New School Of Lancaster

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's initial health assessment and TB testing were conducted greater than 12 months prior to providing initial service at the center as evidenced by both dated 10/25/23. (See Code Sheet).

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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's record did not include verification of child care experience and education.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: Child 1(young toddler) - Health assessment updates on file were dated in December of 2023, and subsequently more than 6 months later in October of 2024.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: Two medications were on site for child #4, but the operator was unable to provide documentation that medication logs were on file.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: Written notification of safe routes were not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility. (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: 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed

Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement on file for child #1 was signed and dated by a parent in February of 2024, and subsequently more than 6 months later in January of 2025. The financial agreement on file for child #2 was most recently updated/signed by a parent in August of 2024. The financial agreement on file for child #3 was most recently signed in January of 2024.

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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

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

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person #4 (AGS) did not include verification of child care experience. The record for staff person #10 (AGS) did not include verification of child care experience. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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 verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the operator was unable to provide documentation of an emergency drill that took place during the previous 12 months. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Per documentation on file at the time of inspection, staff person #5 complete 10.5 clock hours of child care training during the previous training year.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The NSOR on file for staff person #2 expired on 11/21/2024, but was not updated until 3/4/25. The NSOR on file for staff person #5 expired on 11/5/24, but was not updated until 2/27/25. The child abuse clearance on file for staff person #5 expired on 5/8/24, but was not updated until 2/27/25. The mandated reporter training on file for staff person #5 expired on 8/1/24, but was not updated until 3/5/25. The NSOR on file for staff person #7 expired on 11/6/2024, but was not updated until 12/16/24. The record for staff person #8 did not contain a completed disclosure statement until at least a month after the employees first day working with children. The NSOR on file for staff person #9 expired on 1/27/25, but was not updated until 2/5/25.

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

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Annual written evaluations for staff persons #5 and #6 were due in January of 2025, but were not completed until February of 2025.

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

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: Upon entering the infant room, staff persons #1 and #2 were observed with 10 children. The youngest children in the room were infants. Staff person #3 was in the infant nap room.

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).

Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d)

Description: Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: English Ivy was observed to be growing on the preschool playground. A snake plant was observed in the hallway near the infant room. A snake plant and a pothos were observed in the infant room. Hand sanitizer was observed on the counter in the toddler room. (CORRECTED ON SITE) A peace lily and a snake plant were observed in room 117. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Disinfecting wipes were observed laying on the counter in room 117. (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. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Regulation: 3270.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: The surface temperature of the heater vent in the infant room measured at 120° F. The heater is in a location that is within reach of the infants.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Dusty vents were observed near the ceiling in rooms 115 and 117. A dangling cord connected to a humidifier (within reach of toddlers) was observed in room 117. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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: 31 days lapsed between manual tests of the fire detection system on 7/30/24 to 8/30/24, and then from 8/30/24 to 9/30/24.

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. To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.

Regulation: 3270.102(e)

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the follow up visit on 5/31/24, continued non-compliance was observed. The plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.102c on SIN-00243571 had not been fully implemented. On 3/11/24, mulch was observed to have washed onto the toddler playground. (SIN-00240789). On 4/26/24, mulch was observed to have washed onto the toddler playground. Toddlers were also observed (while playing) entering onto the space where mulch is used on the preschool playground. (SIN-00243571) On 5/31/24, mulch was observed to have washed onto the toddler playground. Toddlers were observed to have access and were playing with mulch that was accessible to them at the edge of the toddler playground.

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: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the follow up visit to verify corrections for SIN-00243571 (unannounced monitoring from 4/26/24), it was observed that the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.113a1 had not been fully implemented. On 4/25/24, 24 toddlers were present on the toddler playground. Four staff that were assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children accounted for 21 of the children. When and additional staff person joined the playground with 2 additional children, the five staff were able to account for all 26 children. On 5/31/24, five older toddlers were present on the toddler playground, while the staff person assigned responsibility for their supervision was inside the building. The 5 staff persons present on the playground accounted for 25 of the 30 children present on the playground.

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: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the follow up visit to verify corrections for SIN-00243571 (unannounced monitoring from 4/26/24), it was observed that the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.113a1 had not been fully implemented. On 4/25/24, 24 toddlers were present on the toddler playground. Four staff that were assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children accounted for 21 of the children. When and additional staff person joined the playground with 2 additional children, the five staff were able to account for all 26 children. On 5/31/24, five older toddlers were present on the toddler playground, while the staff person assigned responsibility for their supervision was inside the building. The 5 staff persons present on the playground accounted for 25 of the 30 children present on the playground.

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. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of one hour of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52

Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: 30 younger and older toddlers were present on the toddler playground with five staff. 1st group - 17 younger and older toddlers with 3 staff. The staff person that was responsible for the younger toddlers had 6 children. 2nd group - 13 older toddlers with 2 staff.

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. 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).

Regulation: 3270.102(e)

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection follow up visit to verify corrections, the plan of corrections for the violation citing 3270.1023 on SIN-00240789 had not been fully implemented. On 4/26/24, mulch was observed to have washed onto the toddler playground. Toddlers were also observed (while playing) entering onto the space where mulch is used on the preschool playground.

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: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: 24 toddlers were present on the toddler playground. Four staff that were assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children accounted for 21 of the children. When and additional staff person joined the playground with 2 additional children, the five staff were able to account for all 26 children.

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: 3270.102(e)/3270.103

Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: Mulch was observed to have washed onto the toddler playground.

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. 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: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator located in room 115 did not contain a thermometer. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The health assessments on file for child 1 (young toddler) were dated 2/23/23 and subsequently more than 6 months later on 1/3/24.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Regulation: 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)

Description: Written consent/Medication log

Noncompliance Area: Epi-pens were on site for children 1 and 2. A medication log was not on file for either child's medication. The facility did not have written consent for administration of the epi-pen for child 2.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: A staff person was observed changing a diaper and then did not wash the child's hands at the sink. The staff person stated that they use wipes to clean hands after diaper changes until the child is about 18 months old.

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: 3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 3 moved from an aide to an assistant group supervisor during the previous year and was observed working alone with children. The record did not include verification of childcare experience following the outset of service at the facility, which was needed to document the change to assistant group supervisor. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, more than 12 months lapsed between fire safety training for staff person 3. The trainings were dated in November of 2022 and then subsequently in February of 2024.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, staff person #1 began working in a child care position at the facility with incomplete clearance paperwork on file. The staff person's record did not contain completed out of state clearance information required under the CPSL and did not contain a copy of request for the required out of state clearances required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

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

Regulation: 3270.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: The heater vents in the infant rooms measured at a surface temperature of 178° F (nap room) and 133° F to 144° F (awake room). The heaters are in areas accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: The 3 staff persons in room 114 were not assigned the responsibility of supervision of specific children. There were 9 children in the space.

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: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not using the Department's approved form (Child Service Report, or any of the approved alternatives) to provide information to the families about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.

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: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: Children in room 117 did not wash hands before having their morning snack.

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(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Initial health assessments on file for staff persons 2 and 3 were not dated within the 12 months prior to initial service at the facility. Staff person 2 - The health assessment was obtained 175 days after start date. Staff person 3 - The health assessment was obtained 27 days after start date. Health assessments updates for staff persons 4 and 5 were not obtained timely (within 24 months) during the previous year. Staff person 4's health assessments were dated 6/26/20 and subsequently 2/16/23. Staff person 5's health assessments were dated 8/21/20 and subsequently 3/6/23.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person 1 did not include tuberculosis screening at initial employment. The results on file were from 2017.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person 7 did not include results of an examination for communicable diseases.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: Infant bottles were not labeled with the child's name in room 114.

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

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person 6 did not include documentation of education.

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: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person 1 did not include clearances from a state the individual resided in during the past 5 years. The record for staff person 2 did not include a criminal history clearance from a state the individual resided in during the past 5 years. In addition, the NSOR on file for the staff person was not obtained within the 45 day provisional hire period (dated 63 days after start date). Staff person 3 was previously a volunteer at the facility and had volunteer clearances on file. Upon start date as a staff person, the facility did not have complete provisional hire paperwork on file. The record did not include the employment child abuse clearance at start date, either a completed employment PA state police clearance or the DHS FBI clearance, nor documentation that the requests had been submitted for the remaining clearances. -NSOR requested late (9 days after start date), and received 15 days after start date. -Employment child abuse clearance obtained 30 days after start date -Employment PA state police clearance obtained 20 days after start date -DHS FBI clearance obtained 15 days after start date. The record for staff person 6 included a volunteer child abuse clearance in-lieu of the required employment child abuse clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons #1, 2, and 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility until complete clearances are on file.

Regulation: 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 8 is serving as an aide at the facility. Staff person 8's record did not include the required documentation of education and experience to justify the role she is serving in. The staff person's record included documentation of 1 year of childcare experience and transcripts from an international technical school (unable to determine what the education is equivalent to in the United States).

Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). (1) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. (2) A minimum of an 8th grade education and enrollment in a training curriculum described at § 3270.31(c) (relating to age and training). The classroom training portion of the curriculum shall be completed. Documentation of completion of classroom training and continuing enrollment in the training curriculum shall be included in the staff person's file. (3) A minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 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.

Regulation: 3270.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: Windows in the indoor playspace (4th floor) opened 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: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: Room 117 - Two of the shelves in the room were not anchored and tipped forward easily when they were pulled on.

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

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: Room 117- Children's hands were not being washed after diaper changes.

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(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The record for facility person 2 did not include a health assessment (complete with TB test results) at the time of initial service in the child care setting. The staff person was hired 9/13/21, but her initial health assessment was not obtained until 3/3/22. The record for facility person 4 did not include a health assessment (complete with TB test results) at the time of initial service in the child care setting. The staff person was hired 1/6/22, but her initial health assessment was not obtained until 1/14/22.

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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Regulation: 3270.161(d)/3270.161(e)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated/Fresh fruit/vegetables refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: Room 117- Potentially hazardous foods (chicken nuggets, red meat crumbles or meat alternative) and fruits/veggies in children's lunchboxes were not being refrigerated.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.Fresh fruits and vegetables that are not used on the day of purchase shall be refrigerated.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Facility person 1 began employment on 9/13/21. The facility person's record did not include an NSOR at the time of initial employment as required by the CPSL. The NSOR on file staff person 1 was dated 2/22/22. Facility person 2 began employment on 9/13/21. The facility person's record did not include any of the four required clearances at the time of initial employment as required by the CPSL. The PA State police clearance was dated 9/24/21, the Child Abuse clearance was dated 9/19/21, the FBI clearance was dated 9/29/21, and the NSOR certificate was dated 10/5/21. Facility person 3 began employment on 10/20/21. The facility person's record did not include an NSOR at the time of initial employment as required by the CPSL. The NSOR on file staff person 1 was dated 12/13/21. Facility person 4 began employment on 1/6/22. The facility person's record did not include an NSOR at the time of initial employment as required by the CPSL. The NSOR on file staff person 1 was dated 3/7/22. Facility person 5 began employment on 11/1/21. The facility person's record did not include an NSOR, or the FBI clearance at the time of initial employment as required by the CPSL. The NSOR on file staff person 1 was dated 2/1/22, and the FBI clearance was dated 11/3/21. Facility person 5 also did not complete a mandated reporter training within the first 90 days of employment as required by the CPSL. The training on file was dated 2/28/22.

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: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: Room 117 - A peace lily was present in the child care space.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Room 117 - The edge of 2 carpets were rolled up, creating a tripping hazard.

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)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: The facility was unable to provide proof and date of purchase of their interconnected fire detection device. The manual tests of the fire detection system were not happening at least every 30 days during the previous year (Dates of testing - 9/24 to 10/26, 12/16 to 1/21, 1/21 - 2/22).

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)). To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs. Operability shall also be demonstrated during the department's annual inspection. A child care center or family child care home shall keep the proof and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection device or system with the facility's fire drill logs. An attestation statement must be completed.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Multiple spots of peeling paint were observed throughout room 115.

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