Forbes Child Care
Quick Facts
Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.
Contact Information
📞 (724) 788-1456Reviews
Write a Review
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Forbes Child Care. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-09-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 was lacking signed parental permission 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent's signature was obtained. |
|||
| 2025-09-23 | 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: The facility's emergency plan was lacking a section addressing continuity of operations. 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.) Owner added continuity of operations to emergency plan. |
|||
| 2025-09-23 | 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: The file for Staff #2 contains 2 Health Assessments that are more than 24 months apart. 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 has a current health assessment. |
|||
| 2025-09-23 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 was lacking signed parental permission for the 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent's signature was obtained. |
|||
| 2025-09-23 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility is lacking documentation of an emergency drill within the last year. 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.) Owner documented emergency drill |
|||
| 2025-09-23 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained Pediatric First Aid/CPR that was not renewed prior to the previous one expired. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner will schedule Pediatric First Aid/CPR before the expiration date. |
|||
| 2025-09-23 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1 and #2 both contain Fire Safety training that is more than 12 months old. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.) Both staff took an updated Fire Safety training. |
|||
| 2025-09-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1 and #2 both contain Mandated Reporter Training that is more than 60 months old. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both staff completed an updated Mandated Reporter training. |
|||
| 2025-09-23 | 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: The following occurrences of testing of testing of the fire detection system went past the 30 day requirement: 1.3.25-2.3.25, 4.4.25-5.5.25, and 9.1.25-10.7.25. 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.) Owner will ensure that all fire detection tests do no go past 30 days. |
|||
| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an agreement form that was lacking the fee amount. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fee amount was entered on the agreement form. |
|||
| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 and #2 both contained agreements that were lacking the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) The release people were added to the agreement forms |
|||
| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact and agreement forms that were lacking 6 month signatures reviews. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Received signed updates from parent. |
|||
| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: In the infant room a broken hands-free covered can was observed, making the staff needing to lift the lid with their hands to open the can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new hands free garbage can was purchased and replaced the broken one. |
|||
| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The File for Staff #1 contained a Health Assessment that had communicable diseases checked yes but no explanation was provided. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1's Health Assessment was updated to correct Communicable diseases to say no. |
|||
| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1 and #2 contained Pediatric First Aid dated 9.5.24, which was more than 90 days after their date of hires.(see LIS code sheet) Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and #2 do have current Pediatric First Aid Training in their files. |
|||
| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained proof of applying for the NSOR on 9.23.24 which was after the staff's date of hire. (see LIS code sheet) The file for Staff #2 contained a Mandated Reporter Training that was dated 9.23.24, which was more than 90 days after the staff's date of hire. (see LIS code sheet) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) NSOR and Mandated Reporter are up to date and current in Staff #2's file. |
|||
| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A large hole was observed in the outdoor play space that could cause a tripping hazard for the children playing in the area. 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.) All holes were filled in with sand. |
|||
| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: In the documentation of testing of the smoke detection system there were dates of 1.7.24-2.20.24 and 4.15.24-5.21.24 both of which were more than the required 30 days in between testing. 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)). |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New testing was done within 30 days of last testing. |
|||
| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: In the documentation of testing of the smoke detection system there were dates of 1.7.24-2.20.24 and 4.15.24-5.21.24 both of which were more than the required 30 days in between testing. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New testing of the smoke detectors was done within 30 days of the last testing. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The plywood-like frame of a wooden block containing books was cracked in the infant 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The book shelf was repaired. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Younger and older toddlers were observed in the school-age classroom. The shelves contained board games, Yatzee and Sorry for example, which have pieces less than an inch in diameter and were accessible to the children still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Removed all board games out of the room being there were young toddlers there. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The financial agreements of child #2 and #3 did not contain their arrival and 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.) Every child will have an arrival and departure time on their agreement. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #2 did not contain the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) Every child should have a designated person by the parent to be released. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The files of child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 contained the original financial agreements. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each parent will receive the original agreement. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #3 was in its original form, however, the first name of the child on the original form was whited out and the first name of child #3 was written on the white-out. The date of birth on the original emergency contact form did not match the date of birth for child #3 on other documentation (health assessment) making it unable to determine if the emergency contact form is for child #3. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All emergency forms will have the right name along with the right birthday and year of birth. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.124(b)(1) Description: Child's name, birth date Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain their date of birth. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each contact form will have their birthdate on forms. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms of child #1 and #5 did not contain the telephone number or address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All forms will always have a telephone number and physician address. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | 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: The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the work address of the enrolling parent and the emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain the work telephone number of the enrolled parent. 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.) There will always be a work telephone number and address for the parents on the emergency contact form. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the name of the child's health insurance policy. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each emergency contact will have the child's health insurance policy. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | 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: The emergency contact forms of child #3 and #4 did not contain addresses for all of the release persons 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will make sure that all release persons addresses will be on the emergency contact forms. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The immunization record of child #3, identified as a young toddler, lacked 1 HIB and 1 pneumococcal vaccination as recommended by the ACIP or an acceptable exemption. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Providers plan of correction is to suspend the child until a current copy of vaccination record is on file at the facility. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | 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: The emergency plan did not contain a contingency plan or contingency fund which can help strategize how repairs will be paid for, how staff will be paid and continue to run the business after a disaster or emergency. 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.) Emergency plan of corrections was that my emergency plan to contain funds on how staff will be paid. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | 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: The health assessment of facility person #2 exceeded 24 months (8/31/2021 and 9/7/2023). 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.) Health assessment is now current. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the review and/or update to the emergency contact form and financial agreement of child #1 exceeded 6 months (9/6/2022 and 9/1/2023). 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) My plan of correction, do not exceed a 6 month period. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The posted certificate of compliance expired on 12/23/2022. The current certificate was not posted. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will update certificate of compliance and post where it is visible for all parents to see. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers. 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.) In the future the director will update the emergency plan yearly to ensure that all of requirements are being met in the plan. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #2 contained 5 hours of professional development during their annual training year of 12/19/2021 and 12/19/2022 (based on their start date - see coded LIS sheet) and contained an additional 5.5 hours dated 3/27/2023. Facility person #2 lacks 1.5 hours of professional development to meet the 12 annual hour requirement. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will make sure staff #2 will receive 1.5 professional training to his annual requirement. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The current fire safety training of facility person #2 was dated 2/1/2023 but did not have documentation of fire safety training in the year prior. 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. 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.) In the future the director will ensure staff is trained in fire safety yearly. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 contained a signed disclosure statement on the 11/2015 form and not contain a signed disclosure statement on the current form. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future the director will review staff files to ensure that the disclosure statements are up to date. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #3, identified as the director, contained a copy of an associate's degree, but did not contain the transcripts to identify if the major listed on the degree is in the human service field (or has 30 human service credits) or documentation of experience making it unable to determine if facility person #3 qualifies for the position. Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will have a copy of staff #3 transcript to identify the major of her degree. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1, identified as an aide, did not contain documentation of education. Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will attain a copy of staff #1 education. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet below the window and one by the dress-up shelf did not contain a protective receptacle cover. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All electrical outlets will have a cover over them. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the toddler classroom did not contain tweezers or tape. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) First aid kit will always have the proper items in the containers. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the hypothetical locations on the fire drill log were used in consecutively 3 times between 11/20/2022 and 5/19/2023. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future the director plans to plan fire drills in different locations within the facility. |
|||
| 2023-09-15 | 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 of testing the operability of the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on the following occasions: 10/24/2022 to 11/20/2022, 12/16/2022 to 1/19/2023 to 2/20/2023, 3/17/2023 to 4/20/2023 and 5/19/2023 to 6/19/2023 to 7/20/2023. 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 will be tested every 30 days. |
|||
| 2023-07-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum and mandated reporter training. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) No staff will be left alone without acceptable CPR/first aid training at all times. |
|||
| 2023-07-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #2 contained a PDE FBI clearance dated 11/24/2021 and did not have an acceptable FBI clearance to work in child care. The file also did not contain documentation of fingerprinting for the acceptable FBI clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff was removed from caring for children until the acceptable clearance was in and will make sure all FBI clearances are acceptable to work in child care with the children. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: The toddler room contained markers with removeable caps on the shelf and the infant classroom contained markers with removeable caps and small tubes of super glue in a pink Rubbermaid drawer. The caps and glue were less than an inch in diameter and accessible to children. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The markers and other objects were removed from the classroom. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #1 did not contain their arrival and 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.) The Director will have the parents fill in the arrival and departure times on the fee agreement form. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The original financial agreements of child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 were in their files at the facility. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will give the parents the original financial agreements. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information of child #2 did not have the name, address and telephone number and child #3 did not have the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care, Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact information was updated with the correct information. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | 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: The emergency contact information of child #2 did not contain the work address or work telephone number of the enrolling parent. 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.) The emergency contact information was updated with the work address and telephone of the enrolled child. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information of child #3 did not contain the health insurance 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact information was updated and is current. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file of child #3, identified as a school-age child (see coded LIS sheet), contained a health assessment dated 1/31/2020, but did not contain a health report which is dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance. Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future the facility will get the child's current health assessment in their file. The facility plans to maintain in compliance by making sure that the heath assessments are current and updated in the children files when currently enrolled in the program. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1, identified as a young toddler, contained an initial health assessment dated 8/10/2021 and an updated health assessment dated 9/15/2022, which is more than 6 months from the initial health assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will obtain the current health assessment from the parents and have it in each child's file when currently enrolled. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | 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: The facility did not have documentation of their shaken baby, abusive head trauma and maltreatment policy at the time of the inspection. The facility did not have a continuity of operations plan for when a disaster or emergency strikes in the area. 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.) The facility has added the shaken baby, abusive head trauma and maltreatment policy to their handbook. The facility has created a continuity of operations plan for when a disaster or emergency strikes in the area. In the future, the facility will keep this policy with the emergency plan. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | 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: The file of facility person #4 contained a current health assessment dated 8/30/2022 with the previous being dated 7/27/2020, exceeding 24 months. 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.) In the future the Director will make sure that all staff health assessments are done within the two-year period. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health assessment of facility person #1 was incomplete lacking an explanation for the result of the examination for communicable diseases. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future the Director will review forms to make sure that all the information is current and correct. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the school-age classroom contained an child's bottle which was not labeled with their name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle was labeled with the child's name on it. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the review and/or update of the emergency contact information and financial agreement of child #5 was dated 6/8/2022 with the prior review and/or update dated 6/1/2021, exceeding 6 months. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future when there is a gap in care the Director will document the correct dates then when the child reenrolls fill out a new form. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A pair of adult scissors were accessible in the toddler classroom on a shelf. Correction Required: 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.) The adult scissors were removed from the shelf in the toddler room. In the future all adult scissors were always stored at of children's reach. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: Based on conversation with the director, the facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations electronically. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility posted and provided each parent with the information of how to access the regulations electronically by posting the information at the bottom of the telephone page for parents to access. In the future, the information will be posted on the parent resource board. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(2) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.27(a)(2) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for the evacuation of children to a location away from the facility including the evacuation routes to the evacuation location. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills). |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The evacuation route to the evacuation location was added to the emergency plan and posted with the current emergency plan. In the future all evacuation routes and location will be posted inside the emergency plan. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation of an emergency drill being conducted since the implementation of the regulation on 12/19/2020. 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.) The facility conducted an emergency drill on 9/21/22. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #5 contained documentation of emergency plan training dated 6/5/2019 but did not contain documentation of annual training in 2020, 2021 and 2022 (if applicable). 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility #5 emergency plan training was conducted on 9/21/22 and will be performed yearly. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Based on conversation with the director and lack of documentation, the emergency plan was not sent to the local emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan was electronically sent to the local emergency management agency. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #4 contained documentation of 7 training hours between 12/2020 and 12/2021, which is their annual year, 2 hours dated 4/26/2022 and 1 hour dated 4/20/2022, but lacked 2 additional hours to attain the minimum of 12 annual training hours. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility person #4 has taken the 2 hours of training. In the future the staff will have 12 hours of training yearly. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the health and safety training topics for facility person #4 was dated 8/25/2016, which was before the acceptable date on or after 9/30/2016. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 9), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #4 will have until 10/8/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health and safety training topic has been completed. In the future the required health and safety training will be updated within the 90 days of hire. Staff person completed the training on 9/21/22. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | 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: The completed disclosure statements of facility person #1 and 3 were not on the current form. The disclosure statement of facility person #2 was not on the current form and lacked a witness signature and their file contained incomplete PA state police and FBI clearances. The file of facility person #4 contained a PA state police clearance dated 1/24/2017 and did not contain an updated clearance within 60 months. The disclosure statement of facility person #5 was incomplete lacking the facility persons signature. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The disclosure statement for staff persons #1 and # 3 were updated on 9/23/22. The disclosure statement for staff person is on the current form and has a witness signature on it. The form was updated on 9/23/22. The Pa state clearance was requested on 9/20/22 waiting on the rap sheet to come back. The disclosure statement for staff #5 has been updated on 9/23/22. The staff person #2 has been removed from working until the current clearances is on file at the facility. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the most recent written evaluation of facility person #5 was dated 8/2/2021, lacking a current written evaluation within 12 months. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The evaluation for staff person #5 is current and updated on 9/23/22. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1, identified as a group supervisor, did not contain documentation of education or experience and facility person #2, also identified as a group supervisor, did not contain documentation of education. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation of education and experience will be added to the files. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:08 am, facility person #4 left the school-age classroom carrying a child leaving facility person #5 in the classroom with 7 children for a short time. The children in the classroom ranged in age from young toddler to school-age. 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). |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will always remain in ratio. Staff will check ratio whenever in group setting and be able to name the children in their group. The facility plans to maintain in compliance by always maintaining in ratio and supervise the children as well. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: By the table on the same wall to enter the school-age classroom, an electrical outlet did not have a protective receptacle cover. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The electrical outlet cover was replaced. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Liquid white-out, labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was accessible in the toddler classroom by the open door next to the first-aid kit. 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.) The liquid white-out was removed from off the shelve in the toddler room. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kits in the infant and toddler classroom were accessible to children on the shelf by the opened door. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first aid kits in the infant and toddler rooms were placed on the wall inaccessible to children. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kits in the toddler and preschool classroom did not have tape. 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.) The tape was added to the first aid kit in the toddler and preschool room. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: The doors to outside at the end of the hall by the office were obstructed by a stroller and a child-sized chair. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The stroller and chair were removed from in front of the door. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the hypothetical location of the fire on the fire drill log was listed consecutively as the "large room" on 2 occasions: 2/4/2022 and 3/7/2022 and 6/16/2022 and 7/28/2022. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire drill hypothetical location will be different locations inside the building. The Director conducted a fire drill in a different location. |
|||
| 2022-09-20 | 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: When operating the fire detection system, the stand-along detector in the school-age classroom did not operate. Facility staff checked the detector and stated the battery was in backwards, fixed it, then it appeared operable at that time. The facility did not have documentation of testing the fire detection system at least every 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.) The Director will check each smoke detector to ensure that it is properly in working condition and will document the checks on the monthly form. |
|||
| 2021-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed a broken smiley plate in the outdoor play area. 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 broken smiley plate will be removed from the outdoor play area. |
|||
| 2021-09-27 | 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: The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the addresses for the release persons. 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.) The emergency contact form for child #1 will be updated when the parent came for pick-up. |
|||
| 2021-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: The binder in the toddler room did not contain an emergency contact form for Child #2 who was receiving care in this area. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form will be copied and placed inside the binder in the classroom. |
|||
| 2021-09-27 | 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: The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #1, 2 and 3 exceeded 24 months between assessments. 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.) The staff person has an updated health assessment on file. |
|||
| 2021-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.165 Description: Menus Noncompliance Area: A current menu was not posted on m9/27/21. Most recent menu was for week of 9/1/21. Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director created and posted a current menu for the remainder of the week and for the upcoming week as well. |
|||
| 2021-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed a stapler in the art bin in the infant room. Observed adult scissors on the puzzle shelf in the preschool room. These were each accessible to children in care. Correction Required: 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.) The stapler was removed from the bin in the infant room. The adult scissors will be removed from the shelf in the preschool room. |
|||
| 2021-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be updated to include the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
|||
| 2021-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The Health and Safety Training in the files for Staff Person #2, 3 and 4, who were hired prior to 12/19/20, was dated after the required deadline of 6/30/21. Staff Person #2: 9/3/21. Staff Person #3: 9/8/21. Staff Person #4: 9/30/21. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: 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.) Currently are staff have taken the health and safety training. |
|||
| 2021-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The Mandated Reporter Training in the file for Staff Person #4 was dated more than 90 days after Staff Person's first day working in child care. First day working in child care: 10/1/20. Mandated Reporter Training: 8/31/21. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). a child care position at the facility. 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.) Currently staff person #4 has taken the mandator reporter training. |
|||
| 2021-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Observed one electrical outlet that lacked a protective cover in the School Age Room where preschool children were in care. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The electrical outlet will be covered once it was discovered uncovered. |
|||
| 2021-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a broken brick and a broken plastic stake in the outdoor play area. Observed trash bags and debris along the steps that exit near the office. 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.) The broken bricks and broken plastic stake was removed from the play area. The trash bags and debris will be removed from steps that exit near the office. |
|||
| 2021-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: The exit door by the office was blocked by a stroller. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The stroller will be removed from in front of the office door. |
|||
| 2021-09-27 | 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: On the day of the renewal inspection, the fourth smoke detector in the hallway was not operable when tested. 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 Director went to the store to purchase a battery for the smoke detector batteries. New battery was installed and operability was demonstrated for Cert Rep. |
|||
If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Providers in ZIP Code 15001
Looking for Child Care?