Tiny Steps Learning Center Of Cherry Ridge

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 1/22/26, operator indicated an emergency drill was conducted in the Spring, 2025; there is no documentation on file at the facility.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 1/22/26, certification rep reviewed the emergency plan dated 12/19/25; no staff received training on this version of the emergency plan.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 1/22/26, certification rep observed the file of staff # 1, an assistant group supervisor. The written verification of experience is 1410 hours. There is no documentation of staff # 1 hours since starting at the facility to qualify them for the Assistant Group Supervisor position.

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 following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/10/20 and no new certificate on file. Staff person # 2 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file dated 3/16/20 and the current mandated reporter training on file dated 4/29/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Tiered LIS: 1. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1 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 # 1, staff person # 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The Legal Entity will submit a written policy to the Regional Office which outlines how timelines will be tracked for staff clearances and trainings as required by CPSL. This operator shall provide a date by which this policy will be completed and submitted to the Regional Office

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 1/14/25, certification rep observed several exposed bolts on the entrance gates to both the preschool and infant/toddler play areas.

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: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. At that time, a plastic bag was observed hanging in a cubby in the older toddler room and was accessible to the toddlers in the classroom. Plastic gloves were observed on the changing table in the toddler room where they were accessible to the toddlers in the classroom.

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

Regulation: 3270.121(a)

Description: Review policies and procedures

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. At that time, the parent handbook did not include a supervision policy.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. At that time, the emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the address of the release person.

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(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space.

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

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. At that time, the operator stated that Child #2 had been administered children's Tylenol at the facility but did not have a medication log for the child and the medication.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The PA State Police Clearance (1/26/19), PA Child Abuse Clearance (1/26/19), and DHS FBI Clearance (1/29/19) on file for Staff Person #2 were more than 60 months old.

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. Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a current PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and DHS FBI Clearance are on file 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, did not have verification of any experience working with children on file at the facility. Staff Person #1 did have verification of high school education. Staff Person #3, an assistant group supervisor, did not have verification of any experience working with children on file at the facility. Staff Person #3 did have verification of high school education and 15 college credits in the human services field. Staff Person #4, an assistant group supervisor, did not have verification of any experience working with children on file at the facility. Staff Person #4 did have verification of high school education and 24 college credits in the human services field. Staff Person #5, an assistant group supervisor, did not have verification of any experience working with children on file at the facility. Staff Person #5 did have verification of high school education.

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: 3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: An initial inspection was conducted 12/19/23. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include a method to inform parents that the emergency has ended and how they can be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: An initial inspection was conducted 12/19/23. At that time, Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training: Health and Safety Topics and pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and is one of only two staff and must be supervised by at least an AGS who has completed the required preservice training.

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

Regulation: 3270.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: An initial inspection was conducted 12/19/23. At that time, a stove was located in the kitchen area of the school age room.

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.