Todays New Start Learning Center & Child Care

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 and #2 were observed to lack emergency contact and financial agreement forms that had not been reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. This was evidenced by emergency contact forms dated 1/30/2025, 08/22/2025 and 04/10/2026 and financial agreements dated 01/31/2025 and 03/27/2026 present in the file for child #1. The file for child #2 was observed to contain emergency contact forms dated 09/08/2025 and 04/10/2026 and financial agreement forms dated 05/10/2025 and 04/08/2026.

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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, a volunteer was observed to lack two written, nonfamily references.

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: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 a volunteer for 62 days was observed to lack NSOR and mandated reporter training certificates.

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

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have an outlet in the school age room that lacked a protective outlet cover. Facility staff admitted that if needed children under age 5 could be cared for in this room.

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 facility was observed to have a bottle of Aleve and Dayquil medications in a desk drawer that was unlocked and accessible to 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: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 was observed to contain an agreement that was not signed by the operator.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The File for child #1 was observed to lack the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided once in a 6-month period as evidenced by an admission date of 08/23/2024 and CSR dated 04/07/25, a period of 8 months.

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(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 was observed to contain a financial agreement form that did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 was observed to contain an agreement form that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be release

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2 and #4 were observed to contain agreement forms that did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

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 and #2 were observed to lack documentation of the parent updating in writing the emergency contact form and the financial agreement form once in a 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: 3270.133(7)(viii)

Description: Special notes

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have Albuterol medication for child #5 that had expired. The facility was observed to have a medication log for child #1 that lacked special notes related to problems of administration.

Correction Required: A medication log shall include special notes related to problems of administration.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack 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: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 was observed to contain a PA child abuse clearance that was more than 60 months old. This was evidenced by the only child abuse clearance present in the file was dated 05/19/15. The file for staff person #3 was observed to contain a PA mandated reporter certificate that was more than 60 months old. This was evidenced by the only mandated reporter certificate present in the file was dated 3/16/2020.

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

Regulation: 3270.176(f)

Description: Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans

Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews, staff indicated that the facility was transporting children in a 11-15 passenger van.

Correction Required: In accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 171 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van.

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 5/28/24. Observed a pair of adult scissors in a cup to the left of the sink in the Preschool A Room which were accessible to children.

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

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation that fire drills were conducted on 4/26/24 and 6/28/24.

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 facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested on 5/24/24, 6/28/24, and 7/26/24.

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: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 5/28/24 observed 2 cracked Magna Tiles in the Preschool B Room. On 5/28/24 observed 2 wooden blocks with rough edges and splinters in the Preschool B Room. On 5/28/24 observed a frayed basket containing dolls in the School-Age Room.

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: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: On 5/28/24 observed a small table with loose legs in the dress up area of the Preschool B Room.

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

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact for Child #1 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission. Child #1 had an admission date of 3/1/24 with an emergency contact form signed on 3/13/24.

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: Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the complete address 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: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked a health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #1 who had an admission date of 3/1/24 had a health report dated 5/1/24.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #1, #4, and #6 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained a health assessment dated 4/28/24. The file of Staff #4 contained a health assessment dated 4/18/24. The file of Staff #6 contained a health assessment dated 5/15/24.

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)(1)

Description: Physical examination

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #5 contained a health assessment which did not include documentation of a physical examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #1, #2, and #6 lacked an initial health assessment which included tuberculosis screening by Mantoux method at initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #1 had a Mantoux read date of 4/26/24. Staff #2 had a Mantoux read date of 4/26/24. Staff #6 had a Mantoux read date of 5/17/24.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #8 contained an adult health assessment which indicated Staff #8 had a communicable disease but did not provide an explanation.

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

Regulation: 3270.176(f)

Description: Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facilities' vehicles on 5/28/24, it was determined that the facility was transporting children in a 12-passenger van and a 15-passenger van.

Correction Required: In accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 171 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form. Child #1 had an admission date of 3/1/24 with an emergency contact form signed on 3/13/24.

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: 3270.182(8)

Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that agreements were not on file at the date of enrollment for Children #1, #2, #3, and #4. Child #1 had an admission date of 3/1/24 with an agreement dated 3/13/24. Child #2 had an admission date of 3/1/24 with an agreement dated 3/12/24. Child #3 had an admission date of 3/1/24 with an agreement dated 3/13/24. Child #4 had an admission date of 3/1/24 with an agreement dated 3/12/24.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #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: On 5/28/24 observed a screwdriver in a cup on the stand located by the door in the Preschool B Room which was accessible to children. On 5/28/24 observed a screwdriver and a pair of adult scissors in a cup to the left of the sink in the Preschool A Room which were accessible to children.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for 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 operator did not provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures including accommodations for children with disabilities and 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(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked a dated and witnessed disclosure statement. The file of Staff #3 lacked a disclosure statement. The file of Staff #7 lacked an FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #7 contained an FBI Clearance dated 4/23/24 with a previous one dated 3/27/19. The file of Staff #7 lacked a signed and witnessed disclosure statement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: On 5/28/24 observed a Bath and Body Works Wallflower in the lobby to the right of the sink which was accessible to children. The Wallflowers refill indicates "keep away from 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: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On 5/28/24 observed peeling paint to the left of the closet door in the Preschool B Room.

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

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: Observed a cabinet containing dress up clothes and pretend food which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard in Preschool B.

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: The diapering area in Preschool A lacked a 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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #2 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022 (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 1/24/23.

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 of Staff #1 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a current health assessment dated 1/31/23 with a previous health assessment dated 11/25/20.

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: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of fire safety training completed on 4/10/23 with previous training completed on 2/25/21.

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: Observed an electrical outlet which lacked protective receptacle covers to the right of the cubby in the School-Age Room.

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