The Perception Training Center

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 6/10/2026, The plastic playset outside on the toddler playground had cracks inside the playset that left sharp edges 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: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 6/10/26, preschoolers were observed returning to their classroom after getting their lunch tray from the kitchen. During this time, Staff #1 was assisting with the lunches near the kitchen, and Staff #7 was inside the Oak classroom with other children. When the children left the lunchroom, they walked straight down a hallway, then turned a corner, and walked through the library area toward their classroom. However, there were no adults present in that library area supervising the children.

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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised by a staff person at all times. 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. The portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must develop or update their written supervision policies and procedures to be implemented in the facility. The written policy and procedures must address how all children will remain supervised at all times by a staff person during hallway transitions. The written policy must also ensure that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The updated policy and procedures must be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval prior to implementation. Once approved by the Department, the director will ensure that all current employees and any new hires are trained on the policies and procedures and it must be documented in their files. The operator shall provide a date for when this will be completed.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 6/10/2026, Staff persons #3 and #4 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. On 6/12/2026, Staff person #3 was again observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2. Staff person #4 as not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR

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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, Staff persons #3 and #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #3 and #4, staff persons #3 and #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Staff #5 did not have any written, nonfamily references on 6/12/2026. Staff #5 now has two written, nonfamily references on file as of 6/29/2026. See LIS code sheet.

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: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 6/10/2026, Staff #6 had current mandated reporter training on file dated 1/20/2026. However, this mandated reporter training was not completed within required 60-month time period, as evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 12/13/2020.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All staff must complete the required mandated reporter training at least once every 60 months.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 6/10/2026, the FBI clearance on file for Staff #1 was observed to be issued from the Department of Education, which is not suitable for employment in a Dept. of Human Services Child Care program. Staff #1 was observed to be working directly with the children on 6/10/2026. Staff #1 did obtain the correct DHS FBI clearance on 6/11/2026. Staff #2 had all required clearances on file on 6/10/2026. However, the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance was not updated within the required 60-month time period. This is evidenced by the updated NSOR clearance on file for Staff #2 being dated 1/22/2026 while the previous NSOR clearance on file was dated 10/30/2020. Staff #2 verified that they had direct contact and routine interaction with children while the NSOR clearance was expired.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Staff persons must have all required clearances on file prior to working in a child care position with direct contact and routine interaction with children. All required clearances must be updated at least every 60 months.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 6/10/2026 and 6/12/2026, the fire drill/fire detection log was up to date. However, the log showed one lapse in the requirement to manually test the fire alarm system at least once every 30 days. This is evidenced by the log documenting that the alarm system was manually tested on 8/13/2025 then not again until 9/17/2025.

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. The fire detection system must be manually tested at least once every 30 days.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 6/18/2025, Staff #1 had current clearances on file. However, the current National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance was dated 5/28/2025. However, the previous National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance was dated 11/8/2019.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All required staff clearances must be renewed at least every 60 months.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 6/18/2025, one of the electrical outlets in the Maple Room, preschool ages was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Staff person #2 completed this required pre-service training on 1/10/2024.

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)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 did not complete mandated reporter training within a 60-month time period. This is evidenced by the updated mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/7/2024 and previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 12/15/2018.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All staff must complete mandated reporter training at least once every 60 months.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 6/13/2024, Staff #1 had all of the required clearances on file. However, the child abuse clearance was dated 5/3/2024. The CPSL requires the completed child abuse clearance to be on file prior staff working with children at the facility. See LIS code sheet.

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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Facility person's #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, & 15 did not complete the required health and safety training update by 12/30/22.

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. Facility person's #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, & 15 must complete the 1 hour health and safety training update by June 20, 2023.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing an updated child service report, date of last report 10/21. Child #2 is missing services to be provided to the family and the child.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Child #4 is missing 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(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is missing the date of the child's admission.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Child #3 & 4 are missing the 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: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: Child #5 is missing signed parental consent for administration of 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.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: Staff #11 does not have proof of education on file.

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

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Facility person's #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10 do not have proof of annual emergency plan training, date of last annual training 5/25/21.

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)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff #12 did not complete the required health and safety training within 90 days of hire.

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

Regulation: 3270.63

Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

Noncompliance Area: Cert Rep observed a pricker bush growing along the fence in the outdoor play space accessible to the children.

Correction Required: 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: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Fire system checks have not been completed every 30 days. Date conducted 3/18/22 and another on 4/26/22 this is a span of 39 days. Date conducted 4/26/22 and another on 5/31/22 this is a span of 35 days.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Noncompliance Area: On 8/6/20, Rep observed a mixed age group of older toddlers and preschoolers playing in the outdoor play space that contains mulch. Operator reports that this may have occurred because they have been trying to limit mixing classrooms in play space due to Covid-19.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Noncompliance Area: On 7/28/20 during a skype video call, the Rep observed feeding chairs with trays in the Willow room that had openings for straps but did not have straps installed. The operator reports that they do not use the straps because the seats are placed on the floor. Manufacturer's instructions contain a warning to always use restraint system.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Noncompliance Area: On 7/30/20, when Rep reviewed staff files electronically, Facility person #1 began working 9/23/19 and has a signed disclosure statement dated 9/23/19, an NSOR Certification dated 11/8/19, an FBI clearance requested and dated 10/16/19, a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 3/2/19, and a volunteer PSP clearance dated 3/5/19. Facility person #1 was hired provisionally without proof of fingerprinting and with volunteer clearances. Facility person #2 began working 9//23/19 and has a signed disclosure statement dated 9/12/19, a volunteer PSP clearance dated 12/28/18, a child abuse clearance dated 1/2/19an FBI clearance dated 9/14/19 and an NSOR certification dated 11/8/19. Facility persons #1 and #2 are employed as staff.

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 Persons #1 & #2may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: Child #4 has a fee agreement that does not include a amount of the fee to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Noncompliance Area: The operator is currently using fee agreements that do not include 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.

Noncompliance Area: The written plan for transporting children for medical care was not posted in the Pine & Chestnut rooms. It is also not present in excursion/outdoor bags.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Children #1, #2, & #3 do not have current influenza vaccines documented on their vaccine records.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1, began working in child care on 3/11/19 and did not receive initial emergency plan training until 4/23/19.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2, had an evaluation on 1/3/17 and not again until 10/24/18, which exceeds the every 12 months requirement.

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

Noncompliance Area: Rep observed a window in the Chestnut Room that was open and the opening was greater than 6 inches. The window in the chestnut room opens on to the outdoor play area which is a floor below the Chestnut Room. Operator reports that the window had been previously modified to meet the requirement.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 removed a child's shirt in the classroom, exposing his upper body, causing other children to laugh at him.

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 has used her arm(s) to restrain a child.

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

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 has removed food from children for negative behavior.

Correction Required: Food may not be withheld from a child for purposes of discipline.

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 was injured when he fell inside the facility on 7/26/18. Facility notified parent of injury and when parent came at end of day to pick up child, parent told staff that she might seek treatment for the injury. Child returned to facility on 7/30/18 and parent reported that child received treatment at urgent care for injury. Reported incident via Pelican on 7/30/18. Facility did not telephone notice to the regional office within 24 hours.

Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.

Noncompliance Area: Observed a climbing mat in the Willow Room with 2 small rips in the vinyl covering. Also observed wooden pink tower blocks in the Willow and Pine Rooms with rough edges that cause splinters.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1, DOH 6/1/18, does not have a high school diploma on file. Facility person #1 also has 2 written references from family members.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.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: Facility person #1, DOH 6/1/18, does not have initial emergency plan training on file.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Pine Room does not contain soap.

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.

Noncompliance Area: COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION VERIFIED THAT CHILD #1 LAST KNOWN DIAPER CHANGE WAS BETWEEN 12:30- 1:00PM AND CHILD LEFT FACILITY AT 4:10PM.

Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has a volunteer state police clearance and is missing an FBI clearance. Staff person #1 has been working at the facility since 1/31/17.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 has 2 epi pens that are not in the original medication box and are not labeled for this individual child.

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. 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.

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 does not have a medication log for an epi pen or allergy medication. Child #2 does not have a medication log for Kepk (Seizures) and Lorazepam (Seizures). The facility failed to comply with an acceptable plan of correction issued on 5/3/16 and accepted on 5/3/16.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. Certification Rep will monitor medication logs for a period of 3 months to begin on the date the plan is accepted.

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 does not have an updated health assessment on file, date of last assessment 1/27/15. Facility person #2 does not have an updated health assessment on file, date of last assessment 2/3/15.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The facilty's emergency plan has not been reviewed and updated annually. August 2015 is the last signature signifying a review was done.

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.

Noncompliance Area: There is no handwashing sign near the toilet area in the Maple Room.

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.