Tiny Ts Future Scholars

Regulation: 3280.101(a)

Description: Age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted an initial inspection. At the time of inspection classroom#1 and #2 did not have a sufficient amount sufficient amount play equipment to avoid long wait times.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The record for staff person #2 only had one non-family reference letter.

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: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #2 did not include an initial emergency plan training.

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.

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not include mandated reporter training. The record for staff person #2 did not have a PA fingerprint clearance or receipt showing the fingerprints were taken. In addition, the record for staff person #2 a signed disclosure statement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #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. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted an initial inspection. There was toxic cleaning supplies under a unlocked cabinet in bathroom #1.

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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Regulation: 3280.75(c)/3280.75(d)

Description: Has all items/On excursions

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The first aid kit located in classroom #1 did not include gloves, soap, tweezers, scissors or a bottle of water. The first aid kit located in classroom #2 did not include gloves, soap or a bottle of water.

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. One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3280.75(c).

Regulation: 3280.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted an initial inspection. At the time of inspection there was a large yellow mop bucket blocking the exit back door. In addition, the back exit door was stuck and was hard to open.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.