The New Lector Daycare Llc

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/25/26 Cert rep observed bagged wipes which were labeled, "Keep bags away from children" in accessible bins under the changing table in the older toddler room. The children in these room were toddlers who may still be 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: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/25/26 Facility Person 1 had a health assessment dated 7/17/24, which is more than 12 months before Facility Person 1's first day with children. See LIS code sheet for first day working with children. Facility Person 1 was observed providing care with children on 3/25/26.

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: During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/25/26 Facility Person 1's signed disclosure statement dated 2/16/25 did not include a witness signature. Facility Person 1 did sign, and date a new disclosure statement dated 3/25/26, which had the appropriate witness signature, however this was obtained after Facility Person 1's first day working with children, and after Facility Person 1 was observed providing care to children on 3/25/26. See LIS Code Sheet for first day with children.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/25/26 Facility Person 2 did not have 2 non-family written references in their Facility Person file.

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: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/25/26 it was reported that the facility did not currently have a director. The legal entity reported that during the week of 3/15/26-3/21/26 the director was only present for 3-4 hours and the facility has not had a director since the previous director's last day on 3/16/26.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/25/26 the facility's fire drill log did not have written record of the facility persons who were present (fire drill dated 9/22/25) and the hypothetical location of the fire (fire drill dated 12/16/25).

Correction Required: 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: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Cert rep observed a Ziploc bag in a child's accessible cubie. The children in this room are toddlers who may still be 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: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Child 1 did not have a phone number for all the release persons listed in the emergency contact form.

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: 3270.134(a)/3270.152

Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Cert rep observed a staff in the older toddler room did not wash the staff's hands or the child's hands after diapering the child. School aged children reported to Cert rep they did not wash their hands before eating their morning snack.

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

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 the facility did not have a written policy which addressed the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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. The facility shall have a written policy which addresses: 1. Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Staff 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PA Required Health and Safety (Staff 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9), and Pediatric first aid and CPR training (Staff 8)

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 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9, Staff 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9 may not work in a child-care position or have direct contact with children at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Staff 4 had an initial health assessment dated 5/16/25, which is after her first day with children. See LIS code sheet for first day with children(1Dw/C).

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: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 the following staff had disclosure statements signed on the respective dates: Staff 1(6/5/25), Staff 2(6/5/25), Staff 5(6/6/25), Staff 7(6/5/25), and Staff 9(6/5/25). These are after the staffs' first days with children. See LIS code sheet for first day with children(1Dw/C). These staff were not provisionally hired.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Staff 6 and Staff 10 had 1 written reference each in their respective staff files.

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: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 the letter to the parents did not address lockdown procedures.

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(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Staff 1, Staff 4, Staff 5, and Staff 9 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet for dates of hire(DOH): PA Required Health and Safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff 1, Staff 4, Staff 5, and Staff 9 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise Staff 1, Staff 4, Staff 5, and Staff 9, Staff 1, Staff 4, Staff 5, and Staff 9 may not work in a child-care position or have direct contact with children at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Staff 4, Staff 5, and Staff 9 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire. This is evidenced by mandated reporter trainings documented in the staffs' files with the respective dates: Staff 4 (7/1/25), Staff 5 (6/11/25), Staff 9(6/9/25) . See LIS code sheet for date of hire(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: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 the following CPSL violations were noted[See LIS code sheet for first day with children(1Dw/C)]: 1. The following staff had disclosure statements signed on the respective dates: Staff 4(6/5/25), and Staff 8(7/24/25), which are after the staffs' first days with children. Staff 4 and 8 were provisionally hired. 2. Staff 3 had an NSOR certificate dated 6/10/25 and Staff 4 had an NSOR certificate dated 1/29/25, which is after their first day with children. Neither Staff had the NSOR request on file for review. 3. Staff 6 did not have a NY Sex Offender Registry clearance on file. Staff 6 has begun working with children. Staff 6 has resided in NY in the past 60 months. 4. Staff 8 did not have a DHS FBI clearance on file. Staff 8 has begun working with children. 5. Cert rep observed Staff 8 working with children without supervision of a permeant staff who had all required clearances on file. Staff 8 was provisionally hired, and still within their provision hire window.

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. Staff 6 and 8 may not work in a child care position or have direct contact with children at the facility until the required clearances are on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(b)(3)

Description: Associate's + 3 yrs

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Staff 1 had an associate's degree in Psychology and 2.49 years of experience working in Child Care on file. Staff 1 has been working as a director.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children.

Regulation: 3270.75(b)/3270.75(c)

Description: Inaccessible to children/Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Cert rep observed the first aid kits in the following rooms were missing required items: Infants(missing scissors), Preschool (missing tweezers and scissors). Cert rep also observed that the first aid kit was mounted to the wall in the school aged room. In this location the children in this room could access the first aid kit.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. 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: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Cert rep noted more than 30 days between fire detection testing on 3 occasions: 1/3/25-2/3/25, 2/3/25-3/6/25, and 6/4/25-7/4/25.

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

Regulation: 3270.121(b)

Description: Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 cert rep noted the parents were not being provided the following information in writing at the time of enrollment: fees, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, dismissal policies, and pick-up arrangements.

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: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 it was noted that Child 2's and Child 3's fee agreement did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 it was noted the services to be provided to the family and child was not present on the fee agreement for the following children: Child 1, Child 2, Child 3, Child 4 and Child 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).

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 it was noted the date of admission was not present on the fee agreement for Child 4 and Child 5.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 it was noted the parent's work address was not present on the emergency contact form for the following children: Child 2, Child 3, and Child 4. It was also noted the parent's work phone number was not present on the emergency contact form for the following children: Child 2, Child 3, Child 4 and Child 5.

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

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 cert rep noted the following: Staff 2 and Staff 3 did not have training certificate from an approved PQAS Instructor on file for Pediatric CPR/First Aid. Staff 2 was observed to be alone with children in the Older Toddler Room, during the afternoon. Staff 3 was observed to be alone with children in the Young Toddler Room, during both the morning and the afternoon.

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 2 and 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person 2 and Staff person 3, staff person 2 and staff 3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.166(3)

Description: Disposable nursers or parents

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 staff person in the infant room reported washing infant feeding bottles by hand and reusing these bottles throughout the day. The facility does not have/does not use a commercial dishwasher for cleaning infant feeding bottles.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers shall be used for infants unless bottles are provided by the parent or unless a commercial dishwasher is used by the facility.

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 cert rep noted that there was no written notification of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility to the local traffic safety authority.

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 child care facility.

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: During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 it was noted the child's record did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid or emergency medical care for the following children: Child 1, Child 2, Child 3, Child 4 and Child 5.

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.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 cert rep noted the following staff persons had fewer than two written references from non family members attesting to their suitability to serve as a staff person: Staff 2(1 references present), and Staff 4(1 references present).

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: During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 the cert rep observed that the facility did not have a method for the parents to access Chapter 3270 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: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 there was no documentation that the emergency plan was provided to Reading City(the local municipality).

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 cert rep noted the following: Staff 1 did not have New York Sex Offender Registry Clearance in her file. Staff 1 has resided in New York in the past 60 months. Staff 1's 45-day provisional period has expired. (See Data Sheet for Date of Hire). Staff 2's State police clearance which was received on 6/26/24 had a purpose of Volunteer. Staff 2 did request and obtain a valid State Police clearance with the purpose of employment for Staff 2 later on 11/20/24, but this was still after the expiration for Staff 2's 45-day provisional period. (See Data Sheet for Date of Hire).

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. Staff 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until New York Sex Offender Registry Clearance in her file.

Regulation: 3270.61(h)

Description: Exceeding Capacity

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 certification rep observed 4 infants in the infant classroom during 3 different times during childcare hours. This room has a measured capacity of 3 children. The amount of time the room was over capacity exceeded two 30 minute time periods during the day and was not indicated on the room's daily schedule.

Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 a container of Arnica Salve was found in an accessible drawer in the desk by the admission window in the preschool classroom. The Arnica Salve was labeled "Keep out of reach of 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: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 Cert rep observed peeling paint in two child care spaces: on the bottom of the middle door of the young toddler room and on the wall between the music area and the map area in the preschool room.

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

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 Cert rep Supervisor observed the staff in the infant room use her hand to open the lid of the trash can that is used for diapers. The diaper trash can in the infant room has an inner lid that is not hands free.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4)

Description: Hypothetical locations

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 it was noted that the facility had four consecutive fire drills that the hypothetical location of the fire was the same location: 8/26/24, 9/11/24, 10/2/24, and 11/2/24.

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.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 the fire detection testing log indicated more than 30 days between testing on 1 occasion: 10/2/24-11/2/24.

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: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)

Description: Written plan/Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 observed the School Age room, Preschool room, Young Toddler room, and Infant room did not have a daily schedule posted in the group space.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. Observed the facility did not have a Shaken Baby Syndrome policy.

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: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 observed staff person #2's file did not include two written, nonfamily 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: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 observed the facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 observed the operator did not have verification that a copy of the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to 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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of out of state clearances for the state of New York.

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. 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.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of child care experience and training prior to service at the facility.

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

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 observed the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were 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: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 observed the first-aid kit in the Preschool room did not include soap and tape. Observed the first-aid kit in the Young Toddler room did not include tape and nonporous gloves. Observed the first-aid kit in the Infant room did not include nonporous gloves.

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time the renewal inspection was conducted, the files for the following children did not contain health insurance policy numbers: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Noncompliance Area: At the time the renewal inspection was conducted, the files for Child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time the renewal inspection was conducted, the file for Facility Person #4 only contained one written letter of 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

Noncompliance Area: At the time the renewal inspection was conducted, the files for the following Facility Persons did not contain National Sex Offender Registry certificates completed prior to 7/1/2020 as required by the Child Protective Service Law. Facility Person #1 (NSOR: 8/19/20), Facility Person #2 (no NSOR), Facility Person #3 (NSOR: 8/19/20), Facility Person #5 (NSOR: 8/18/20).

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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until NSOR is on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: At the time the renewal inspection was conducted, the gate prohibiting the children access to the kitchen where the stove is used for cooking lunch was not installed properly. The children in care had access to the stove in the kitchen.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/19. At that time, a broken toy piano with sharp edges was observed in Room 2. A ripped pack-n-play was observed in Room 5.

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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/19. At that time, the file for Child #1 did not contain a health assessment that was completed within 60 days of the child's date of enrollment. (Enrollment: 4/8/14, Health assessment: 5/3/19)

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.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/19. At that time, the file for Child #1 did not contain immunization records or a letter of exemption for immunizations.

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/19. At that time, the file for Staff Person #3 did not contain a health assessment conducted prior to start date of working at the facility. (Date of hire: 10/22/18, Health Assessment: 3/1/19)

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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/19. At that time, the van did not contain a copy of the manufacturer's instructions for the booster seat used in the van.

Correction Required: Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/19. At that time, the file for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

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.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/19. At that time, the file for Staff Person #4, a volunteer, did not contain two written, nonfamily references.

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/19. At that time, the files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training conducted within the past year. (Date of training: Staff Person #1 8/11/17, Staff Person #2 10/26/16)

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 and kept on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/19. At that time, Staff Person #4, a volunteer, did not have a signed disclosure statement on file at the facility.

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.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/19. At that time, Pursue Broad Spectrum Disinfectant and a Clorox-water disinfectant spray were observed on a waist high shelf in Room 4. Clorox-water disinfectant spray is a toxic and Pursue Broad Spectrum Disinfectant was labeled "Keep out of reach of children." Both were accessible to the children in care.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/19. At that time, fraying carpet was observed in Room 6 next to the computers.

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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/19. At that time, peeling paint was observed across from the door in Room 3.

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/19. At that time, a changing table was located to the right of the doors in Room 4. There is no sink in Room 4 where the children's hands can be washed after diapering.

Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/18. At that time, broken crayons, a small yellow plastic toy, and a small yellow Velcro toy were observed in toy bins and accessible to the children in the toddler room. All objects were less than 1 inch in diameter. An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/10/18. At that time, a one-year old playing with a matchbox car was observed in a pack-n-play getting ready to nap. The matchbox car has parts less than 1 inch in diameter.

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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/18. At that time, the file for Child #1 did not contain a child service report. (Date of admission: 11/27/17) An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/10/18. At that time, the file for Child #1 did not contain a child service report. (Date of admission: 11/27/17)

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).

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/18. At that time, unlabeled bottles were observed in the infant room. An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/10/18. At that time, unlabeled bottles were observed in the infant room.

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/18. At that time, the emergency contact forms and financial agreements in the following child files had not been updated within the past 6 months: Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5. (Most recent update: Child #1 11/10/17, Child #2 8/15/17, Child #3 9/15/17, Child #4 9/7/17, Child #5 9/8/17) An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/10/18. At that time, the emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #5 had not been updated within the past 6 months. (Most recent update: Child #5 9/8/17)

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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/18. At that time, Desitin diaper cream labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table. The diaper cream was accessible to the children in the classroom. An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/10/18. At that time, the cabinet under the changing table was wide open. Baby powder labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed in the cabinet and was accessible to the children in the classroom.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/18. At that time, peeling paint was observed by the door in the preschool room. Peeling paint was observed on the yellow wall of the playground. An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/10/18. At that time, a child was observed peeling paint off of the doorway to the infant room.

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/18. At that time, loose screws were observed on the kitchen set in the school age room. The screws holding a shelf into the wall in the school age room were loose and exposed. Exposed bolts were observed on the gate to the playground fencing. A small sofa was ripped, revealing exposed foam, in the preschool room.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/18. At that time, broken crayons, a small yellow plastic toy, and a small yellow Velcro toy were observed in toy bins and accessible to the children in the toddler room. All objects were less than 1 inch in diameter.

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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/18. At that time, the file for Child #1 did not contain a child service report. (Date of admission: 11/27/17)

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).

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/18. At that time, the file for Child #4 did not contain the child's immunization records.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/18. At that time, the health report for Child #3 did not indicate if the child was able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/18. At that time, the file for Staff #3 did not contain health reports completed every 24 months. (Health Report: 1/7/16, 4/18/18)

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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/18. At that time, unlabeled bottles were observed in the infant room.

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/18. At that time, the emergency contact forms and financial agreements in the following child files had not been updated within the past 6 months: Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5. (Most recent update: Child #1 11/10/17, Child #2 8/15/17, Child #3 9/15/17, Child #4 9/7/17, Child #5 9/8/17)

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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/18. At that time, the emergency plan had not been updated within the past year. The last update had not been documented and was unknown.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/18. At that time, the following staff had not received training in the emergency plan within the past year: Staff #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6. There was no emergency plan training certificate in the staff files.

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 and kept on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/18. At that time, Staff #5 had a volunteer state police clearance on file at the facility. An employee is required to have a state police clearance for employment. Staff #2 and Staff #5 did not have disclosures statements on file at the facility.

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. Staff #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a State Police Clearance for Staff #5 is on file at the facility. .

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/18. At that time, Desitin diaper cream labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table. The diaper cream was accessible to the children in the classroom.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/18. At that time, broken fencing was observed by the meter on the playground.

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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/18. At that time, peeling paint was observed by the door in the preschool room. Peeling paint was observed on the yellow wall of the playground.

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/18. At that time, Staff #1 was observed changing toddler children's diapers without washing the children's hands after they were changed.

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/12/18. At that time, the front door was observed to be locked with a slide lock at the top of the door frame. The staff who opened it had difficulty and took a few minutes before they were able to open the door.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Noncompliance Area: AS CONFIRMED ON SITE VISITS BY REGIONAL OFFICE ON 8/7/17 AND 8/10/17, FACILITY HAS NOT HAD A DIRECTOR EMPLOYED AND ON SITE SINCE 6/16/17.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Noncompliance Area: A plastic bag containing soiled clothing, as well as diapers in a plastic bag, were observed in the back infant classroom on the bottom shelf of the diapering table, accessible to the mobile infants and toddlers.

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: Record for Child #1, who began in child care on 11/10/16, did not contain a Child Service Report and the child has been enrolled for more than 6 months.

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).

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff #1 contains a health assessment that was completed more than 24 months since the last health assessment. Current health assessment date: 6/20/2017; Date of last health assessment: 4/14/2015.

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: Staff #2 was observed to transport 4 preschool-aged children in the red van at the facility with only a volunteer in the car, who does not count in ratio. In order to meet transportation ratios for preschool children, an additional adult who qualifies as a staff person would be required in the van during transportation.

Correction Required: The staff-child ratios specified in 3270.51 and 3270.52 apply when infant, young or older toddler and preschool children are transported.The driver may not be considered part of the staff-child ratio when infant, young or older toddler or preschool children are transported.

Noncompliance Area: Booster seats used by children in each van at the facility did not have manufacturer's instructions in the van. Two booster seats in the white van were also observed to be expired: Not to be used after Decemeber 2015 and 2016, according to each seat.

Correction Required: Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times.

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for Child #2 does not contain specific written consent for emergency medical care or minor first-aid procedures, as the parent only initialed across multiple lines. Emergency contact form for Child #3 does not contain consent for emergency medical care, as the parent wrote the hospital name on the consent line instead of signing for consent.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff files for Staff #1 and #3 do not contain an annual evaluation completed within the last 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: An outlet cover next to the play kitchen in the front room used for preschoolers was observed to be missing.

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

Noncompliance Area: The trash can in the bathroom in the back of the facility contained contaminated trash, but did not have a plastic liner in the can.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Noncompliance Area: An outlet plate was observed to be cracked in the middle infant classroom. A small blue wading pool on the playground was observed to have multiple sharp cracks. Push pins were observed to be used to hang posters in the preschool classroom, low enough that children can reach.

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.