Sheila M Hitchcock Gcch

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)/3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Services proceeded/Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/19/25. Child(ren) #1 and #2 did not have a child service report completed every 6 months. Child #1's fee agreement did not contain a release person.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f). An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/19/25. The facility did not conduct the emergency drill annually. This is evidenced by the previous emergency drill on file dated 9/6/24 and the current emergency drill on file dated 10/14/25.

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

Regulation: 3280.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 9/19/25. Staff person #1 did not update their health assessment every 24 months as required by regulation: Staff #1's current health assessment is dated 12/5/24 and previous is dated 10/25/22.

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: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 9/19/25. Staff person #1 did not complete their mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file dated 2/14/20 and current is dated 7/9/25. Staff person #2 did not update their FBI and PSP clearances every 60 months as required by the CPSL. This is evidenced by the previously documented FBI clearances on file dated 6/27/20 and current is dated 9/14/25; PSP clearances on file dated 6/26/20 and current is 9/9/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff 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. The CPSL requires all clearances and mandated reporter training to be updated every 60 months.

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. The outdoor wooden playground bridge and area on top of the slide, cert rep observed nails sticking up and pieces of wood missing on the ladder to climb to the slide. The bridge connecting to the slide area has collapsed and is not in good repair. The outdoor equipment is accessible to children.

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: 3280.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. The pack and play in the living room was not labeled with the specific child's name.

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.

Regulation: 3280.111(a)/3280.111(b)

Description: Written plan/Posted in area used by parents

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. The operator acknowledged that the facility does not have a written plan of daily activities and routines.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. Child(ren) #1 & #3's fee agreements did not contain a release person.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. Child(ren) #1 & #2's emergency contact form does not contain the release persons address.

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

Regulation: 3280.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. In the toy room, the garbage can used for soiled diapers is broken and is not hands free.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Regulation: 3280.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. The operator acknowledged that child #3 does not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule from the parent.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. The facility's emergency plan does not provide information for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

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

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. Cert rep observed several extension cords across the floor in the living room creating tripping hazards.

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: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. The smoke detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on three occasions: 6/3/24-7/5/24, 8/1/24-9/4/24, & 9/4/24-10/7/24.

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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3280.121(a)/3280.121(b)

Description: Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: Parent handbook did not contain a supervision policy that is given to parents at time of application.

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. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing 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: 3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Fee Agreement for child # 2 did not contain release persons.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for children # 1 and # 3 did not contain addresses of 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: 3280.24(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: Facility did not provide parents with information on how to access the regulations and how to contact the regional child care office.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for staff # 1 did not contain an updated State Police Clearance, last one was dated 11/08/18.

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. The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months.

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 did not contain health insurance policy name and policy number.

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

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Facility did not complete an annual emergency drill.

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

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)/3280.123(a)(6)

Description: Designated release persons/Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Fee Agreement for Child # 1 did not contain child's date of admission and release persons. Fee Agreement for Child # 2 did not contain child's date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form for Child # 2 did not contain health insurance policy number.

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

Regulation: 3280.133(1)/3280.133(2)

Description: Original container/Written instructions

Noncompliance Area: The medication Concerta 27mg for Child # 3 was observed in a baggie with child's name on it. Medication log was completed by parent. Prescription from physician was missing.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Regulation: 3280.192(2)(ii)/3280.192(2)(iv)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 and # 2 did not contain verification of education and child care experience. Staff # 1 began employment on 8/2/21 and Staff # 2 began on 7/7/21.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: On 1/14/22 during Renewal Inspection it was observed that the facility contained a wireless interconnected fire system on all floors of the residence except the basement. The basement contained a separate operable smoke detector.

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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Noncompliance Area: Operator has not completed a growth and development assessment for child number 1 and 2.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at 3280.124(f).

Noncompliance Area: The health report for child number 1 a preschool child is more then 1 year old.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON11/12/19 inspection provider did not demonstrate that the interconnected smoke detector system was operable because the system is more then ten years old and did not operate.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Noncompliance Area: The operator could not locate a current copy of the liability insurance.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: Staff number one start date in child care 4/13/18 as a secondary staff. State Police clearance was requested 7/2/18, child abuse request was 5/3/18 and FBI fingerprint completed 7/7/18. The CPSL requires clearance requests completed prior to the start of child care. All clearances are now on file. Provide a plan including a plan for ongoing compliance.

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