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Under The Willow Preschool

Marietta, PA · Lancaster County
45 W Walnut St, Marietta, PA 17547
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📞 (717) 426-3322
45 W Walnut St
Marietta, PA 17547
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License Number
CER-00252693
License Issued
Mar 19, 2026
Active Through
Mar 19, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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UNDER THE WILLOW PRESCHOOL is a Child Care Center in MARIETTA PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-12 Renewal 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: Daily activities schedule was not available in the rainbow room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The daily rhythm was posted in the rainbow room.
2025-12-12 Renewal 3270.124(c)/3270.124(e) - Each child care space/Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)/3270.124(e)

Description: Each child care space/Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for each child was not available in the rainbow room. The emergency transportation plan was not available in the rainbow room. The emergency transportation plan was not available in the main room. Corrected on site by posting the document on the parent board.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency transportation plan was posted on the main room during the inspection and posted in the rainbow room on 1/2 /26. Emergency contact forms were added to the rainbow room on:
2025-12-12 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of a current state police clearance for Staff #3 showed a date of 9/3/23 and a previous clearance dated 4/12/18, exceeding the requirement that clearance be updated every 60 months. It was reported by the director that the staff member worked in a child care role during the time that the clearance was expired.

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. Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The clearance was up-to-date at the time of the inspection but noted as late. Staff will not work in a child care role without current clearances.
2025-12-12 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of experience was not available in the staff files for Staff #1 and Staff #2.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
For Staff #1 - verification form was filled out and sent. Staff #2 is no longer employed at Under the Willow.
2025-12-12 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Diaper wipes labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were observed to be stored in an under-sink cabinet that was accessible to children. Corrected on site by moving the wipes to an area inaccessible 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected on site by making wipes inaccessible.
2025-12-12 Renewal 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: A pothos plant was observed in the rainbow room. An Ivy plant was observed growing under a shrub where children were playing on the playground.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plants documented were removed.
2025-12-12 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: The phone number of the nearest hospital was not included in the posting by the telephone.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Phone number of nearest hospital was added and posted by the telephone.
2025-12-12 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Areas of chipped paint were observed in the main room behind the cushioned chair and along the wall to the right of the parent board.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Chipped paint was removed.
2025-12-12 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Documentation showed that fire system testing exceeded 30 days between tests between 3/19/25 - 4/19/25 and 10/1/25 - 11/1/25.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire detection system was tested on 12/1/25 and again on 12/12/25.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A wooden tabletop that was splintering was located on the playground. CORRECTED ON SITE.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The wooded table was removed from the play yard.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.118(c) - Vet's certificate required Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.118(c)

Description: Vet's certificate required

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was noted that a veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization was not available for one dog (Moses).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moses has a veterinarian appointment on Wednesday Jan. 15, 2025.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: A space for the operator signature was not available on the Agreement Form.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have created a new agreement form with a line for the operator's signature.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) - Written consent/Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)

Description: Written consent/Medication log

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, a medication log for Child #1 was not available for albuterol, which was onsite at the facility.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A medication log has been obtained for the albuterol for Child #1.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of a written policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment was not available. Documentation of a plan for continuity of operations was not available within the emergency plan.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We now have a written policy addressing Shaken Baby Syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment that each employee has reviewed and signed as part of our training. A plan for the continuity of operations was written and added to the emergency plan.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: During paperwork review, it was noted that Staff #2 provided a health assessment dated 7/31/23, which was beyond one year prior to start date.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2's health assessment is on file and noted as out of date.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, documentation that the annual traffic letter was sent to the local authorities was not available.

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 child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A traffic letter was sent to local authorities to notify local traffic safety authorities of the location of facility and pedestrian and vehicle routes.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Documentation addressing accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions were not included in the emergency plan, which is also posted for families.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation was written addressing accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions and put into current emergency plan.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Training regarding plan/Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of annual fire safety training was not available. Documentation of annual emergency plan training was not available. The director explained that they conducted the training on 9/4/24 (fire safety) 9/24/24 (emergency plan training) and updated the Staff Data Sheet with the date for all staff.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff have completed fire safety training. We have created a sign in sheet for all future Emergency Plan trainings.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During paperwork review, it was noted that Staff #1 had an FBI clearance form dated 3/6/2019. This is 9 months past the requirement to have clearances updated every 60 months.

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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 obtained their FBI clearance. Staff #1 was not alone with children until clearance was obtained.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that a bottle of sunscreen was kept in a child's cubby. Vaseline was stored under the bathroom sink. Both items were accessible to children and labeled Keep out of Reach of Children. On the playground, the shed door was observed to be unlocked. A gas can and lawn tools were located in the shed. ALL ITEMS CORRECTED ON SIGHT.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All materials that are toxic and should be kept out of reach of children have been made inaccessible to children.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the water temperature from the bathroom sink measured 132 degrees F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The water temperature in the bathroom sink was turned down.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: First aid kits were not available in all child care spaces. There are two distinct spaces for children and an outdoor space. There is one first aid kit, which did not travel to the outdoor play space with the children.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We now have a first aid kit in each child care space. We will take a first aid kit outside when children are in the play yard.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have a handwritten exemption for immunizations on file. Document on file was a form letter signed by the parent, which is not accepted.

Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I asked parent to provide me with a hand written statement of exemption to immunization law. She provided me with one.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.133(1) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: Medication for child #1 was not in the original box.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will ask parent to provide me with a new prescription for their child's epi pen in its original box with the child's name and prescription on the box.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: Medication for child #1 did not contain the child's full name.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Get parent to provide me with a new epi pen with child's full name and prescription on box.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: There was no parental consent to administer medication on file.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have parent fill out the medication log. Consent to administer medication was obtained on updated medication log.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff number 3 had a TB test dated November 2017, which was not completed within 12 months prior to employment.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ensure that all staff have the necessary health screenings within the required time frames on file. Staff number 3 had a new TB test done.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: There was no record on file of a completed Emergency Drill within the past 12 months.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We conducted an emergency drill for a chemical spill on the railroad tracks (a few blocks away). We walked to our designated meeting spot.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had Mandated Reporter training completed on 5/6/18 and updated on 8/7/23, which is greater than 60 months. Updated Mandated Reporter training is on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will ensure that mandated reporter trainings and all trainings are updated and completed within the required time frames.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Fire detection testing was completed on 11/4/23 and again on 12/19/23, which is greater than 30 days.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will make sure that the fire detection testing is done every 30 days and not to exceed the 30 day window of time.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: Agreement form for child number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were not signed by the operator.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I plan to provide a line with date to each contract/Agreement for each child and to sign each agreement. I signed all agreements.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: Agreement form for child number 1 did not include the child's arrival or departure times Agreement form for child number 4 did not include the child's arrival or departure times.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I noted child #1 and child #4 arrival and departure times.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Agreement form for child number 4 does not list release persons

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
parents have updated the agreement form to reflect release person.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: Agreement form for child number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not include the child's date of 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Every child's admission date was noted on their agreement form.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child number 1 did not include the father's work address. Emergency contact form for child number 2 did not include the father's work address. Emergency contact form for child number 3 did not include the father's work address. Emergency contact form for child number 4 did not include a work address or phone number for the mother and father

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I had all parents fill out their child's emergency contact forms completely including work addresses, phone numbers and addresses of the persons child may be released to.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child number 3 did not include information on the child's special needs or disabilities. Emergency contact form for child number 5 did not include information on the child's special needs or disabilities.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I had parents include all the required information on all of their children's emergency contact forms.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child number 2 did not include the address for the persons to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact form for child number 4 did not include the address for the persons to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact form for child number 5 did not include the address for the persons 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I made sure that parents filled in the missing information on their child's paperwork
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person number 1 and number 2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person number 1 and number 2 did not have pediatric CPR/First Aide on file while caring for 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
No staff had the new PQAS CPR and first aid training. We temporarily closed our center until all our staff had the approved training and health and safety training as well.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 had a health assessment dated 11/18/22, which was completed after the start date.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #5 had difficulty getting into her PCP for her health assessment. Health assessment is on file
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not have Pediatric CPR/First Aide 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. Directed Plan of Correction: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1,2,3,4, and 5 will have until 2/10/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1,2,3,4 and 5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1,2,3,4, and 5, staff person #1,2,3,4,and 5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
See explanation of violation 1, everyone completed required training.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1,2,3,4 and 5 did not have the updated health and safety training on file. Staff person #1,2,3,4, and 5 may not be left unsupervised until updated health and safety training has been completed.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff member will obtain the required health and safety training before working with children.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 did not have an FBI clearance on file. Staff person #2 may not work in a child care setting until clearance if obtained. Staff Person #4 did not have a valid State Police Clearance on file. Clearance on file listed result as "Request Under Review" and did not list the results of the background check. Staff #5 did not have a completed state police clearance on file. Document on file was the receipt of registration but the clearance document with results of the check was not on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff members will aquire the proper clearances before working with children.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first Aid kit was observed to be missing gloves. Corrected on site.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We added a pair of disposable, nonporous gloves in the presence of our inspector
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Fire detection testing was completed on 1/1/22 and again on 2/1/22, which is greater than 30 days Fire detection testing was completed on 3/1/22 and again on 4/1/22, which is greater than 30 days Fire detection testing was completed on 10/1/22 and again on 11/1/22, which is greater than 30 days.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire Detection Testing will be completed every 30 days
2022-09-09 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2021-12-20 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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