Oakland Sunshine Day Care & Lng Ctr

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 12/10/25 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 10/14/24 health report on file.

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.

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a disclosure statement on file that was not signed by a witness.

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: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The digital thermometer inside of the refrigerator located in the Kitchen area was observed to not be operable at time of inspection.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The child files for Child #1 and Child #2 were observed to contain immunization exemptions there were deemed unacceptable as they were on a form the provider gave to the parent to fill in which has not been acceptable since December 20th, 2022.

Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The following ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from a previous leak that has since been repaired: two ceiling tiles in the kitchen area above the window at the top of the steps, one ceiling tile in the School Age room, and two ceiling tiles inside the left bathroom in the Older Toddler 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.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #3, who is a young toddler, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 7/9/24 which was conducted more than 6 months from the previously dated 1/28/23 health report on file.

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(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 7/9/24 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 6/27/23 health report on file. The child file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 9/1/23 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 5/12/22 health report on file.

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.

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool #2 Room and Preschool #3 Rooms a stapler was observed stored on an art supply shelving unit accessible to preschool age children in care.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan does not address annual emergency drills or the method of how to contact parents in an emergency.

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: The file for Staff person #2 was observed to lack documentation of having received a State Child Abuse and Neglect check from the State in which they resided in within the previous five years as required by the Child Protective Service Law (See IS Code Sheet).

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: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked two years of experience working with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:30 am, upon walking up to the second floor of the facility, this cert rep observed staff person #3 standing at the wall at the top of the stairs, which is several feet outside of the schoolage classroom, leaving 4 school-aged children briefly alone in the room.

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.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:30 am, upon walking up to the second floor of the facility, this cert rep observed staff person #3 standing at the wall at the top of the stairs, which is several feet outside of the schoolage classroom, leaving 4 school-aged children briefly alone in the room.

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.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The 1 hour health and safety update training in the file for staff person #1, #2 and #5, all hired before 10/4/22, were dated in June 2023.

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)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The last two mandated reporter trainings in the file for staff #4 were dated 4/10/18 and 6/21/23.

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

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:30 am, upon walking up to the second floor of the facility, this cert rep observed staff person #3 standing at the wall at the top of the stairs, which is several feet outside of the schoolage classroom, leaving 4 school-aged children briefly alone in the room.

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.

Regulation: 3270.91(c)

Description: Door opens in at landing

Noncompliance Area: On the first floor of the facility, the door leading to the basement was unlocked. The door opens directly into a stairwell and does not have a landing beyond the door.

Correction Required: If a door or doorway opens or exits directly into a stairwell and if there is no landing beyond the door or doorway, the door shall be restricted from opening or shall be removed and a secure barrier to prevent access to the stairwell shall be erected.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: There were four times since July 2022 when the facility's fire detection system was tested more than 30 days apart: 10/10/22 and 11/15/22; 1/9/23 and 2/14/23; 4/11/23 and 5/16/23,

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: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The agreement in the file for child #2 did not specify the fee to be charged.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The agreement in the file for child #2 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 and #4 included an incomplete address for the child's physician, as there was no city or zip code.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health report in the file for child #1, an infant, did not include a date, so timeliness could not be assessed.

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)(3)

Description: Current medication and reason

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health report in the file for child #1 did not include information regarding the child's medication and diet, as the box on the form was left unchecked.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, #2 and #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety training.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The FBI clearance in the file for staff person #6 indicated a record existed, but there was no rap sheet attached. The clearances in the file for the following staff were dated more than 60 months apart: State police and child abuse clearances in the file for staff person #1 and #5. Child abuse clearance in the file for staff person #2 and #4. State police clearance in the file for staff person #3.

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(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Based on conversation with the operator, the fire detection system was being tested every 30 days, but was not documented.

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.

Noncompliance Area: There was a child receiving in care in the infant room without having an emergency contact form in the room where he was receiving care. There was a child receiving in care in the Preschool 3 room without having an emergency contact form in the room where he was receiving care

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Noncompliance Area: The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff person #1, #2, and #3 is dated 6/2/20, more than 1 year after the previous training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff person #1, dated 4/29/15, is dated more than 60 months ago. The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff person #, dated7/2/15, is dated more than 60 months ago. The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff person #3, dated 7/2/15, is dated more than 60 months ago.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint on the wall by the window across from the door in the toddler room to the right of the bathroom on the 2nd floor.

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

Noncompliance Area: There was not a handwashing sign at each sink and each toilet in the 1st floor older toddler bathroom.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The 2nd floor Pre-K room contained several foam blocks which had teeth marks and pieces of foam missing.

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.

Noncompliance Area: There were tears in the covering of the couch in the 2nd floor preschool 2 room and in the preschool transition room. There were tears on the climbing booster in the infant room.

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

Noncompliance Area: During an afternoon supervision and ratio check in the preschool 1 room, Staff person #1, who was alone with 8 preschool children, could not name of all of the children in her 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: The agreement on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 was the original agreement. The parent is to receive the original and the facility is to retain a copy.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include the address for the physician or health care provider and the file for Child #8 does not include the phone number for the physician or health care provider.

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #8 did not include the telephone number for the enrolling parent's place of employment.

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 did not include the address for all listed release persons.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Child #8, dated 4/10/19, is dated more than 12 months after the previous health assessment from 11/9/17.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Child #8 does not include a statement from the physician or health care professional that the child is able to attend child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Noncompliance Area: The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #1 is dated 9/13/16, more than 12 months ago. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #8 is dated 3/4/15, more than 12 months ago. An influenza vaccination is recommended every 12 months, as per the recommendations of the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #8 does not include the 4th Pneumococcal vaccination, which was to be given between 12-15 months of age, as per the recommendations of the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #8 does not include verification of the Hepatitis A vaccination, to be given in 2 doses 6 months apart, between the ages of 12-23 months, as per the recommendations of the ACIP.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Noncompliance Area: There were adult scissors in the preschool 1 classroom which were accessible to children.

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #5 includes verification of mandated reporter training being completed on 7/2/19, more than 90 days after the hire date of 3/28/19.

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #5, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include verification of 30 credits in education or a related human services field; or 15 credits in education or a related human services field an1 year of verified child care experience; or 2 years of verified child care experience.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: There were outlet covers missing in the 2nd floor Pre-K room behind the table by the shelf.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint in the older toddler room by the window on the far end of the wall by the kitchen set and on the baseboard in the dramatic play area. There was peeling paint in the Preschool 1 room in the kitchen area. There was peeling paint in the young toddler room by the sink under the outlet. There was damaged plaster and peeling paint in the infant room on the far wall behind crib 3, behind the food cabinet, and to the right inside the door.

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

Noncompliance Area: According to the fire drill log, fire drills were held on 8/1/18 and 10/3/18, more than 60 days apart.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.

Noncompliance Area: There were two fabric stacking toys in the infant room which had holes in the seams, causing the fill material inside to be exposed, which is a potential hazard.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include written parental permission to obtain 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.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #3 does not include the complete address and/or telephone numbers for all listed release persons.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Child #4 does not include a statement from the health care professional that the child is able to participate in child care and is free from contagious disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff person #1 and #2 did not include 2 written, nonfamily references.

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

Noncompliance Area: According to documentation on file, Staff person #3 completed mandated reporter training on 1/10/18, more than 90 days after hire, 7/3/17.

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 , identified as the director, is also scheduled in the classroom daily, while the facility reports that over 60 children are enrolled.

Correction Required: A director may not function as a group supervisor in a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled.

Noncompliance Area: The First Aid in the school age room does not include scissors or tape. The First Aid kit in the lunch room did not include tweezers.

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.

Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked face plate on an outlet in the young toddler room by the soft blocks and soft climbing mats/blocks. There were cracks in the plaster by the sink in the older toddler 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.

Noncompliance Area: The window in the far right corner of the pre-school 1 room has damaged plaster and peeling paint at the top of the window, which could fall into the child care space. There was a hole in the wall in the wall by the soft blocks and climber in the young toddler room.

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

Noncompliance Area: There was no hand washing sign by the toilet in the 2nd floor staff bathroom.

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.

Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked bin containing Lego blocks in the young toddler room.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child # 1 did not include the complete address for the child's physician or health care provider. The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 did not include the name of the child's physician or health care provider.

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 did not include the policy # for the child's health insurance coverage.

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: The emergency contact forms for Child #4 and #6 did not include complete addresses for all listed release persons.

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.

Noncompliance Area: There were 5 children receiving care in the infant room who did not have a copy of their emergency contact form in the child care space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4, who has been enrolled for more than 60 days, does not include an initial health assessment.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2, a preschool child, is dated more than 12 months ago. The most recent health assessment on file for Child #6, a preschool child, is dated more than 12 months after the previous health assessment.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The 6 month review of the emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #3 that is dated 11/9/16, was signed and dated more than 6 months after the previous 6 month review.

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: The file for Staff person #1, with a start date of 7/5/17, had a fingerprint receipt dated 7/17/17, 12 days after her start date.

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1, classified as an assistant group supervisor, did not include verification of 2 years of direct child care experience. Staff person #1 will be classified as an aide and will need to be supervised at all times.

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

Noncompliance Area: There was a missing outlet cover in the lunch room under the big table.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the school-age room did not include tweezers.

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.

Noncompliance Area: There were areas of peeling paint in the infant room to the right of the door, between 2 cribs. There was damaged plaster in the young toddler room by the block area and in the lunch room on the wall by the window on the left side of the room;

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

Noncompliance Area: There was no handwashing sign by the toilet in the preschool 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.