Childcare Of The Future

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced monitoring inspection on 11/20/2025, it was observed in the preschool room on the second floor, that the white cubbies along the left wall were not secure to the wall, and the white shelf on the left was wobbly and unstable. The cubbies and the shelf are a tipping hazard to the children. Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection completed 9/15/2025.

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

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 an unannounced monitoring inspection on 11/20/2025, the file for staff #2 was viewed and the health assessment has not been updated within a 24-month period. The health assessment for staff #2 was dated 8/4/23. Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection completed on 9/25/2025.

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 an unannounced monitoring inspection on 11/20/2025, the file for staff #1 was viewed and the file contained a Child Abuse Clearance (dated 12/30/19) and the Mandated Reporter Training (dated 12/8/2017), which are more than 60 months old (Hire date see code sheet). On 11/20/2025 staff #1 was present at the facility and returned from transporting children, Staff #1 was previously removed during the renewal inspection completed on 09/25/2025. Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection dated 9/25/2025.

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 #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business because she/he does not have all the required clearances or request for clearances.

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced monitoring inspection on 11/20/2025, it was observed that staff #2 was not present onsite during the inspection. Continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection completed on 9/15/2025 and 9/25/2025.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Regulation: 3270.11(c)(9)

Description: Transporting children

Noncompliance Area: During the incident investigation on 10/8/2025, it was found that on 8/12/2025 during an incident that occurred involving child # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4, staff person # 1 failed to engage the emergency brake in the van when transporting the children which resulted in the vehicle rolling backwards into the street and hitting two parked vehicles.

Correction Required: Precautions when transporting children.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the incident investigation on 10/8/2025, it was found that staff #1 exited the van leaving child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 unsupervised in the van.

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: 3270.177(a)

Description: Not unattended in vehicle

Noncompliance Area: During the incident investigation on 10/8/2025, it was found that staff #1 exited the van leaving child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 unsupervised in the van.

Correction Required: Children may not be left unattended in a vehicle.

Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)

Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

Noncompliance Area: During the incident investigation on 10/8/2025, it was found that the provider did not notify the OCDEL regional office of the incident within 24 hours of a child being hospitalized or receiving emergency room treatment. The information was sent 3 days after the emergency room treatment was received.

Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, it was observed that (2) seat covered chairs had exposed padding in the afterschool room, a rip in the changing table pad and a soiled onesie was on the changing table in the 1- to 2-year-old 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: During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, it was observed in the preschool room on the second floor, that the white cubbies along the left wall were not secure to the wall, and the white shelf on the left was wobbly and unstable. The cubbies and the shelf are a tipping hazard to the children.

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

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, a thermometer was not placed inside the refrigerator in the infant room.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, it was observed that staff #1 allowed child #1 to come downstairs from the Preschool room on the second floor to the first floor to go to the bathroom unsupervised.

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)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 9/15/2025, it was found that child #1 and child #2 were not supervised while being dropped off at Darby Elementary School during transporting. Per the facility transportation policy, staff #1 did not make certain that child #1 and child #2 entered the school building or the school yard before driving off.

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

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, the file for child #2 was viewed and there was not an admission date in the file.

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(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, the file for child #3 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

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)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, the file for child #3 was reviewed and there was no health insurance policy number on the Emergency Contact Form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, there was no updated Emergency Contact Form in the preschool childcare space for child #4, child #6, child #7, child #8, child #9, child #10, child #11, child #12, and child #13.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, the files for child #1, child #2, child #4, and child #7 were viewed and the emergency contact information and the financial agreements were not updated in a 6-month period. The dates of the Emergency Contact Form and Financial Agreement for child #1 are 9/24/24, for child #2 the forms were dated 1/14/25, for child #4 the forms are dated 3/13/24, and for child #7 the forms are dated 9/23/24.

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: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, staff #2 did not wash the hands of child #2 after a diaper change.

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: 3270.151(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 9/25/2025, the files of staff #3, staff #6 and staff #7 were viewed and health assessments had not been updated within a 24-month period. The health assessment for staff #3 was dated 8/3/21, the assessment for staff #6 was dated 10/28/21, and the assessment for staff #7 was dated 8/4/23.

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: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, the file for child #3 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain a signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

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: 3270.24(a)

Description: Immediate access

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, upon request, the Certification Representative was not given access to the staff files.

Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/25/2025, the files for staff #5 and staff #6 were viewed and have not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring on 2/20/25 for both staff members. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.

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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 and staff person #6 must be supervised when interacting with the children at a minimum by an AGS or a primary staff person 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 #5 and staff #6, then staff #5 and staff #6 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/25/2025, the files for staff #4, and staff #8 were viewed and have not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire (LIS code sheet):.The Pediatric First Aid and CPR training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff #4 and staff #8 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an AGS or a primary staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff #4 and staff #8, then staff #4 and staff #8 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/25/2025, the files for staff #3 and staff #5 were viewed and the file for staff #3 contains an FBI Fingerprinting Clearance (dated 7/16/20) and a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance (dated 1/16/20), which are more than 60 months old. The file for Staff #5 contains a Child Abuse Clearance (dated 12/30/19) and the Mandated Reporter Training (dated 12/8/2017), which are more than 60 months old. (Hire date see code sheet)

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 #3 and staff #5 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business because she/he does not have all the required clearances or request for clearances.

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025 and on 9/25/2025, it was observed that the director was not onsite and the staff could not provide Certification Representative with a precise schedule of the director.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, it was observed that (2) Bleach Sanitizers were on top of the washer/dryer toy in the afterschool room. In the 1- to 2-year-old room there was Desitin on top of sink.

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: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, in the 1--2-year-old room, the first aid bag was observed to be on the floor near the exit, and it was accessible to the children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, it was observed that the first aid kit in the 1- to 2-year-old room was missing scissors.

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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025, it was observed that in the infant room that the sink was not working because of a leaky pipe, the laminate and particle board of the bathroom sink cabinet doors in the hallway boys bathroom and in the 2-year-old bathroom is coming off.

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: During the renewal inspection on 9/15/2025 it was observed that in the 2-year-old room there was chipping paint in the bathroom, on the left side of the toilet, and in the afterschool room there was chipping plaster on the mural wall.

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

Regulation: 3270.24(a)

Description: Immediate access

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 8/4/2025, Certification Representative was given access to the entranceway but then denied access to the rest of the facility when staff person #1 closed the facility entrance door behind her as she entered it. Certification Representative knocked and was not given entry until 3 minutes later.

Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 8/4/2025, it was observed that 2 electrical outlet receptacles in the Young Toddlers room were uncovered, and they were accessible to the children.

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

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced monitoring inspection on 8/4/2025, it was observed that paint was chipping on the hallway way near the entrance way.

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: During the unannounced monitoring on 11//6/2024, it was observed that four seat covers in the van were ripped and the foam was exposed.

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: 3270.24(a)

Description: Immediate access

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 11/6/2024, Certification Representative was unable to access and review the staff files because the cabinets were locked and the Director had the only key and was not onsite during the inspection.

Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(3)

Description: Responsible designee

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 11/6/2024, it was observed that a staff person was not designated that was responsible for compliance with chapter 3270 in the Director's absence.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for designating a staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter in the Director's absence.

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced complaint investigation on 11/6/2024, it was observed that the staff: child ratio was not in compliance. In the young toddler group, the youngest child was one year old, and there was one staff person with 11 children, and in the Preschool room ages 3-5, there was one staff person with 12 children.

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). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/29/2024, it was observed that the cubbies in the bathroom in the room to the right center of the office and in the upstairs room, and the shelf in the one-year-old toddler room were not attached to the wall and were a tipping hazard. Also, the covers on two styrofoam chairs in the upstairs room were worn through to the styrofoam from usage.

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: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/29/2024 it was observed that the refrigerator in the infant room and the two-year-old room did not have an operating thermometer in them.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/29/2024 Certification Representative viewed the file for child #1 and there was no initial health assessment in the file.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/29/2024 it was observed that all of the leather seat covers on van #1 were ripped and torn, and one seat in the back of van #2 was also torn.

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

Regulation: 3270.24(a)

Description: Immediate access

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/29/2024, upon arrival to the facility the Certification Representative was not given access to the facility for five minutes. Staff person #1 told Certification Representative that she could not let Certification Representative in until after she contacted the owner of facility. Certification Representative was allowed access 5 minutes later.

Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/29/2024, it was observed that staff person #2 in the older toddler room was alone with twelve children. The youngest child in the room was an older two years old.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/29/2024 it was observed that the explorer room upstairs and the infant room had an electrical outlet that was uncovered and the outlets were accessible to the children.

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: During the renewal inspection on 8/29/2024, it was observed that there were paint cans in a plastic milk crate in the outside play space, and in the room to the left of the office and the infant room there was disinfectant spray in a cabinet under the sink and it was unlocked. Toxics and cleaning materials were in 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: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/29/2024 it was observed that there was chipping paint in the one-year-old room, the girls bathroom, the hallway, the two-year-old room, the upstairs room door and all four walls, and the outside play area wall and door.

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

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/29/2024 it was observed that there were no hand washing signs above the changing table in the infant room.

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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Surfaces in the facility were in disrepair. One classroom had ceiling and water damage due to a leak from a recent storm.

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. Repair the ceiling and make all necessary repairs. Ensure that all surfaces in the facility are in good repair. Submit adequate written documentation verifying the repairs.

Regulation: 3270.131(c)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: It could not be determined that one child had an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility as the health report on file was not signed and dated by the child's physician.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report that includes the date and signature of physician contents. Ensure that all children's initial health reports are completed as required and contain the required contents as specified in these regulations.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Several staff persons were observed caring for a child and their record did not contain verification of completed CCDBG training (10 hour) and/ or PA Update (1 hour) required prior to working with children unsupervised. (#1- 10 hr) (#4-1 hour) (#5-10 hr) (#6-10 hr)

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 persons must complete the CCDBG training that is required prior to working with children unsupervised. Submit written verification of the completed training. Staff persons will complete the CCDBG training that is required prior to working with children unsupervised.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain a health assessment completed within the past 24 months. (#4)

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: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: There was no written documentation indicating that the emergency plan had been reviewed and updated within the past 12 months/ in accordance with 55 PA CODE 3270 regulations.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. Submit a written copy of the updated emergency plan. Ensure that the plan is reviewed and documented in writing annually as specified.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#2-no proof of FBI clearance completed through DHS --only PDE which is not acceptable) (#3- hired 10/4/23- no record of request for State Police prior to working with children).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 until the proper FBI clearance has been obtained. Revise written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all new staff persons have the properly required CPSL clearance documents prior to working with children as specified in the CPSL. Submit a copy of the completed FBI clearance and revised policies.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Operator did not annotate on the fire drill log the dates when the fire system was tested documenting that it was tested every 30 days as required under Fire Act of July 14, 2020.

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. The fire alarm system must be tested every 30 days as required under Act 62. Submit written documentation verifying that the system has been tested as specified. Ensure that the system is tested, documented in writing and retained with the fire drill records as required in ACT 62.

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: On 8/30/23, a child sustained an injury while playing with another child and the facility did not give the parent an incident on the date of the injury.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that parents are provided the original incident report on the date of the incident.

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a dirty refrigerator missing a thermometer in both the toddler room and the upstairs classroom.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date health assessment in the files of child 1 and Child 2.

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(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed an out of date health assessment in the file of Staff 4.

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: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed an expired mandated reporter certificate in the file of Staff 1.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing letters of reference in the file of Staff 2.

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: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date emergency plan training documentation in the files of Staff1, Staff 2 and Staff 3.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing child abuse clearance documentation in the file of Staff 3.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Regulation: 3270.118(c)

Description: Vet's certificate required

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date rabies immunization on file for a cat at the facility.

Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/12/19, cert rep observed missing labels for cots used by children during naptime in the Pre-K room.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/12/19, cert rep observed missing daily activities schedule posted in the infant room as well as in the Pre-K room.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/12/19, cert rep observed missing formula and feeding schedule in the infant room for all children in care at the facility.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/12/19, cert rep observed provider was not annually sending local traffic safety authorities written notification of the location of the facility, and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day 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 day care facility.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/12/19, cert rep observed a first aid kit on the bus being used to transport children missing tweezers and soap.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in 3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal application on 9/12/19, cert rep observed an out of date FBI clearance (9/4/14/) in the file of Staff 1.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/12/19, cert rep observed old mouse droppings under the shelving in the dry storage closet in the kitchen. The droppings were old, and there was no other signs of active infestation anywhere else in the facility.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/12/19, cert rep observed missing first aid kit in the Pre-K room.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/12/19, cert rep observed the first aid kit in the infant room was missing scissors. The fist aid kit in the toddler room was missing tweezers, tape and soap.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/12/19, cert rep observed chipped paint present in several location of the back (orange) and side (red) wall of the 1st floor Pre-K room.

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

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 7/1/19, cert rep discovered the upstairs classroom was out of ratio as 11 children ages 3-5 were being cared for by only 1 staff member. Also discovered during the investigation was that a child was left to walk through the facility, up a flight of stairs, and into the upstairs classroom while unattended by a staff member.

Correction Required: The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Southeast Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a daily basis for a period of six months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 3/25/19, cert rep discovered multiple staff members left children unattended on 3/8/19 and on 3/11/19. The owner viewed the transgressions on video and discussed the situation with the cert rep.

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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 3/25/19, cert rep observed 11 preschool aged children being supervised by only one staff member at 10:45. At 12:25, cert rep observed a child wandering down the first floor hallway and walk into the facility's office unattended.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 11/7/18, cert rep discovered evidence of rodent infestation present in the facility kitchen where food was being prepared and dry food storage area.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/6/18, CERT REP OBSERVED MISSING DOCUMENTATION SHOWING COMPLIANCE WITH THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964.

Correction Required: A legal entity must comply with The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P. S. 951-962.2), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.A. 6101-6107), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. 2000d-2000d-4a). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. 2000e-2000e-5), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.A. 794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.A. 12101-12514).

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/5/18, CERT REP OBSERVED MISSING DOCUMENTATION OF 3 HOURS OF CHILDCARE TRAINING IN THE FILE OF STAFF 5.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/5/18, CERT REP OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE BLUE WALL IN THE BACK CLASSROOM.

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

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation, certification supervisor observed child #1 restrained in a high chair in the toddler classroom. Certification supervisor asked staff in the classroom why the child was in the high chair and staff person indicated that the child was biting. After visiting the infant classroom certification supervisor observed child #2 restrained in a high chair as well. Staff stated that this child was restrained in the high chair because he kept running out of the classroom.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 7/5/18, certification supervisor observed the infant classroom out of ratio. There were 4 infants, 2 young toddlers and 1 older toddlers with one staff person. The second staff person who should have been present in this room was out of the classroom. Additionally, the toddler room was out of ratio, there were 8 older toddlers and 1 young toddler with one staff person, the second staff person returned to the room shortly after.

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).

Noncompliance Area: ON 3/3/17 IT WAS REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT THAT A CHILD WHILE RECEIVING CARE WAS MISTREATED/ABUSED BY A STAFF PERSON WHILE IN CARE AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: CHILDREN WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE MISTREATED AT THE FACILITY BY STAFF OR OTHERS WHILE AT THE FACILITY.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, aggressively pushed a child receiving care at the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.