The Childrens Place Preschool

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The sofa in the Jungle room is ripped and foam is exposed.

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)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: Fee agreement for child 1 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

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

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: Continuity of operations was missing from the facility's emergency plan.

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.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Emergency drill log was not documented and not on file at the facility.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: Last documented review for the emergency plan was 5-1-25.

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: Staff 1 was missing emergency drill 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: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 was missing 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)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Child abuse clearance for staff 1 was for volunteer. Staff 2 was missing state police clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -1 and 2- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: Outlet cover was missing in the first room and the Jungle room

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

Regulation: 3270.72(c)

Description: Good repair

Noncompliance Area: The window screen in the Jungle room has a ripped in it.

Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair.

Regulation: 3270.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: The window in the Toddler room opens more than 6 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: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: First aid kit in the jungle room was missing water and bandages.

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: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Fire drill not documented and not at the facility

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: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill on the emergency plan procedures.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to contain out of state child abuse clearance and sex offender registry check.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person 1 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: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: File record for Child #2 did not include an agreement that specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: File record for Child #2 did not include review and update of the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

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)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: File Record for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child

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

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: File Record for Child #1 did not Include 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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative observed plaster/sheetrock missing at the doorway leading to the "Crib 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.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On July 13, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facilities emergency plan did not include a lock-down plan.

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)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On July 13, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: On July 13, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency plan posted was last reviewed and updated on 8/26/19. The names provided in the emergency plan were staff who no longer work at the facility.

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(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On July 13, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facilities emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality.

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

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On July 13, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was light green peeling paint located on the wall next to the bathroom door,

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

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 3/3/20, INCIDENT REPORT WAS NOT GIVEN TO PARENT ON THE DAY OF INCIDENT, HOWEVER IT WAS GIVEN THE NEXT DAY.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 3/3/20, OBSERVED ONE STAFF WITH FIVE YOUNG TODDLERS AND ONE INFANT ALONE.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/21/2020, OBSERVED CHILDREN SLEEPING IN CRIBS NOT TWO FEET APART.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/21/2020, THE DAILY SCHEDULE DID NOT REPRESENT THE OPERATING HOURS OF THE FACILITY.

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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/21/2020, THERE WAS MEDICATION AT THE FACILITY NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER THAT BELONGED TO AN ACTIVE CHILD FROM THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/21/2020, STAFF 5 FILE CONTAINED ONE NON FAMILY 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

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/21/2020, THE FACILITY HAS NOT SENT THE EMERGENCY PLAN TO THE COUNTY EMERGENCY AGENCY.

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

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/21/2020, STAFF 7 FILE CONTAINED AN FBI CLEARANCE DATED 5/28/14. STAFF 7 CLEARANCE WAS MORE THAN FIVE YEARS OLD.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 7-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #-7-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: ON TH DATE OF INSPECTION IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE PROVIDER DID NOT DEMONSTRATE THAT THE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM WAS OPERABLE BECAUSE THE PROVIDER REFUSED, AND DID NOT PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT THE FIRE DECTECTION SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSPECTED SEMI ANNUALLY.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. THE AGENT OF THE DEPARTMENT WILL FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE APPROPRIATE MUNICPAL OFFICE TO REQUES AN ADDITIONAL FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION BY THE APPROPRIATE AGENCY TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH 34 PA CODE 403.23 AND PER CHAPTER 20.35(C).

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/22/19, CHILD 3 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A CURRENT PHYSICAL. THE LAST PHYSICAL ON FILE WAS FROM 1/16/18.

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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/22/19, THE BOTTLES WERE NOT LABELED IN THE INFANT ROOM.

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

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/22/19, CHILD 2 AND 4 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.

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.

Noncompliance Area: DRING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/22/19, CHILD 2 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR MINOR FIRST AID.

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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/22/19, STAFF 5 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION FOR THE POSTION THEY HELD.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours 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.