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Ymca Camp Sherwin

Lake City, PA · Erie County
RT5 ACR FRM MASONFARMS STA, Lake City, PA 16423
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Capacity
62 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 572-1088
RT5 ACR FRM MASONFARMS STA
Lake City, PA 16423
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00260297
License Issued
Aug 18, 2026
Active Through
Aug 18, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1

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Ymca Camp Sherwin is a Child Care Center in LAKE CITY PA, with a maximum capacity of 62 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the Learning Lodge a bin of magna-tiles with chipped plastic corners exposing the interior magnets.

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.)
Magna-tiles that are damaged have been thrown away.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: Observed on the playground a picnic table top with a protruding bolt.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Protruding bolt has been screwed down into picnic table.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #5, qualified as an aide, and staff person #1 were observed caring for a group of 16 children including 13 preschool aged children and 3 school aged children. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health & Safety Training Topics. Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children and not supervised by at a minimum an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised.

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 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 #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.)
Staff #1 has now completed pre-service trainings and now is a GS and can work unsupervised and supervise aides.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 is lacking 2 written non-family reference letters.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When staff #2 returns to work they will provide letters.
2026-05-28 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 persons #3 and #4 contain current fire safety training that was completed greater than 12 months after the previous fire safety training as evidenced by trainings dated 5/31/2025 and 6/1/2026

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.)
Staff #3 and #4 contain a current fire safety.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #5 and #1 were observed caring for a group of 16 children including 13 preschool aged children and 3 school aged children. Staff person #5 is qualified as an aide and staff person #1 has not yet completed preservice trainings so cannot work unsupervised and is therefore not qualified to supervise an aide.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
AGS was moved into the group until preservice trainings were completed.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Observed disinfectant spray labeled 'keep out of reach of children' accessible to children in an unlocked closet in the bathroom in the Darone building.

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.)
Bathroom closet now has a lock on it.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the Darone building by the lunch tables an open trash can without a lid. In the trash can were plates, cups and napkins from lunch that were contaminated by human secretions.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Trash cans without lids have been removed until we can get lids or find lids. Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the Learning Lodge an approximately 2-inch sized hole in the blue wall near the corner of the shelf. Observed on the playground peeling paint and splintering wood on the side of the storage shed and on the playground side of the Darone building. Observed in the outdoor girl's bathroom black dirt or mold behind the toilets and spider webs around the floor corners and ceiling.

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.)
2 inch hole was covered with duct tape until we can get it fixed. Maintenance will be replacing trim of the shed and will be replacing the board on side of Darone. I will send pictures when it's done. Outdoor girls bathroom has been cleaned.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: The bathroom in the Darone building and the outdoor girl's bathroom have trash containers that are lacking lids.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Trash cans without lids have been removed until we have lids. Bathroom will be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
2025-05-07 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 person #1 contains current PFA/PCPR certification that was completed after the previous certification was expired as evidenced by the certifications on file dated 12/2/2022 and 3/12/2025.

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.)
Create a staff training grid so that all trainings, including CPR pediatric first aid will be planned ahead and kept up to date.
2025-05-07 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 file for staff person #2 contains current NSOR verification that was received after the previous NSOR verification was expired evidenced by the dates of the NSOR verifications in the file are dated 11/19/2019 and 5/2/2025.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Create staff clearance grid so that all clearances will be planned ahead and kept up today.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) - Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d)

Description: Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the Darone child care space several plants on shelves accessible to children. Included were Peace Lilies, Dieffenbachia sequine and pothos, all toxic to humans.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plants have been removed from the classroom. A list of plans not allowed in the program has been posted and provided to staff.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: Observed the restrooms by the camp playground were lacking handwashing signs by each toilet and sink,

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Handwashing signs have been placed above each toilet and sink.
2024-05-15 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked an initial health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 had a health report in his file, however it was not on the proper form and lacked the needed information to count as a health report for the purpose of child care enrollment. The director gave the parents a Child Health form and they had the doctor fill it out with the pertinent information.
2024-05-15 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, who is a preschool child, did not include documentation of a health report conducted within the last 12 months. The most recent documentation on file for is dated 3/28/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 was a newer enrolled child who came from out of state and didn't require a physical in their previous placement. The parents had made an appointment to get the physical done but they couldn't get into the doctor's office until June.
2024-05-15 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has not had a health assessment conducted within the last 24 months. The most recent documentation of a health assessment on file is dated 4/29/22.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 had an appointment to ger her 24 months physical, however her appointment was not until well after her 24 months date had already passed.
2024-05-15 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: Staff person #2 has not had fire safety training within the last 12 months. The most recent training on file is dated 1/25/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member had left and then came back prior to the new director starting at the program. She missed the renewal that the rest of the staff had at the beginning of the school year. The staff renewed her fire safety training on 06/1/24.
2024-05-15 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had documentation of completing the pre-service trainings Pediatric First Aid/CPR on 5/31/23 and Health and Safety on 11/6/23 but were not within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member had left and then came back prior to the new director starting at the program. She missed the renewal that the rest of the staff had at the beginning of the school year and took her trainings too late. Staff member has since been trained and will continue to be trained on a regular basis according to regulations.
2024-05-15 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 file for staff person #3 lacked documentation of NSOR clearance results within 45 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff has been removed from schedule until NSOR comes back. Staff was told by NSOR help desk that they have record of sending out the results well prior to the 45-day period. Staff has been told they are sending out a copy of the original results.
2024-05-15 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 file for staff person #1, who was hired provisionally, had NSOR clearance results dated 5/9/24 that was after their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). Staff person #4, the Director of the facility, was hired provisionally. The file for staff person #4 had NSOR clearance results dated 9/26/23 that was after their 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.)
The NSOR for staff person #1 had been submitted multiple times and a reply was never received. As the new director I submitted it for a 3rd time and finally received a response. However, it was 05/9/24 by the time it finally came in. Staff #4 had NSOR come back with in 10 days. However, there is no provisional period for a Director. This information was passed on to the administrator who hired the director to ensure it doesn't happen again.
2024-05-15 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: The facilities documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 11/27/23 to 12/22/23, 1/17/24 to 2/19/24, 2/19/24 to 3/21/24, and 4/17/24 to 5/20/24.

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.)
Director was under the impression that he was to do fire detecting system monthly, not 30 days. Moving forward, testing will be done every 30 days.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in a conspicuously location in the Darone building.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was posted in a conspicuous location in the Darone building.
2023-05-03 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 files for staff persons #1 and #5 were observed to have documentation of health assessments that were not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The health assessments on file for staff #1 are dated 9.24.19 and 4.28.23. Staff person #5 has health assessments dated 9.29.20 and 1.4.23.

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 files for staff persons #1 and #5 have documentation of health assessments that are current.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #2, #3, #4 and #5 were observed to have emergency plan training dated more than one year apart: 1/7/22 and 4/28/23.

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 files for staff persons #2, #3, #4 and #5 have current emergency plan training documented in their files.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 was observed to have documentation of the PA Criminal History and PA Child Abuse Clearance results that were not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification required under CPSL. PA Criminal History: 3.26.18 and 4.14.23. PA Child Abuse: 4.2.18 and 4.26.23. The file for staff person #2 was observed to have documentation of certificate of Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification on file required under CPSL: 3.2.18 and 4.17.23. The file for staff person #2 does not have current FBI clearance results required under CPSL. The most current FBI clearance results on file is dated 3.22.18. Staff person #2 cannot work in the facility until the FBI clearance results are submitted and verified.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #2 cannot work in the facility until the FBI clearance results are submitted and verified.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for staff person #2 has a current PA Criminal History clearance. The file for staff person #2 has a current PA Child Abuse clearance. The file for staff person #2 has a current mandated reporter training certificate. The file for staff person #2 has a current FBI clearance dated 5/4/2023. Staff Person number 2 did not work while awaiting updated clearance results.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: A handwashing sign was not posted above the bathroom toilet in the Darone building.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A handwashing sign was posted above the bathroom toilet in the Darone building.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: The waste receptacle in the bathroom inside the Darone building was observed to not have a lid to the receptacle.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A lid was added to the waste receptacle in the bathroom inside the Darone building.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not conduct or have documentation on file of fire drills being conducted from 4/22/22 to 1/30/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fire drill was completed in January, February, March and April 2023 and subsequent fire drills will be held every 60 days or more often.
2023-05-03 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 facility did not conduct or have documentation of testing the fire detection system 4/22/22 to 1/30/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility has current record of fire alarm detection system testing.
2022-07-21 Swimming 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 for Facility Person #1, a Lifeguard, did not include an initial health assessment and TB screening.

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.)
Facility Person #1 is not able to obtain an initial health assessment and TB screening prior to the end of summer. This Facility Person will not serve as a facility guard for childcare for the remainder of the summer.
2022-07-21 Swimming 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 file for Facility Person #1, a Lifeguard, who has been employed for more than 90 days, did not include documentation of Mandated Reporter Training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.)
Facility Person #1 has completed the Mandated Reporter training as of 8/7/22.
2022-05-05 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The initial health report in the file for Child #2 was conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child has a current physical on file at the facility. There is no current plan of correction for the violation.
2022-05-05 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health reports in the file for Child #3, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 has a current physical on file.
2022-05-05 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The most recent immunization records in the files for Child #1 and #3 did not contain documentation of a flu shot conducted within the past 12 months or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 and #3 will be asked to provide proof of a flu shot within the past 12 months or an exemption letter from the parent/physician.
2022-05-05 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 six-hour Health and Safety Basics Certificate in the files for Staff Person #1 and #8 was dated prior to September 30, 2016. Staff Persons #1 and #8 were providing care for children unsupervised during the renewal inspection.

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 staff who had an invalid health/safety training were supervised by a staff with a valid training for the remainder of the day. The staff who do not have the correct training will be supervised by a staff with a valid training until they complete the valid training.
2022-05-05 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency plan trainings in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 12 months between trainings: 8/30/20-1/7/22.

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. 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.)
There is no plan of correction at this time. The staff has a current emergency plan training on file, valid until 1/7/23.
2022-05-05 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)

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

Noncompliance Area: The pediatric first aid/CPR Certification in the file for Staff Person #2 expired on 4/19/21.

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. 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.)
Staff #2 will not be supervising children alone until she takes a current first aid/CPR training. A training date is being set by the director and staff to provide training to Staff #2.
2022-05-05 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 first fire safety training in the file for Staff Person #3 was conducted on 2/8/22, which was more than one year after the staff person's first day working in child care. The most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #5, #6 and #7 exceeded 12 months between trainings. Staff Person #5: 9/18/20-2/8/22. Staff Person #6: 9/16/20-2/8/22. Staff Person #7: 1/29/19-2/8/22.

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.)
At this time, this violation is corrected, as all of the staff (#3, 5,6,7) have current valid trainings for fire safety.
2022-05-05 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 files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #7 did not include 12 hours of child care training for the year 12/19/20-12/19/21. Staff Person #1: 11 Hours. Staff Person #2: 0 Hours. Staff Person #7: 6 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.)
Staff #1 and 7 all are currently working on annual 12 hours to get caught up on the required number of training hours. Staff Person #2: For her 12 hours of training that was needed, she completed her required her CPR/First Aid that was 6 hours. She is working on the following courses: 340311 -- 5 hours: Collaborating for Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood 340902 -- 1 hour: Overview of Keystone STARS She is, however, on Workers Comp as she was injured and is currently not working. She will complete the above trainings prior to returning to work.
2022-05-05 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 six-hour Health and Safety Basics certificate in the files for Staff Person #6 and #7 was conducted prior to September 30, 2016.

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.)
Staff #6 and #7 will not be left unsupervised with a group of children until they have a valid Health/Safety training. These staff are currently working on completing the required training.
2022-05-05 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 NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #6 was dated 10/7/21, which was after the July 2020 deadline for staff hired prior to September, 2019.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 has a current NSOR certificate in their file. There is no correction for this violation at this time.
2022-05-05 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The first written evaluation for Staff Person #3 was conducted on 11/28/21, which was more than one year after the staff person's first day working with children.

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.)
No correction is due at this time. Current evaluation is in file.
2022-05-05 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: The seal of the childproof lock for the cabinet under the sink in the Rec Room Bathroom was loose, which made cleaning products accessible to children in care.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The lock on the cabinet in the bathroom was secured, making the cleaning products inaccessible to children in care.
2022-05-05 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed flaking rust on the entrance/exit doors in the Apache Building. Observed broken framework at the bottoms of the doors in the Darone Building. Observed a broken ceiling tile in the restroom of the Darone Building.

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 doors to both Apache/Darone are being replaced with new doors. We are waiting on them to be installed. We will replace broken ceiling tile.
2022-05-05 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Observed flaking paint on both sides of the entry/exit decks for the Apache Building.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both entry/exits of Apache will be sanded and repainted (or replaced entirely depending on what our association decides to do).
2022-05-05 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 fire drill/fire system check log documented two times when fire system checks exceeded 30 days between checks: 12/15/21-1/20/22 and 3/15/22-4/22/22.

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 facility will conduct a fire drill/system check within 30 days of the previous one (4/22/22). There is not correction at this time for this violation.
2022-04-12 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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 updated health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 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.)
We are looking to at main office to see if additional health assessment was misplaced and if found, we will add it to file. The most recent health assessment is current.
2022-04-12 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(c)

Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall

Noncompliance Area: On 4/12/22, Child Care was being provided in Harrington Hall, which has not been measured and approved as child care space for the facility.

Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We were using Harrington Hall because bathrooms were being worked on in other buildings. We only used Harrington Hall this week. Children are moving back to other licensed spaces tomorrow.
2021-10-12 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized

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