Safe Zone Play And Learn Childcare Facility

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/10/2025, the file for Child #1 admitted on 08/21/2025, and the file for Child #2 admitted 05/01/2025, did not contain an initial health assessment.

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: 3270.134(a)/3270.152

Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/10/2025, Staff Person #1 did not wash Child#1's hands after being diapered. Also, Staff Person #1 did not wash their hands after diapering Child #1.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/10/2025, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of the completion of the required CCDBG Health and Safety trainings. The file only contained verification of the completion of PA Required Health and Safety for Centers and Groups 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: 3270.192(1)

Description: Name, address, and phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/10/2025, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of Staff Person#2's address.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/10/2025, the file of Staff Person #1 did not contain a completed DHS FBI Clearance. The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain a completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearance or a completed PA Criminal Background Clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person 1 and 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 #1 and Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/10/2025, there was a printer and telephone on a shelf with cords and wires hanging down in the Infant/Toddler Childcare space in an area accessible to children.

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: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/16/2024, the files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain a Child Service Report.

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)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/16/2024, the agreement forms on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain the date of the child's admission into the program.

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)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/16/2024, the emergency contact forms on file for Child #2, Child #3 and Child #5 did not contain the Health Insurance Policy Number for the child. The file for Child # 3 did not contain the Health Insurance Coverage for the child.

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(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/16/2024, the files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #5 did not contain the addresses of the individuals to whom the parent designated 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: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/16/2024, the facility's Emergency Transportaion Plan was not posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare 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: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/16/2024, the file for Child #4 did not contain a health report.

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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/16/2024, Staff Person #1 was observed working alone with 2 children ages 1-2 years old. The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain completion of the required CCDBG 10-Hour Health and Safety Revised training prior to working alone with children.

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(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/16/2024, the files for Staff Person #1 did not contain a health assessment including initial and subsequent tuberculosis test.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/16/2024, The file for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 did not contain verification of the completion of 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 and kept on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/16/2024, the file for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #4 did not contain verification of the completion of the required CCDBG Revised10-Hour Health and Safety Training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/16/2024, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain a completed Child Abuse Clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/16/2024, the date of the most recent fire drill on file at the facility was 10/14/2024.

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: 3270.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Complaint Investigation on 08/26/2024 Staff Person #1 was observed on video on 08/19/2024 placing Child #1 in a highchair during the center's rest time. Child #1 is seen falling asleep in the highchair.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Regulation: 3270.112/3270.113(e)

Description: Infant/Toddler Stimulation/Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 08/26/2024, Child #1 was strapped into a highchair for 30 minutes without activity or other stimulation.

Correction Required: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. 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: 3270.113(c)

Description: No ridicule or threaten harm

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Complaint Investigation on 08/26/2024, Staff Person #1 is observed on video from 08/19/2024 saying to Child #1, "Get up, Why was you over there going to sleep, Get up", "Sit down, don't go to sleep", "You set up there and peed on yourself, why did you do that, you sat there and peed on yourself", "You not wet, boy sit down somewhere", "Boy I'll be glad when your parents come because you be doing stupid stuff", "You need to wake up", "I wish your parents come on yo, this is ridiculous".

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

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: During complaint investigation on 08/26/2024, facility could not provide a completed incident report for child #1 falling out of highchair and hitting face on the floor after not being properly secured in highchair as observed on video provided by facility from 08/19/2024 .

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.

Regulation: 3270.66(c)/3270.134(a)

Description: Toxic use- no contamination/Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 08/26/2024 before snack time, hand sanitizer was used in place of hand washing for children with ages ranging from 1 year to 4 years old. After being given hand sanitizer, Child #2 rubbed it in their hair.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: File Record for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 did not include the 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: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: On 10/4/21 at complaint investigation cert rep verified that staff person grabbed a child in a harsh manner.

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

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: On 9-29-21 during a complaint investigation Certification Representative viewed a video recording of staff # 1 yelling at child # 1 to shut Up, while grabbing here out of the crib when she was crying this took place on Thursday, 9-24-21.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Noncompliance Area: On 11/9/2o at unannounced inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1, hire date 11/2/20, did not contain a PA criminal background check as required by the CPSL provisional hire waiver that is 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: 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: On 8/19/20 at initial inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1 did not contain TB test results from a test done within 12 months of hire.

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.

Noncompliance Area: On 8/19/20 at initial inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1 who is the facility director, hire date 8/1/20, did not contain an NSOR as required by the CPSL.

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

Noncompliance Area: On 8/19/20 at initial inspection certification representative observed that the outdoor play space is above ground level and there was no fence to prevent falls.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.