Western Pa Montessori School

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for Child #1 did not contain the address and telephone number of the child's physician. The emergency contact information for Child #2 did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician. The emergency contact information for Child #3 did not contain the address of the child's physician. The emergency contact information for Child #4 did not contain the name, address or telephone number of the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for Child #3 and #5 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact information for Child #6 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent

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

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)/3270.182(1)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Child #5 (dated 8/18/2025) does not include a statement the child appears to be free from communicable or contagious disease and able to participate in child care.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 completed the health and safety course titled "Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality" but did not complete the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) 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. Staff person #-- must complete (PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2/ PA Required Health and Safety for Family Child Care Parts 1 and 2).

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 contained a health assessment dated 1/2/2026; however, the assessment did not include documentation a physical examination was conducted

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 and #4 both exceeded 12 months between consecutive fire safety trainings. Staff #2's trainings were dated 12/9/2024 and 1/6/2026, while Staff #4's were dated 7/7/2024 and 8/8/2025.

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.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR for staff #2 was dated 4/29/2025 and Staff #5 was dated 1/27/2026, both more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #3 contained a child abuse clearance dated 2/26/2025 and NSOR verification certificate dated 3/7/2025, both dated after their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet). The file of Staff #5 contained an incomplete "under review" PA criminal history clearance. The file of staff #7 contained a child abuse clearance updated on 9/6/2025, more than 60 months from the prior clearance dated 9/1/2020.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

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

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #6 contained a foreign diploma/degree which was not evaluated to determine if they qualify for the position in which they are serving.

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 verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: In the Purple classroom, plastic bags containing more plastic bags were in an unlocked cabinet under the sink accessible to children in care. In the Green classroom, torn pieces of paper less than an inch in diameter, were on a shelf accessible to 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.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At rest time, a total of 13 young toddlers, older toddlers and preschoolers were in the Purple classroom. When asked, staff #1 identified 5 toddlers in their group and staff #2 identified 3 preschoolers in their group. When asked whose group were the additional 5 unidentified children in the room were part of, staff #2 told staff #1 they had all of the toddlers at rest time. Then staff #1 identified those 5 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: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #3 contained an initial health assessment dated 12/4/2024, which was more then 60 days from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #12 and #13 did not contain documentation of an initial health assessment.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

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

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #12 and #13 did not contain documentation of a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment of staff #1 contained an examination for communicable diseases but did not include the full results of the examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Regulation: 3270.161(e)

Description: Fresh fruit/vegetables refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: In the Green classroom, apples and bananas were on the counter. After a discussion with a classroom staff, the fresh fruits which were not used on the day of purchase were not refrigerated.

Correction Required: Fresh fruits and vegetables that are not used on the day of purchase shall be refrigerated.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms and financial agreements for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 were updated, but more than 6 months had already passed.

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.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 and #8 did not include 2, and staff #4 and #11 did not include 1 written nonfamily references attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #10 did not have documentation of emergency plan training completed within the last 12 months. The file of staff #2, #12 and #13 did not contain documentation of initial emergency plan training within 90 days of their start date at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #5 contained documentation of fire safety trainings dated more than 12 months apart (2/23/2023 and 7/7/2024). The file of staff #10 did not contain documentation of fire safety training completed within the last 12 months.

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(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #10 contained documentation of 4 annual training hours during their annual training year lacking 8 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.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR. Staff person #12 and #13 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR and health and safety topics.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #7, #12 and #13 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #7, #12 and #13, staff person #7, #12 and #13 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person/facility person #12 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #12 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #12 staff person #12 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 and #4 contained documentation of PDE FBI clearances but did not have an acceptable DHS FBI clearance. The file of staff #6, #7, #8 and #9 contained incomplete disclosure statements, lacking dates or witness signatures. The file of staff #9, who lived outside of Pennsylvania within the past 5 years, did not contain documentation of the required clearances from the state they previously resided. The file of staff #12 did not contain a completed disclosure statement, current child abuse clearance or PA state police clearance, a DHS FBI clearance or NSOR verification certificate. The file of staff #13 did not contain a completed disclosure statement, DHS FBI clearance or NSOR verification certificate.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 9, 12 and #13 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, #4, #12 and #13 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

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

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #6 and #13 did not have documentation of education and/or experience to verify they qualify for the position they are performing.

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 verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: The exit doors in the upstairs hallway between the Yellow and Blue classrooms were obstructed with 2 stacks of child chairs.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log listed the number of facility persons, but did not contain the names of those facility persons, who participated in the fire drills conducted on 9/26/2024, 11/20/2024 and 1/17/2025.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of manually testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 3/1/2024 to 5/16/2024.

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: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, a 5 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 2nd Hepatitis A vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.

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). Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 4-17-24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room, there was Albuterol Sulfate medication for child #1 that was expired.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 had a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method dated 9-27-21 that was over 12 months prior to the staff person providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility and requires a current tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.

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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 had fire safety training that exceeded a year between trainings.

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3, hired provisionally, lacked a disclosure statement and a state police clearance or verification of application for the state police clearance at their start date to be a provisional hire and requires a current state police clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

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

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, functioning as a staff person, lacked verification of education/experience to qualify as a staff person.

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 verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor preschool play space, there were preschoolers observed on the play space with the first-aid kit in a backpack on a bench that was accessible to children.

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

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor preschool play space, the white shed had peeling paint in multiple areas.

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

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room, there was a trash can next to the counter with the sink that lacked a lid.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 11-2-23 to 12-28-23.

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: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1, #2, and #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4, a 4 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.

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). Child #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 3-14-23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room, there was Auvi-Q medication for child #5 that was expired.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room, there was an EpiPen for child #6 and Diazepam for child #7 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.

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

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room, the hands-free covered diapering can had a lid that was not closing and was remaining open after using the foot pedal 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.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment to comply with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff person #1 and #2 lacked a current health assessment dated within the last 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.

Regulation: 3270.31(b)

Description: Staff person - 18 yrs.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4, functioning as an aide, worked from 9-6-22 to 11-4-22 and was under 18 years of age. (See LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 had health and safety training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9) that was dated over 90 days after their start date.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had mandated reporter trainings dated 3-10-15 and 6-25-20 that were over 60 months between trainings.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5 had a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 9-10-21 and lacked a current DHS FBI clearance updated within the last 60 months. The file for staff person #5 lacked a disclosure statement. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #1 had state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances that were over 60 months between clearances. The files for staff person #3, #4, and #6, hired within the last year, had an outdated disclosure statement and lacked the current disclosure statement form. (See LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #5 may not work at the facility.

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

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4, functioning as an aide, lacked verification of education/experience to qualify as an aide.

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 verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.64

Description: Outside Walkways

Noncompliance Area: The outside stairs to exit from the back door of the preschool room were covered with snow.

Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards.

Regulation: 3270.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room on the second floor, there were 8 large windows that were accessible to children that were not restricted to open 6 or fewer inches.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the preschool room lacked sterile gauze pads.

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: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: According to the fire drill log, a fire drill was not conducted at least once every 60 days between 4-20-22 to 6-21-22, 7-14-22 to 9-29-22, and 11-3-22 to 1-11-23.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 12-1-22 to 1-26-23.

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: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The toy storage bin outside by the swings was cracked on the top, exposing the children to sharp corners and pinch points.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Regulation: 3270.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 and child #5 contained the original agreement.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #2 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The Yellow and Blue Preschool room lacked a plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for child #1, child #2, child, #3, child #4, and child #5 were updated, but more than 6 months had already past.

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

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms and financial agreements for child #1, child #2, child, #3, child #4, and child #5 were updated, but more than 6 months had already past.

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.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Facility lacked an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for toddlers 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.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, Staff person #3, and Staff person #4 lacked 12 training hours from 12/19/20-12/19/21.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5, with a hire date of 9/7/21, completed health and safety training in topic areas 1-10 on 12/13/21 , which was more than 90 days after hire date.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2, with a start date of 9/13/21, lacked a disclosure statement signed by a witness, contained a State Police Clearance dated for 10/7/21, and FBI Clearance dated for 10/12/21. The file for staff person #4 lacked the full State Police Clearance. The file for staff person #5 lacked a disclosure statement signed by a witness.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #4 #5 -- may not work 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 #5--- may not work at the facility

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Blue Preschool room, by the reading corner, an outlet was missing a protective outlet cover and was accessible to the children in care.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: A bottle of Halt cleaner, that was unlabeled was observed in the yellow and blue preschool rooms.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: In the Yellow Preschool room bathroom, it was observed that there was not a hand washing sign above the toilet.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: The Red, Yellow, and Blue Preschool rooms all lacked a lidded waste receptacle in the toilet area and sink area.

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

Regulation: 3270.92(a)

Description: No portable space heaters

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a space heater was in the office.

Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Facility allowed more than 30 days to pass between tests of the smoke alarms.

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.