Kids Kount

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan presented for inspection, it was found that a plan for the continuity of care/operations was not included.

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: 3270.166(3)

Description: Disposable nursers or parents

Noncompliance Area: Upon observation of Room #3 [infant childcare space] and direct verbal confirmation with Staff Person #1, it was verified that infant feeding bottles were being hand-washed onsite and reused without being processed through a commercial dishwasher.

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: 3270.183(a)

Description: Locked cabinet

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility physical site, it was found that child records were not stored in a locked cabinet in the director's office, which had the door open/freely accessible upon visual inspection [x2].

Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Regulation: 3270.193(a)

Description: Confidential; stored in locked cabinet

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility physical site, it was found that facility person's records were not stored in a locked cabinet in the director's office, which had the door open/freely accessible upon visual inspection [x2].

Correction Required: Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan presented for inspection, it was found that the plan did not include specifics related to the 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(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the required documents required to be posted at the facility, it was found that a copy of the emergency plans were not available in a conspicuous location.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was found that a container of Lysol disinfecting wipes labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' was accessible in the cabinet of the right-side toileting area of Room #6.

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Facility person # 1 does not have a valid PA child abuse, a valid National Sexual Offender Registry or a valid DHS FBI clearance on file at the facility upon inspection on 3.30.26. Facility Person #2 was notified in person on 3.19.26 that Facility Person #1 must be removed [for this reason] from childcare duties until such time as all four required clearance documents were approved on file. Furthermore, on 3.30.26 at 1310, Facility Person #1 was observed in a preschool room working alone with children during naptime and was not under direct supervision of a permanent employee.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 1]. The operator/owner shall register for and participate in the Existing Provider Orientation scheduled for April 16, 2026. [Correction Date: date of orientation completion]. 2]. The facility will cooperate with and participate in a three-month period of time in which random unannounced monitoring visits will be conducted by the Certification Representative for the purpose of reviewing all staff files for regulatory compliance [Correction Date: 3 months from the date the plans of correction are approved].

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1.14.21. Staff person #1 has completed the health and safety course titled (Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) dated 5.9.21) but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff person #1 must complete (PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2}.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of staff files [for staff observed in direct childcare duties], it was found that the health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 1.11.2024 [expired 1.31.26].

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: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff Person #1 contains a child abuse history clearance dated 8.17.20 which is more than 60 months old [expired 8.17.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated child abuse clearance. Second, the file for Staff Person #1 contains a FBI clearance dated 10.20.20, which is more than 60 months old [expired 10.20.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated FBI clearance. Third, the file for Staff Person #1 contains a PA criminal record clearance dated 8.17.20, which is more than 60 months old [expired 8.17.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated PA criminal clearance. Finally, the file for Staff Person #1 contains a National Sexual Offender Registry dated 9.29.20, which is more than 60 months old [expired 9.29.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated National Sexual Offender Registry. Staff Person #1 was observed unsupervised with children in care on 3.19.26 at 1315 during child nap time. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1.14.21.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business [effective 3.19.26] because he does not have all the required clearances or requests for clearances.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of fire safety logs, it was found that the following test dates were logged that exceed the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 3.7.25 - 4.9.25 [33 days].

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 verbally confirmed that an injury report for the minor injury of Child #1 was not created nor given to the child's parent on 2.6.26 because Child #1 parent declined the offer of one and the child was not sent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Cert Rep Observed that the file for Staff #3 did not contain verification of a Child Abuse Clearance or a DHS FBI Clearance. Cert Rep also observed that the files for Staff # 3 and Staff # 4 did not include disclosure statements.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 Persons #3 & #4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 observed working as an AGS but her file did not include verification of child care experience.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 both confirmed that on 9/12/25, in the pre-k room, there was one staff member for 11 children, for a duration of approximately 15 minutes.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20;

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 5/12/25, it was observed in the Toddler Room, that the cushions on the blue couch closest to the sink were torn on the corners, exposing the stuffing. 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: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: On 5/12/25, it was observed that child 2 did not have an address on file for one of their release persons. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: On 5/12/25, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Older Toddler classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 5/12/25, it was observed that staff persons 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not updated their NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate within 60 months. Staff person 2 had a NSOR on file that expired on 12/23/24 that was not updated until 4/30/25. Staff person 3 had a NSOR on file that expired on 12/23/24 that was not updated until 4/30/25. Staff person 4 had a NSOR on file that expired on 12/23/24 that was not updated until 4/30/25. Staff person 5 had a NSOR on file that expired on 12/23/24 that was not updated until 4/30/25.

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

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: On 5/12/25, it was observed that staff person 1 was functioning as an aide and did not have documentation of at least 8th grade education and 2 years of experience on file.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: On 5/12/25, it was observed that the trash can in the Older Toddler bathroom did not have a plastic liner. CORRECTED ON SITE.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 5/12/25, it was observed that the rubber bricks used for playground surfacing had gaps between them, posing a tripping hazard for the children.

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: On 5/12/25, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the facility. Peeling paint was observed in the Older Toddler classroom under the caterpillar wall decoration. Peeling pains was observed in the Preschool 2 classroom in the block center.

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

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: Medication for child #1 was observed to have an expiration date of 9/2023 and was documented on the medication log as having been administered on 4/23/24.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 was observed providing direct care to children with a health assessment gap on record of 5/29/20 to 4/1/23.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff member #2 did not have a TB test on record within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(1)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Getting Started with Child Care Revised 2022 (10 hours).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements within 90 days of hire.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1, #4, #5, #6, and #7 had documentation of completed mandated reporter training dated 2015 with updated training completed in 2024. Staff #1, #4, #5, #6, and #7 did not complete mandated reporter training every 60 months as required by CPSL. Staff #3 was observed providing direct care to children without a valid NSOR clearance on file.

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

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.102(f)

Description: General Health and Safety/Indoor climbing- protective surface

Noncompliance Area: Facility self-reported the following incident: On 1/25/2024, Child #1 was climbing a wooden ladder located on indoor play equipment. Child slipped and fell backwards, hitting his head on the carpeted concrete floor which resulted in a head injury and hospitalization. The fall zone located behind the wooden ladder was observed not to have a protective surface covering.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Indoor play equipment for climbing shall be installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment.

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.102(f)

Description: General Health and Safety/Indoor climbing- protective surface

Noncompliance Area: Facility self-reported the following incident: On 1/25/2024, Child #1 was climbing a wooden ladder located on indoor play equipment. Child slipped and fell backwards, hitting his head on the carpeted concrete floor which resulted in a head injury and hospitalization. The fall zone located behind the wooden ladder was observed not to have a protective surface covering.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Indoor play equipment for climbing shall be installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding playground safety and supervision. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.