The Doodle Bug Preschool And Daycare Center

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include parental consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 changed a child's diaper and did not wash the child's hands after diapering but placed the child directly back on the floor.

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

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 changed a child's diaper and placed the diaper in a plastic bag which sat on the changing table until the child was returned to the floor.

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: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: the health assessment for staff #3 was dated 4/16/26, which was after the date staff #3 started working with children (see code sheet for start date).

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: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include parental consent for administration of minor first aid.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The child abuse clearance for staff #1 was dated after staff #1 started caring for children (see code sheet for hire date).

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.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The most recent written evaluation for staff #2 was dated 1/10/25, a period of greater than 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: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: There was Acetaminophen for child #1 with an expiration date of 8/2025.

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)

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

Noncompliance Area: There was a gap of greater than 2 years between health assessments for staff #2. A health assessment was on file and dated 11/8/22 and the next one was dated 1/13/25.

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(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 (see code sheet for start date) completed PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 within 90 days of hire, but has not completed Part 2.

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: There was a gap of greater than 60 months between the previous child abuse and FBI clearances and the most recent ones for staff #2. Child abuse clearances were dated 12/1/15 and then 1/21/21. FBI clearances were dated 12/8/15 and then 3/11/21.

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

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of 2 years of experience to qualify staff #3 for the stated assistant group supervisor position.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: There was a gap of greater than 60 days between fire drills. One was recorded 12/27/24 and then next one was 3/22/25.

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: There was a gap of greater than 30 days in the fire alarm testing. An alarm test was recorded 2/1/25 and then again on 3/22/25.

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: During the renewal inspection on 5/21/24, there were plastic bags accessible to young children on top of the teacher desk in the young toddler room, in an unlocked cabinet in the infant room, and in an unlocked drawer in the front section.

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: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/21/24, a written plan of daily activities were not posted in the infant room.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/21/24, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the infant room.

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: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/21/24, there was Tylenol for child #1 that expired on 3/24 and was recorded as given to the child on 4/16/24.

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

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 5/21/24, the facility had not notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility in the previous year.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 5/21/24, the operator had not provided the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 5/21/24, the letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures did not include information on lockdown, or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs, or children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 5/21/24, staff #1 (see code sheet for hire date) had a Dept of Education FBI clearance and did not have a DHS FBI clearance as required. Staff #1 must be removed from care until all required clearances are on file.

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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/21/24, staff #2 was working alone with children. There was not 2 years of experience documented for staff #2 making her 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.

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/21/24, there was peeling paint on the half wall by the hallway in the young toddler area. There was a large screwdriver in an unlocked desk drawer in the young toddler area.

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

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/21/24, there was no handwashing sign at the sink in the infant room.

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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 did not complete the required health and safety training update by 12/30/22. Facility person #1 completed the training on 4/18/23, facility person #2 completed the training on 4/18/23, facility person #3 completed the training on 4/28/23, facility person #4 completed the training on 2/1/23, facility person #5 completed the training on 4/18/23, facility person #6 completed the training on 4/12/23, facility person #7 completed the training on 4/19/23, facility person #8 completed the training on 4/18/23, facility person #9 completed the training on 4/19/23, facility person #10 completed the training on 4/20/23 and facility person #11 completed the training on 4/21/23.

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 has an NSOR clearance dated 2/6/23 which exceeds the required 45 days provisional hire date.

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.

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During the record review portion of the unannounced monitoring visit it was observed that the smoke detectors were tested on 4/21/22 and then again on 6/29/22 which is a span of 69 days. The smoke detectors were then tested on 7/5/22 and then again on 8/15/22 which is a span of 41 days which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.