The Imagination Station Ps And Dcc Inc

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the monkey classroom had several plastic bags in cubbies accessible to children. (Corrected on site)

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: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the toddler classroom did not have a written plan of daily activities posted. (Corrected on site)

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 was caring for 9 children. Staff person #5 could not identify their primary care group.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Regulation: 3270.121(a)

Description: Review policies and procedures

Noncompliance Area: The handbook reviewed with the parent at the time of application did not include supervision policies.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #2, and #4 agreements did not specify the date of the child's admission.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information was not present in the infant, preschool/PreK, Koala, and the Monkey classroom where children are 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: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency is not displayed conspicuously in the infant, toddler, preschool/PreK, Koala, and the Monkey classroom.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: Child #3 did not have documentation of an updated health report. Date of last health report on file is 6.20.2025.

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: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the infant classroom used a washcloth to wipe an infant's hands after a diaper change.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(4)

Description: Information re: medical problems

Noncompliance Area: More information is needed from a health care professional regarding information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children for facility person #1.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant was not obtained from the parents.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the facilities written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location. (Corrected on site)

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

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the facilities emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location. (Corrected on site)

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Documentation on file for facility person #2 and facility person #4 did not include mandated reporter training from an approved course.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Documentation on file for facility person #3 and facility person #4 did not include out of state clearances. Documentation on file for facility person #4 did not include a state police clearance.

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 #3 and facility person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the monkey classroom had diaper cream in a cubby accessible to children. (Corrected on site)

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the preschool/PreK ceiling had visible water damage. During the time of inspection, the fencing on the preschool/PreK playground has large screws visibly protruding. The fence ties that secure the fence to the metal poles have several metal ties sticking out and are sharp.

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: 3270.102(e)

Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were small rocks and debris in the toddler outdoor play space.

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.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the facilities shaken baby syndrome policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. (Corrected on site) The facility does not have documentation of the emergency plan containing a continuity of operations. (Corrected on site)

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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #1 does not have documentation of two nonfamily references 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(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation of a parent letter. (Corrected on site)

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

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the facilities emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

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

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the first aid kit in the infant classroom was missing soap. During the time of inspection, the first aid kit in the toddler classroom was missing soap. During the time of inspection, the first aid kit in the preschool/PreK classroom was missing tape, scissors, and 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.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were vines with thorns entering through the fence in the toddler outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the fire detection system was not audible in the infant and toddler classrooms.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Chalk pieces and glass rocks, less than one inch in diameter, and matchbox cars, with removeable parts less than one inch in diameter, were observed to be accessible to toddlers in the tigers classroom, which was corrected on site.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #4, enrolled since 3/5/19, did not contain a child service report. The file of child #3 contained a current child service report dated January 2020, however the previous child service report was dated January 2019. The only child service report on file for child #5, enrolled since 11/21/16, was dated 10/2/19. Child service reports are to be completed every 6 months, as per 3270.124(f).

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).

Noncompliance Area: On 2/20/2020, the emergency contact form for child #2 did not include the child's birthdate, which was corrected as of 2/28/2020.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

Noncompliance Area: On 2/20/2020, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not include a complete address for the child's source of medical care, which was corrected as of 2/28/2020.

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

Noncompliance Area: On 2/20/2020, the emergency contact forms for children #3 and #4 did not include addresses for release persons listed, which were corrected as of 2/28/2020.

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.

Noncompliance Area: On 2/20/2020, the file of child #5 did not contain documentation of a current influenza vaccination, as recommended by the ACIP. Corrected as of 2/28/2020.

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: It was observed that the emergency contact form for child #6 had been updated in the master file, but was not updated in the classroom. Corrected on site.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #3, hired 7/22/19, contained tuberculin skin test results dated 7/24/19, which therefore were not on file at the time of hire.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: On 2/28/2020, it was observed that the facility's certificate of compliance was not posted. The certificate that was posted was for a different address. Corrected on site.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #2, hired 11/4/19, does not contain a copy of the request for the NSOR verification, as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file did not contain a completed NSOR verification at the time of hire, as the NSOR verification was dated 11/6/19. The file did not contain the request for the DHS FBI clearance or a completed DHS FBI clearance at the time of hire, as the DHS FBI clearance was dated 2/19/20. The file contained a Department of Education FBI clearance at the time of hire. The file of facility person #5, hired 7/22/19, did not contain the request for the DHS FBI clearance or a completed DHS FBI clearance at the time of hire, as the DHS FBI clearance was dated 2/19/20. The file contained a Department of Education FBI clearance at the time of hire. The file of facility person #6, hired 12/20/19, did not contain a completed NSOR verification until 1/9/20. The LE did not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally until 2/14/20. The file of facility person #7, hired 11/21/19, did not contain a completed NSOR verification until 1/9/20. The LE did not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally until 2/14/20.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 contained a staff evaluation dated 1/8/20, however it was dated more than 12 months from the previous evaluation, which was dated 10/2/18. The file of facility person #4 contained a staff evaluation dated 12/26/19, however it was dated more than 12 months from the previous evaluation, which was dated 11/27/18.

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: The file of facility person #6 contained documentation of 2 years of experience and documentation of education from a foreign country. The file did not contain documentation of the educational equivalency to that in the united states.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Noncompliance Area: The water temperature at the sink in the big dinos classroom was observed to be 113 degrees Fahrenheit, which was corrected on site.

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

Noncompliance Area: Per staff report, facility person #1 had pulled child #1 on the arm on 8/20/19 between 5:24 and 5:25 PM.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Noncompliance Area: Per staff report, facility person #1 used a voice that was too stern when disciplining child #1 on 8/20/19 between 5:24 and 5:25 PM.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Noncompliance Area: In reviewing of children's records, Child #1 and Child #2's files did not contain an updated 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.

Noncompliance Area: A plastic bag was observed to be accessible to older toddlers at the time of inspection, which was corrected on site.

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.

Noncompliance Area: In the Awesome Owls classroom, foam cushions were observed to have tears in them, exposing the foam inside. Also in the Busy Bees classroom, a broken handle was observed on a kitchen toy, exposing a screw, and a broken Barbie doll was observed to have sharp, broken plastic. A changing pad in the Busy Bees classroom was observed to have a tear in it, exposing the foam inside. A mat in the Busy Bees classroom was observed to have a torn corner, exposing the foam inside the mat. All exposed foam was taped over at the time of inspection, except the foam cushion in the Awesome Owls room, which was removed from the room at the time of inspection. All broken toys were removed from the room at the time of inspection.

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: Plastic bags were observed to be accessible to children in the Tigers classroom and a plastic bag was observed to be accessible to children in the Busy Bees classroom bathroom. Toddlers are cared for in both classrooms. The plastic bags were moved out of reach at the time of inspection.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The agreements for children #2 and 7 were not signed by the operator. Child #2's agreement was signed at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #2 did not specify the child's arrival time.

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

Noncompliance Area: The agreements for children # 1, 6, and 7 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for children #1, 3, 4, 5, and 7 did not include addresses for the individuals designated by the parents to whom the children 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.

Noncompliance Area: There was a current health assessment on file for child #6, an older toddler, however the health assessment was dated almost 15 months from the previous 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.

Noncompliance Area: There was a current, updated health assessment on file for staff person #2, however it was dated more than 28 months from the previous health assessment. There was a current, updated health assessment on file for staff person #6, however it was dated more than 25 months from the previous health assessment.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form and agreement for child #4 were current and updated at the time of inspection, however it had been almost 7 months since the previous update.

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.

Noncompliance Area: There was only one written, nonfamily reference on file for staff persons #1, 5, and 7, and no written, nonfamily references on file for staff person #4.

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: At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have a complete state police clearance on file, which was corrected on site. The state police clearance for staff person #2 did not include the staff person's alias names, and therefore was not a complete clearance. There was not a child abuse clearance on file for staff person #3 at the time of inspection. The required state police clearance was not on file for staff person #8 at the time of inspection. There was not a complete rap sheet on file for staff person #9's FBI clearance at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons # 2, 3, 8, and 9 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: A window in the leap frogs classroom, which is on the second floor, was observed not to be modified to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches, which was corrected on site.

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: It was observed that a wire connected to an infant swing in the Tiny Turtles classroom was loose, creating a hazard. The wire was immediately corrected on site by taping the wire to the wall.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed behind a shelf in the Tiny Turtles classroom, on a window sill in the Awesome Owls classroom, on the purple wall in the entrance of the church building, on the window seals to the left of the entrance to the Leap Frogs classroom, on the window seal in the bathroom of the Leap Frogs classroom, under the sink on the molding in the bathroom of the Leap Frogs classroom, and on the wall in the stairwell between the entrance to the church and the Leap Frogs classroom. All paint was corrected on site by placing tape over the peeling paint at the time of inspection.

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

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 has a health assessment on file that expired 1/4/17.

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: Staff 1 has a health assessmnet on file that expired 2/28/17.

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: In outside preschool playground, a brown slide and pink playhouse were observed to be broken with sharp edges. *FIXED AT INSPECTION*

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.