Sonlight Child Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room in the dramatic play area on the back wall there was a cracked red bin posing a pinch point or cutting hazard. In the school age room there was a toy soap pump that had a cracked handle.

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: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: There were 3 sensory bottles in the Toddler room containing items smaller than an inch inside with an unsecured lid making the items accessible to children. The Toddler 1B room included pool noodles cut into discs that had teeth marks, which if bitten through creates removable parts < 1 inch in size accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. The Toddler 1B room also contained a bin with plastic lids from children's food pouches that have removable parts < 1 inch in size that could be ingested by children still placing items 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.

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 is dated 2.6.26, more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature, dated 7.29.25.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 1.16.24 and 2.11.26, more than 24 months apart.

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: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: The safety drop-off and pick-up procedure posting does not include the streets that are safe for pedestrians and vehicles.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: In Room 105 (Gross motor), there was an unlidded trashcan that contained soiled facial tissues.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In Pre-K there was a hole in the metal door leading outside that posed an injury hazard due to sharp metal edges. In the School age room there were several stained ceiling tiles in the far-right back corner next to the vent and above the exit. The inside and outside walls of the Little Tykes playhouse in the Toddler playground, next to the garage were dirty, with dirt, algae, and moss, which was accessible to children. The garage wall that was within the toddler playground was also covered with dirt, algae, and lichen, and accessible to children. There were 4 exposed bolts on the swings in the preschool playground that posed a cutting/scratching hazard to children. There were metal splinters on the rock-climbing wall on the blue painted 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.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint in the handicap bathroom stall in the women's bathroom near the gym. There were multiple areas of peeling paint on the climbing structure in the preschool playground.

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(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The Certification representative observed a substance on the floor and around the bottom of the toilet in the 1st stall in the boy's hallway bathroom that appeared to be dried urine.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: There was no handwashing sign at the urinal in the Men's bathroom near the gym.

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: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There were 6 Magna Tiles in the school-age room that had cracked and broken edges with missing pieces of plastic on the edges.

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: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: There was an unlocked drawer in the Toddler room that contained several objects lass than 1 inch in diameter, including a metal ball, a screw, and paperclips, which were accessible to children still putting 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.

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: Room 106 contained Tylenol, labeled for use by Child #1 that had an expiration date of 5.2025. Room 102 contained Tylenol, labeled for use by Child #2, that had an expiration date of 7.2025; and Ibuprofen, labeled for use by Child #3, that had an expiration date of 3.2025. Room 103 contained Acetaminophen labeled for use by Child #4, that had an expiration date of 9.2025

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: There was Tylenol in the Toddler classroom, labeled for use by Child #5, which did not have written parental permission to administer.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed in room 106 above the sink toward the ceiling..

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

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the refrigerator in Room 102/104 where children's lunches are stored, measured 48 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of the inspection. The thermometer in the refrigerator in Room 103 was broken and could not be read.

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.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #5 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the address or telephone number for the child's pediatrician or source of medical care.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 does not include the policy number for the child's health care benefits.

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: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 and #8 does not include a complete address for all 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: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The most recent 6-month parental review signature for the emergency contact form and agreement on file for Child #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8 is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature. The most recent 6-month parental review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #5 is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature.

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

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 most recent health assessment on file for Child #7, who is a preschool age child, is dated 12/18/23, more than 12 months ago.

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: The Shaken Baby Policy submitted by the facility does not include language regarding the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 6.1.22 and 10.22.24, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #3 were dated 8.12.22 and 1.15.25, more than 24 months apart.

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: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 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; Building Blocks for Quality.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #1 are dated 2.7.23 and 3.25.24, more than 1 year apart. The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #3 are dated 2.22.23 and 3.25.24, more than 1 year apart.

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: 3270.62(b)

Description: Play space - 65 square feet/child

Noncompliance Area: Room 105, which is licensed as childcare space was observed to be configured as a gross motor space at the time of the inspection and OCDEL had not been notified of the change in purpose of the room. It was corroborated by staff that the space was being used as a gross motor space.

Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There were approximately 14 exposed bolts on the fence surrounding the playground that were accessible to children, creating potential for injury.

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: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 3.18.24-4.18.24, more than 30 days apart

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: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During an incident investigation conducted on 3/19/24, Staff person #1 stated that while they had their back turned to the children cleaning up a broken toy one of the children sustained a cut on their upper lip and Staff person #1 did not see how it occurred.

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.

Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)

Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

Noncompliance Area: During an incident investigation conducted on 3/19/24, it was confirmed that Child #1 received an injury while in care on 2/29/24 and had gone to the emergency room for treatment and Western Region was not notified within 24 hours of the incident.

Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.

Regulation: 3270.20(b)

Description: Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours

Noncompliance Area: During an incident investigation conducted on 3/19/24, it was confirmed that Child #1 received an injury while in care on 2/29/24 and had gone to the emergency room for treatment and the operator had not sent Western Region the written incident report until 3/5/24 which was more than 72 hours after the emergency room treatment.

Correction Required: The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the Pre-K room several plastic magnet tiles that had cracked corners causing sharp edges.

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: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: Observed that written parent consent forms for administration of medication did not accurately identify the name of the medication: Toddler Room, child #1 medication log states Tylenol however the medication is actually Infant Tylenol. Infant Room, child #2 medication log states Tylenol however the medication is actually Infant Tylenol and child #3, medication log states Acetaminophen however the medication is actually Infant Acetaminophen. Toddler 2B Room, medication log states Motrin however the medication is actually Children's Motrin.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains a current health report lacking the physician statement regarding communicable disease and suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The letter provided to parents regarding the facility emergency procedures does not include lockdown procedures and accommodations made during an emergency for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

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 11 of the required 12 hours of child care training completed during the year 6/1/22-6/1/23.

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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 contains current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training. The training is now current.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 contains current state police, child abuse and FBI clearances that were obtained greater than 60 months after the previous clearances. The clearances are now current. The file for staff person #3 is lacking documentation that the NSOR was requested prior to working with children. The file does contain a completed NSOR.

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: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The fire system test log identified that alarm tests exceeded the required maximum 30 days with tests on 7/5/2023, 8/15/2023 and 9/15/2023.

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: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: Observed an infant swing, used as rest equipment for child #5 who has physician approval to sleep in a swing, to be unlabeled and not used only by the specified child.

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: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: Observed an infant swing, used as rest equipment for child #1 who has physician approval to sleep in a swing, to be placed between a pack and play and safety gate and lacking 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 is lacking health insurance coverage and policy number.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contains emergency contact and financial agreement that has not been reviewed / updated during the previous 6 month period. The file for child #3 contains emergency contact that has not been reviewed / updated during the previous 6 months.

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

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 file for child #2, preschool aged, is lacking a current health report conducted 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.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #3 and #5, both serving as child care staff, contain current health assessments that were conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The files are now current.

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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 contains only one of the required two nonfamily written references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #6 contains a current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous training. The training is now current.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, hire date (see LIS code sheet) contains a current criminal history clearance that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous. The clearance is now current. The file for staff person #4, hire date (see LIS code sheet), is lacking verification of fingerprinting prior to start date as required under CPSL. The file does contain a completed clearance.

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(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1, #2 and #5 contain current employee evaluations that were completed greater than 12 months after the previous evaluation. The files for staff persons #3 and #6 are lacking written evaluations within 12 months of hire. The files do contain current 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: The file for staff person #4, serving as an aide, is lacking verification of completion of a minimum of an eighth-grade education.

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: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Observed bottles of bleach, labeled keep out of reach of children, on the floor of the teacher lounge to be accessible to children in the adjacent Room 102/104 due to an unlocked door.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #6 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the child's admission date.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2, who has an enrollment date of 11/16/20, lacked an initial health report. The child file for Child #9, who has an enrollment date of 10/19/20, contained an initial health report dated 3/29/21 which was more than 90 days following the first day of attendance.

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.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 lacked an updated health report; the last documented health report on file is dated 5/21/19. The child file for Child #8 lacked an updated health report; the last documented health report on file is dated 7/14/20.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #2 contained a health assessment where 'yes' to having a communicable disease was checked off and no additional information was provided.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not updated at least once in a 6-month period; the most recent review is dated 3/2/21. The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not updated at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the most recent updates were 6/18/21 for the financial agreement and 11/4/20 for the emergency contact information form. The child file for Child #3 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not updated at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the most recent updates were 6/1/20 for the financial agreement and 7/23/20 for the emergency contact information form. The child file for Child #4 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not updated at least once in a 6-month period; the most recent review is dated 6/9/21. The child file for Child #5 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not updated at least once in a 6-month period; the date of the two most recent reviews were 5/27/21 and 3/15/22 for the emergency contact form and 5/27/21 and 1/18/22 for the financial agreement form. The child file for Child #6 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not updated at least once in a 6-month period; the date of the two most recent reviews were 5/5/21 and 3/15/22 for the emergency contact form and 10/18/21 and 3/15/22 for the financial agreement form. The child file for Child #7 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not updated at least once in a 6-month period; the date of the two most recent reviews were 3/26/21 and 3/14/22 for the emergency contact form and 6/22/20 for the financial agreement form. The child file for Child #8 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not updated at least once in a 6-month period; the date of the two most recent reviews were 3/23/21 and 3/15/22 for the emergency contact form and 3/23/21 and 1/18/22 for the financial agreement form. The child file for Child #9 contained an emergency contact information form that was not updated at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the two most recent updates were 3/26/21 and 2/24/22.

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

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a means to provide parents of enrolled children a way to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.

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: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #3 and Staff person #4 contained current emergency plan training that was not conducted annually; the dates of the two most recent trainings were 1/12/21 and 2/8/22.

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)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked 12 hours of child care training for 12/19/20-12/19/21. The staff file for Staff person #4 contained 5 out of 12 hours of child care training for 12/19/20-12/19/21.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #3 and Staff person #4 contained current fire safety training that was not conducted annually; the dates of the two most recent trainings were 5/28/20 and 6/8/21.

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.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1, who has a hire date of 10/4/21, contained health and safety training dated 2/11/22 which was not obtained within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization); (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices; (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent; (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility); (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of bio contaminants; (9) Precautions when transporting children

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.31(h)

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

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1, who has a hire date of 10/4/21, contained pediatric first-aid/CPR training dated 2/9/22 which was not obtained within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of the date of hire: pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #3 contained current mandated reporter training dated 1/28/20 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing certificate dated 1/20/15. The staff file for Staff person #4 contained current mandated reporter training dated 1/27/20 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing certificate dated 1/8/15.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: In Room 102/104 the locked backpack containing the first aid kit for that room was observed to be in the hallway hanging on a cart located to the right of the classroom doorway and not in the child care space.

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

Noncompliance Area: In both the School-age and Preschool rooms, in areas accessible to children, observed protruding bolts were observed on easels that could cause laceration or puncture injuries.

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

Noncompliance Area: Although the file for Child #1 contained a current health assessment, the previous assessment was completed more than 12 months prior.

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: Although the files for Staff #1 through #5 contained current health assessments, the previous health assessments were completed more than 24 months prior.

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

Noncompliance Area: In an area accessible to children in the Slide Room, protruding metal clips were observed along a baseboard heating panel along the base of the rear wall that presents a threat of puncture and/or laceration injuries.

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

Noncompliance Area: A ride-on plastic car used by children in the toddler playground was observed to have an exposed circular area where the faux gas cap was located prior to being dislodged. The edging of the circular area was jagged, which could cause laceration injuries.

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

Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-school playground, commercial playground equipment required to be embedded lacked sufficient loose-fill at recognizable fall points.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained only one of the required 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 a hallway, in an area accessible to and traversed by children under the age of six, an unused, unprotected electrical outlet was observed.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Noncompliance Area: In both the Toddler and Pre-school playgrounds, in areas accessible to children in care, loose aluminum clips and exposed, inward-facing bolts were observed to have exposed, sharp ends that could cause laceration and/or puncture injuries. In the Toddler playground, in an area accessible to children in care, a vinyl trim piece on an out-building was observed to be cracked with jagged, sharp edges, which could cause laceration injuries. In the Pre-school room, a metal baseboard heater in an area accessible to children in care was observed to have sharp edges that could cause laceration injuries.

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

Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K room, in an area accessible to children in care, an approximately 12"x4" plastic bin was observed to be cracked/broken, which could cause a laceration or puncture injury.

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, who is 2 years and 7 months of age, contained an immunization record that did not include documentation of any of the three doses of PCV 13 vaccine or the initial dose of the MMR vaccine, which, based on ACIP recommendations, should have been completed when child #1 was six months old (PCV 13) and between 12 and 15 months old (MMR) respectively. There was no documentation on file indicating that parent(s) has a strong belief against noted vaccines.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Noncompliance Area: A chair rail mounted to the wall throughout the Toddler 1B approximately 3' from the floor, in an area accessible to children in care, was observed to have a protruding nail that could cause an abrasion or laceration injury. Also in the Toddler 1B room, an approximately 3.5' x 2' dry erase board mounted to the wall in an area accessible to children, a protruding screw was observed which could cause abrasion or laceration injury. In the Pre-K room, a sharp staple was observed to be protruding from the chair rail in an area accessible to children in care. In the bathroom located in the Toddler 2 room, two rusted, exposed bolts were observed at the base of toilet in an area accessible to children in care, which could cause puncture or laceration injury. One protruding bolt, which is accessible to children in care, was also observed at the base of the toilet in the second bathroom located outside of the gym. In the Preschool room, a round wooden play table was observed to have 4 exposed bolts on the underside of the table in areas accessible to children in care . Also in the Preschool room, two hinged, wooden shelving units used for toy storage were observed to have relatively sharp metal latches on sides of each shelf in areas accessible to children in care. A light switch outside of the gym entrance/exit, in an area accessible to children in care, was observed to not have a plastic protective cover, which caused the live electrical connection to be exposed.

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

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the infant, toddler 1A, (1-2 year olds) toddler 1B (1-2 year olds), and toddler 2 (2-3 year olds) were receptacles used for the disposal of diapers that were not acceptable hands-free receptacles. Said receptacles were opened by the weight of the diaper being disposed.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 through #4 contained emergency contact and agreement forms that included current parental signatures; however, documents were last acknowledged by a parent's signature more than six months ago.

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

Noncompliance Area: A three-tiered plastic storage unit was observed atop a table in the 3-4 year-old room. Said storage unit was accessible to children in care and contained non-child-proof scissors.

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, who started in a child care position on 02/16/18, did not contain documentation of initial 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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, who is listed as an Aide, did not contain documentation of education.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.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.

Noncompliance Area: The temperature at the sink in the Pre-K room, which is accessible to children care, was measured at 115 degrees Fahrenheit.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Noncompliance Area: In the 4-5-year-old room, in an area accessible to children in care, an area of peeling paint/wallpaper was observed near the base of the wall adjacent to a baseboard heating unit.

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

Noncompliance Area: In the 3's and 4's room (Room #103) the table in the dramatic play area was loose.

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

Noncompliance Area: In Room#106 the Toddler 1 Room and Room #107 another Toddler Room there were cotton balls observed in the closet, when asked what they were used for the teacher responded that they were used to glue onto things. In Room #107 there was a rice sensory bin observed. And in the Toddler 2 Room there were foam blocks observed with teeth marks in them.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, who is a young toddler age child, contains a Health Assessment that is more than 6 months old..

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contains a physical that the physician checked no the child is not able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease, and did not explain why no was checked.

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

Noncompliance Area: In Room #106 The Toddler 1 Room, there was an Expired Desitin Diaper Cream observed with an expiration date of 10/2016.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer`s or health professional`s instructions on the original label.

Noncompliance Area: In all three Toddler Rooms there were sippy cups observed in the refrigerators that had already been served to the children and then put back in the refrigerator after the children had drank off of them.

Correction Required: Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 was lacking initial Emergency Plan training within 7 days of start of employment.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #3 and #4 were lacking an annual written evaluation.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 and #2 both had documentation of 2500 hours of child care experience, however it was with siblings that they had lived with. Under the definition of child care experience it expresses that the term does not include care of related children who reside with an individual.

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 the main restrooms that are used there were 2 missing handwashing signs above the toilets in the boys room and 1 handwashing sign missing above the toilet in the girls room.

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.