Wysox Childrens Center

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/15/26. Staff person #1 had one non-family reference and the second reference was from a family member.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/15/26. Staff person #2 did not have their NSOR clearance and the director confirmed that staff person #2 was working with children. This is referenced by the NSOR clearance on file dated 6/10/26. (See code sheet for DOH).

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

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 6/30/25, a complaint investigation was conducted. On 6/17/25, in the preschool #2 classroom, an incident occurred in the bathroom between child #1 and child #2. Child #2 touched child#1's private area with a piece of rubber mulch. Staff #1 and #2 admitted that they were unaware that the incident occurred.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. This portion of the plan must have an immediate correction date. 2. The Legal Entity will establish a supervision policy to include specifics on supervision of children in the bathroom. The policy will include how the facility will demonstrate their knowledge and ability to adequately supervise children during bathroom times. The policy must focus on ensuring that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The legal entity must submit the policy to Northeast Regional office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and new hires must be trained on the policy and sign an acknowledgment that must be kept on file. The operator shall provide a date for when this policy will be completed.

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

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/30/25. Child #1's immunization record indicates the child does not have the Hepatitis A vaccine and no exemption letter is in the child's file. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule.

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 childcare group settings). Child #1 will be removed from care by close of business on 6/30/25 until either the vaccination record is updated according to the ACIP recommended schedule or the parent provides an exemption letter.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/30/25. Staff person's #1-#3's staff file contains only one non-family reference.

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

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/20/24. In the toddler's classroom, the diaper changing mat had a rip exposing the inner foam, which prevented the mat from being sanitized properly.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 - #16 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons #1 - #16 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 6/28/23.

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: Daily schedule was not posted in the Preschool Room.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: Fee Agreement for Child # 1 did not contain child's arrival and departure times.

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

Noncompliance Area: On 11/4/20 observed Staff numbers; 1-2-3 & 4 outside within the play area with 10 young toddlers and 12 older toddlers. Staff were not wearing face coverings. These staff were not able to maintain the 6 foot social distance between them and the toddlers and were not maintaining the 6 foot social distance between themselves.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the child. Effective 7/17/20 the CDC Guidance outlined four Critical Elements for day cares that include critical planning and activities which should occur in child care settings to protect the health and safety of both children and staff. The first outlined critical component denotes; "Child care staff must wear face coverings indoors; they must also wear face coverings outside where staff are unable to maintain the 6-foot social distance, unless a medical reason prevents the staff from wearing a face covering. This includes anyone who has trouble breathing, is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the face covering without assistance.

Noncompliance Area: Staff number 1 start date as staff 3/22/19 does not have a valid FBI clearance on file at the facility

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). . LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: . A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #-1-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: 6/19/18 observed staff number 1 with a group of 12 pre-school children. Staff number 1 verified that she was assigned to this group of 12 pre-school children.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in 3270.51--3270.55.