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St John Neumann School For Children And Families

Columbia, PA · Lancaster County
401 Locust St, Columbia, PA 17512
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Capacity
140 children
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
2

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📞 (717) 684-0228
401 Locust St
Columbia, PA 17512
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Active License
License Number
CER-00254301
License Issued
May 12, 2026
Active Through
May 12, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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ST JOHN NEUMANN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES is a Child Care Center in COLUMBIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 140 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-03 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.111(c) - Promote development Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(c)

Description: Promote development

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 reported that they have observed and heard staff in the Blooms classroom use harsh language with the children, such as "You need to..." or "You can't until..."

Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The employee will receive individual coaching on the use of positive, developmentally appropriate communication strategies that foster children's independence, confidence, and self-esteem. Coaching will include modeling appropriate language, observation, feedback, and opportunities for reflection and practice.
2026-08-03 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(c)

Description: No ridicule or threaten harm

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 reported that staff in the Blooms classroom have been heard and observed speaking to both children and parents in different manners which is described as a favoring or not favoring manner. Staff person #1 and #2 singled out families/children when this occurred.

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Coaching focused on maintaining professional, respectful, equitable interactions with all children and families was provided to staff. DHS regulations regarding appropriate interactions will be reviewed, including the expectation that staff do not single out, demean, or treat any child or family differently in a manner that could negatively impact the child's well-being or sense of belonging.
2026-07-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: On 7/21/26, staff person #2, self-reported that the class was lining up to walk back from the park. Child #1 did not want to hold the rope where they were assigned and was resisting leaving the park. Staff #1 grabbed child #1 and held them while they resisted to get them back from the park. Child #1 sustained scratches from staff #1 during this interaction.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was terminated on July 21, 2026, following an investigation that determined that the employee engaged in prohibited restraint of a child, resulting in scratches to child #1.
2026-02-27 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Documentation showed that Staff #2 obtained 8 hours of professional development training during the period of June 2024/June 2025. Corrected with the first 4 hours of training completed in the 2025/26 period. Documentation showed that Staff #3 obtained 9 hours of professional development training during the period of November 2024/November 2025. Corrected with the first 3 hours obtained in the 2025-26 period.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Missing training hours were corrected by counting hours completed during the subsequent year for staff #2 and staff #3.
2026-02-27 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: Documentation showing that fire safety training was completed within 12 months of previous completion was not available for Staff #1, as evidenced by the most recent completion date of 1/8/25. Documentation showing that fire safety training was completed within 12 months of previous completion was not available for Staff #2, as evidenced by the most recent completion date of 1/26/25. Documentation showing that fire safety training was completed within 12 months of previous completion was not available for Staff #3, as evidenced by the most recent completion date of 1/29/25. Documentation showing that fire safety training was completed within 12 months of previous completion was not available for Staff #4, as evidenced by the most recent completion date of 2/5/26 and a previous date of 1/9/25. Documentation showing that fire safety training was completed within 12 months of previous completion was not available for Staff #5, as evidenced by the most recent completion date of 1/16/25.

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 #1 completed the annual fire safety training on 3/25/2026. Staff #2 completed the annual fire safety training on 3/20/2026. Staff #3 completed the annual fire safety training on 3/19/2026. Staff #4 completed the annual fire safety training on 2/5/2026. Staff #5 completed the annual fire safety training on 3/30/2026.
2026-02-27 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the Buds classroom, a package of diaper wipes labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed on a bench in the bathroom, accessible to children. Corrected on site by moving the wipes out of reach of 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.)
Corrected on site. Wipes were placed on a shelf located above the diaper changing table.
2025-09-15 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-02-21 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: At the time of the inspection, addresses for designated release individuals were not available for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3. CORRECTED ON SITE for child #1 and child #3.

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.)
All required information has been updated for Child #2.
2025-02-21 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, emergency contact forms located in the child care spaces did not contain addresses of emergency release persons. a proprietary emergency form was being used that did not contain a field for this information.

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.)
A copy of each student's emergency contact form has been placed in the classroom emergency backpack.
2025-02-21 Renewal 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(c)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, a signature from a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP was not available on the health assessment for Child #4.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We obtained the physician assistant's signature for the health assessment for Child #4.
2025-02-21 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the paperwork review, documentation that the annual letter to the local traffic authorities was sent in 2024 was not available. The letter was sent 2/17/25, but not prior to that date.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Annual letter to the local traffic authorities was sent on 2/17/2025.
2025-02-21 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had not completed mandated reporter training within the 60-month requirement. Documentation shows that the current mandated reporter training was completed on 12/10/24 and the previous training was completed on 10/31/19, exceeding the 60-month requirement.

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.)
Staff #1 completed the training on 12/10/24. Documentation was on file and noted as late.
2024-08-08 Unannounced Monitoring 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 #2 did not include documentation of a High School Diploma prior to service at the facility (see LIS code sheet); the file included a Child Development Certificate in lieu of a High School Diploma.

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.)
The Director requested staff person #2 to provide a High School Diploma. Staff person #2 did not have a copy of the diploma and was required to contact her school district. Staff person #2 is not permitted to care for children alone and is supervised by an Assistant Group Supervisor until the High School Diploma is received by the Director. Staff person #2 - last day of employment was on 08/23/2024.
2024-08-08 Incident Investigation 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)

Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not contact the central regional office within 24 hours of a child in care at the facility receiving emergency room treatment. The incident occurred on 07/26/2024 and the Central Regional office was not notified until 07/29/2024.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director has communicated this requirement to all staff and members of management to prevent future occurrences.
2024-08-08 Incident Investigation 3270.20(b) - Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not mail or deliver a written report to the Central Regional office within 72 hours after emergency room treatment of a child in care. The incident occurred on 07/26/2024 and a copy of the incident report was not emailed to the Central Regional office until 07/29/2024.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director has communicated this requirement to all members of management to prevent future occurrences.
2024-08-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #1 caring for children in the young toddler (Sprouts) classroom as an AGS. The file for staff person #1 included a foreign degree which was not evaluated for equivalency.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director obtained staff person #1's high school diploma from Venezuela. The degree in the file was a post secondary degree, not a High School Diploma. The high school diploma was verified using the foreign High School Diploma equivalency in USA provided by americantranslationservice.com. Staff person #1's High School Diploma is titled as Bachiller En Ciencias Basicas y Tecnologia which is equivalent to a High School Diploma in the USA. Supporting documentation will be provided to the DHS Certification Rep.
2024-08-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #1 caring for a group of 4 young toddlers in the Sprout classroom unsupervised by a staff person qualified at a minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 provided her high school diploma by the end of the day on 08/08/2024. The Group Supervisor from the Shoots classroom remained with staff person #1 for the remainder of the day.
2024-08-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The director or designated staff person did not ensure a manual test of the fire detection system is completed at least once every 30 days. The fire detection system is used at least every 60 days during fire drills and an annual inspection report dated 02/20/2024 was on file in lieu of testing every 30 days.

Correction Required: 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 Director will manually test the fire alarm system every 30 days in addition to the annual inspection and testing completed by Lowv Systems, Inc.
2024-05-01 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(d) - No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: Per the direct statements of Staff Person #2, it was directly witnessed that Staff Person #1 did use multiple and frequent verbal gestures/tones toward children that would be characterized as harsh and/or demeaning. Further, Staff Person #3 indicated that as part of their facility investigation, it was found that Staff Person #1 did act in a manner that was inappropriate with children and was terminated on 4.26.24.

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.)
Refresher training on 55 Pa. Code 3270.113 Supervision of Children [b-d] and Code 3270.19 Child Abuse Reporting [a] has been provided. The codes were explained and reviewed thoroughly with an opportunity for questions. All current staff members were provided with a copy of the regulations and understand that it is their responsibility to ensure that the regulations are followed. All staff signed an acknowledgement form attesting to their compliance with the regulations.
2024-02-23 Renewal 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: Medication log for child #1 and child #2 was missing the dates for administration.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administration dates on the medication logs for child #1 and #2 was completed and reviewed by the director on 2/23/24.
2024-02-23 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Plan on file did not address continuity of operations in the event that an emergency had occurred.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Continuity of Operations for St. John School for Children and Families has been revised and added to the Emergency Preparedness Plan. The Emergency Preparedness Plan revised on 3/30/34 will be shared with staff and posted for parents and gaurdians to review
2024-02-23 Renewal 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: Staff #4 had a health assessment dated 6/16/21 and updated on 12/15/23, which is greater than 24 months. Staff #5 had a health assessment dated 2/26/24 and did not have a previous health assessment on file.

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.)
Staff #4 provided an updated health assessment on 12/15/23 and is compliance with this requirement. Staff #5 provided a health assessment on 2/26/24. Staff #5 did not have a previous health assessment as they were not working directly with children until recently. The job requirements of staff #5's position did not require a health assessment to be completed.
2024-02-23 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: File for staff #3, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #12, #14, #16, and #17 was missing verification of previous experience.

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.)
Child care employment verification forms will be sent to former employers for completion for staff #3, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #12, #14, #16, and #17
2024-02-23 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: File for staff # 5 was missing 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. File for staff #11 was missing 1 written, nonfamily reference from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. File for staff #12 was missing 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. File for staff #14 was missing 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals 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.)
2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to Staff #5's suitability to serve as a facility person has been secured and is in the staff's file. 1 written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to Staff #11's suitability to serve as a facility person has been secured and is in the staff's file. Staff #11 is no longer employed by CHI St. Joseph Children's Health and did not provide the last reference required. 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to Staff #12's suitability to serve as a facility person has been secured and is in the staff's file. 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to Staff #14's suitability to serve as a facility person has been secured and is in the staff's file.
2024-02-23 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)

Description: Contact when arises

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan parent letter was missing a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency situation arises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency situation arises was added to the Emergency Plan Parent LEtter. The Parent Letter revised on 3/30/2024 will be distributed immediately to all parents and gaurdians.
2024-02-23 Renewal 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan parent letter was missing a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended with the instructions for a safe reunification with children has been added to the Parent Letter in the Emergency Preparedness Plan.
2024-02-23 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Plan parent letter on file did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Accomodations for infants, toddler, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions have been added to the Parent Letter. Parent Letter revised on 3/30/2024 will be distributed immediately to all parents and gaurdians.
2024-02-23 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Emergency plan on file was not sent to 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 has been updated to reflect the changes that were required and listed in violation #1, #2, ##, and #4 and sent to the local municipality electronically
2024-02-23 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #10 had CPR dated 3/24/21 and updated on 10/10/23, which is greater than 24 months.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #10 completed the Adult/Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification on 10/10/2023 and is current with this training requirement.
2024-02-23 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #12 completed Pediatric CPR/First Aid on 1/8/24, which is greater than 90 days from hire. Pediatric CPR/First Aid is now on file for staff #12.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #12 completed the Adult/Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification on 1/8/24 and is current with this training requirement
2024-02-23 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 completed health and safety training on 11/24/23, which is greater than 90 days from employment. Health and Safety training is now complete and on file.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 completed the Health and Safety training on 11/24/23 and is current with this training requirement.
2024-02-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had a state police clearance dated 2/12/24, which was not complete within 45 days of initial employment. State Police Clearance for staff #1 is now on file. Staff #6 had a state police clearance dated 2/12/14, which was not complete within 45 days of initial employment. State Police clearance for staff #6 is now on file. State Police Clearance for staff #12 was dated 2/12/24, which was not complete within 45 days of initial employment. State Police clearance for staff #12 is now on file. Staff #13 was observed to need Maryland clearances. Maryland Clearances were not on file. Staff #13 may not work in a child care position until out of state clearances are obtained. State Police clearance for staff #14 was dated 2/12/24, which was not complete within 45 days of initial employment. State Police clearance for staff #14 is now on file. Staff #15 did not have a complete state police clearance on file. Staff #15 had a receipt of application for the state police clearance on file but was missing the clearance. Corrected on site by obtaining the clearance. Staff #15 was missing an NSOR clearance on file. Staff #15 may not work in a child care position until the clearance is obtained and on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 13 and #15 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #13 and #15 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 obtained the State Police clearance on 2/12/24 and is now in compliance with 55 PA Code 3270.32(a)3270.292(4) Staff #6 obtained the State Police clearance on 2/12/24 and is now in compliance with 55 PA Code 3270.32(a)3270.292(4) Staff #12 obtained the State Police clearance on 2/12/24 and is now in compliance with 55 PA Code 3270.32(a)3270.292(4) On 03/21/2024, Staff #13 obtained Maryland clearances from the Maryland Department of Human Services stating that she has not been found responsible for indicated child abuse or neglect within the state of MAryland. Staff #13 was able to return to the classroom on 3/25/24. Staff #14 obtained the State Police clearance on 2/12/24 and is now in compliance with 55 PA Code 3270.32(a)3270.292(4) On 3/13/24 Staff #15 supplied the NSOR verification form stating they were able to work for or reside in a regulated Child Care Provider or facility. Staff #15 was able to return to the classroom on 3/13/24
2024-02-23 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Fire drills were conducted greater than 60 days apart on the following occasions: 2/16/23 and again on 8/1/23. 8/1/23 and again on 12/22/23

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director has scheduled fire drills to occur every 60 days.
2023-08-02 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: On 7/18/23, staff person #1 struck child #1 on the hand as a form of discipline.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As soon as leadership team was made aware of the incident that occurred on 7/18/23, staff person #1 was immediately removed from the classroom and asked to leave the facility for leadership to complete an investigation of the incident. Upon completion of the investigation, staff person #1 was terminated from employment effective 7/18/23
2023-07-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not have approved pediatric CPR/First Aide on file. CPR/First aide on file was not an approved, pediatric curriculum.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will complete online and classroom based Pediatric CPR training by August 8th, 2023. Staff #1 will be supervised by a qualified staff person who has completed all required trainings
2023-07-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Every 60 days/Written record

Noncompliance Area: Fire drill was completed on 2/16/23 and was not completed again since that date.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drill scheduled on 8/1/23 so that all staff, including new hires starting 7/31/23, are able to review emergency plan and participate in the drill.
2023-02-23 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 and 2 did not obtain Pediatric CPR/First Aide within 90 days of employment. Both staff obtained training on 8/24/22

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 within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and 2 obtained Pediatric CPR/First Aide.
2022-03-11 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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