Kidsville Junction Childcare & Preschool

Regulation: 3270.115(a)(5)/3270.115(b)(1)

Description: Staff:child ratios while swimming/Water activity

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were 24 school- age children being supervised by three staff members while utilizing an inflatable water slide. Water was observed accumulating at the base of the water slide, resulting in the formation of a wading pool area.

Correction Required: The staff-child ratios while children are swimming are Infant 1:1; Young or older toddler 1:2; Preschool 1:5; Young school-age 1:6; Older school-age1:8. Staff persons shall supervise children in care using wading pools. Staff: child ratios in subsection (a) apply when children are wading.

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of an individual record was not on file at the facility for staff member 1. This was corrected during the inspection.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Every 60 days/Written record

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of a fire drill log was not on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the fire alarm testing was not on file at the facilty.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains health assessments dated 1/24/2023 and 3/26/2025, which exceeds the every 24 month requirement.

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: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 4/25/2025 the plastic kitchen set on the toddler playground is broken with rough edges behind the play sink and a plastic spinning seat on the preschool playground is broken with rough edges. (ALL CORRECTED ON SITE)

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: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 10/10/2024 diaper cream ointments labeled Keep Out of the Reach of Children are accessible to children in the Toddler and Preschool bathrooms used for diapering and/or toileting. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) has not completed the required one-hour 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.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 10/19/2023 on the toddler playground a piece of plastic siding that is attached to the bottom portion of the chain link fence is not in good repair and contains broken pieces that are sharp.

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

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The record for Facility Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contained only one written, nonfamily reference 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: 3270.31(g)

Description: Professional development certificate

Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the staff record for Staff Person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) it was observed it contained documentation that professional development under subsection (f) was completed on 7/26/2016, which is prior to September 30,2016 and does not satisfy the requirement. Upon review of the staff record for Staff Person #4 (DOH see LIS code sheet) it was observed it contained documentation that professional development under subsection (f) was completed on 7/26/2016, which is prior to September 30,2016 and does not satisfy the requirement.

Correction Required: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement. Staff Person #2 and #4 must produce documentation of completion of the updated health and safety training within 15 days. Staff person #2 and #4 cannot be left unsupervised with children until the updated health and safety training has been completed. Supervision must be provided by an AGS, or higher who has completed the health and safety training.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a volunteer Child Abuse clearance, which does not comply with the CPSL. The file for Staff Person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a volunteer PSP clearance dated 6/23/2022. A PSP clearance for the purpose of employment was obtained on 10/21/2022 but was after the staff person's start date. The file for Staff Person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains documentation fingerprints were submitted on 10/14/2019; however, the results of the FBI clearance are not contained in the staff file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(b)

Description: Locked or inaccessible/Original container

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 10/19/2022 in the school-age room, a Magic Eraser was accessible to children and was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 10/18/2022 pokeweed was growing in the outdoor play space and was accessible to children preschool age and above.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 10/19/2022 in the preschool playground area several areas on the wooden ties surrounding the sand box were rotting and had pieces that were broken and/or sticking up, creating a hazard. It was observed on 10/19/2022 in the preschool playground area the ground from one of the corners of the poured rubber mat washed away creating a tripping hazard.

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

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 10/19/2022 a table in the outside pavilion area has peeling paint on the legs.

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(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8)

Description: Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 8/10/2022 a group of seven (7) toddlers were engaged in water play activities with three (3) staff members supervising the activity. During that time, it was observed three (3) toddlers were sitting in a wading pool. Staff Person #1 - #3 have not completed basic water safety instruction. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard.A facility person who is counted in the staff-child swimming ratio shall annually complete water safety instruction.

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 10/21/2021 in the Toddler room the lid on a sensory bottle that contained objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch was not secured, thus making the contents accessible to children who ae still placing objects in their mouths. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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: The agreement for child #1 did not specify the child's date of admission.

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

Noncompliance Area: The hands-free mechanism at the trash can in a restroom, which had been used to diaper children during inspection, was observed not to be working. Corrected on site.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for facility person #1 did not indicate that it included an examination for communicable diseases.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1, hired 10/14/19, who had resided outside of Pennsylvania within the past 5 years, did not contain copies of clearances from that state, as required under the CPSL.

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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature at the sink on the infant side of the Precious Cargo room was observed to reach 113 degrees at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for children #1 and #2 did not include phone numbers for release persons listed.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 had not been updated within the past 6 months at the time of inspection.

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

Noncompliance Area: The disclosure statement on file for staff person #1 did not include a witness signature.

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

Noncompliance Area: Bingo markers, labeled keep out of reach of children, were observed in the school-age classroom, which was corrected on site.

Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.

Noncompliance Area: A nap mat for the use of a child in the Locomotives/ Right Trackers room was observed to have ripped edges with exposed, peeling foam, which was corrected on site. It was observed that there was sharp, cracked plastic on the container used in the toddler sensory area. Sharp plastic was also observed on the kitchen play area in the upper playground area and on the climber on the lower playground area. The sharp plastic was corrected on site immediately. There was also a play chalkboard on the playground with mulch, and it was observed to be peeling.

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: It was observed that in the play area used for toddlers, a sensory table contained rice which was less than 1 inch in diameter and accessible to toddlers. The rice was immediately moved to a separate playground, which was not accessible to toddlers. Matchbox cars, with removable parts less than 1 inch in diameter, were observed in the Little Engines room where toddlers receive care. The matchbox cars were immediately removed.

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: There was a recent health assessment on file for child #1, however it had been more than 12 months from the date of the previous health assessment. The updated health assessment was dated 10/3/17 and the previous health assessment was dated 7/20/16.

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: Staff person #2 had results of a chest X-ray on file, however it was dated more than 12 months prior to the staff person's start date.

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.

Noncompliance Area: There was only one non-family reference on file for staff person #1 at the time of inspection. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3, being used as a group supervisor, did not have an acceptable combination of education and child care experience on file in order to be qualified as a group supervisor. Staff person #3 had a bachelor's degree on file, but it was not in the human services field, and the transcripts on file did not show completion of 30 credit hours in the human services field.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at 3270.35(b)(1)-(4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, there was only one staff person qualified to be a group supervisor, and there were 50 children enrolled. A second group supervisor is required.

Correction Required: In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children.

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed on the molding on the wall in the corner behind the diaper changing station in the Precious Cargo room. Peeling plaster was observed in the far left corner of the Little Engines room. Peeling paint was observed on the outside building walls around the perimeter of the playground with mulch.

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