Rainbow Connection Ecdc

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In Room #3 a pink plastic toy container with Mega Blocks in it was observed to be cracked causing rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points. In the outdoor play space a tan with a maroon roof plastic playhouse was observed to have two holes with cracks in the plastic creating rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points. In the toddler outdoor play space, a plastic green slide with red steps was observed to have a sharp piece of plastic sticking out of it creating rough edges and sharp corners.

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: 3270.102(g)

Description: Hazardous toys and equipment

Noncompliance Area: Two Fisher Price swings were observed in Rm #10 that are described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility.

Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 who was an older toddler lacked a health report that was completed 12 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file were dated 3/18/24 and 5/20/25. The file for child #2 who was an older toddler lacked a health report that was completed 12 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file were dated 5/28/24 and 12/1/25.

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.

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in Rm #1 that two children did not have their hands washed by a staff person after getting their diapers changed.

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: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a soiled diaper was not discarded in a hands-free covered can.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

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: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked an initial 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. 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.

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in Rm #1 that a facility person did not wash their hands after diapering two children.

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

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(2)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not provide accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan parent letter lacked lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 4/6/20 and 4/16/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In Room #8 a tube of Desitin, tube of Hello Hello sunscreen, and an aerosol spray can of Blue Lizard sunscreen all labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table.

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: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature in the sink to the left in the restroom in Rm #1 was observed to be 120 degrees F. The hot water temperature in the two sinks in the girls restroom across the hall from the blue room were observed to be 121 degrees F.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In Room #2 two stained ceiling tiles were observed above the television causing a visible hazard. In Room #3 one stained ceiling tile was observed on the back wall 1st row behind the teacher's desk causing a visible hazard. In Room #12 one stained ceiling tile was observed between the two storage doors four ceiling tiles over from the right causing a visible hazard. In the hallway outside of Room #12 one stained ceiling tile was observed around a vent causing a visible hazard. In the child's restroom inside the door from the outdoor playspace was observed to have a damaged sink top causing a visible 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: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space, the wooden train white base was observed to have peeling paint on it in several places. In the toddler outdoor play space, the wooden white fence was observed to have peeling paint on several of the front boards.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for the 30-day smoke detector checks. There were 31 days between 7/18/25 and 8/18/25 and 31 days between 8/18/25 and 9/18/25.

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.

Regulation: 3270.117(a)

Description: Released only to parent or designee

Noncompliance Area: Based on a conversation with Staff Person #1 and the director, it was learned that children #1 and #2 are being picked up by the child's mother's boyfriend whose name is neither listed on the Emergency Contact or Fee Agreement forms.

Correction Required: A child shall be released only to the child's parent or to an individual designated in writing by the enrolling parent. A child shall be released to either parent unless a court order on file at the facility states otherwise.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In Room #1 a cardboard toy box was observed to be torn. In Room #1 the blue shelving unit under the window was observed to have rough edges due to a scrape on the shelf. In Room #9 a toy Fisher Price plastic basketball hoop was observed to be broken causing rough edges and sharp corners. The netting against the fence in the outdoor playspace was observed to be ripped.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked an agreement that specified the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 lacked emergency contact information that included written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 lacked emergency contact information that included the address and telephone number 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: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked emergency contact information that was updated in the last 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. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 who is a preschool child lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 6/16/23 and 7/11/24. The file for child #2 who is an older toddler lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 5/15/23 and 2/11/25.

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.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 who is an older toddler lacked a child health report that was completed in the past 12 months. The child health report in the file is dated 11/22/22.

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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment policy was observed to be missing prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 12/13/22 and 2/10/25. The file for staff person #3 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 2/23/23 and 3/6/25. The file for staff person #4 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 7/26/22 and 2/19/25. The file for staff person #7 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 8/29/22 and 9/5/24. The file for staff person #8 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 1/13/23 and 3/8/25.

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: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked financial agreement information that was updated in the last 6-month period.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.

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(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals 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: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In the infant nap room a crib was observed with a loose-fitting sheet. In the outdoor playspace, wires attached to a electric meter were observed to be loosely hanging near the ground accessible to the children in care and causing a potential hazard.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked 12 clock hours of child care training from 12/2023 - 12/2024. There were 8 hours in the file for staff person #1.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 who was hired as the director on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 1/30/20 and 3/4/25. The file for staff person #2 who was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 1/30/20 and 2/11/25. The file for staff person #4 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 1/30/20 and 2/4/25. The file for staff person #5 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Cod Sheet) lacked State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and NSOR verification certificate prior to her state date. The State Police Clearance in the file is dated 3/24/25. The Child Abuse Clearance in the file is dated 3/27/25. The NSOR Verification Certificate in the file is dated 3/14/25. The file for staff person #6 who was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 1/30/20 and 2/26/25. The file for staff person #8 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 1/31/20 and 2/11/25. The file for staff person #9 who was hired as a facility person on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 2/20/20 and 2/27/25.

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: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5 lacked a high school diploma.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years 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: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the unlocked adult bathroom a bottle of Clorox, one bag and one box of Member's Mark Laundry Power Pacs, and one bottle of 70 Tough Green were observed on a shelf accessible to children all labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children." In the unlocked shed in the outdoor playspace two plastic gas containers and one container of weed spray were observed accessible to the children and labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children."

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: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: In the activity room the handwashing sign was observed to be missing above the left sink.

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: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed. There were 96 days between the fire drills on 9/4/24 and 12/9/24.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for the 30 day smoke detection system checks. There were 31 days between 6/13/24 and 7/13/24. There were 53 days between 7/13/24 and 9/4/24. There were 96 days between 9/4/24 and 12/9/24. There were 60 days between 12/9/24 and 2/7/25.

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.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In Room #2 a plastic bin containing crayons was observed to have a broken corner creating rough edges and sharp corners. In Room #8 a toy kitchen set was observed to have a broken plastic red burner creating rough edges and sharp corners. In the indoor playspace an orange chair was observed to have two cracks creating pinch and crush points. In the indoor playspace a white riding toy with a yellow seat was observed to be cracked creating rough edges and pinch and crush points. In the indoor playspace a pink and purple riding toy was observed to have a broken castle top creating rough edges and sharp corners. In the large outdoor playspace a pink tunnel in between the maroon and pink slide was observed to be cracked creating rough edges and pinch and crush points. In the toddler part of the outdoor playspace a piece of the white wooden fencing was falling off creating rough edges, sharp corners, and splinters. There was also an exposed screw where the piece of wooden fencing was being held up.

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: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked an initial 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. 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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code sheet) lacked a disclosure statement, a valid State Police Clearance, a Child Abuse Clearance, an FBI Clearance, and an NSOR verification certificate. The State Police Clearance in the file is under review. The 45-day provisional hire period is over and staff person #1 was not removed from her child care position at the facility.

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

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked 2 years experience with children. The file contained 1,732 hours of experience with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years 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: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In Room #8 a Swiffer Wet Jet with toxic cleaning materials attached was observed to be sitting in an area accessible to the children. The label on the cleaning materials bottle read "Keep Out of Reach of Children."

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: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: On the sink in Room #1 a bottle of cleaning materials was observed in a container that did not specify the content. On the sink in Room #8 a bottle of cleaning materials was observed in a container that did not specify the content.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in Room #4 was observed to be missing band-aids.

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: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler side of the outdoor playspace on the front of the wooden fence between the two blue slides peeling paint was observed.

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

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In Classroom 2 (Music Room) one cracked bin, with a potential pinch point, was observed.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #5 lacked a parent signature.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: The files for Children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 were observed to contain the original agreements.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5, a young toddler, lacked an updated health report that had been completed within the last 6 months. The most recent health report was completed in June 2023.

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: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3, a preschool age child, lacked an updated health report that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health report was completed in September 2022.

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.

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: In Classroom 9, Staff Person #1 was observed to remove a soiled diaper from a child and placed it on the changing table while then finished changing the child and then washing their hands. The soiled diaper was then placed in a small bag that was tied and then discarded into the hands free covered can. This did not meet the requirement for the soiled diaper to be immediately placed into the plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The updates to the emergency contact form and financial agreements for Children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 have exceeded 6 months since their last documented review and update. The most recent updates for Children #1 and #3 were completed in January 2023. The most recent updates for Children #5 and #6 were completed in February 2023. The most recent update for Child #2 was completed in February 2022 and the most recent update for Child #4 was completed in August 2023.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 lacked verification of education and experience to qualify them for the position they were observed to be performing. The files for Staff Persons #3 and #5 lacked verification of education and experience to qualify them for the position they were reported to be hired to perform.

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

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In Classroom 7, where preschool age children were receiving care, two pairs of adult scissors were observed on a bookcase accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #3 and #7 lacked verification that they had received training related to the emergency plan in the last 12 months. The most recent training on file for Staff Person #3 was dated 2.22.22 and the most recent trainings on file for Staff Person #7 were dated on 2.24.23.

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: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a parent letter explaining the emergency procedures.

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)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #5 lacked 2.5 of their 12 hours of annual child care training in their respective training year of January 2023 and January 2024. The file for Staff Person #7 lacked 6.5 hours of their 12 hours of annual child care training in their respective training year of December 2022 and December 2023.

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

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Persons #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 lacked verification that they had completed fire safety training within the last 12 months. The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff Persons #3 and #5 were completed in October 2022. The most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff Persons #4, #6 and #7 were completed in September 2022.

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: The file for Staff Person #2 lacked verification that they had completed a request for their State Police Clearance prior to starting at the facility. A completed State Police was not on file until 37 days after starting at the facility. The file for Staff Person #2 also lacked an acceptable FBI clearance for employment in a childcare facility. The disclosure statement on file for Staff Person #2 also lacked a date. Staff Person #2 was observed to be working alone with a group of preschool children in Classroom 7. The file for Staff Person #5 lacked a current FBI clearance. The most recent FBI clearance on file was dated 6.18.18.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet on a power strip located on the floor in Classroom 3 (Fours) was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover. In Classroom 8 two electrical outlets were observed to be missing protective receptacle covers.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: The lock on the cabinet under the changing table in Classroom 1 was observed to be in disrepair allowing the lock to disconnect when the handles were pulled making them accessible to children receiving care in the space. Cleaning materials were observed in the cabinet.

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: 3270.66(a)/3270.134(d)

Description: Locked or inaccessible/Liquid or powdered soap

Noncompliance Area: The soap dispenser in the Men's Restroom was observed to have been filled with a bag of hand sanitizer and not liquid soap. The soap dispenser was accessible to children using the restroom and hand sanitizer is not acceptable for handwashing.

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

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in Classroom 2 (Music Room) was missing tape.

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: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed on the loft/climbing structure and on the wooden train in the outdoor play space. Peeling paint was also observed on the wall behind the water fountain in the outdoor play space.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The facility exceeded 30 days between fire alarm testing on 4.21.23, 5.26.23, and 6.26.23, and then on 10.20.23, 11.21.23 and 12.28.23, and again on 1.9.24 and 2.20.24.

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.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 8:55 am Staff Person #1 was observed to leave Classroom #1 unattended to open the front door. Staff Person #1 was also observed to leave the classroom unattended and go to the Infant Room to tell the Director of Cert Reps arrival. Staff Person #1 was caring for 3 preschool age and 2 older toddler age children. Another Staff Person was not present in the classroom to allow for supervision of the children receiving care in the space during their absence.

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.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 8:55 am Staff Person #1 was observed to leave Classroom #1 unattended to open the front door. Staff Person #1 was also observed to leave the classroom unattended and go to the Infant Room to tell the Director of Cert Reps arrival. Staff Person #1 was caring for 3 preschool age and 2 older toddler age children. Another Staff Person was not present in the classroom to allow for supervision of the children receiving care in the space during their absence.

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 file for Child #6 lacked a current child service report for the child. The most recent child service report on file was dated 5.20.22.

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(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: The files for Children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 were observed to contain the original agreements.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5, a preschool age child, lacked a current health assessment. The last health assessment on file was dated 3.19.21. The updates to the health assessments on file for Child #4, a preschool age child, exceeded 12 months between updates on 12.30.21 and 3.14.23.

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.

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: The immunization records for Children #3, #4 and #5 lacked documentation that the children have received an annual influenza vaccination in 2022 as recommended by the ACIP. Written exemptions were not on file at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Children #3, #4 and #5 must be dismissed from care close of business 3.15.23.

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Child #4 lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The immunization records for Children #3, #4 and #5 lacked documentation that the children have received an annual influenza vaccination in 2022 as recommended by the ACIP. Written exemptions were not on file at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Children #3, #4 and #5 must be dismissed from care close of business 3.15.23.

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #8 was observed to change a soiled diaper, place it to the side with the used wipes and then roll up the diaper in the changing paper and place in a tied grocery style bag. The soiled diaper was not discarded by placing it into the hands free covered can.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan on file lacked continuity of operations as required by Federal Regulation.

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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2, #3, #4, #6, #8 and #12 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #2, #3, #4, #6, #8 and #12 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 31(f)(10). The Pediatric First Aid and CPR training on file were not completed in an approved curriculum. The file for Staff Person #6 also lacked acceptable health and safety training as the 6-hour health and safety training on file was not completed within the acceptable time frame: 31(f)(1-9). The files for Staff Person's #4, #6, #7, #8 and #13 lacked the required 1-hour health and safety training update prior to 12.30.2022.

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 person #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12 and #13 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12 and #13, staff persons #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12 and #13 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person's #1 and #9 lacked an initial health assessment within 12 months prior to starting at the facility. The initial health assessment for Staff Person #1 was completed 16 days after starting at the facility. The health assessment on file for Staff Person #9 was completed 201 days after starting at the facility. The updated to the health assessment on file for Staff Person #6 exceeded 24 months between updates occurring on 12.8.20 and 12.13.22.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person's #1 and #9 and Facility Person #10 lacked a tuberculosis screening within 12 months prior to starting at the facility. The tuberculosis screening on file for Staff Person #1 was completed 16 days after staring at the facility. The tuberculosis screening on file for Staff Person #9 was completed 201 days after staring at the facility. The tuberculosis screening on file for Facility Person #10 was completed 9 days after staring at the facility.

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)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 lacked the physician's assessment of the staff person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: A copy of the current insurance policy was not on file at the facility at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The updates to the emergency contact form and financial agreement for Children #3 exceeded 6 months between updates occurring on 11.4.21 and 1.30.23. The updates to the emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #5 have exceeded 6 months since last review.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #12 lacked verification of education and experience to qualify them for a position at the facility.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation that an annual emergency drill had occurred prior to 2.15.23.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 and #9 lacked verification that they had received emergency plan training within 90 days of starting at the facility. The emergency plan training for Staff Person #1 was completed 113 days after starting at the facility and the emergency plan training for Staff Person #9 was completed 202 days after starting at the facility. The file for Staff Person #13 exceeded 12 months between emergency plan reviews on 5.18.20 and 4.14.22.

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: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation that the emergency plan had been submitted to the local municipality.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(b)

Description: Staff person - 18 yrs.

Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #10 was identified as an Aide; however, they are not 18 years of age or older. They do not meet the requirements to qualify them for the position they were reported to be hired to perform. Facility Person #10 qualifies as a Volunteer until they turn 18 years of age.

Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #6 lacked 6 of their 12 hours of child care training in their respective training year.

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

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The updates to the fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person #6 and #13 exceeded 12 months between trainings. The trainings on file for Staff Person #6 were dated 9.14.21 and 10.24.22. The trainings on file for Staff Person #13 were dated 7.5.20 and 10.27.22.

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)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked completion of their Pediatric First Aid and CPR training within 90 days of starting at the facility. The Pediatric First Aid and CPR training was completed 115 days after starting at the facility.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 31(f)(1-9). The 6-hour health and safety training that was on file was not completed in the acceptable time frame for that specific training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #6 will have until March 31, 2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #6, staff person #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12 and #13 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 31(f)(10). The Pediatric First Aid and CPR on file were not completed in an approved curriculum.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12 and #13 will have until March 31, 2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons # 2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12 and #13 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12 and #13, staff persons #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12 and #13 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 lacked a request for their NSOR certificate prior to starting at the facility. A completed NSOR certificate was not on file until 102 days after starting at the facility. The file for Staff Person #9 lacked verification that they had requested their Child Abuse Clearance, NSOR Certificate and State Police Clearance prior to starting at the facility. A completed State Police was not on file until 59 days after starting at the facility. A completed Child Abuse Clearance was not on file until 171 days after starting at the facility. A completed NSOR certificate was not on file until 17 days after starting at the facility. The file for Facility Person #10 lacked completion of their mandated reporter training within 90 days of starting at the facility. The mandated reporter training was completed 260 days after starting at the facility. The file for Staff Person #13 lacked verification that they had been fingerprinted for their FBI clearance and requested their NSOR certificate prior to starting at the facility. The FBI clearance on file was dated 40 days after starting and the NSOR was dated 1 day after starting. The file for Facility Person #10 lacked a current disclosure statement that included a date. The file for Staff Person #12 lacked a current disclosure statement. The disclosure statements on file were an older version and they do not meet the requirements of the CPSL.

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: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Persons #12 and #13 lacked a written staff evaluation that had been completed by the Director within the last 12 months.

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: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #2 was observed to leave Staff Person #12, who was designated as an Aide, alone on multiple occasions in Classroom #7 to answer the front door and to take children to the restroom.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 8:55 am Staff Person #1 was observed to leave Classroom #1 unattended to open the front door. Staff Person #1 was also observed to leave the classroom unattended and go to the Infant Room to tell the Director of Cert Reps arrival. Staff Person #1 was caring for 3 preschool age and 2 older toddler age children. Another Staff Person was not present in the classroom to meet the required Staff:Child Ratio when Staff Person #1 left the classroom unattended.

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: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In Classroom #2 a power strip next to the television was observed to be missing 2 protective receptacle covers. Also in Classroom #2 one wall outlet was observed to be missing a receptacle cover.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In Classroom #2 the lock on the cabinet under the sink was observed to be in disrepair allowing access to two bottles of NI-712 Odor Eliminator. The Kitchen door was observed to be propped open with a garbage can. Cleaning products were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. In Classroom #5 a bucket of 100% Tropi-cool white roof coating was observed in the classroom. All toxic items were labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children.

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