Teensy Tots Playschool

Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1)

Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking a current health assessment.

Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the health assessment in the record of staff person #3 was dated 7/8/24)

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 did not have the current documentation of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

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

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 ((5/22/25) was lacking documentation of the required fire safety training.

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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain the required FBI clearance information.

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. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking an evaluation for their first year providing care for children at the facility.

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: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking a current valid health assessment.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting .

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the proof of the current annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

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

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking the proof of the annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.

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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the following CPSL violations were observed; the record of staff person #1 was lacking a certification of Mandated Reporter Training. The record of staff person #2 was lacking Pennsylvania State Police Clearance and National Sex Offender Clearance Information Letter.

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. Facility Person #- 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(5)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 contained only one of the required two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection staff person #1 was observed caring for a group of children by themselves; the record of staff person #1 was missing the proof of Pediatric first aid to qualify them for caring for children unsupervised.

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.

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the wall in the rear room (painted green) had an area of peeling chipped paint near the closet on the west side of the room.

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

Regulation: 3270.24(a)

Description: Immediate access

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, certification representative was attempting to verify the implementation of the plan of correction and complete the renewal inspection. Continued noncompliance was observed; staff on site were not able to provide immediate access, to the staff files, to the certification representative so that they could conduct the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

Regulation: 3270.24(a)

Description: Immediate access

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, staff on site were not able to provide immediate access, to the staff files, to the certification representative so that they could conduct the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 did not contain the consents for emergency medical care for the child and administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, that are required prior to admission.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a complete 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: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(5)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the complete staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing, specifically the required two letters attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 and #3 were lacking the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance 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: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection bottles for the children in care were not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the provider did not have current valid proof of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the emergency contact form and financial agreement of child #2 had not been reviewed and updated in over 6 months.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 did not contain the consents required.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the acceptable completed proof of previous child care experience was not in the staff record of staff person #1

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

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking acceptable proof of educational level.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the emergency plan of the facility did not have documentation in writing of the review and update of the emergency plan.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking documentation of the date of the training regarding the emergency plan.

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)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the proof of their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

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

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking proof of the annual firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking a completed 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: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility did not have proof of the annual inspection of the fire detection system, proving the operability of the system.

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: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance 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(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the provider did not have a separate copy of the emergency contact information present in a child care space 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: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of child #2 and #3 were lacking current valid health assesments.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking the consents required prior to admission.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection record of staff persons #1, #2, #3, did not include two 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.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: at the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons did not have proof of the completion of the required emergency plan training. Staff persons #!, #5, # 6, #7

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(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection staff person #2, #6 had been serving the facility for over 90 days and has no proof of the completion of the required pediatric first aid training.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons had disclosure statements that were incomplete: staff person #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #8. Staff person #6 and #8 were both missing the State police clearance information.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 6 and #8 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.

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

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the staff records of staff person # 1, #2, #3, #4 and #8 were lacking the verification of child care experience to qualify them for the position they were holding at the facility.

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 verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.124(e)

Description: Written plan/Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, a daily schedule was not posted in the front and back childcare spaces. A medical transport plan was not posted in the front childcare space.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. 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: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, Staff #2 and Staff #3 file did not contain an initial health report. Staff #1 and Staff #2 file did not contain results of tuberculosis test dated within 12 months of initial hire.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, no evidence that the operator notified local traffic authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare 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(b)/3270.171(c)

Description: Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, written safe routes and pick up/drop off pointes were not posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On 4/24/23, at time of initial inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain two written letters of reference.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not contain accommodations for toddlers.

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(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, Staff #1 and #2 files did not contain evidence of training regarding the facility's emergency plan.

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: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain a complete PA Criminal Clearance. Additionally, signed disclosure statements were not observed in the files belonging to Staff #1 and #2 as required by CPS Law.

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. Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.62(c)/3270.63

Description: Space safe for large muscle activity/Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

Noncompliance Area: On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, the ramp leading to the outdoor play space does not contain a barrier restricting children from the attached parking lot. Additionally, the grassy play space does not contain a barrier restricting children from the attached parking lot where cars are present.

Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity. If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Regulation: 3270.75(a)/3270.75(b)

Description: In child care spaces/Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, the back childcare space did not contain a first aid kit. Additionally, a first aid kit was observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet located in the front childcare space.

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

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, handwashing signs with the requirement of when to wash hands was not posted by each sink, toilet and diapering area in the facility.

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: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 4/25/23, at time of initial inspection, proof of installation date of facility's fire detection system was not on file as required by Fire & Panic Act 62.

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.