Uriah United Methodist Church

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the outdoor play equipment, it was found that the shredded rubberized mulch measured at less than 1 inch to a maximum of 5 inches directly under the embedded play equipment.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the following children's files, it was found that information related to the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided was last updated on: Child #1 [6.17.25/due 12.17.25]; Child #2 [missing]; Child #3 [1.15.24/due 7.15.24]; Child #4 [2.23.24/due 8.23.24] and Child #5 [10.3.25/due 4.3.26].

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the most recent health assessment was on file for Child #1 was dated 9.4.25 [expired 3.31.26].

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the following children's files, it was found that the listed immunizations were missing: Child #1 was missing one dosage of DTAP; one dosage of HIB and one dosage of Pneumococcal per the recommendations of the ACIP.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma written plan, it was found to be missing the following elements as required: 1] Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; 2] Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. Further, upon inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found that a plan for the Continuity of Operations/Care was not addressed in the document presented for 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.

Regulation: 3270.183(a)

Description: Locked cabinet

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility physical site, it was found that child records were not stored in a locked cabinet in the director's office, which had the door open/freely accessible upon visual inspection [x2].

Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that the file for Facility Person #3 did not contain two written, nonfamily references attesting to the person's 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: 3270.193(a)

Description: Confidential; stored in locked cabinet

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility physical site, it was found that facility person's records were not stored in a locked cabinet in the director's office, which had the door open/freely accessible upon visual inspection [x2].

Correction Required: Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that the file presented for inspection for Facility Person #3 included the last documented Emergency Plan training on 3.4.25.

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: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that the last documented written evaluation for Staff Person #1 was completed on 4.11.25; for Staff Person #3 on 4.9.25; for Staff Person #4 on 4.11.25 and for Staff Person #5 on 4.10.25.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was found that two [2] ceiling tiles in Room #105 were damaged.

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.

Regulation: 3270.121(b)

Description: Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: The facility does not provide a supervision policy in writing to the parents at the time of enrollment.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 1/23/2025 and the previous training was completed on 1/10/2020. Staff person #2 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 4/8/2025 and the previous training was completed on 02/2/2020. The file for staff person #3 included a State Police Clearance and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 3/5/2025 and the previous was dated 3/3/2020.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 included a State Police Clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 2/15/2024 and the previous was dated 2/6/2019.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: File for staff #2 did not include an updated FBI clearance. Current FBI clearance on file expired 7/30/2019.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information and the financial agreements on file for children #1-#4 have not been updated at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there was a change in the information.

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: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 6/8/23-7/10/23 and 8/8/23-9/13/23-10/24/23.

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: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: It is stated that young toddlers are being cared for in a school-age classroom that contains toys with a diameter of less than 1 inch and are accessible to children.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: It was stated that preschool children are permitted to utilize the restroom that is down the hall from the classroom by themselves and unsupervised by a staff person.

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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 included a State Police and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police clearance expired 10/3/18. The current FBI clearance expired 10/10/18.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 1/6/23-2/17/23, 6/8/23-7/10/23 and 8/8/23-9/13/23.

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)).

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: A Child Service Report to inform family about child's growth and development has not been completed for child #1 since 5/6/21.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include complete addresses of individuals child may be released to.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: Child health forms on file for children #1 and #2 do not include the influenza vaccine for the 2022-23 flu season.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: File for staff #3 does not include an updated health assessment. Last health assessment for staff #3 is dated 4/1/21. File for staff #6 does not include an updated health assessment. Last health assessment for staff #6 is dated 6/6/21.

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: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #1 did not include a copy of a signed and dated disclosure statement at the time of inspection. (corrected on site)

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not include continuity of operations planning. The facility does not have a policy and procedure in place to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 included a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 5/2/23 and the previous was dated 2/19/23. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 5/5/23 and the previous was dated 4/26/18. The current FBI clearance is dated 5/3/23 and the previous was dated 3/5/18. The file for staff person #7 included a Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 5/3/23 and the previous was dated 4/26/18. The current FBI clearance is dated 5/2/23 and the previous was dated 2/23/18. Staff person #8 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 5/3/23 and the previous training was completed on 2/5/17. Staff person #3 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. There is no current training on file and the previous training was completed on 7/21/17.

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

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Files for staff persons #2 - #7 do not include a minimum of one written evaluation every 12 months.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #1 and #2 did not have a health assessment conducted every 24 months after service on file. (see code sheet for DOH). Facility Person #1 had a health assessment dated 7/29/2019 and Facility Person #2 had a health assessment dated 2/27/2020.

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: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant classroom that the first aid kit was missing tape.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the school age classroom that there were several stacked bins throughout the classroom limiting access to play areas and posing a potential hazard.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 last emergency contact information last update 12/21/18 Child 2 last emergency contact information last update 12/30/18 Child 3 last emergency contact information last update 12/27/18 Child 4 last emergency contact information last update 12/20/18 Child 5 last emergency contact information last update 12/26/18 Child 6 last emergency contact information last update 12/30/18 Child 7 last emergency contact information last update 12/31/18

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection there was no staff person designated as the person responsible in the Director's absence.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for designating a staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter in the Director's absence.

Noncompliance Area: Staff were not assigned to specific children in care.

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

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have a health assessment on file.

Correction Required: A child`s record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have signed consent for emergency medical care or consent for administration of minor first-aid.

Correction Required: A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Noncompliance Area: Observed a child from the pre-school room walk to the bathroom down a hallway unattended.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have an updated Child Service Report on file.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department`s approved form to provide information to the family about the child`s growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 - #4 did not have udpated emergency contact information or agreements on file.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not have updated training hours on file.

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