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St Joan Of Arc School

Hershey, PA · Dauphin County
1525 Sand Hill Rd, Hershey, PA 17036
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📞 (717) 533-2854
1525 Sand Hill Rd
Hershey, PA 17036
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License Number
CER-00252838
License Issued
Mar 7, 2026
Active Through
Mar 7, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9

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ST JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL is a Child Care Center in HERSHEY PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 did not receive an updated health assessment within 24 months of the previous health assessment. Previous health assessment was 1.2.2024. Facility person #3 did not receive an updated health assessment within 24 months of the previous health assessment. Previous health assessment was 1.15.2024. Facility person #4 did not receive an updated health assessment within 24 months of the previous health assessment. Previous health assessment was 1.18.2024. Facility person #5 did not receive an updated health assessment within 24 months of the previous health assessment. Previous health assessment was 12.27.2023. Facility person #7 did not receive an updated health assessment within 12 months of initial hire. Health assessment on file is dated 8.23.2024.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person number 1 completed physical on 04/10/2026. Facility person number 3 is scheduled to get her physical on 4/27/2026. Facility person number 4 is schedule to get their health assessment on 05/11/2026. Facility person number 5 is scheduled to get physical on 04/28/2026. Facility person number 7 has completed physical on 04/21/2026.
2026-04-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #7 did not receive an updated tuberculosis screening within 12 months of initial hire. Tuberculosis screening on file is dated 8.23.2024.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #7 has an appointment made on 04/18/2026 to get an updated TB screening.
2026-04-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR on file for facility person #2 did not include an updated pediatric first aid/CPR training. Previous training was completed on 3.10.2023. Facility person #6 does not have documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR on file within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person number 6 has taken the pediatric CPR on 04/09/2026. Facility person #2 has decided not to go forward with the CPR class, there for they no longer work with the after-school program.
2026-04-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Documentation on file for facility person #3, did not include an updated mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training on file expired on 3.17.2026.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #3 has completed the mandated reporter on 03/10/2026. Director did not receive the certification before the certification rep came.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a roll of plastic trash bags was being stored on a changing table used for infants and young toddlers making the plastic trash bags accessible to children while the changing table is utilized for changing diapers.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plastic bags were placed away and inaccessible from the children on the diaper changing table.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant classroom, nap mats being used by young toddlers were not at least 2 feet of space on three sides. (this was corrected on site)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Markings on the floor were placed to indicate where the nap equipment is to be placed. All nap equipment will have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(j)

Description: Prohibit items in crib

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a sound machine was attached to the side of a crib being used by an infant.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director removed the sound machines from the crib and will make sure that sound machines are never placed inside the crib, and teachers will maintain the safe sleep policies with nothing in the crib.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant classroom that a written plan of daily activities was not posted within the child care space.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Teachers in the infant room have made and hung up a daily activities schedule to advise parents and newer staff in the classroom on what to do throughout the day.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant classroom, sound machines being used at high volume levels that could potentially prevent staff from being able to properly hear, direct and assess infants while sleeping in the cribs.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has explained to toddler room teachers that the high volume of the sound machine is too loud. The sound machine has since then been turned down.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.121(b)

Description: Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: The facility does not provide to parents in writing the facility's general daily schedule, clothing, supervision and dismissal policies at the time of enrollment.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has made the correct edits to the programs parent handbook and has added the daily schedule, clothing policy, supervision policy, and dismissal policy.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children #1, #2, and #3 do not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The specific services which are to be considered as extra for children #1-3 have been updated with the necessary services on the enrollment agreement and has been provided to the parents.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child #1 does not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
No staff, including the director will make any changes to the emergency contact form. Parents need to make these adjustments. The emergency contact for child #1 has been updated and now includes the name, address, and telephone numbers of the individuals designated to whom the child may be released to.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant and young toddler classrooms that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The medical transportation plan has been printed and put in each room for all staff members to see.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #3 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 3/23/23. File for staff person #4 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 9/7/23. File for staff person #5 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 10/11/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 has received a health report in December 2025. Staff person #4 has received a health report in January 2026. Staff person #5 is no longer employed.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 include parent initials rather than parent signatures to give consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact for children 1-6 now contain signatures giving consent for transportation, and walk excursions. The facility does not participate in swimming and wading activities and the emergency contact forms have reflected N/A in those areas.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 did not include proof of education prior to service at the facility. The file for staff person #2 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 1-2 have provided the correct education and child care verification and documents have been added to their individual files.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The director could not provide proof staff persons #1, #2, #6 and #7 received training regarding the facility's emergency plan at the time of initial employment. The director could not provide proof staff persons #3, #4, #5, and #8 received training regarding the facility's emergency plan on an annual basis and/or at the time of each plan update.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 1-8 have all received the facilities emergency plan training, 1/15/26.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The director could not provide proof staff persons #3, #4, #5, and #8 received fire safety training annually.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff people 3-5, and 8 are scheduled to take their fire safety training on 01/28/2026.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid and CPR and the required Health and Safety training). Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid and CPR and the required Health and Safety training). Staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (required Health and Safety training). Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid and CPR)

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1, #2, #6 and #7 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #1, #2, #6 and #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 1,2,6,7 will complete the Pediatric first aid/cpr on March 5, 2026. Staff persons 1, 2, 6, 7 will always be supervised by a qualified AGS until the pediatric first aid/CPR training is completed. Staff person #1 has completed the required Health and Safety training. Staff person #2 has completed the required Health and Safety training Staff person #6 has completed the required Health and Safety training.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: File for staff #4 did not include an updated FBI clearance. Current FBI clearance on file expired 10/21/20. Staff person #8 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file expired 9/12/25.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for staff person #4 now includes an updated FBI clearance. Staff person #4 did not work in a child care position until the FBI Clearance was received. Staff person #8 has completed the mandated reporter training on 8/1/25 and will renew the training within the 60 months of the previous training.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant classroom, hand sanitizer was placed on a low toy shelf beside a crib and was accessible to children.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The hand sanitizer was placed in a cabinet, locked, and away from the children's reach.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant and young toddler classrooms that the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control was not posted by each telephone in the facility.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance, and poison control have been posted by each telephone in the facility.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the bathroom in the infant classroom that there was no handwashing sign posted within the bathroom.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Handwashing signs have been posted at each toilet, diapering area, and sink in the facility.
2025-12-15 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 8/12/25-9/29/25, and 9/29/25-10/31/25.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire system was detected on the day of inspection, 12/15/2025 and will be tested again before 1/14/2026
2025-10-10 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(d) - No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the investigation when completing one-on-one interviews, it was stated by four separate staff members that they have witnessed staff person #1 using an aggressive tone of voice towards infant children using harsh and demeaning language.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
After speaking with Human Resources, we have decided to let staff person #1 go from the company.
2025-08-12 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2024-12-16 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: A school-age child was observed returning into the library unsupervised after utilizing the restroom. It was indicated by staff members that school-age children walk themselves to and from the restrooms without supervision. It was also observed that child #1 was coming to and from the Pre-k and Preschool B classrooms unsupervised while escorting preschool children to their families for dismissal from the program.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 no longer is left unsupervised with children in care. School-age children are supervised at all times in and out of the classrooms by a qualified staff member.
2024-12-16 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 could not identify the specific children to which they were assigned.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff persons will be tested on their knowledge of their assigned group of children. Staff person #1 now knows their assigned group of children.
2024-12-16 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Preschool B classroom that emergency contact information was not present for the children receiving care in the space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There are two bags per classroom each containing a binders with the emergency contacts so that in the event there is only one bag in each class staff will always have access to the emergency contacts assigned to the room.
2024-12-16 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Pre-4 classroom, a child did not wash their hands prior to eating a snack.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All handwashing signs have been updated and a training has been provided to all staff remind them of the proper times required for handwashing. Children now always wash their hands before eating snack.
2024-12-16 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: Individual file for staff person #4 does not include an updated health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 8/31/22. Individual file for staff person #5 does not include an updated health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 3/8/22.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #5 now has an updated health assessment in their individual file. Staff person #4 has taken the health assessment form to their medical provider for completion.
2024-12-16 Renewal 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Pre-4 classroom, a staff member did not wash their hands prior to serving snack to a child.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All handwashing signs have been updated and a training has been provided to all staff to remind them of the proper times required for handwashing. All staff now wash their hands before serving food.
2024-12-16 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Individual files for staff persons #1, #2, and #3 do not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 is no longer employed at the facility. Staff person #2 and #3's individual files now includes their verification of experience and education.
2024-12-16 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Individual files for staff persons #2 and #6 do not include a written report of initial including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 and #6 will bring a written report of the results of their TB test for their individual files.
2024-12-16 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Pre-K classroom, disinfecting wipes and Expo spray that states keep out of reach of children was stored on a teacher's desk accessible to children.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All cleaning materials have been removed from teachers' desk and placed in an area inaccessible to children.
2024-12-16 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: There was no handwashing sign posted in the Pre-4 classroom bathroom.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated and replaced all signs for handwashing at each sink and all bathroom facilities.
2024-04-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for children #1 and #3 do not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact forms for children #1 and #3 will be updated to include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #1 does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact for child #1 will be updated to include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: Individual staff files for staff persons #6 and #7 do not include an initial health assessment. Individual staff files for staff person #2 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 8/29/21. Individual staff files for staff person #3 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 9/24/21.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #6 is no longer employed with the program. Staff person #7 has gotten a completed health assessment that includes TB test results and the report will be placed in staff file. Staff person #2 and #3 have scheduled appointments with their medical providers to complete an updated health assessment.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #1 does not contained signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact form for child #1 will be updated to include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(4)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #1 does not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact form for child #1 will be updated to include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file children #1 and #2 do not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact form for child #1 and #2 will be updated to include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #1 does not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact form for child #1 will be updated to include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Individual staff files for staff persons #5, #6, #7, #9, #10, and #11 do not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at facility.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 is no longer employed with the program. Files for staff #5, #7, #9, #10 and #11 will be updated to include child care experience, education and training.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Individual staff files for staff persons #5 include initial health assessments, but do not include the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #5 has obtained the results of TB test and results have been placed in staff file.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Individual staff files for staff persons #6 and #7 do not contain two written nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 is no longer employed at the facility. File for staff #7 now contains two written nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have a policy and procedure in place to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The program has created a policy to implement and educate staff members on the signs, symptoms and consequences of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The program has provided training to staff members on what to look for and how to document it. This training will be done on an annual basis as well as during the new hire orientation.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #4 and #5 have not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #4 and #5 have completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: The director could not provide written documentation of an annual review and update of the emergency plan on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan has been reviewed and updated. The program has also created a log sheet to document the dates for each time the emergency plan is changed or reviewed. The emergency plan will be reviewed annually at the beginning of each school year.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The director could not provide proof that the emergency plan was sent to the county emergency management agency and the local municipality.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan was sent to county emergency management agency and the local municipality.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire. (See LIS Code Sheet) (Health and safety)

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 will have until 2/1/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 must be supervised, when interacting with children by an AGS that has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10, staff persons #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 is no longer employed at the facility. Staff #7, #8, #9, and #10 have completed the required health and safety training and documentation of the trainings have been placed in staff files.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Individual staff files for staff persons #1 and #5 (DOH See LIS Code Sheet) do not include NSOR certificate. Individual staff file for staff person #6 (DOH, See LIS Code Shee) does not include DHS FBI clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff persons #1, #5, and #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff files for staff #1 and #5 now include the NSOR certificate. Staff #6 is no longer employed with the program.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #6 and #7 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff persons #6 and #7 will have until 2/1/24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff persons #6 and #7 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 person(s) available to supervise staff persons #6 and #7, staff persons #6 and #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 is no longer employed with the program. Staff #7 completed the mandated reporter training 9/7/22. The training certificate has been placed in staff #7's individual file.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Pre-K classroom, disinfecting cleaning spray was kept in an unlocked cabinet under the sink and was accessible to children. (corrected on site)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All cabinets in classrooms containing cleaning supplies are locked at all times and additional cleaning materials are kept in the director's office and inaccessible to children at all times.
2023-03-17 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized

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