completed PQAS approved pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Cert rep observed staff person 3 working unsupervised with children. Staff person 3 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Pediatric first-aid/CPR training included in file expired on 02/16/21.

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. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 , 9 and 12 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

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 11 failed to have a health assessment included in file. Health assessment included in staff person's 5 file failed to meet OCDEL's requirements.

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 person 11 file failed to include TB screening by the Mantoux method.

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(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 7 and 11 failed to have two written nonfamily references. Staff person 7 file only included 1 letter of reference.

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)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill.

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

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 person 11 failed to have completed emergency plan training.

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(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of fire safety documents, staff persons 9 and 10 failed to have completed annual fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. 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(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

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

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 2, 3, 9 and 10 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. Staff person 10 file only contained 10 hours of professional development training.

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 following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 1, 9 and 11 had not completed professional development training in the required health and safety topics. Staff persons 1 and 9 completed Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification after 06/30/18, which is no longer counted towards the new Health and Safety Professional development requirements.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons 1, 9 and 11 will have until 08/22/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons 1, 9 and 11 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, at minimal, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons 1, 9 and 11, staff persons 1, 9 and 11 may not work in a child-care position 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: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/20/22, cert rep observed provisional hire employees working unsupervised. Cert rep also observed a person/persons interacting with children who was not a facility person, parent or a specialized service provider. This person/persons did not have any CPSL documents on file at the facility.

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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 4, file failed to include NSOR certificate. Staff person 8, a provisional hire, file failed to include proof of request for NSOR certificate. Staff person 12, a provisional hire, file failed to include proof of request for DHS FBI clearance and proof of request for out of state criminal history, child abuse, and sex offender registry checks.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person 8 and 12 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 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.34(b)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Director qualifications

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 5 file failed to include NSOR certificate required under CPSL.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained the following qualification: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(c)

Description: Convicted or awaiting trial

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 7 file included documentation from ChildLine stating FBI request could not be process due to a prohibited offense under CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator may not allow an individual to enter the facility if the operator knows that the individual has been convicted or is awaiting trial on charges involving a crime of child abuse, child neglect, physical violence or moral corruptness.

Regulation: 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 5 file failed to include verification of 1 year (1250 hours) of experience working with children.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained 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 and 1 year of 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: 3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 5 file failed to include emergency plan training and pre service training under the health and safety requirements.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained the following qualification: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Associate's + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 8, a GS, file failed to include acceptable verification of education such as a transcripts or degree to determine staff educational qualifications.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

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 persons 4 and 6 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children. Staff person 7 file failed to include proof of education and verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children. Staff person 7 file only included a copy of a CDA.

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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/20/22, cert rep observed faux grass used as protective surface in the facility's outdoor play space was lifting causing a tripping hazard. Real grass was growing from under the faux grass and causing the surface to be uneven also causing 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.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday 07/20/22, cert rep observed chip paint and damaged plaster in Blue Diamond classroom.

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

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During compliant investigation on Friday, 02/11/22, by way of staff interviews, cert rep determined that a staff member use physical punishment towards a child.

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

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on 11/16/21, by way of interview with children, cert rep was informed that a staff squeezes children's hands when they are not listening.

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

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 11/16/21, cert rep observed a staff speaking aggressively to children.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 3 filed failed to contain required 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.

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to have TB results.

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.

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 2, file failed to contain two written, non family 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

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 3, hired 09/06/17, failed to have completed annual fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1, hired 03/13/2020, failed to have NSOR certificate contained in file. Staff person 2, hired 08/03/2020, failed to have copy of receipt for FBI, NSOR and child abuse clearance contained in file. Staff person 3 file failed to have current mandated reporter training contained in file. Mandated reporter training in file was last completed on 02/23/25. During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 09/29/2020, cert rep observed staff person 2, a provisional hire, working alone with children in the White Diamond room.

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 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.

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1 failed to have verification of education and 2 year of experience working with children contained in file.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: In review of new hire files, staff person 2, hired 02/10/20, file failed to include 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.

Noncompliance Area: In review of new hire files, staff person 3, hired 12/13/19, file failed to include results of TB test.

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.

Noncompliance Area: In review of new hire files, staff person 3, hired 12/13/19, file failed to include NSOR certificate.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: In review of new hire files, staff person 3, hired 12/13/19, file failed to include NSOR certificate.

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

Noncompliance Area: In review of new hire files, staff person 1, hired 09/09/19, file failed to include verification of degree completed. File only included copy of transcripts.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained 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 and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: In review of new hire files, staff person 2, hired 02/10/20, file failed to include verification of 2 years of childcare experience.

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.