Stepping Stones Childrens Center/gibsonia

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: In the Pink Room a staple was found on the floor with a diameter of less than 1 inch accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: In the Orange Room emergency contact information was not present where a child was receiving care.

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.

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 lacked initial child health reports that were completed no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility on 8/28/25. The child health reports were completed on 11/14/25 which was 78 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: In the Blue Room parental written consent for administration of medication was missing for a bottle of Up and Up Children's allergy medication. In the Green Room parental written consent for administration of medication was missing for a bottle of Children's Benadryl.

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

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In the Blue Room in the left top unlocked drawer of the teacher's desk three pair of adult scissors were observed. In the outdoor playspace where the children walk a prickly weed was observed.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the upstairs hallway outside the school-age classroom on the windowsill two Jelly Bean plants and one Panda Plant that are toxic to humans were observed. In the Red Room on the teacher's desk a bottle of Germ-X hand sanitizer labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" was observed 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.

Regulation: 3270.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: The five windows in the upstairs hallway outside the school-age classroom accessible to children did not have the mechanisms activated that limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On the wooden ramp leading to the outdoor play space the wood was observed to have cracks in one of the boards causing a visible hazard. On the wooden fence by the ramp one of the wooden boards was broken off and had an exposed nail and wood causing a visible hazard.

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

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: The wooden ramp leading to the outdoor play space was observed to have peeling paint.

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

Regulation: 3270.81

Description: Glass

Noncompliance Area: In the upstairs school-age classroom the first window that went from the floor to the ceiling lacked a visual strip on the glass.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: In the indoor play space in the pantry it was observed that there was a table and chair obstructing the route to an exit door.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for the 30 day smoke detector checks. There were 42 days in between 1/8/26 and 2/19/26.

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: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor non-fenced area a plastic toy house was observed to have a screw protruding out of the roof.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: It was observed 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 in the indoor gym.

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.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the emergency drill was conducted more than 12 months from the previous emergency drill. The emergency drill logs were dated 8/2/23 and 9/4/24.

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

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: The water in the infant room was observed to be 141.8 degrees.

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

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: In the orange room the first-aid kit was observed to be missing gauze pads.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the gym a cozy coupe was observed to be missing the steering wheel causing rough edges.

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

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During staff interviews on 10/11/24 it was verified that child #1 was sitting on a bike outside in the fenced in playground and was holding onto the fence and shaking the fence. Staff person #1 grabbed the child's wrist to get the child to let go. Once staff person #1 let go of the child's wrist the child tried to hit her. Then staff person #1 grabbed the child's wrist again, lifted the child off of the bike from the child's wrist, and sat him down very roughly onto the ground.

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

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: **During staff interviews on 10/11/24 it was verified that child #1 was sitting on a bike outside in the fenced in playground and was holding onto the fence and shaking the fence. Staff person #1 grabbed the child's wrist to get the child to let go. Once staff person #1 let go of the child's wrist the child tried to hit her. Then staff person #1 grabbed the child's wrist again, lifted the child off of the bike from the child's wrist, and sat him down very roughly onto the ground.

Correction Required: **The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to take a 2-hr online training that is approved by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning. The training may count towards the mandatory 12 training hours required by 3270.31(e).

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: In the Green Room two bottles of Zyrtec labeled for the use of specific children were observed to have expired on 8/2024 and 6/2024.

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

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In the Green Room there was a power strip under the sink accessible to children 5 years of age or younger that was observed to be missing 2 protective receptacle covers. In the Blue Room there was a power strip next to the teacher's desk accessible to children 5 years of age or younger that was observed to be missing 3 protective receptacle covers.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In a plastic container on a cubby in the hall next to the Green Room accessible to children a container of Aquaphor was observed labeled "Keep 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.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A plastic toy bin in the outside play area was observed to be broken on the left front corner causing rough edges and sharp corners. In the green room a plastic toy dress up hat was observed to be cracked causing pinch and crush points.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #5 lacked the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked a child health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet). The child health report in the file was dated 5/26/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 5/17/21 and 5/23/23.

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.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked emergency plan training that was completed 12 months from the previous emergency plan training. The emergency plan training in the file is dated 9/21/22 and 10/9/23.

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.

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked firesafety training that was conducted 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file is dated 6/13/22 and 7/18/23. The file for staff person #3 lacked firesafety training that was conducted 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file is dated 1/27/22 and 7/13/23. The file for staff person #4 lacked firesafety training that was conducted 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file is dated 7/6/22 and 8/2/23.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the children's restroom down the hall to the left of the main entrance a bottle of Oxivir All Purpose Cleaner Disinfectant that was labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" was in an unlocked changing table cabinet accessible to the 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.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(2)

Description: Different times of day

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the last 9 fire drills were all conducted around the same time in the morning between 10:30am and 11am.

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 different times of the day or night, or both, if applicable.

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: On multiple occasions, Staff #1 was reported to have grabbed children by the arm.

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

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Tangerine, Aquamarine, and Periwinkle rooms that a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the group space.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an influenza immunization for 2022 according to the recommendations of the ACIP. The influenza immunizations in the file are dated 11/9/21 and 2/27/23.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Regulation: 3270.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: In the Aquamarine Room a box containing Equate Antacid & Pain Relief was observed not to have the name of the child for whom the medication was intended.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: In the Aquamarine Room a box of Equate Antacid & Pain Relief was observed to be expired on 2/2023.

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

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In the Rose Room two pairs of sharp adult scissors that may pose a threat to the safety of the children were on a desk accessible to the children.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, whom was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked a valid State Police Clearance. The birthdate on the State Police Clearance was incorrect.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked a written evaluation from the director that was 12 months from the previous written evaluation. The written evaluations in the file are dated 1/19/22 and 2/16/23. The file for staff person #3 lacked a written evaluation from the director that was 12 months from the previous written evaluation. The written evaluations in the file are dated 1/26/22 and 2/15/23. The file for staff person #4 lacked a written evaluation from the director that was 12 months from the previous written evaluation. The written evaluations in the file are dated 1/19/22 and 2/7/23. The file for staff person #5 lacked a written evaluation from the director that was completed 12 months from the previous written evaluation. The written evaluations in the file are dated 1/25/22 and 2/1/23.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the hallway a green shark back pack was observed to have a small bottle of hand sanitizer hanging from it accessible to the children and labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children." In the Tangerine Room the following toxics were accessible to the children a bottle of Fabuloso, 3 cans of Brighten Surface Disinfectant and Deodorant, a bottle of Fantastik, a jug of Sta-Flo, and one box of Borax all labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children." In the Rose Room a bottle of hand sanitizer was on a desk accessible to the children labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children." In the Periwinkle Room a bottle of Peroxide, one can of Lysol, one bottle of Fantastik, and a jug refill of Fantastik were in a box on the floor accessible to the children labeled "Keep 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.

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: In the Tangerine room the first-aid kit was on an open shelf accessible to the children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the Tangerine Room a cupboard door was observed to have the white covering peeling off of it. In the Aquamarine room the corner of the cupboard was observed to have the white covering peeling off of it.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed there were 33 days between 2/16/22 and 3/21/22, 40 days between 7/7/22 and 8/16/22, 32 days between 12/2/22 and 1/3/23, and 41 days between 1/3/23 and 2/13/23.

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: 3270.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: An unlabeled allergy relief medication was observed in the hall locked cabinet.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1 and #3 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart

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

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: Instructions on how to contact the Western Region child care office were not posted for parents.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained 7.5 of the 12 required child care training hours for the anniversary year. The file for Staff #3 contained 5 of the 12 required child care training hours for the anniversary year.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 contained documentation of health and safety training dated more than 90 days after hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: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(2)(iii)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained consecutive child abuse mandated reporter trainings dated more than 60 months apart.

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

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 contained consecutive staff evaluations conducted more than 12 months apart.

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

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: An open garbage bag was observed with soiled tissues hanging on the fence of the outdoor play space.

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

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the Blue Room was observed to lack tape.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Splintered wood was observed along the back edge of the sandbox.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: The 30 day testing log of the interconnected fire detection system was observed to have more than 30 days between tests from 5/23 - 6/20/21; 7/9 - 8/31/21; 10/20 - 11/22/21; and 1/4 - 2/16/22

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)).