Pamela Mitchells Family Daycare

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Children #1 and #3 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.

Regulation: 3280.182(8)

Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the agreement was not on file at the date of enrollment for Child #2 (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Child #2 did not contain an agreement.

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

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #1 had documentation of completing mandated reporter training on 7/24/24,

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.

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The facility was unable to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 7/10/25, 8/8/25, 9/12/25, 10/27/25, 11/26/25, and 12/26/25.

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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met

Regulation: 3280.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: Observed rest equipment not labeled for the use of a specific child.

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: 3280.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #4 did not specify the child's departure time.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Regulation: 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #2, #3, and #4 contained the original agreements. The facility did not make a copy for the files and give the original to the parent.

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

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Children #1 and #5 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

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

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #2 contained health reports dated 4/11/24, 6/19/24, and 2/10/25.

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: 3280.20

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Observed an extension cord to the swimming pool pump which was not secured creating a potential tripping and/or strangulation hazard in the outdoor play space

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

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training.

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.

Regulation: 3280.26(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: Observed a power strip by the television which lacked protective receptacle covers.

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

Regulation: 3280.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: The telephone number of the nearest hospital was not posted by each telephone in the facility.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 8/13/24, 10/11/24, 12/24/24, 1/10/25, 2/9/25, 3/11/25, 4/10/25, 5/10/25, and 6/9/25.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 7/13/24, 8/2/24, 8/13/24, 8/19/24, 9/2/24, 9/19/24, 10/2/24, 10/19/24, 11/2/24, 11/19/24, 12/2/24, 12/19/24, 12/24/24, 1/10/25, 2/9/25, 3/11/25, 4/10/25, 5/10/25, and 6/9/25.

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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 7/17/24. The agreement for Child #4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 7/17/24. The files of Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the files and give the original to the parent.

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

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 7/17/24. Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the 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.

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 7/17/24. Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the work address or work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

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

Regulation: 3280.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 7/17/24. Staff did not ensure that a child's hands were washed before meals and snacks and after being diapered.

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

Regulation: 3280.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: On 9/4/24 observed Staff #1 place a soiled disposable diaper in a plastic bag instead of discarding the diaper immediately by placing it into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 7/17/24. The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

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: 3280.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 7/17/24. Staff did not wash his/her hands before snacks and after diapering a child.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Regulation: 3280.34(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 7/17/24. The file of Staff #1, who was designated as a primary staff, lacked documentation of 2 years of experience with children.

Correction Required: A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children.

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 6/13/24 and 8/13/24.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed 3 torn rest cots.

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: 3280.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: Observed plastic bags by the foosball table which were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

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: 3280.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:45 AM Certification Staff observed a school-age child alone coming down the stairs to the basement where care was being provided after using the bathroom.

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: 3280.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #1 did not specify the fee to be charged per day or per week.

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

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The agreement of Child #1 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: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Children #2, #3, and #4 lacked child service reports completed at least every 6 months. The file of Child #2 who had an admission date of 12/19/22 did not contain child service reports. The file of Child #3 who had an admission date of 10/19/23 did not contain a child service report. The file of Child #4 who had an admission date of 10/24/22 did not contain child service reports.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Children #1 and #4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the files and give the original to the parent.

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

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the 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.

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the work address or work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

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

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #3 lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care prior to admission on the emergency contact form. Child #3 had an admission date of 10/19/23 with an emergency contact form signed on 10/31/23.

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

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Children #1 and #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.

Regulation: 3280.131(a)(4)

Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #5 contained a health report dated 6/30/21 which was conducted at the time of child's 4th birthday but lacked a health report dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #2 contained health reports dated 2/2/23 and 2/20/24.

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: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: Child #4, a 30-month-old, lacked Hepatitis A immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #4 had documentation of 1 Hepatitis A immunization.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Regulation: 3280.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: Staff did not ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks.

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

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022 (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained no documentation of completing the health and safety update. The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

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: 3280.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a current health assessment dated 6/6/24 with a previous one dated 2/18/22.

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: 3280.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: Staff did not wash his/her hands before meals and snacks.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Regulation: 3280.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #1 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #1's agreement was reviewed on 6/5/23 and 5/8/24. The emergency contact and agreement for Child #2 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #2's emergency contact and agreement were reviewed on 6/7/23 and 5/11/24. The emergency contact and agreement for Child #5 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #5's emergency contact was reviewed on 4/19/23 and 5/11/24. Child #5's agreement was reviewed on 4/20/23 and 5/11/24.

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: 3280.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #3 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid by facility staff prior to admission on the emergency contact form. Child #3 had an admission date of 10/19/23 with an emergency contact form signed on 10/31/23.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3280.20

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Observed an extension cord to the swimming pool pump which was not secured creating a potential tripping and/or strangulation hazard in the outdoor play space. Observed an extension cord to the television which was not secured creating a potential strangulation hazard.

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

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(3)

Description: Contact when arises

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safety be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Emergency drills were not conducted annually. The facility did not have documentation that emergency drills were being conducted.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3280.26(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The letter provided to the parent explaining emergency procedures did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

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

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of obtaining an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

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

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months. Staff #1 had documentation of completing mandated reporter training on 8/6/20 with previous training completed on 7/17/15.

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.

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of Household Member #2 lacked a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and DHS FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Household Member #2 contained a State Police Clearance dated 6/15/17, a Child Abuse Clearance dated 5/8/17, and a DHS FBI Clearance dated 6/12/17.

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: 3280.34(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1, who was designated as primary staff, lacked documentation of 2 years of experience with children.

Correction Required: A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children.

Regulation: 3280.52(c)

Description: Mixed age levels

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:45 AM Certification Staff observed Staff #1 caring for a group of 9 mixed-age children which included 1 infant, 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler, 1 preschooler, 3 young school age children, and 2 older school age children.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b).

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: Observed Better Homes and Gardens fragrance oil and Mainstays fragrance oil on the 5th shelf of the cabinet by the table which were accessible to children.

Correction Required: 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Regulation: 3280.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit lacked sterile gauze pads and tape.

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: 3280.94(a)(4)

Description: Hypothetical locations

Noncompliance Area: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire were rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location was never the same for consecutive drills.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked an interconnected smoke alarm system on each level of the residence. The facility had an interconnected smoke alarm system on the first floor but not in the basement where care was being provided. The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested on 7/12/23, 8/12/23, 9/12/23, 10/12/23, 11/12/23, 12/12/23, 1/12/24, 2/12/24, 3/12/24, 4/12/24, 5/13/24, 6/13/24, and 7/13/24.

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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/12/23. The file for Staff #1 lacked 7 annual clock hours out of 12 hours of annual child care training.

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

Regulation: 3280.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on the day of inspection, that Child #1 was sleeping on the upper level while staff #2 came down to the lower level leaving the child unattended for a period of approximately 20 minutes.

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: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 and Child #3 were observed not to contain a health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.

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.

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1, and staff person #2 were observed not to have completed Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022.

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: 3280.171(a)

Description: Pick up and drop off points

Noncompliance Area: It was observed the facility did not have current documentation of an updated notification to traffic safety authorities since 6/2020.

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

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: It was observed the facility did not have on file documentation of an emergency drill being conducted annually,

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3280.26(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility did not have documentation of an emergency plan and subsequent plan updates being sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 and staff #2 were observed not to contain 12 annual clock hours of child care training.

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

Regulation: 3280.68(a)

Description: No smoking areas

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on the day of inspection staff person #1 smoking in the outdoor play space area.

Correction Required: Cigarettes, pipes or cigars may not be smoked in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area when children are in care or when food is being prepared.

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The facility fire drill log showed that the facility has not been regularly testing the facility's fire detection system every 30 days since 8/19/22. This is evidenced by testing not being documented until 1/10/23.

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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form on file for Child #1 did not contain the work addresses of the enrolling parent.

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

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #1 was observed not to contain health insurance coverage or a policy number.

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.

Regulation: 3280.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: First aid ointment medication was observed in the first aid kit that was not labeled for individual use.

Correction Required: 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: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The facility fire drill log showed that the facility has not been regularly testing the facility's fire detection system every 30 days. This is evidenced by testing not being documented since last inspection on 7/21/2021.

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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.