Shaping Tomorrow Child Care Services

Regulation: 3270.108(c)

Description: No styrofoam

Noncompliance Area: On 6/4/26, preschool lunches were observed served in Styrofoam plates.

Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(e)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: On 6/4/26, emergency contact information observed in the childcare spaces where children were receiving care were not updated at least in a 6-month period.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 6/4/26, Staff person #1 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training and Health & Safety Training Part 1.

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: 3270.31(f)/3270.32(a)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 6/4/26, Staff #1 has not completed the required pre-service Mandated Reporter training and Health/Safety Part 1 and Part 2 trainings within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff #2 and Staff #3 have not completed the required pre-service Health & Safety Part 1 and Part 2 Trainings within 90 days of hire. Staff #4 has not completed the required pre-service Health & Safety Part 2 Training within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. 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: On 6/4/26, Staff #3 and Staff #4 files did not contain results of NSOR clearance as required by CPSL. Additionally, Staff #1 was observed working unsupervised in Room 1. Staff #1 file did not contain results of out of state clearances required by CPSL. Staff #1 file did not contain requests for the required out of state clearances.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 #2 and #3- may not work in a childcare 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 #1- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.82(d)

Description: Training chair - sanitized

Noncompliance Area: On 6/4/26, upon entering the bathroom located in Room 4, cert rep observed two training chairs containing urine that were not emptied after use. Approximately 1 minute later, Staff #1 was observed emptying the urine in one of the training chairs, but Staff #1 did not sanitize the training chair prior to another child utilizing it.

Correction Required: A training chair is not a flushing toilet. A training chair shall be emptied and sanitized after each use. An acceptable sanitizing solution is 1/4 cup of bleach combined with 1 gallon of water. A sanitizing solution shall be treated as a toxic.

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: On 10/16/25, at time of renewal, Staff #3 was observed changing diapers in the older toddler bathroom. Upon completing the diaper change, Staff #3 did not wash their own hands.

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

Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: On 10/16/25, at approximately 10:30am, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed out of ratio with 9 children. The youngest children were infants.

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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55

Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.133(4)

Description: Locked or inaccessible/Locked

Noncompliance Area: On 10/16/25, at time of renewal, diaper cream and infant teething drops instructing to "keep out of reach of children" were observed accessible to children in the young toddler/infant room. Two tubes of toothpaste instructing to "keep out of reach of children" were observed in a shelf accessible to children in the preschool 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. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: On 10/16/25, at time of renewal, the diapering area located in the infant/toddler room was not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: On 10/16/25, at time of renewal, the fire alarm located in the young toddler/infant building was tested for operability. After the test, the fire alarm was not operable due to a malfunction with resetting 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)).

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: On 10/3/24, at time of renewal, a shelf in the young toddler room was not mounted to the wall, causing a possible safety hazard if pulled forward on of a child.

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

Regulation: 3270.108(c)

Description: No styrofoam

Noncompliance Area: On 10/3/24, at time of renewal, children were observed eating from Styrofoam plates.

Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: On 10/3/24, at time of renewal, Child #1 file did not contain an initial health report, including immunization record.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 10/3/24, at time of inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 files did not contain a completed NSOR clearance as required by CPSL. Staff #1 was observed unsupervised with children in the Young Toddler Room.

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. 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: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d)

Description: Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: On 10/3/24, at time of renewal, air fresheners containing toxic liquid were observed accessible to children plugged into outlets located in the OT room and PS room. Additionally, an azalea plant known to be toxic was observed accessible to children in the entry way of the back building. Two rhododendron plants known to be toxic were observed accessible to children along the walkway leading to the outdoor PlaySpace.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Regulation: 3270.82(d)

Description: Training chair - sanitized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/3/24, at time of renewal, a training chair in the PS bathroom was not emptied and sanitized after use.

Correction Required: A training chair is not a flushing toilet. A training chair shall be emptied and sanitized after each use. An acceptable sanitizing solution is 1/4 cup of bleach combined with 1 gallon of water. A sanitizing solution shall be treated as a toxic.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 10/12/23, at time of renewal inspection, a dirty pack n play containing leaves and debris was observed on the outdoor play space.

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: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: On 10/12/23, at time of renewal inspection, a policy addressing Shaken Baby Syndrome/Head Trauma/Maltreatment of Children was not on file at the facility.

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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 10/12/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service trainings: Health & Safety, Mandated Reporter, and Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training: Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff #2 and #3 were observed working together in the YT Room unsupervised by a staff person who has completed the preservice trainings.

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: 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 10/12/23, at time of renewal inspection, written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location at the 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: 3270.21/3270.102(c)

Description: General Health and Safety/Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: On 10/12/23, at time of renewal inspection, an embedded play structure containing swings and a slide was observed on the outdoor play space. The play equipment was not mounted over loose fill or protective surfac covering that meets the requirements of the USCPSC. Additionally, the manufacturer's warning & safety instructions states in writing that this specific play equipment is designed for backyard use only and is NOT intended for schools, day care facilities, nurseries or other public places.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: On 10/12/23, at time of renewal, the facility's emergency plan did not include a method for parents to be contacted at the beginning of an emergency and when the emergency has ended.

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. 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)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On 10/12/23, at time of renewal, an annual emergency drill was not conducted 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(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: On 10/12/23, at time of renewal inspection, a letter explaining the facility's emergency plan procedures is not provided to the parent of each enrolled child.

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: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: On 10/12/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #6 file did not contain annual fire safety training. The last fire safety training on file was dated 9/14/22.

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: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 10/12/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff person #2 and #4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff person #1 and #3 and #5 have not completed the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. 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: On 10/12/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #1, #2 and #4 files did not contain completed NSOR clearance as required by CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1, #2, #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 10/12/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #2, #4 and #5 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire: Mandated Reporter Training

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 # -- 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: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 10/12/23, at time of renewal, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 8 children in the rear Toddler Room while Staff #6 left the group to answer the door. The youngest children were Young Toddlers.

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). 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: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: On 10/12/23, at time of renewal, handwashing signs were not posted at the diapering area located in the YT room, OT room and the sink located in the room adjacent to the OT 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.

Regulation: 3270.82(j)

Description: Running water - diapering

Noncompliance Area: On 10/12/23, at time of renewal, a source of running water for handwashing was not present in the diapering area located in the rear building Toddler Room.

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.

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring certification observed 9 children outside in the play yard together with two teachers. The youngest child was 2 months old.

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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed broken hula hoops in the playground. Director made correction on site

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: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed the play pens not labeled for the use of a specific child. Director made correction on site

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep did not see 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: During renewal inspection certification rep checked the water temperature. The water temperature was 116.6° F.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed the wall above the sink in the bathroom needing repair.

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: 20.57(a)

Description: COC issued to LE

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring certification observed children in the building that is licensed to another child care facility (Shaping Tomorrow Child Care Services)

Correction Required: A certificate of compliance is issued to a legal entity for a specific facility or agency and is not transferrable.

Regulation: 3270.101(a)

Description: Age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep did not observe any age appropriate toys for young children and infant.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring certification rep observed the blue outdoor play equipment not anchored to the ground.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep observed small blocks and toys (smaller than 1 inch) accessible to young children.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection, certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 physical was expired. Staff 2 was missing TB result and date it was read

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.