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Roosevelt Child Development Center

Erie, PA · Erie County
2300 Cranberry St, Erie, PA 16502
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2300 Cranberry St
Erie, PA 16502
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CER-00260944
License Issued
Sep 21, 2026
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Sep 21, 2027
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Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
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Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1

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Roosevelt Child Development Center is a Child Care Center in Erie PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-05 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed on the climbing equipment on the small preschool playground, a small area on the lower platform with damage to the protective vinyl coating. Observed in the elephant classroom, a small wooden bookshelf with loose screws effecting the shelf's stability.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The lower platform on the small preschool playground was temporarily covered with electrical tape. The rubber replacement has been ordered and will be fixed by 6/30/26. The bookshelf was immediately screwed in tightly.
2026-06-05 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: Observed on the floor in the Zebra's classroom where older toddlers were receiving care, a small, less than 1 inch piece of broken crayon accessible to toddlers still placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The broken crayon was thrown away, the staff were asked to go through their remaining crayons and told to throw out any small broken pieces.
2026-06-05 Renewal 3270.108(c) - No styrofoam Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.108(c)

Description: No styrofoam

Noncompliance Area: Observed a box containing small Styrofoam bowls in the storage closet and according to staff, small Styrofoam bowls are used by preschoolers in care.

Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director removed the Styrofoam bowls from the classroom and the storage closet.
2026-06-05 Renewal 3270.114 - Outdoor Activity Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.114

Description: Outdoor Activity

Noncompliance Area: According to staff, infants in the Frogs classroom are not going outside daily weather permitting.

Correction Required: Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The frog classroom will be taking students outside on a daily schedule, weather permitting, based on feeding and napping schedules, as well as ratio. Students may be taken outside throughout the day with the help of an assistant or float, in order to carry each of the babies.
2026-06-05 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 contains an initial health report that was obtained greater than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for Child #2 contains an up-to-date health report
2026-06-05 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, young toddler, contains a current health report that was obtained greater than six months after the previous health report as evidenced by health reports dated 5/23/25 and 3/5/26.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for child #2 contains an up-to-date health report.
2026-06-05 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3, older toddler, is lacking a health report completed during the previous 12 month period as evidenced by the most recent health report on file dated 4/9/25. The file for child #4, preschooler, is lacking a health report completed during the previous 12 month period as evidenced by the most recent health report on file dated 5/1/25. The file for child #5, preschooler, is lacking a health report completed during the previous 12 month period as evidenced by the most recent health report on file dated 9/12/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The files for children #3, #4, #5 are now up to date with current health reports.
2026-06-05 Renewal 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) - ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, young toddler, is lacking a record of required immunizations and has been in attendance for greater than 60 days. Child #1 must be removed from care until a current immunization record or exemption letter is obtained.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 has provided an immunization record.
2026-06-05 Renewal 3270.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(1)

Description: Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 is lacking an immunization report and has attended for greater than 60 days. The file for child #2 contains an initial health report that was obtained late and a current health report that was obtained late. The files for children #3, #4 and #5 are lacking current health reports.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for child #1 now has an immunization report in their file. The file for child #2 contains a current health report. The files for children #3, #4, #5 now contain updated health reports.
2026-06-05 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 contains current fire safety training completed more than 12 months after the previous fire safety training, as evidenced by trainings dated 10/21/24 and 4/29/26.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for staff person #3 now contains current fire safety training.
2026-06-05 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 contains an initial disclosure statement that was not signed by a witness and therefore is not valid and contains another valid disclosure statement that was obtained after the initial hire date.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Staff Person #2 has a signed disclosure form on file with a witness signature.
2026-06-05 Renewal 3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, serving as the director, is lacking documentation of required education to serve in the director position.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1, the director, submitted her transcripts, identifying her degree in education.
2026-06-05 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed on the fence on the large preschool playground an approximately two-inch circular crack with sharp edges.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fence piece was initially taped over the day of the inspection, maintenance has since flipped the piece over so that the side with the hole is no longer exposed to children, while they await a replacement piece.
2025-11-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: Observed on the floor in the Tiger's classroom a small round Velcro circle measuring less than 1 inch. Older Toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths were receiving care in this space.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The small cloth Velcro circle was immediately thrown away.
2025-06-10 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: Refrigerators in the Frogs and Tigers classrooms are lacking thermometers.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There were refrigerator thermometers placed in the Frog and Tiger room refrigerators
2025-06-10 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: Observed the Elephant Group (10 preschoolers) and the Kangaroo Group (10 preschoolers) did not have complete emergency contact information with them for the children in care on the outside play space and in the indoor child care spaces.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Complete emergency contact information was taken to the Elephant and Kangaroo groups on the play space and in the indoor childcare space.
2025-06-10 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3, young toddler, contains a current health report that was obtained greater than 6 months after the previous health report.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child file for Child # 3, is current for health reports.
2025-06-10 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #4, older toddler, and child #5, preschool, are lacking current health reports completed during the previous 12 month period.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children #4 and #5 are suspended until all current health reports are submitted. All health reports are currently up to date.
2025-06-10 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 contains a current health report that is lacking a physician's statements regarding communicable disease and suitability to participate in child care.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 was suspended from care until all health documentation is returned. UPDATE: All health reports are complete and up to date.
2025-06-10 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, infant, is lacking a current immunization report.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 has been suspended from care until proof of updated immunizations is received. All immunizations have been received
2025-06-10 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 contains a disclosure statement that is lacking a witness signature and is therefore not valid.

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. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for staff person #2 now contains a disclosure statement that includes the witness signature.
2025-06-10 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains PFA/PCPR that expired 8/2024 and is lacking updated training.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 is no longer used in ratio until their CPR training on July 8th.
2025-06-10 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains only 3 of the required 12 hours of annual training during the period 1/2024 to 1/2025.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The files for staff persons #1 have borrowed training hours from the current training year to give them 12 hours of training
2025-06-10 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the storage closet in the Wrap Room a bottle of disinfectant spray stored on a shelf above a shelf with containers of cereal.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bottle of disinfectant spray was removed and moved to a storage area away from food, food preparation areas and childcare spaces.
2025-06-10 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: The Kangaroo class including 10 preschool children was on the outdoor play space and a first aid kit was not present in the space.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The first aid kit was immediately added to the Kangaroo classrooms emergency bag, present wherever the kangaroo children travel to.
2025-06-10 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: The Elephants class including 10 preschool children was on the outdoor play space and the first aid kit was on the ground accessible to the children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The first aid kit was removed from accessibility of the children.
2025-06-10 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: Observed the bathroom in the Tigers classroom was lacking a handwashing sign posted by the toilet.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There is now handwashing signs posted at all toilets and sinks.
2024-11-01 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2024-09-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.55(a) - Toddler and preschool children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.55(a)

Description: Toddler and preschool children

Noncompliance Area: On 9/17/2024 at ~1:10pm during nap time in the Zebra Room, staff #1 was observed to be supervising 11 children including child #1, a younger toddler and 10 older toddlers. When supervising a younger toddler during nap time, the maximum staff:child ratio is 1:10.

Correction Required: The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The second teacher returned to the classroom and corrected ratio.
2024-09-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: It was verified through staff interviews that on 9/3/2024 nine infants were receiving care in the Frogs room and only 8 cribs were available therefore 2 infants were alternately using the same crib with bedding changed between uses.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The 9th child was transitioned to the next classroom, taking the classroom back to 8 children.
2024-09-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: On 9/5/2024 it was observed that emergency contact information was not available for child #1in the Penguin room, child #2 in the Koalas room , and child #3 in the Zebras room while the children were receiving care in the child care spaces.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information was printed for each child and added to the clipboards in the appropriate classrooms.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 contains PFA/PCPR training that expired on 4/2024 and has not updated the certification.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for staff person #3 now contains a current CPR certification.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 contains only 10 of the required 12 hours of childcare training completed during the year 6/6/22 to 6/6/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for staff person #4 now contains 12 hours of childcare training.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

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): Get Started with Center Based Care-Revised 2022.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10)) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 7/9/2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, GS or Director who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was suspended on 6.11.2024 and terminated on 6.12.2024.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a criminal history clearance with an inaccurate birthdate making the clearance invalid. The file for staff person #5, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking verification of fingerprinting prior to the start date as required for provisional hire under CPSL. The file does contain a completed FBI clearance. The file for staff person #6, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a current FBI clearance dated 6/6/2024 which was after the expiration date (8/14/2023) of the previous FBI clearance. The file is now current.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for staff person #2 now contains a criminal history clearance with a correct birthdate. The file for staff person #5 contains a current FBI clearance. The file for staff person #6 contains a current FBI clearance.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the Tiger Room was lacking band-aids. The first-aid kit in the Zebra Room was lacking tweezers.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Tiger Room and Zebra Room first aid kits now contain all required items.
2023-08-03 Renewal 3270.114 - Outdoor Activity Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.114

Description: Outdoor Activity

Noncompliance Area: According to the operator's statement, children in care are not taken outdoors.

Correction Required: Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The children in care are taken outside daily weather permitting.
2023-08-03 Renewal 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.119

Description: Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: A 5 month old infant was observed asleep, holding a bottle in their mouth, while lying on a boppy pillow, not in the position recommended by the AAP.

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The infant was placed in a crib, in a safe sleeping position recommended by the AAP and the bottle was removed. The staff were trained in safe sleep practices.
2023-08-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The fee amount was not recorded on the agreements on file for children #1 and #3.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fee amount was added to the fee agreements for Child #1 and Child #3.
2023-08-03 Renewal 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information was not provided on the emergency contact form on file for child #3.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information was added to the emergency contact section on the fee agreement for Child #3.
2023-08-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The health insurance information was not specified on the emergency contact form on file for child #2.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health insurance information was added to the fee agreement for Child #2.
2023-08-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The release person's information was not specified on the emergency contact form on child for child #3.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The release person's information was added to the fee agreement for Child #3.
2023-08-03 Renewal 3270.134(f) - Toothbrush bristles up Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(f)

Description: Toothbrush bristles up

Noncompliance Area: There were toothbrushes in room 104 not labeled with the children's names.

Correction Required: Toothbrushes shall be stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The toothbrushes and toothbrush holder in Room 104 are labeled with the children's name.
2023-08-03 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: There was one infant's bottle, not labeled with a child's name in room 101.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The infant's bottle in Room 101 is now labeled with the child's name.
2023-08-03 Renewal 3270.166(5) - Six-months-old held Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(5)

Description: Six-months-old held

Noncompliance Area: A 5 month old infant was observed asleep, holding a bottle in their mouth, while lying on a boppy pillow, not in the position recommended by the AAP.

Correction Required: An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The infant was picked up and held while feeding. The staff were trained on regulation 3270.166, Meals for Infants.
2023-08-03 Renewal 3270.166(6) - Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(6)

Description: Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep

Noncompliance Area: A 5 month old infant was observed asleep, holding a bottle in their mouth, while lying on a boppy pillow, not in the position recommended by the AAP.

Correction Required: Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bottle was removed from the sleeping infant's mouth. The staff were trained on regulation 3270.166, Meals for Infants.
2023-08-03 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was incomplete and therefore invalid.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in at the facility without all completed valid clearances.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff file for facility person #1 now contains a disposition from Erie County Clerk of Records, Criminal Division.
2023-08-03 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

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

Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #2 was classified as an assistant group supervisor with documentation of completion of high school and less than 2 years (2500 hours) of child care 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff file for facility person #2 now contains documentation of completion of high school and 2 years of childcare experience.
2023-08-03 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the hallway staff restroom, in a low unlocked drawer there was hairspray and spray deodorant labeled "keep out of reach of children."

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The hairspray and spray deodorant found in the low, unlocked drawer in the hallway staff restroom was removed and placed in a locked cabinet out of reach of children.
2023-08-03 Renewal 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(e)

Description: Toilet and sinks proper height

Noncompliance Area: There were no stools at the sinks in rooms 104 and 102 to allow the children in that in care in those rooms to reach the sinks for hand washing. Staff were observed holding the children at the sink to wash hands.

Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The sinks have been lowered and stools have been added to the sinks in room 104 and 102 to allow the children in those rooms to reach the sinks for handwashing.
2023-08-03 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation that the facility smoke detectors had been tested. The facility has been in operation more than 30 days.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility tested the smoke detectors and fire detection systems on July 21st, August 15th, and is scheduled to have a test no more than 30 days after the previous test. All documentation of tests will be kept on file and available for review.
2023-05-16 Initial review 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include a plan for the continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The continuity of operations plan was added to the emergency plan.
2023-05-16 Initial review 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: There was no child care experience documented and on file for Facility Person #1, required for their classification as director.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain documentation of at least 1 year of child care experience for Facility Person #1.
2023-05-16 Initial review 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was a small area of damaged plaster on a wall in Room 109.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The wall was repaired.
2023-05-16 Initial review 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: There were no handwashing signs in the toilet stalls in Room 112 or the staff hallway restroom.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Handwashing signs were posted where required.

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