The Smart Center Of Child Dev Edu

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/5/26 Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: The original health and safety training was unable to be located only the one hour update. Staff person #2 will need to complete the Health and Safety Training Part 1 and Part 2 .

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. Staff person #2 will need to complete the Health and Safety Training Part 1 and Part 2 if verification of the original health and safety training cannot be located. . Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/5/26 the file for staff person #1 did not have a current health assessment on file at the facility.

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: During the inspection on 2/5/26 staff person #1 did not have a current NSOR on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person # 1may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/5/26 the Director was unable to locate the fire drill log for the past year.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/7/25 A cubbie unit, shelf and changing table with a tipping hazard were observed in the young toddler room. A shelf and a cubbie unit with a tipping hazard was observed in the preschool classroom. A broken drawer and a broken doorknob were observed in the child's bathroom.

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

Regulation: 3270.106(j)

Description: Prohibit items in crib

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/7/25 child #1 and #2 were observed sleeping in their cribs with a u-shaped pillow.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Training part 1.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form and agreement form for child #3 and #4 have not been updated for over six months as required.

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(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/7/25 staff persons #1 and #2 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file at the faclity.

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: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety part 1 and part 2.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/7/25 the file for staff person #2 does not have child abuse clearance or PA State police clearance required attachment.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/7/25 an outlet box was observed with a broken cover in the young toddler room and an outlet strip with uncovered outlets was observed in the infant room.

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

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/7/24 shelf units and cubbie units with a narrow base and tipping hazard were observed in the toddler room and preschool room.

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

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/7/24 the trashcan in the toddler classroom used for diapers was not hands-free.

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/7/24 the file for staff person #1 did not include the child abuse clearance or the attachments with the PA Criminal Clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person # 1may not work in a child care position at the facility.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 12/13/2023 the file for staff persons #1 and #3 did not contain the health and safety one hour update. The file for staff person #2 did not contain the 10-hour health and safety training and did not have pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on file as required.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 12/13/23 the file for staff person #1 had an expired child abuse clearance and an expired mandated reporter's training certificate. The file for staff person #2 did not have a valid PA Criminal Clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Persons #1 and #2- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Persons #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 12/13/23 staff person was observed working alone with 4 young toddlers and 1 infant.

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: 3270.102(g)

Description: Hazardous toys and equipment

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the cribs in the infant room did not contain certification showing compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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: 3270.111(c)/3270.113(e)

Description: Promote development/Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the children in the infant room were contained in high chairs from 09:45 am until 10:55 am.

Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the health assessment on record for child #1 was dated more than 12-months ago.

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: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the health assessment for staff person #3 did not contain record of the staff person being free from communicable disease.

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

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the emergency contact form and financial agreement were not updated in the previous 6-months.

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: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the staff files for staff persons #1 and 2 did not contain verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the files for staff persons #1 and 2 contained verification of pediatric first aid and CPR training more than two-years-old.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, staff persons #1 and 2 contained verification of Fire Safety dated more than 12-months old.

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: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, outlet covers in the infant room and toddler gross motor room did not have protective covers.

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

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the first aid kit in the infant room did not contain tweezers and scissors; the first aid kit in the preschool room did not contain gloves.

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: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the sinks in the two-year-old room and the preschool room did not contain handwashing signs.

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: During a renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, the fire drill log for the 2022 licensing year contained only one fire drill dated 10/31/2022.

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.