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Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: One staff person lacked an individual record that was presented at the time of the inspection. (#2)

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. Ensure that there is a record on file for each facility person. Operator will be responsible for ensuring that each facility person has a complete file to be presented at the time of the inspection.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two staff person persons lacked the required CPSL hiring documents. (1#- hired 5/6/25- STATE POLICE clearance was for a volunteer and not a staff person. The DISCLOSURE STATEMENT was outdated and not signed by a witness. (#2- no

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: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 #2 cannot work at the facility until the completed CPSL documents have been submitted. Submit a copy of the corrected and completed CPSL clearance documents for the idented staff persons. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents for childcare employee and not volunteers prior to working with children. Ensure that the updated DISLOSURE STATEMENT forms are used for new employees and properly dated, signed by the employee and a witness.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Several children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1, #3, and #5)

Correction Required: 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). Complete and submit a current up-to-date child service report for the indicated child. Ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: Several children's records did not contain emergency contact and financial agreement information that had been updated within the past 6-months. (#2, #3, and #5)

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. Obtain and submit a written copy of the current up-to date emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified children. Ensure that children's emergency contact and financial agreement information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes.

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: One child's record did not contain written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission. (#2)

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission for the indicated children. Ensure that this information is in all children's records.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1 staff person's CHILD ABUSE clearance was for a volunteer, not a staff person)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 cannot work in a childcare position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required, completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff person. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4)

Description: Hypothetical locations

Noncompliance Area: Fire drill records contained the same hypothetical location of the fire for consecutive fire drills between 9/22/24 and 11/10/24.

Correction Required: The Director 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. 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. Submit a copy of a completed fire drills to verify compliance.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Operator did not annotate on the fire drill log the dates when the fire system was tested documenting that it was tested every 30 days as required under Fire Act of July 14, 2020.

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. The fire alarm system must be tested every 30 days as required under Act 62 when the operator has access to the fire alarm system. Submit written documentation verifying that the system has been tested as specified. Ensure that the system is tested, documented in writing and retained with the fire drill records as required in ACT 62.

Regulation: 3270.175(a)/3270.175(b)

Description: Age appropriate restraints/Used by all occupants

Noncompliance Area: On 8/13/24, 20-25 children ages 4-6 years were observed in a vehicle that seat seven children (Crysler Pacifica). Safety restraints could not be used by all the children in the vehicle.

Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems). Safety restraints installed in the vehicle at the time of manufacturing shall be used by all occupants. The legal entity must provide training in the proper transporting of children in vehicles. Submit written verification of the completed training. Submit written verification of the completed training.

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.176(e)

Description: General Health and Safety/Not cargo area station wagon

Noncompliance Area: On 8/13/24, children were observed being transported in the rear hatch of a vehicle (Crysler Pacifica)

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The cargo area of a station wagon may not be used to transport children. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The cargo area of a station wagon may not be used to transport children. Ensure that children are not transported in the cargo area/rear hatch of a vehicle.

Regulation: 3270.52/3270.173(a)

Description: Mixed Age Level/Ratios apply

Noncompliance Area: On 8/13/24, 20-25 children were observed in a vehicle that seat seven children (Crysler Pacifica)

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 in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The staff-child ratios specified in §§3270.51 and 3270.52 apply when infant, young or older toddler and preschool children are transported. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. - 8/26/24 The legal entity must arrange for all staff persons to receive training in proper staff/child ratios when transporting children- 9/26/24. Submit written verification of the completed training.

Regulation: 3270.173(b)

Description: Driver not counted in ratio - I, T, PS

Noncompliance Area: On 8/13/24, the facility was transporting preschool age children, and the operator considered the driver a staff person.

Correction Required: The driver may not be considered part of the staff-child ratio when infant, young or older toddler or preschool children are transported. Arrange adequate staff to ensure that the driver is not calculated in the staff/child ratio when transporting infant, young or older toddler or preschool children. The legal entity must arrange for all staff persons to receive training in proper staff/child ratios when transporting children. Submit written verification of the completed training.

Regulation: 3270.175(a)/3270.175(b)

Description: Age appropriate restraints/Used by all occupants

Noncompliance Area: On 8/13/24, 20-25 children ages 4-6 years were observed in a vehicle that seat seven children (Crysler Pacifica). Safety restraints could not be used by all the children in the vehicle.

Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems). Safety restraints installed in the vehicle at the time of manufacturing shall be used by all occupants. The legal entity must provide training in the proper transporting of children in vehicles. Submit written verification of the completed training. Submit written verification of the completed training.

Regulation: 3270.176(c)

Description: Three persons front seat

Noncompliance Area: On 8/13/24, 20-25 children were observed in a vehicle that seat seven children (Crysler Pacifica) and more than three persons were in the front seat.

Correction Required: No more than three persons may occupy the front seat of an automobile. Ensure that no more than three persons may occupy the front seat of an automobile. The legal entity must provide training in the proper transporting of children in vehicles. Submit written verification of the completed training.

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.176(e)

Description: General Health and Safety/Not cargo area station wagon

Noncompliance Area: On 8/13/24, children were observed being transported in the rear hatch of a vehicle (Crysler Pacifica)

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The cargo area of a station wagon may not be used to transport children. Ensure that children are not transported in the cargo area/rear hatch of a vehicle.

Regulation: 3270.52/3270.173(a)

Description: Mixed Age Level/Ratios apply

Noncompliance Area: On 8/13/24, 20-25 children ages 4-6 years were observed in a vehicle that seat seven children (Crysler Pacifica)

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 in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The staff-child ratios specified in §§3270.51 and 3270.52 apply when infant, young or older toddler and preschool children are transported. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. - 8/26/24 The legal entity must arrange for all staff persons to receive training in proper staff/child ratios when transporting children- 9/26/24. Submit written verification of the completed training.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Several children's records contained agreements that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. (#1, #2, #3 and #4)

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Update the agreements to specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Submit a copy of the updated agreements for the identified children.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-hired 11/23/23- no proof of request for NSOR prior to working with children and no record of completed NSOR)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 cannot work in a childcare position at the facility until the NSOR clearance has been completed. Submit a copy of the completed NSOR clearance for the identified staff person. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/8/20, cert rep observed missing dates of admission as well as release persons on the agreements of Child 1 and Child 2.

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/8/20, cert rep observed out of date signatures on the agreement and emergency contact information for Child 2.

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/8/20, cert rep observed out of date health assessment in the file of Child 2.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/8/20, cert rep observed letter to the local traffic authority was not being sent annually.

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/8/20, cert rep observed missing admission dates in the files of Child 1 and Child 2.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/8/20, cert rep observed missing parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of medications in the file of Child 1.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/8/20, cert rep observed missing signed parental consent for minor first aid and walking excursions, transportation, swimming and wading in the file of Child 1.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/8/20, cert rep observed missing NSOR clearance from the file of Staff 1.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/8/20, cert rep observed missing staff evaluation in the file of Staff 2.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/17/18, cert rep observed a child left in the classroom as Staff 8 took the other children to the bathroom. Staff 8 did not count the children as they were leaving the room, and did not notice the child was left until the director brought it to her attention.

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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/17/18, cert rep observed children's hands not being washed while Staff 6 was changing diapers.

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/17/18, cert rep observed missing documentation showing dates for application and reading of TB screening on the health assessment form for Staff 5.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/17/18, cert rep observed Staff 5 working alone with children. Staff 5 only qualifies as an aide.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Noncompliance Area: One facility person's health assessment did not include written verification of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method within 12 months prior to the date of initial employment in accordance with 3270.151(a). (#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. 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. Obtain and submit written documentation from the staff person's physician verifying negative Manotux TB testing within12 months prior to date of initial employment. Ensure that facility persons' health assessments include written verification of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method within 12 months prior to the date of initial employment

Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual minimum 6 hours of child care training. (#1)

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. Obtain and submit written verification of annual minimum 6 hours of child care training for the identified staff person.

Noncompliance Area: The wall in the playroom was damaged and in need of repair.

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. Make necessary repairs and ensure that surfaces are kept in good repair.

Noncompliance Area: The sinks in the bathrooms used by children were not at a proper height for the young/older toddlers and lacked a platform or steps to make it easily approachable.

Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. Obtain a platform or steps to make the sink more approachable for the young toddlers.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the agreement forms for children #4-6 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child`s admission.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for children #1-3 and # 7 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated 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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the health assessment for the file of child #4 was not updated at least every 6 months.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddlerA child`s record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file of staff #1 had verification that a current FBI clearance had been completed but the official FBI clearance had not yet been received.

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

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection, the verification of staff competent in first-aid techniques was incomplete and only stated that they had completed CPR and AED training.

Correction Required: One or more facility persons competent in first-aid techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection, there was no evidence that the director has given a written evaluation of staff persons at least once every 12 months.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection, the rug in the gross motor room posed a tripping hazard because it was not taped properly to the floor.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility`s outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection, the evacuation routes were not clearly drawn on paper so that all could understand the proper evacuations.

Correction Required: Evacuation routes shall be posted.

Noncompliance Area: Provisional license was not posted as required by regulation.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.