Spring House Early Learning

Regulation: 3270.124(a)/3270.124(c)

Description: Each child emergency contact person/Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, emergency contact information located in the childcare spaces did not include required information, including who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, children in the young toddler room did not wash their hands prior to eating lunch.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

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

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, Staff #2 file did not contain an updated health assessment. Staff #3 health assessment did not include the physician's assessment of suitability to provide childcare.

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. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, eleven infants were observed receiving care in the infant room. Written statements obtained by the parents giving formula and feeding schedules were not on file.

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

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain two written reference letters.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, evidence that an emergency drill was conducted at least once annually was not observed on file at the facility.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, the facility's emergency plan was not reviewed/updated at least annually. The last update to the facility's emergency plan was dated 4/3/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 3/19/29, at time of renewal, Staff #1 was observed working with children in the infant room. Staff #1 file did not contain results of Child Abuse clearance as required by CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, Staff #4 was observed working in the young toddler room. Staff #4 file did not contain verification of education in order to qualify them for the position they were performing.

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.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.82(i)

Description: Locked or inaccessible/Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: On 3/19/26, at time of inspection, diaper cream and sunscreen instructing to "keep out of reach of children" were observed accessible to children in unlocked diaper cabinets located in the Toddler and Older Toddler classrooms. Cleaning products (Fabuloso, Comet, Glass Cleaner) were observed accessible to children in unlocked sink cabinets located in the PS/PK boys' and girls' bathrooms. Additionally, a lidded waste receptacle was not observed by the diaper changing station located in the Young Toddler room.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Regulation: 3270.71/3270.76

Description: Heat Source/Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, the floorboard heater protective guards were detached from the unit in the PS and PK classrooms, exposing the heating coils. At the time of inspection, the heating coils were hot to the touch.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. 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: On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, peeling paint was observed accessible to children on the wall located in the infant room.

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

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: On 3/19/26, at time of inspection, the exit door located in the PK room was observed to have difficulty opening due to a defective door mechanism, potentially preventing timely exit in an emergency.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Every 60 days/Written record

Noncompliance Area: On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, upon review of the facility's fire drill log, the last fire drill conducted at the facility was dated 1/14/26.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, upon review of the facility's fire detection log, the last alarm test was dated on 1/14/26.

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: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: There were no child service reports in the files for facility children 1-3.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, 4/9/25, there was not written proof of a health assessment for staff #1. The assessment in the file for staff #2 was questionable and could not be verified.

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: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, there was no file onsite at the facility for facility/staff #1. This person was observed working in the preschool classroom.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, there was no written proof of complying with the CPSL requirements for facility/staff #1. This person was observed working in the preschool classroom.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint and chipped wood on the deck used by facility children at the time of inspection.

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

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: There was not adequate surfacing under the mounted equipment at the time of inspection on 3/25/24.

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.

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 file for staff #2 , at the tie of the inspection on 3/25/24, did have written proof of a recent physical.

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 did not have written proof of a recent State police clearance, The most recent form on file was from 2018.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in an unsupervised child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the FBI NSOR 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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There is a fence in the rear playground with broken wood and jagged wooden edges which could pose a hazard to the children.

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

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: The toddlers were on the patio at the front entrance (lower level) at the time of inspection on 3/25/24. There were multiple areas with peeling paint which could pose a hazard to the children.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: The mulch on the play area in the rear of the facility did not have the required surfacing under the mounted play apparatus.

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.

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

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment in the file for staff #1, who was observed working in the infant room at the time of inspection; did not have any information about a TB test results in their file at the time of inspection on 10/3/23.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Regulation: 3270.192(1)

Description: Name, address, and phone

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, who was observed working in the infant classroom at the time of inspection on 10/3/23. Did not have ID or an address for the staff person hired 9/25/23.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

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

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 did not have written references or proof of prior work experience at the time of inspection on 10/3/23.

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 two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: There was no written proof of emergency plan training in the file for staff #1-hire date-9/25/23 at the time of inspection on 10/3/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 at the time of facility inspection on 10/3/23, did not have written proof of a signed disclosure statement, NSOR, criminal history record or a copy of requests for these items required under the CPSL

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the NSOR, FBI, 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 a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: AT the time of inspection on 10/3/23, there was a broken fence with jagged edges, near the entrance to the infant 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.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 8/22/23, the file for staff #1, hire-date, May 1, 2023, was observed working alone in the pre-school classroom located in the upper building.

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(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: When checked during the inspection on 8/22/23, the file for staff #1, hire-date 5/1/23 did not have written proof of two years child care experience prior to working at the facility. Staff #1 was observed working unsupervised in the pre-school classroom.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, hire-date, did have written proof of complying with all CPSL requirements. The staff file was missing the FBI, Child Abuse, Mandated Report Training. Staff #1 was working unsupervised with 15-Fifteen preschool children.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in an unsupervised child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the NSOR, FBI, 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 an unsupervised child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the facility inspection on 8/22/23, staff #1 was observed alone caring for fifteen (15) preschool child. After a period of time a second person came into the classroom, but went-out; leaving staff #1 alone. This was observed by program administrative staff.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint on the patio located near the entrance to the facility office at the time of inspection on 8/22/23. There were facility children under the age of two playing on the patio. The certification rep asked one staffer to check the mouth of a child who appeared to be eating a piece of peeled paint. Pictures were taken of the patio and the child.

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

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

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 (hired 10/4/21) did not have required mandated child abuse reporter training documented in her record at time of inspection.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, I observed chipped paint on a yellow metal open playground bus used by the children in the facility during outdoor play time.

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