The Schoolhouse Day Care Center

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: Plastic grocery store bags were observed to be hanging from wooden cubbies that were near the window in the Older Toddler Room. In this same room, plastic Ziploc bags were observed in plastic containers in the wooden cubbies. Additionally, a wooden cubby shelf near the blue cots had plastic Ziploc bags. These plastic bags were accessible to older toddlers who were being supervised in the Older Toddler Room, and Staff #12 acknowledged that at least one older toddler was still placing objects in their mouth. Also, the same older toddlers were observed walking past wooden cubbies in the Pre-K Room. These cubbies had accessible plastic bags. Additionally, the older toddlers were using the Older Toddler Restroom. On the floor behind the restroom door was a blue tote bag with accessible plastic bags. Also, an accessible ripped white plastic bag was hanging from the back of the restroom door.

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: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 and Child #10 was observed to be missing the physician's phone number. The emergency contact information on file for Child #10 was observed to be missing the child's health insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The 7/14/25 health report on file for Child #1 was observed to be missing a statement which indicated that the child is able to participate in childcare 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.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #22 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #22 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2 and Pediatric First Aid and CPR.

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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #22 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 #22, staff person #22 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: Yogurt was observed in a spiderman lunch box that was in a wooden cubby shelf in the Pre-K Room. This was required to be refrigerated.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff #10 had 8 hours of annual child care training on file, and not the required 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #5 has completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for hire date), however the mandated reporter training does not meet the minimum of three hours.

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, facility person #25 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 facility person #25, facility person #25 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #13 had State Police Clearances on file dated 7/16/21 and 8/10/26. More than 60 months lapsed between the clearances. Staff #5 acknowledged that during the lapse in clearances, Staff #13 had direct contact and routine interaction with children. Also, Staff #13 had an expired Child Abuse Clearance on file dated 7/19/21, but there was no updated clearance on file. During the inspection on 8/10/26, Staff person #13 was observed having routine interaction and direct contact with children in the Infant Room.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff 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. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff 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. Staff Person #13 may not work in a child care position at the facility that involves direct contact or routine interaction with children until all required paperwork is completed and on file at the facility. This portion of the plan requires an immediate date of correction. 2. The Legal Entity/Director will create a method (i.e. tracking system) or policy for ensuring that, prior to working with children, all employees and volunteers have the required clearances on file. At a minimum, the method (i.e. tracking system) or policy must address these items: 1. How the facility will determine which clearances need to be renewed. 2. How the facility will know when updated clearances are due. 3. What measures will be in place to ensure that employees/volunteers with lapsed clearances do not have direct contact and/or routine interaction with the children. 4. How the facility will know that they have received all of the required clearances. Any staff who handles clearances related paperwork must be trained on the approved method or policy, and this training must be documented and placed in their files. The Legal Entity/Director will submit this method or policy to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, any staff who handle clearances related paperwork must be trained on the approved method or policy, and this training must be documented and placed in their files. The Legal Entity/Director will provide a date by when this will be completed.

Regulation: 3270.33(a)

Description: Each staff person meets quals

Noncompliance Area: During an inspection on 8/10/26, Staff #22 was observed to be performing the role of an AGS when they supervised 10 young school aged children and one older school aged child alone in the School Age Room (right side). However, Staff #22 does not have enough hours of childcare experience specifically documented on file to qualify as an AGS.

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.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: Two electrical outlets that were on the wall near the blue cots in the Pre-K Room were observed to be missing protective receptacle covers. These were accessible to preschoolers who were being supervised in that room.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Purell hand sanitizer, labeled "keep out of reach of children," was observed on the round table in the School Age Room (left room). Purell hand sanitizer, labeled "keep out of reach of children," was also observed in the cup holder of the 15-passenger school bus. In the same bus, Spic and Span cleaner, labeled "keep out of reach of children," was observed on the floor near the entrance door. These items were accessible to 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.

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: A first aid kit was observed to be hanging from the wall in both School Age Rooms. Also, a first aid kit was observed on the floor behind the driver's seat in the 15-passenger school bus. These first aid kits were accessible to children.

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

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.102(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The alphabet carpet and purple carpet in the Young Toddler Room were dirty. In this same room, a doorknob wall protector was observed to be cracked. The white carpet that was under the train table in the Preschool Room was dirty. The blue table with the wooden top in the Pre-K Room had multiple cracks. The restroom across from the Infant Room's refrigerator area had a doorknob wall protector that was cracked. The doorknob wall protector near the entrance door that leads to the Older Toddler Room was observed to be cracked. The diaper changing pad in the baby section of the Older Toddler Room had multiple tears in it. Multiple cots used for napping, that were in the Pre-K Room, had cracked plastic. These cots were labeled #2, #3, #9, #11, #13, and #15. Also, cots #2 and #13 in the Preschool Room had cracked plastic. A plastic red shelf near the exit door in the Preschool Room had one cracked drawer.

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.

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: The baby section of the Older Toddler Room had a portable sink and diaper changing table that were observed to be missing a hand-washing sign.

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: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 (see code sheet for first day working with children) had a health assessment on file dated 5/28/25, which was not completed within the 12 months prior to them providing initial service in a childcare setting.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 (see code sheet for first day with children) had a disclosure statement on file dated 6/18/25. Staff #2 (see code sheet for first day with children) had a disclosure statement on file dated 6/2/25. However, these disclosure statements were not completed within the 6 months prior to each staff's first day working with children. Staff #3 (see code sheet for first day with children) did not have a disclosure statement on file.

Correction Required: A staff 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: The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 5/1/2026 and 6/1/2026.

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: 3270.102(a)/3270.104(a)

Description: Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: A train bucket in the Older Toddler Room was observed to have a torn lid. The blue Fisher Price table with the wooden top in the Pre-K Room was observed to have chipping wood. This room also had two cracked turquoise chairs.

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

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: The rest equipment used by toddlers and preschoolers in the Older Toddler Room was numbered. However, the list of children's names which coincides with the numbers on the rest equipment was observed to be missing.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The agreement information on file for Child #5 did not indicate which services would be provided to the family and the child.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on file for Child #6 (see code sheet for admission date) was dated 12/9/24. This was required to be completed within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility.

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.

Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(3)

Description: Original container/Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: During a water activity inspection, inhaler medication for Child #11 was present at the pool. However, this medication was not labeled with the child's name, and it was not in its original container with the label and instructions.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, there were four Multi-Function School Activity Buses used by the facility to provide transportation. The facility did not have proof that these vehicles were inspected annually by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), nor did they provide proof that the drivers had the proper required CDL license to drive the vehicles. Staff #5 acknowledged that the vehicles have been used to transport children to field trips and school.

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: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The health assessments on file for Staff #12 were dated 6/26/23 and 7/25/25. More than 24 months had lapsed between health assessments. The only health assessment on file for Staff #14 was dated 6/15/23. This staff was required to have an updated health assessment completed by 6/2025. The health assessment on file for Staff #3, dated 6/14/25, did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

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. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff #3, dated 6/14/25, did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Also, it did not indicate whether or not the staff had medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: An astronauts and solar system lunch box was observed on the pink shelf in the School Age Room closet. This lunch box contained a "Lunch Makers" ham and American cheese lunch pack and Danimals smoothie that were labeled, "keep refrigerated". On the same shelf was a butterflies lunch box that had a "Lunchly" pizza meal which was labeled, "keep refrigerated". All of these perishable food items were required to be refrigerated.

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

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: A bottle in the Infant Room, that had a white lid and clear body, which belonged to Child #2, was observed to be missing a label with the child's name on it.

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

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The financial agreements on file for Child #2 were dated 8/13/24 and 3/11/25. More than 6 months had lapsed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed a financial agreement form.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The facility provided parents with a letter explaining some emergency procedures. However, the letter did not include all of the required information. It was observed to be missing lock-down procedures and an explanation about how the facility would accommodate infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and those with chronic medical conditions during 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: 3270.31(b)

Description: Staff person - 18 yrs.

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #23 (see code sheet for date of birth and date of hire), who was hired as an aide, was not at least 18 years of age when they started working.

Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 had 4 hours of annual child care training on file, and not the required 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 had not completed mandated reporter training prior to the previous training expiring. This is evidenced by the mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 3/11/2020 and 7/16/2025.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services).

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The NSOR Clearances on file for Staff #3 were dated 6/8/2020 and 6/13/2025. The NSOR Clearances on file for Staff #4, #6, and #12 were dated 6/5/2020 and 6/13/2025. More than 60 months had lapsed between each clearance. Staff #20 (see code sheet for first day with children) had a completed disclosure statement on file that was dated 6/18/23. Staff #21 (see code sheet for first day with children) had a completed disclosure statement on file that was dated 6/18/24. However, the disclosure statements for Staff #20 and #21 were required to be completed within the 6 months prior to each staff's first day working with children.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff 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. Staff Persons #20 and #21 may not work in a childcare position that involves direct contact and routine interaction with children until all required paperwork is completed and on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(b)

Description: Locked or inaccessible/Original container

Noncompliance Area: A yellow mop bucket with cleaner was observed in the Older Toddler Restroom. Staff #14 acknowledged that the cleaner in the bucket was Mr. Clean All Purpose Floor Cleaner. The label on this cleaner said to "keep out of reach of children." However, the cleaner in the mop bucket was accessible to the children who were using the restroom. An unlabeled red and white spray bottle was observed on the top of a wooden cubby shelf in the Older Toddler Room. Staff #19 said this bottle contained soapy water used for cleaning. This cleaner was required to be labeled.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Regulation: 3270.75(a)/3270.75(c)

Description: In child care spaces/Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The library was observed to be missing a first aid kit and the first aid kit in the Older Toddler Room was observed to be missing scissors.

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

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: The Infant Room was observed to have one dusty air vent near the refrigerator and the Pre-K Restroom had one dusty air vent. The Young Toddler Room had three dusty air vents and one water-stained ceiling tile. Also, the alphabet carpet in this room was observed to be dirty. The Pre-K Room had three dusty air vents. The School Age Restroom was observed to have one water-stained and three brown stained ceiling tiles. The School Age 1 Room was observed to have one dusty air vent near the telephone and the School Age 2 Room had two dusty air vents. The white fence in the Small Outdoor Play Area had a crack towards the bottom of the fence. The Preschool Room had two dusty ceiling vents near the television and one brown stained ceiling tile near the alphabet wall. The Preschool Restroom had one dusty air vent, one cracked ceiling tile, and chipped paint on the wall near the toilet paper holder. The Older Toddler Restroom was observed to have two dusty air vents and peeling paint near the mirror. Also, two dusty air vents were observed in the hallway outside of the Older Toddler Restroom. Near the calendar in the Older Toddler Room, there was chipping paint along the green colored wall.

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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #6 has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.

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. Staff person #6 must complete PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 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 4/20/2020. Also, Staff person #6 had not completed mandated reporter training prior to the previous training expiring. This is evidenced by the mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 11/8/2019 and 4/25/2025.

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 #1 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 #1, then staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.104(a)

Description: Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: Nine soft, assorted color play cubes in the Young Toddler Room were observed to be ripped and had exposed foam. Five blue cots in the Preschool Room were observed to have torn mesh. The restroom, across from the Infant Room, was observed to have a rusted paper towel dispenser. The fourth-row driver's side seat and the second and third row passenger side seats, in Van #5, were observed to be torn. The second-row driver's side seat, in Van #11, was observed to be torn. A purple chair and six blue cots in the Older Toddler Room were cracked. The table legs of a white and blue colored table in the Pre-K Room were cracked.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not observed in the Small Room or the School Age 2 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: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information and financial agreement on file for Child #6 was dated 8/2/23 and 3/12/24. More than 6 months had passed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed emergency contact and financial agreement forms.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #11 had health assessments on file dated 6/16/22 and 7/23/24 and Staff person #18 had health assessments on file dated 6/2/22 and 8/9/24. More than 24 months had lapsed between health assessments.

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(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 had a Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file which expired 7/2024. There was no proof on file which showed that updated Pediatric First Aid/CPR training had been completed.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff person #2 will have until 9/11/2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 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, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #13 and #15 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire): Pediatric First Aid/CPR.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #9 had Mandated Reporter trainings on file dated 6/11/19 and 8/1/24 and Staff person #11 had Mandated Reporter trainings on file dated 3/2/19 and 7/23/24. More than 60 months had lapsed between each training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services).

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #13 (see code sheet for date of hire) had a Child Abuse Clearance on file dated 12/11/23, which was obtained after the staff began working with children.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff 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: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed about shoulder height, on a wooden shelf, in the Preschool Room. Sanitizing solution, labeled "two teaspoons (of bleach) to one gallon of water" was observed, about shoulder height, on a wooden shelf in the Pre-K Room. Both of these cleaning materials were accessible to 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.

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Decaying leaves and trash (i.e. Chips Ahoy wrapper, tissues, a plastic bag) were observed in the Small Play Yard. A blue colored plastic wall border in the Preschool Room, that was about shin height, was observed to be torn. A hole, that was about shin height, was observed on the yellow-colored wall in the Older Toddler Room. A blue colored plastic wall border that was near the wooden shelf in the Young Toddler Room was observed to be ripped and coming off the wall. A brown colored stain was observed on a ceiling tile in the Young Toddler Room. The yellow wall in the Infant Room was observed to have chipping paint. The restroom across from the Infant Room was observed to have a hole in the ceiling tile. A brown colored stain was observed on five ceiling tiles in the School Age Restroom and on two ceiling tiles in the School Age 1 Room and School Age 2 Room. In the School Age 2 Room, peeling paint was observed on the green and blue walls and there was one ceiling tile that had a crack, and another ceiling tile had a hole. The School Age Restroom was observed to have one ceiling tile with a hole and there was a hole on the wall where the door's handle hit the wall.

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: 3270.95(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: 8/1/23 to 9/1/23, 12/8/23 to 1/8/24, 1/8/24 to 2/8/24, 3/8/24 to 4/8/24, 5/7/24 to 6/7/24, and 7/5/24 to 8/5/24.

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: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/23. In the preschool room, the first drawer of the plastic three drawer cabinet was cracked and had sharp plastic edges exposed. In the large outdoor play space, the plastic window on top of the slide was cracked and could pinch a child's fingers.

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.

Regulation: 3270.121(b)

Description: Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/23. The parent handbook did not contain the supervision policy and was not given to the parents in writing.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/23. Child #1 does not have an updated health report in the last 12 months. The last health report is dated 5/2/23. Please see code sheet for child 1's DOB.

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: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/23. In the preschool room, the diaper changing mat had a rip preventing the mat from being properly sanitized.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/3/23, Staff person #2 does not have a health assessment and tb screening at initial hire. (See code sheet for DOH).

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. 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.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/23. Staff #1 had one nonfamily reference.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/23. The operator did provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations 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: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/23. Staff person's #1, #6, #9, #14, have not completed the health and safety 1 hour update. Staff person's #5, #7, #8, #10, #11, #12, #13, # 15 and #16 (see code for date of hire) has a Health and Safety update date of 1/24/23,1/16/23, 1/25/23, 2/1/23,1/26/23, 1/25/23, 1/29/23,1/25/23, and 1/24/23. These were required to completed by 12/30/22.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10): 1 hour health and safety update and center based health and safety training, respectively. Staff person #1, #3, #6, #9, and #14 will have until 9/14/23 to complete the required training.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/23. Staff person #3 has not completed the health and safety training.

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 #3 will have until 9/14/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 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 #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/23. Staff #3 (see code sheet for DOH) completed Mandated reporter training on 7/23/23, more than 90 days after DOH.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/23. Staff #4 had PSP clearance with volunteer purposes instead of employment. (See code sheet for DOH). FBI clearance were requested after start date, but completed clearance is 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 #4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/23. The first aid kit in the infant room did not contain 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.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/23. Peeling paint was observed in the following areas: In the older toddler bathroom behind the yellow chairs, In the Preschool/PreK bathroom on the wall to the right of the bathroom sink and behind the bathroom door. In the School Age classroom downstairs on the end of the long red wall, paint is peeling off in strips.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The following staff persons did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022: Staff person #1: obtained training on 1/25/2023. Staff person #2: obtained training on 1/24/2023. Staff person #3: obtained training on 1/24/2023. Staff person #4: obtained training on 1/25/2023. Staff person #5: obtained training on 2/6/2023. Staff person #6: obtained training on 2/1/2023. Staff person #7 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022:

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #7 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by August 2, 2023.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 8/31/22, the most recent health assessment on file for child #1 was dated 7/13/2020.

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: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: On 8/31/22 during the renewal inspection, there was no parental written consent for the administration of Ibuprofen that was at the center for child #2.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 8/31/22, there was no health assessment on file for staff #2.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 8/31/22, the files of staff #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 8/31/22, Staff #1 has not completed an approved mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #1 will have until 9/17/22 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or above who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)/3270.182(7)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: On a complaint investigation conducted on 2/22/2022, Staff #1 acknowledged an incident on his bus while transporting children in which two children got into a physical altercation. Staff #1 was unable to provide names of the children involved in the incident and indicated that he typically does a headcount during transportation. Staff #1 advised that he did see a bruise on one of the children's faces and that he reported it to staff at the facility. Staff #1 reports that he did not complete an injury report.

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. A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. The provider shall develop and implement a supervision policy specific to transportation and submit it for review and approval to the Regional Office. Policy shall include a driver's responsibility for reporting accidents, injuries, and illnesses during transportation. Once approved, supervision policy shall be reviewed with any staff who currently provide transportation and any new staff hired thereafter.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: On a complaint investigation conducted on 2/22/2022, Staff #1 indicated that he was unaware of the names of the children in his assigned group and was unable to identify them by name. Staff #1 indicated that he does a headcount when transporting 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. 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: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: On unannounced monitoring conducted on 2/22/2022, last documented fire drill was 1/17/2022. Facility tests alarms at the same time as the fire drill. The fire system has not been tested within the last 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.

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 did not contain a health assessment completed every 24 months. Staff # 1 received health assessments on 11/3/16 and on 2/15/19.

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.

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 did not comply with CPSL regulations. State Police Clearance's are dated 3/20/14 and 5/1/19. Child Abuse Clearance's are dated 4/17/14 and 5/10/19. FBI Clearance's are dated 2/28/14 and 5/2/19. All three clearances went past the 5 year mark.

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

Noncompliance Area: Beige play house in the outdoor play area was observed to have a broken welcome mat, causing rough edges and pinch points. Brown and beige kitchen set in the out door play area was observed with a broken floor piece, causing rough edges. Metal train seat in the outdoor play area had a broken foot bar, causing sharp edges and pinch points.

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: Bumbo without straps that was recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission was observed in the Infant Room.

Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: Plastic table cloth in the Older Toddler Room was ripped in several areas.

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.

Noncompliance Area: On 7/10/18 during an Unannounced Visit to Facility to investigate a complaint, director admitted that the School Age Classroom was out of ratio during Program Assessors visit. Staff left the room on several occasions to get supplies, leaving one staff with 17 children, each time for under one minute. On two occasions 4 -5 children were out of sight of both staff, for under one minute. The following staff persons were in the classroom; Staff # 1 and # 2.

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.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: On 7/10/18 during an Unannounced Visit to Facility to investigate a complaint, director admitted that the School Age Classroom was out of ratio during Program Assessors visit. Staff left the room on several occasions to get supplies, leaving one staff with 17 children. The following staff persons were in the classroom; Staff # 1 and # 2.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Some of the children were observed napping on rest equipment that did not have 2 ft of space on 3 sides during nap-time

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.

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and 2 have expired medications in the medication box.

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

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 does not have a medication log for a medication on file at facility.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.