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Big Daddys Day Care

Nanticoke, PA · Luzerne County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (2 reviews)
400 Middle Rd, Nanticoke, PA 18634
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Capacity
75 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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📞 (570) 735-9290
400 Middle Rd
Nanticoke, PA 18634
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Active License
License Number
CER-00256990
License Issued
Jun 2, 2026
Active Through
Apr 2, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11

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2015-08-22 22:27:57
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I love my Big Daddy ;)

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2011-01-28 15:32:43
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Wonderful daycare! Staff is attentive to the children and their needs. Price is very reasonable and they are fed healthy meals!

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BIG DADDYS DAY CARE is a Child Care Center in NANTICOKE PA, with a maximum capacity of 75 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed the emergency contact information for child #1 and found that the form was updated on 9/8/25 and not updated again until 4/1/26.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This update was accidentally missed when having parent update the emergency contact forms. It was updated once discovered.
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed several small holes in the wall in the school age room.

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 director had removed some bookbag hooks that had just been ripped down and was in the process of repairing the holes. The hoes will be covered immediately.
2026-01-06 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21/3270.117(a) - General Health and Safety/Released only to parent or designee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.117(a)

Description: General Health and Safety/Released only to parent or designee

Noncompliance Area: On 12/11/25 staff #1 released children #1 and #2 (see LIS Code Sheet for DOB) to individual # 4 who was not a designated release person for those children. Individual #4 had arrived at the facility to pick up child #3. Children #1 and #2 were taken away from the facility by Individual #4 for approximately 15 min and then returned to the facility after the parent of children #1 and #2 had arrived at the facility to pick them up.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. A child shall be released only to the child's parent or to an individual designated in writing by the enrolling parent. A child shall be released to either parent unless a court order on file at the facility states otherwise. TIERED LIS: 1. A child shall be released only to the child's parent or to an individual designated in writing by the enrolling parent. A child shall be released to either parent unless a court order on file at the facility states otherwise. The correction date for this must be immediate. 2. The facility must have no instances of noncompliance related to the release of children. for a period of three months. This portion of the plan requires a correction date at least three months from the date an acceptable plan of correction is submitted to the regional office. 3. The facility director will develop and implement a release of children policy that will ensure staff fully understand their responsibility regarding releasing children. The policy will include a system to properly identify designated release persons, how to properly document the emergency release of children as well as ensuring the overall safety of children during release. This policy must be submitted to the DHS Northeast Regional Office prior to implementation for approval. Once this policy is accepted by the DHS Northeast Regional Office the director will ensure all staff and facility persons sign off on this policy as well as all new hires moving forward. The correction date for this should reflect a date that allows for the development and review of the plan as well as time to train staff on the policy.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PLAN OF CORRECTION 1. The facility will ensure that a child is released only to the child's parent or to an individual designated in writing by the enrolled parent. A child will be released to either parent unless a court order restricting release is on file at the facility. Staff were retrained on the release-of-children requirement, and the child involved in the incident was released only to an approved individual from that point forward. Correction Date:1-6-26 2. The facility will maintain zero incidents of noncompliance related to the release of children for a period of three months following the acceptance of this Plan of Correction by the regional office. The facility director will monitor release procedures daily and document compliance to ensure ongoing adherence. Correction Date: 4-2-26 3. The facility director will develop and implement a comprehensive Release of Children Policy that ensures all staff fully understand their responsibilities. The policy will include a clear system for verifying and identifying designated release persons, procedures for documenting emergency releases, steps to ensure the safety of children during all release situations, requirements for maintaining court orders and written authorizations, and staff responsibilities and accountability measures. The policy will be submitted to the regional office for approval prior to implementation. Once approved, the director will train all current staff and facility persons on the policy, obtain signatures from all staff acknowledging understanding and compliance, ensure all new hires receive training and sign the policy during onboarding. Creation 1-22-26 /Correction Date: 2-16-206 (this is proposed date staff can be trained by, pending the approval by regional office)
2025-11-25 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed an infant asleep in a crib in the infant room. This crib was against the wall and had two cribs abutting it on both sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
While an infant's crib is in use staff will maintain 2 feet of space on all sides of the crib from other cribs.
2025-11-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed that the file for child #1 and found it was missing the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will obtain the physician information and address and make sure it is listed in all files in the future at enrollment.
2025-11-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed that the file for child #1and found it missing the required enrolling parent's work address and phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will obtain the parents work address and phone numbers on all files when applicable.
2025-11-25 Renewal 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed ripped/cracked diaper changing mats in the infant and toddler rooms rendering the foam exposed and unable to be cleaned.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will replace all ripped and cracked diaper changing mats with new ones. They will be maintained in the future.
2025-11-25 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 had a previous health assessment on file dated 3/29/23 and did not update this until 8/15/25.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff health assessments will be completed within every 24 month timeframe.
2025-11-25 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed two unlabeled bottles in the refrigerator in the infant room.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The unlabeled bottles were removed and all bottles from this point on will be labeled.
2025-11-25 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 did not complete emergency plan training annually. This is evidenced by the previously documented emergency plan training for all nine staff dated 8/26/24 and the current fire safety training for all nine staff dated 10/13/25.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will receive emergency plan training on an annual basis. Names of staff and dates completed will be documented. All trainings will be kept on file at the facility. The director will ensure that these trainings are scheduled and conducted within a years' time.
2025-11-25 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 persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 did not complete fire safety training annually. This is evidenced by the previously documented fire safety training for all nine staff dated 8/26/24 and the current fire safety training for all nine staff dated 10/25/25.

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.)
All staff will receive emergency plan training and fire safety training on an annual basis. Names of staff and dates completed will be documented. All trainings will be kept on file at the facility. The director will ensure that these trainings are scheduled and conducted within a years' time.
2025-11-25 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #8 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10/01/20 and the current mandated reporter training dated 10/12/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #8 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# 8, staff person #8 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
From this point forward all staff will complete the mandated reporter training within 60 months. The staff will be supervised or removed from their position if not completed on time.
2025-11-25 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: Staff #2 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous FBI clearance dated 06/04/20 and an updated FBI clearance dated 08/09/25. Staff #5 was hired provisionally and did not have a NSOR clearance on file as is required and was working in direct care with children since hire (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Staff #8 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous PA Child Abuse clearance dated 9/28/20 and an updated PA Child Abuse dated 10/10/25. Staff #9 had a PA State Police clearance on file that is missing the dissemination date making it incomplete.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. As of 2/1/25 If staff are going to be hired under the 45-day provisional hire basis, the following conditions must be met; facility received the results of the applicant's PA Child Abuse History Clearance, NSOR Clearance, completed out-of-state clearances (if applicable), a signed disclosure statement, prior to employment and have received the result of the applicant's Pennsylvania State Police OR the FBI finger-print results prior to employment. Proof of submission must be on file for either the FBI or PA State Police Clearance. The employer, administrator, supervisor or other person responsible for employment decisions has no knowledge of information pertaining to the applicant which would disqualify him from employment based on CPSL. Staff #9 may not work in a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #9 must be removed from a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until all clearances are completed and on file at the facility. This portion of the plan requires an immediate date of correction. 2. The director will create a form to track each staff and their required clearances, trainings, and documents. This form will be utilized for both new staff and existing staff. This form will have due dates for all required trainings, clearances, health assessments etc. The director will ensure that this form is reviewed monthly to prevent any lapses or noncompliance. This portion of the plan should reflect a date that allows for time to develop the form and implement it.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. The director will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490. Staff #9 was removed from their childcare position and returned with a new Pa State Police clearance on 12/3/25. 2.The director will create a form to track all required clearances, trainings, and documentation for all staff. All documentation and clearances will be updated within required 60 months and at the time of hire. Director will make sure that the dissemination date is located on the Pa State Police clearance. 12/3/25
2025-11-25 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed chipped paint on the rear wall in the toddler room.

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.)
The peeled or chipped paint was repainted and will be maintained.
2025-05-29 Unannounced Monitoring 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: While at the facility unannounced on 5/29/25 the inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and found that the fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as evidenced by the following fire detection system logs that were provided to the inspector: 1/3/25 to 2/5/25, 3/3/25 to 4/8/25.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will do the monthly inspection of my fire system within 30 calendar days of each other.
2024-11-21 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: One rusted metal chair and one metal chair with a piece of loose, jagged, rusted metal that was protruding from the back of the chair were observed in the Preschool/School Age Outdoor Play Area

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.)
The rusted and broken chairs were removed and discarded.
2024-11-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for Child #2 and Child #3 did not include an enrolling parent's work phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will obtain the parent's work phone number or a N/A from the parents of child #2 and #3
2024-11-21 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: Perishable food items (i.e. fried chicken, cut strawberries, Lunchables and Happy Farms string cheese labeled, "keep refrigerated") were observed in five children's lunch bags in the Pre-K Room and two children's lunch bags in the Preschool Room. These potentially hazardous food items, that were in the children's lunch bags, were not refrigerated.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Potentially hazardous food items needing refrigeration were placed in the refrigerator.
2024-11-21 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The staff evaluations on file for Staff #2 were dated 12/28/22 and 1/5/24 and for Staff #7 were dated 12/28/22 and 1/4/24. More than a year had lapsed between evaluations.

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.)
Staff #2, #7 and all other staff evaluations will be completed on a regular basis, within a 12-month period.
2024-11-21 Renewal 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: Three golden pothos plants, two philodendron plants, two jade plants, one zamioculas zamilfolia plant, two snake plants, and two song of India plants were observed in the Pre-K Room. One jade plant was observed in the Preschool Room. These toxic plants were in child care spaces.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All plants that have been deemed toxic have been removed from the facility.
2024-11-21 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: A trash can in the Boys Restroom was observed to have a soiled diaper. A trash can in the Girls Restroom was observed to have a used feminine product. These trash cans only had partial lids, leaving them partially open.

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.)
The trash cans were removed from the facility and replaced with new ones that have fully closed lids.
2024-11-21 Renewal 3270.76/3270.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.102(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Once ceiling tile that surrounded the air vent in the Preschool Room was observed to have water damage. One ceiling tile by the air vent and one ceiling tile by the television in the School Age Room were observed to have water damage. Once ceiling tile by the window, one ceiling tile by the US flag, and two ceiling tiles above the Pictures Board in the School Age Room were observed to have a brown stain. Once ceiling light cover in the Toddler Room was observed to be cracked. Two chipped ceiling tiles were observed in the Boys Restroom. One brown stained ceiling tile, three water damaged ceiling tiles, and one ceiling tile with a hole were observed in the Girls Restroom. A rusty piece of metal was observed behind the two toilets in the Boys and Girls Restroom. Exposed screws were observed on both sides of the toilets in the Boys and Girls Restroom. One blue cot in the Preschool Room was observed to have torn mesh. The plastic playhouse in the Toddler Outdoor Play Area was observed to have several cracks near its window.

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. 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.)
All damaged/stained ceiling tiles and the light cover will be replaced or repaired. The water line caps will be replaced, and the screws will be capped. The damage cot will be thrown out and replaced and the playhouse will be repaired.
2024-11-21 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 detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as evidenced by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 11/13/23 to 12/21/23, 3/15/24 to 4/15/24, 5/14/24 to 6/14/24, 7/12/24 to 8/12/24, 8/12/24 to 9/12/24, and 10/11/24 to 11/11/2024.

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.)
I will conduct my fire safety system within the 30-day window.
2023-11-30 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-06-05 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the school age classroom, 21 children were counted. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 were asked to identify their supervision/ratio group. Staff # 1 identified 10 children and Staff # 2 identified 9 children. This left 2 school age children unaccounted for. Also, during this inspection, Staff # 1 left the school age classroom for a period of time and left Staff # 1 alone with 21 school age children.

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. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will be supervised & accounted for at all times.
2023-06-05 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the school age classroom, 21 children were counted. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 were asked to identify their supervision/ratio group. Staff # 1 identified 10 children and Staff # 2 identified 9 children. This left 2 school age children unaccounted for. Also, during this inspection, Staff # 1 left the school age classroom for a period of time and left Staff # 1 alone with 21 school age children.

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. The Legal Entity / Director will establish a supervision policy. The policy will include how the facility will demonstrate their knowledge and ability to adequately supervise and ratios of children while maintaining appropriate ratio at all times. The policy must focus on ensuring that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The policy must include how the facility will ensure appropriate supervision and ratios during transition times and while in the outdoor play area. The policy must also include a plan for each staff to be assigned the responsibility for supervision and ratios of specific children, including the requirement that the staff person know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group and be physically present with the children in their group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This supervision and ratio policy must be submitted to the Department prior to implementation for approval. Once approved by the Department, the director will ensure that all current employees and any new hires are trained on this policy.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 2 was let go. Staff # 1 will follow through on proper supervision & child/staff ratios. Will develop a supervision/ratio policy, will submit for review and once approved will discuss with staff.
2023-06-05 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: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff # 3 was viewed working with children during this inspection and this staff did not have a health assessment on file.

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 # 3 was let go for not submitting the required paperwork.
2023-06-05 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff # 3 was viewed working with children during this inspection and this staff did not have a tuberculosis screening on file.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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 # 3 was let go.
2023-06-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.166(3) - Disposable nursers or parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(3)

Description: Disposable nursers or parents

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 6/5/23. A physical site review as conducted. The facility did not contain a commercial dishwasher. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 indicated during interviews that children's bottles are sometimes washed with soap and water if a bottle needs to be reused due to a lack of sufficient bottles being brough from home by the family. Per regulation, infant bottles are to be cleaned using a commercial dishwasher.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers shall be used for infants unless bottles are provided by the parent or unless a commercial dishwasher is used by the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All parents were notified that enough clean bottles are to be brought in daily for their child to use.
2023-06-05 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff # 3 was viewed working with children during this inspection and this staff did not have proof of education on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 3 was let go.
2023-06-05 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff # 3 was viewed working with children during this inspection and this staff did not have two letters of written reference on file.

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.)
Staff # 3 was let go.
2023-06-05 Unannounced Monitoring 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: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff # 3 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire. The file of this staff did not contain documentation that they applied for the FBI or NSOR clearance before beginning to work in a childcare role at the facility. The file was also missing a signed and dated disclosure statement. Staff # 3 was observed working with children during this inspection.

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 # 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. The Legal Entity, Director, or any person's involved in the hiring of staff shall participate in Existing Provider Orientation that will occur during the month of August 2023 at the Northeast Regional Office. Those listed will schedule to participate in the meeting by calling 800-222-2108.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff was let go, due to not getting me the required documentation. Will call, schedule, and participate in existing provider orientation in Aug 2023. Staff will be hired as appropriate to the CPSL in the future.
2023-06-05 Unannounced Monitoring 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: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff # 3 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire. The file of this staff did not contain documentation that they applied for the FBI or NSOR clearance before beginning to work in a childcare role at the facility. The file was also missing a signed and dated disclosure statement. Staff # 3 was observed working with children during this inspection.

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 # 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff was let go, due to not submitting the required documentation.
2023-06-05 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) - Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the school age classroom, 21 children were counted. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 were asked to identify their supervision/ratio group. Staff # 1 identified 10 children and Staff # 2 identified 9 children. This left 2 school age children unaccounted for. Also, during this inspection, Staff # 1 left the school age classroom for a period of time and left Staff # 1 alone with 21 school age children.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The Legal Entity / Director will establish a supervision policy. The policy will include how the facility will demonstrate their knowledge and ability to adequately supervise and ratios of children while maintaining appropriate ratio at all times. The policy must focus on ensuring that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The policy must include how the facility will ensure appropriate supervision and ratios during transition times and while in the outdoor play area. The policy must also include a plan for each staff to be assigned the responsibility for supervision and ratios of specific children, including the requirement that the staff person know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group and be physically present with the children in their group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This supervision and ratio policy must be submitted to the Department prior to implementation for approval. Once approved by the Department, the director will ensure that all current employees and any new hires are trained on this policy.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 2 was let go. Staff # 1 will not leave classroom to accompany inspector. Will devlop a supervision/ratio policy, will submit for review and once approved will discuss with staff.
2023-06-05 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) - Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the school age classroom, 21 children were counted. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 were asked to identify their supervision/ratio group. Staff # 1 identified 10 children and Staff # 2 identified 9 children. This left 2 school age children unaccounted for. Also, during this inspection, Staff # 1 left the school age classroom for a period of time and left Staff # 1 alone with 21 school age children.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 2 was let go for not properly counting the number of students. Staff # 1 will not leave classroom to accompany the inspector if covering. Ratios will be maintained at all times.
2023-03-09 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility and during that time a physical site review was conducted. The following items were found not in good repair in the outdoor play area: - A yellow slide with blue steps and the slide was cracked - A yellow playhouse and the bottom of both window frames was cracked - A tan playhouse and the bottom of one window frame was cracked - A small red slide with yellow handles and the yellow handle was cracked, broken and missing pieces - A medium sized pink slide with purple steps and the purple steps were cracked/broken - A climber with two pink slides and the small slide was cracked, the purple steps were broken/cracked, metal pieces were exposed at the top of both slides and the base to enter the larger slide was broken and hanging down.

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.)
replace or fix damaged items in playground.
2023-03-09 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(4)

Description: Locked

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility and during that time a physical site review was conducted. The following medication was found accessible in the rear area of the main room: children's ibuprofen, Tylenol and butt paste were found in a child's backpack; and medication was found in a staff's container.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
remove the item found in the child's backpack and put in locked area...Plan to maintain compliance- Explain to staff and have staff communicate with parents that any medication needs to be signed in and stored in a locked area.
2023-03-09 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility and during that time a physical site review was conducted. In the preschool room the following items were found accessible to children: body spray and hair detangler. In the front area of the main room, the following items were found accessible to children: hand sanitizer and two lotions. These items had on the label to keep of the reach of children.

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.)
remove items found.
2023-03-09 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility and during that time a physical site review was conducted. The first aid kit was found accessible to children in the preschool room on a low cubby. In the front area of the main room, the first aid kit was hanging low on the side of a shelving unit and this first aid kit was accessible to children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
put first aid kits in locked cabinet or out of reach of children.
2023-03-09 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility and during that time a physical site review was conducted. Staff indicated the roof leaked during the storm over the weekend of March 4th and 5th in the school age class. The ceiling tiles fell, and some became stained. This classroom contained 2 missing ceiling tiles and 11 stained tiles. This room also contained a dusty ceiling vent. Stained ceiling tiles were also found in the large main room.

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.)
replace ceiling tiles and clean vent.
2022-11-30 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: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the children's dates of enrollments. Child # 3 did not have a health report on file at the time of this inspection.

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.)
A health report will be requested and obtained on the listed child. A copy of this health report will remain in the child's file at all times.
2022-11-30 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: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Child # 4 had a health report dated for 7/14/20 and another health report was not obtained until 9/21/22. This health report was not updated every 12 months as required by regulation.

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.)
In the future, health reports for older toddlers and preschool children will be obtained at least every 12 months. Copies of these health reports will remain in the file at all times.
2022-11-30 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 had 6-hour health and safety topic training dated 10/13/18. Staff # 5 had 6-hour health and safety topic training dated 10/22/18. As of 6/30/18, this 6-hour training no longer met the requirements for training of this regulation.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10). Any 6-hour health and safety training taken after 6/30/18 is no longer acceptable. Staff person # 1 and # 5 will have until 1/19/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1 and # 5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 1 and # 5, staff person # 1 and # 5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The listed staff will take the appropriate 10-hour health and safety training.
2022-11-30 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 2, # 3, and # 4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 2, # 3, and # 4 will have until 1/19/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 2, # 3, and # 4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 2, # 3, and # 4, staff person # 2, # 3, and # 4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be supervised and/or suspended until appropriate pediatric first aid/CPR is taken.
2022-11-30 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: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing log was conducted. Testing of the fire safety system was documented as occurring on the following dates: 1/19/22, 2/11/22, 3/21/22, 4/8/22, 5/26/22, 6/17/22, 7/21/22, 8/4/22, 9/13/22, 10/21/22, 11/8/22 and 12/8/22. These tests lapsed occurring at least every 30 days.

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.)
In the future, testing of the facility's fire safety system will occur at least every 30 days and be documented.
2021-12-03 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: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 3 had a date of hire prior to 9/30/19 and they did not obtain the NSOR clearance before 7/1/20. Staff # 3 does not have record of an NSOR clearance on file at the facility at the time of this inspection. The CPSL also states that anyone hired before 9/30/19 had until 7/1/20 to obtain the NSOR clearance. The amendments to the CPSL also eliminated the ability to hire staff on a provisional hire basis beginning 12/31/19. In order to continue hiring staff provisionally the legal entity was required to apply to the Department for a waiver. The Legal Entity does not have an approved provisional hire waiver. Staff # 1 was hired provisionally on 10/23/20, and Staff # 1 did not receive an NSOR clearance until 11/13/21. Staff # 2 was hired provisionally on 6/29/20 and at the time of this inspection, Staff # 2 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff # 4 was hired provisionally on 9/25/20 and at the time of this inspection, Staff # 4 did not have an NSOR clearance 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. The CPSL also states that anyone hired before 9/30/19 had until 7/1/20 to obtain the NSOR clearance. The amendments to the CPSL also eliminated the ability to hire staff on a provisional hire basis beginning 12/31/19. In order to continue hiring staff provisionally the legal entity was required to apply to the Department for a waiver. The legal entity does not have a provisional hire waiver.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff without appropriate clearances will be removed from care until the clearances are received. Staff will be hired appropriate to the CPSL.

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