Seeds To Saplings

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/12/25, certification rep observed a storage bin of toys cracked on the front and lid, which created a pinch point.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/12/25, certification rep observed staff # 1 (see code sheet for DOH) did not have an initial health assessment prior to their initial service date. The health assessment on file for staff # 1 is dated 6/18/25.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/12/25, certification rep observed more than 30 days between fire alarm test logs documented on 6/27/25 and 7/29/25.

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.

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 11/30/24. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.

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.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/19/24, a water table on the outdoor play are was observed to have two cracked pieces which created pinch points.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 does not have an address for the listed release persons.

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: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/19/24, it was discovered that there is no facility accident file. The owner disclosed that parents are given the original and an additional copy is kept only in the child's file.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/19/24, peeling linoleum was observed in the bathroom located in the middle classroom.

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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/9/23. During the inspection the staff files were reviewed. The PA State Police Clearance and PA Child Abuse Clearance for Staff Person #1 had not been updated within 60 months. The dates of the clearances were: State Police 9/14/17 and 6/12/23; Child Abuse 9/21/17 and 6/18/23.

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: 3270.121(a)

Description: Review policies and procedures

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/12/22. At that time, a supervision policy was not included in the parent handbook.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/12/22. At that time, the facility did not have an emergency transportation plan posted anywhere at the facility.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Regulation: 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/12/22. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The file for Child #1 did not contain documentation of any flu vaccine administered to the child. The file for Child #2 did not contain immunization record of the flu vaccine administered during the previous flu season. The last flu vaccine on file is dated 10/14/19. Both children were enrolled at the facility during the previous flu season.

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.Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/12/22. At that time, the facility did not have a policy to identify the prevention of 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. Beginning April 29, 2022, all child care facilities must have a policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The policy must include, but is not limited to: · Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; · Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and · Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/12/22. At that time, the emergency drill conducted the previous year had not been documented.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/12/22. At that time, a large hole was observed outside of the back door of the preschool room posing a tripping hazard. Chipping wood was observed on the back of the storage portion of the building after exiting the building through the preschool room.

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