Vamonos

Regulation: 3270.113(c)

Description: No ridicule or threaten harm

Noncompliance Area: On 1/24/26 at complaint investigation cert rep verified that staff person # 1 was directed to take pictures of child # 1 without clothes in the morning and afternoon to demonstrate that child # 1 was not getting injuries at school.

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: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 3/13/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff person # 1 was unable to identify the children in her assigned group of children.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: On 3/13/24 during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that there was a trashcan that was not lidded in a toilet/diapering area.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Regulation: 3270.121(b)/3270.123(a)

Description: Given parents in writing/Signed

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the financial agreement of child # 6 was lacking in proof of parents receiving the information required, nor was it signed.

Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of the following children had financial agreements that did not specify the child's date of admission to the program. Child #1, #3, #4, #5, #6

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child # 2 was lacking in their health coverage policy number.

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: At the time of the inspection there was no emergency contact information present in the "multi-purpose" room for any of the children in care in that space.

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: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection there were multiple unlabled bottles and disposable nursers in the 1 year old room

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility did not have the proof of the annual review of the emergency plan.

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.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 had not participated in the required fire safety training in over one year.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Regulation: 3270.31(h)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking in the required 1 hour update to the health and safety training.

Correction Required: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(5)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 contained only 1 non-family reference letter.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a current evaluation of their performance. Their last one was dated 11/11/21.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection provider did not have proof of the annual professional inspection of the fire detection system.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.113(a)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain the child abuse clearance, nor did they have the proof of having completed pediatric first aid and health and safety training. At the time of the inspection staff person #1 had a group of 5 2-year-old children in care. Staff person #1 was the only staff person present in the room at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. 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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain the child abuse clearance. At the time of the inspection staff person #1 had a group of 5 2-year-old children in care. Staff person #1 was the only staff person present in the room at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.

Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)

Description: Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On the morning of the inspection the large muscle play space had a total of 14 children in care including at least a single one year old. There were two staff persons caring for those 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.. 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. Children must be supervised at all times.

Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)

Description: Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On the morning of the inspection the large muscle play space had a total of 14 children in care including at least a single one year old. There were two staff persons caring for those 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.Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility. 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.

Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)

Description: Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On the morning of the inspection the large muscle play space had a total of 14 children in care including at least a single one year old. There were two staff persons caring for those 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.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 Southeast 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. 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.

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: on the date of the inspection in the room where staff member #2 was providing care the rest equipment of at least two of the children were less than two feet apart and also next to a wall or cubby. There was not 2 feet of space on three sides while the children were resting. Staff member #2 was asked if they were aware of the regulation requirement of space between rest equipment while in use to which they replied" "I did not now that."

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the emergency contact form for child #1 was not signed by a parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: On the day of the inspection in the childcare space where staff member #1 was providing care for children, certification representative did ask staff person #1 to point out where the first aid kit was in the room and they replied "honestly I don't know"

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

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the first aid kit in the infant room had no tweezers

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: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the fire drill's that were occurring at the center were not all documented.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons #2 and # 3 were lacking the two letters required and described below.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 (having served the facility over 45 days) was lacking the NSOR clearance information.

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

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record's of staff person #4 and #5 were lacking in educational certification to qualify them for the position they are serving the facility as.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 had a mandated reporter training dated more than 60 months prior to the inspection.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection there was a aerosol canister of cleaning/antibacterial solution that was accessible to children in care.

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking in a current valid health assessment.

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection in the older toddler room children did receive a meal and not all children's hands were washed.

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3, having served the facility over 12 months, was lacking in the proof of 6 hours of child care training for this current year.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking in the completed child abuse clearance.

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 contained a high school diploma written in Spanish.

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 prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection in the younger toddler room, half of the children from the group did leave the room and were in the large muscle play space. the staff that remained with their primary care group did not have either a first aid kit or the emergency contact forms of the children in the space.

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the toddler room was lacking in the emergency contact information for the children in care.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the the inspection the following children's records were lacking in 6 month updates: child #1, #2 and #3

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #4 was lacking a financial agreement.

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the emergency plan had not been updated in writing in over one year.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons #1, #2 and #3 were lacking in current 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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 was lacking in the required annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the 2 year old room had toxins stored in the closet under the sink which was unlocked.

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the 2 year old room had an lidded waste receptacle in the diapering area

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there were 10 children in the Toddlers classroom with staff #1 and 3. When certification rep asked staff #3 who was in her specific group she replied the names of all 10 children. When certification rep asked staff #1 who was in her specific group she replied I'm the assistant. I don't have an assigned group.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of age in the file of staff #2.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility for staff #1 and 2.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of education in the file of staff #2.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no signed disclosure statement in the file of staff #1 (date of hire 4-2-18).

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person for staff #1 and 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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of emergency plan training on file for staff #1 and 2.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was damaged plaster in the gross motor room. There was peeling paint in the following rooms: Infant (by left side changing table), Toddlers (by green table), Play space (all over), Preschool 3's (all over), Toddler 2's (under Learning Standards sign)

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there were metal brackets hanging out of the back of the shelves in the 3 year old preschool and in the pre-k rooms.

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the health assessment on file for staff # 5 does not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility for staff # 2, 4,5,7 and 9.

Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no signed disclosure statement on file for staff #1(date of hire 8-9-17), no veriification of mandated reporter training on file for staff #2 (date of hire 6-27-17), no verification of mandated reporter training for staff #4 (date of hire 6-14-17), no signed disclosure statement on file for staff #8 (date of hire 8-8-17)and no signed disclosure statement on file for staff #9 (date of hire 11-25-13.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person`s suitability to serve as a facility person on file for staff #5.

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff #1 (date of hire 8/9/17) and #5 (date of hire 8/8/17) were not trained in the emergency plan upon hire.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff #6 did not have verification of 6 hours of child care training,

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff # 4 did not have a high school diploma to accompany her transcript which indicated 24 Human service/ECE credits.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was chipped paint in the 2 year old toddler room and in the 3 year old preschool room.

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