Step By Step Child Care & Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 1/2526, surfaces in the facility were in disrepair. The roof top heating unit was in disrepair causing a lack of heat to a portion of the facility.

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. Repair the heating unit. Repair or replace the heating unit. Ensure that all surfaces in the facility are in good repair. Submit adequate written documentation verifying the repairs.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Operator lacked written documentation on file indicating that the fire alarm system has been tested every 30 days as required under Fire Act of July 14, 2020.

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. The fire alarm system must be tested every 30 days as required under Act 62. Submit written documentation verifying that the system has been tested as specified. Ensure that the system is tested, documented in writing and retained with the fire drill records as required in ACT 62.

Regulation: 3270.119

Description: Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: An infant was observed in the infant room sleeping face down on a pillow on the floor. Staff acknowledged placing child face down to sleep. (child #1)

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff persons to complete training in proper infant sleeping position and use of age-appropriate rest equipment. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTTIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASE OF THEIR FIRE SYSTEM.

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)).

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT HAVE THE MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER LISTED.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT A POLICY FOR SAFE ROUTES WAS NOT POSTED IN THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1, WHO HAS BEEN AN EMPLOYEE SINCE 2014, DID NOT HAVE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING SINCE 10/11/17.

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.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THE PRE-TODDLERS CLASS COMING IN FROM A WALK AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND NO WATER WAS IN THEIR 1ST AID BAG.

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at 3270.75(c).

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED COMPLAINT INSPECTION, BY THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE, IT WAS REVEALED THAT THE STAFF WERE NOT SUPERVISING AT ALL TIMES. A CHILD LEFT OUT OF THE UPSTAIRS PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM WITHOUT ANY CLASSROOM TEACHER SEEING HER LEAVE THE ROOM, ESPECIALLY THE TEACHER THAT SHE WAS ASSIGNED TO.

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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. 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: A 3-month old child was changed during the renewal inspection whom had full head and neck control yet their hands were not washed after the diaper changing. The child was passed from one staff to the next without getting their hands washed after being changed.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Noncompliance Area: Upon File review, Child #1 did not have a review of their financial agreement at the time of the renewal inspection.

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: Review of files reveal that Child #4 did not have a physical on file at the time of the renewal inspection.

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

Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that Staff # 4 had a volunteer Child Abuse clearance as opposed to a clearance for employment at the time of the renewal inspection. Staff #9 did not have FBI clearance results and Staff #1 did not have verification of FBI submission for clearance at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: Rug was soiled in mixed toddler class and there were 3 stained ceiling tiles in the young school age room at the time of the renewal inspection. Lastly, all classrooms were observed having a tape residue on the walls from objects that had been peeled off the walls prior to inspection.

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.