Storybook Learning Academy

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4)

Description: Hypothetical locations

Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure the hypothetical locations of the fire were rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location was never the same for consecutive drills.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed a Star Wand with a broken handle in the Buzzy Bee Hive Room.

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: 3270.111(c)

Description: Promote development

Noncompliance Area: Observed children randomly being placed in highchairs during non-mealtimes with little or no activities provided.

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.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:25 PM and 2:15 PM Certification Staff observed Staff #1 leave their assigned group alone in the Buzzy Beehive Room. At 1:25 PM Staff #1 was observed in the hall by the office and at 2:15 PM Staff #1 was observed taking a child to the lobby to meet the child's parent.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:25 PM and 2:15 PM Certification Staff observed Staff #1 leave their assigned group alone in the Buzzy Beehive Room. At 1:25 PM Staff #1 was observed in the hall by the office and at 2:15 PM Staff #1 was observed taking a child to the lobby to meet the child's parent.

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.

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 did not ensure that a child's hands were washed after being diapered in the Buzzy Bee Hive Room. Staff #2 did not ensure that a child's hands were washed after being diapered in the Kiddie Kingdom Room.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #2, #3 and #4 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 did not contain a health assessment. The file of Staff #3 contained a health assessment dated 3/24/26. The file of Staff #4 did not contain a health assessment.

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: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 did not wash their hands after diapering a child in the Buzzy Bee Hive Room.

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

Regulation: 3270.175(a)

Description: Age appropriate restraints

Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews, staff indicated children including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers were transported on a bus for a field trip without using car seats or booster seats.

Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems).

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #2 and #4 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the persons' suitability to serve as a facility person. The file of Staff #2 contained one written reference. The file of Staff #4 did not contain any references.

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

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Observed a cord to a baby swing which was not secured creating a potential tripping and/or strangulation hazard in the Kiddie Kingdom Room.

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

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by 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: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained no documentation of emergency plan training.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate prior to providing initial service in child care (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained a NSOR dated 12/16/25. The file of Staff #4 lacked a valid Child Abuse Clearance. Staff #4 had a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/16/24.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #4 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 #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.33(a)

Description: Each staff person meets quals

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #4, who was designated as an aide, lacked documentation of meeting one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person was performing.

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

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #2, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years experience with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 11:50 AM Certification Staff observed Staff #2 caring for a group of 6 mixed-age children which included 1 infant, 1 young toddler, 3 older toddlers, and 1 preschooler in the Kiddie Kingdom Room.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet which lacked a protective receptacle cover under the TV in the Kiddie Kingdom Room where children ages 3 and under were located.

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: Observed Nivea Body Cream which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer of the teacher's desk in the Buzzy Bee Room which 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.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility had no documentation of fire drills being conducted.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The facility was unable to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 10/29/25.

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.

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: Staff did not ensure that a child's hands were washed before 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.

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 10/29/25. The refrigerator in the Cookie Cubby Room lacked an operating thermometer.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 10/29/25. Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the complete 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.

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 10/29/25. Emergency contact information was not present in the Kiddie Kingdon for 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.

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 10/29/25. The hot water temperature at the bathroom sink was 116° F.

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

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: Observed a play kitchen which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard in the Kiddie Kingdom Room. Observed a play kitchen which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard in the Buzzy Bee Room.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the Cookie Cubby Room lacked an operating thermometer.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Regulation: 3270.121(b)

Description: Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: At the time of enrollment, parents did not receive in writing the facility's policy regarding supervision during the transfer of care between the child care facility and school.

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.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #2 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #4 did not specify the child's departure time.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The agreements for Children #2, #4, and #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained the original copy of the agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the files and give the original to the parent.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Children #4 and #5 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the complete home address and work address of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the complete home address of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the home telephone number of the enrolling parent.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Children #1, #3, #4, and #5 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Children #2 and #3 did not 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.

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: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistant benefits, if applicable. Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistant benefits, if applicable.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the complete 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.

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information was not present in the Kiddie Kingdon for 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.

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: Staff did not ensure that a child's hands were washed after being diapered.

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

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: Staff did not wash his/her hands after diapering a child.

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

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not 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.

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.

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: Written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

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

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1, #3, #4, and #5 did 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.

Regulation: 3270.182(8)

Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that an agreement was not on file at the date of enrollment for Children #2 and #3. Child #2's date of admission was 10/14/25 with an agreement dated 10/20/25. Child #3's date of admission was 10/20/25 with an agreement dated 10/21/25.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not 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.

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: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature at the bathroom sink was 116° F.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed 6 exposed screws on the gate of the outdoor play space. Observed a piece of exposed metal on the bottom right side of the gate creating rough edges in the outdoor play space.

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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 6/2/25. The facility had a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, but the policy did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 6/2/25. The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides 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.

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 6/2/25. The operator lacked documentation of providing a letter to the parent explaining emergency procedures that addressed accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 6/2/25. The files of Staff #1 and #2 lacked a witnessed disclosure statement.

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(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Associate's + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 6/2/25. The file of Staff #1, who was designated as the director, lacked documentation of obtaining an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. The file of Staff #1 contained a college diploma indicating an Associates of Arts Degree, but it did not specify in which field.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the Buzzy Beehive Room lacked disposable, nonporous gloves. The first-aid kit in the Cookie Cubby Room lacked scissors.

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: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 6/2/26. The sink located in the bathroom lacked a handwashing sign.

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

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: Observed a changing table in the Kiddie Kingdom Room which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard. Observed a bookcase in the Kiddie Kingdom Room which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard. Observed a changing table in the Cookie Cubby Room which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: 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 the Kiddie Kingdom Room, Cookie Cubby Room, and Buzzy Beehive Room.

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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility had a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, but the policy did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #1 and #2 lacked health assessments conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The files of Staff #1 and #2 did not contain health assessments.

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(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)

Description: Contact when arises

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not 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.

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.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not 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.

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.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides 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.

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked documentation of providing a letter to the parent explaining emergency procedures addressing the following: accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises; accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises; a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises; 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; and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked documentation of sending a copy of the emergency plan to the county emergency management agency.

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.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the initial inspection Staff person #1 had not completed Pediatric first-aid and CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum. At the time of the initial inspection Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre- service training: health and safety training

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked a DHS FBI Clearance. The file of Staff #1 lacked a disclosure statement. The file of Staff #2 lacked a PA State Police Clearance. The file of Staff #2 lacked a disclosure statement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and #2 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 #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Associate's + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1, who was designated as the director, lacked documentation of obtaining an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Observed Purell Hand Sanitizer which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the teacher's desk which was accessible to children in the Kiddie Kingdom Room. Observed Purell Hand Sanitizer which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the teacher's desk which was accessible to children in the Buzzy Beehive Room.

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

Regulation: 3270.73

Description: Telephone

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an operable telephone and a published telephone number.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable telephone and a published telephone number.

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: The Buzzy Beehive Room lacked a first-aid kit.

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

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Observed approximately a 1/2-inch hole in the drywall above the outlet located behind the highchairs on the wall to the right of the entrance in the Cookie Cubby Room.

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

Regulation: 3270.82(e)

Description: Toilet and sinks proper height

Noncompliance Area: The sink in the Kiddie Kingdom Room lacked platforms or steps to be easily approached by children using it.

Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps.

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: The sink located in the bathroom lacked a handwashing sign.

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

Regulation: 3270.82(j)

Description: Running water - diapering

Noncompliance Area: A source of running water for handwashing was not present in the Cookie Cubby Room (Infant Room) diapering area.

Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.