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Mt Top Kids

Mountain Top, PA · Luzerne County
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1 Marian Ct, Mountain Top, PA 18707
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Capacity
60 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (570) 474-5437
1 Marian Ct
Mountain Top, PA 18707
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255829
License Issued
May 11, 2026
Active Through
May 11, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11

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2026-01-20 14:42:19
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

We would like to thank Miss Kimmie and all the other people involved with taking care of our son/grandson. He has come a long way since you all have been helping him grow not only educationally but also emotionally, and with his social skills. You should all be commended for the great job you are doing not only with him but all the other children entrusted to your care. I highly recommend taking your child to this Daycare.
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Mt Top Kids is a Child Care Center in MOUNTAIN TOP PA, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-18 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)

Description: Written plan/Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2026 observed the infant and older toddler room did not have daily schedules posted. Corrected on-site 2/18/2026.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The daily schedules were posted while the inspector was on-site.
2026-02-18 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2026 observed child #2's last child service report on file is dated 1/28/2025.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the child's teacher complete an updated child service report.
2026-02-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2026 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Corrected on-site 2/18/2026,

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's parent provided the missing information.
2026-02-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2026 observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain the missing information from the child's parent.
2026-02-18 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2026 observed child #3's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed/updated within the 6-month timeframe. They were dated 1/28/2025.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the child's parent review and update the forms.
2025-02-07 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in every child care space. Corrected on-site 2/7/2025.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All rooms have transportation plan for emergency plan.
2025-02-07 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed child #1, child #2, and child #3's files did not include updated health reports within the 12-month time frame. The last reports on file are dated 10/24/2023 (child #1), 10/24/2023 (child #2), and 3/20/2023 (child #3).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have all children's files complete with health reports and immunization records.
2025-02-07 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed that the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. Corrected on-site 2/7/2025.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plan corrected as required by the new regulations.
2025-02-07 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed staff person #1's health assessment on file is expired. The last health assessment on file is dated 1/19/2023. Observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have all staff files complete with all required documents including updated health physicals.
2025-02-07 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed child #2's financial agreement was not reviewed/updated within the 6-month time frame. The last financial agreement on file is dated 2/20/2024.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children's files complete with required documents.
2025-02-07 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed that the facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Corrected on-site 2/7/2025.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plan corrected as required by new regulations.
2025-02-07 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed staff person #1's file did not contain verification of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
12 hours of training has been completed.
2025-02-07 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed staff person #1's National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) on file is expired. It is dated 1/10/2020. Observed staff person #2's FBI clearance on file is expired. It is dated 9/27/2019. Observed staff person #3's FBI clearance on file is from the department of education.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Clearances have been processed and results released and filed in staff files.
2025-02-07 Renewal 3270.34(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Associate's + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Associate's + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Degree returned to file.
2025-02-07 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of education 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Education copy placed in file.
2025-02-07 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed the first-aid kit in the Infant room did not include tweezers and the first-aid kit located in the older toddler room did not include adhesive bandages. Corrected on-site 2/7/2025.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
First aid kits have been refilled with all required supplies.
2025-02-07 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed the wooden outside play set and border are in disrepair. There were pieces of the wooden border and play set that were missing, which left exposed nails and bolts.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Play hut walls have been secured.
2025-02-07 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed peeled paint in the infant room, young toddler room, and older toddler room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Wall paint covered up.
2025-01-23 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.119

Description: Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 1/23/2025 it was determined that child #1 was not placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. A picture was provided showing that child #1 was asleep on their side rather than on their back in the crib. Staff person #1 stated that child #1 was awake when placed in the crib so that another child could be picked up because the child was crying. Staff person #1 stated that staff did not get a chance to put child #1 in the recommended sleeping position once the child fell asleep.

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff has been retrained on sleeping procedures. If children fall asleep in unapproved positions, they will be adjusted.
2024-10-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 observed staff person #1 has not completed Health and Safety training and pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of their date of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person will have until 12/04/2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 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 available to supervise staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will complete the mandated first aid + CPR training required.
2024-10-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 observed staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person will have until 12/4/2024 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 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 persons available to supervise staff person will not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will complete required training by 90-day window of hire date.
2024-10-02 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.61(h) - Exceeding Capacity Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(h)

Description: Exceeding Capacity

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/2/2024 observed that the Toddler room had 24 children with the youngest being age 2. The capacity for the room is 19.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will monitor count of kids within room and space. Children to other areas of building with open capacity.
2024-10-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 observed the last fire drill conducted and documented in the fire drill log is dated 7/30/2024.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Equipment will be tested every 30 days and drills will be every 60 days.
2024-10-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 observed the last manual testing of the fire detection system was dated 7/1/2024.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Equipment will be tested every 30 days and drills will be done every 30 days and drills will be done every 60 days.
2024-04-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 4/18/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of completion of professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1's date of hire is 11/6/2023.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CPR class is scheduled to be held for all new staff including #1.
2024-04-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 4/18/2024 observed damaged paint in the Nursery room wall next to the exit.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Drywall will be fixed on wall and repainted.
2024-04-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 4/18/2024 observed the facility's fire drill log was not up to date. The last fire drill conducted was on 2/1/2024.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drill conducted.
2024-02-28 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a red faux leather sofa in the older toddler and pink faux leather sofa in the young toddler classroom with small tears that exposed lining.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Durin Inspection, couches were removed from the classrooms. Maintenance sanded down edges of peeling couch and sealed with glue to prevent further picking by kids.
2024-02-28 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: There is no health assessment or TB screening results on file for staff person # 3.

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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 completed health screening and tb test.
2024-02-28 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid and 10 Hour Health and Safety. Staff person # 4 completed the Pediatric CPR/First Aid training more than 90 days after their initial date of hire (see code sheet), the training certificate is dated 9/22/23. Staff person # 5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10), within 90 days of hire. Staff persons # 1 and 5 will have until 3/16/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #1 and 5 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 available to supervise staff persons # 1 and 5, staff persons # 1 and 5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make allotted time for staff to complete training during day down times to ensure that it is completed within the 90 days of hire date. Staff # 1 is on medical leave with an unknown date of return. Staff # 1 will complete Pediatric CPR/First Aid and 10 hour health and safety prior to returning to the classroom
2024-02-28 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The NSOR verification on file for staff # 1 is dated 1/19/24, which is more than 45 days after their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire). The email proof of request for the NSOR was not in their file. Staff # 2 (see code sheet for DOH) does not have proof of request for out of state clearances. Staff # 2 does not have a proof of request for their original NSOR verification. Staff # 3 (see code sheet for DOH) does not have an NSOR verification within 45 days of their initial employment; the original proof of request was not in their file.

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 persons # 2 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 2 and 3 will not work in a child care position. Out of state clearances were called in and mailed in. Staff 2 and 3 will not work in a child care position until proper clearances are obtained.
2023-02-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 does not have the address for the release persons.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will have the mother provide the release person's address.
2023-02-20 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #2, 3, and 4 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

Correction Required: Staff persons #1, 2, and 3 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 3/21/23.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons # 2, 3, and 4 have completed the 1 hour training update.
2023-02-20 Renewal 3270.34(b)(4) - Associate's, 30 credits + 4 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(b)(4)

Description: Associate's, 30 credits + 4 yrs

Noncompliance Area: The education on file for staff person # 1 did not include the transcript to verify 30 credit hours in a human services field.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 4 years of experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will have staff person # 1 provide their college transcript to verify 30 credit hours.
2022-11-28 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On 11/22/22, a child # 1, toddler, received a goose egg on their forehead and no staff in the classroom could explain how it happened.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff have been retrained on the importance of being within hearing, seeing ang reaching proximity at all times. Hired staff that we not capable to perform this task have been removed from employment with MTK.
2022-11-28 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(d) - No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 11/28/22, staff person # 1 admitted to arguing with staff person # 2 on 11/22/22 in front of the children after child # 1 was injured.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff have been counseled on appropriate conduct while at work and in the presence of children. Staff will act and speak in a calming, comforting manner at all times.
2022-11-14 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation, staff # 1 admitted that they did not maintain a medication log for medication administered to child # 1.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Policy and procedures have been reviewed with staff. Staff will not administer any medication to children. Specifically designated and trained personnel will be the only ones to administer and log all medications. Will not use software logs to communicate and track medication advisement from parents and administering by staff, will use logs by trained and designated staff.
2022-11-14 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21/3270.133(7)(iv) - General Health and Safety/Amount to administer Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.133(7)(iv)

Description: General Health and Safety/Amount to administer

Noncompliance Area: On 11/18/22, staff person # 1 admitted that when they gave child # 1 medication on 10/20/22, they did not log the amount of medication given. Staff Person # 1 admitted to giving the child the amount of medication they thought was correct based on the estimated weight of the child. The amount given was estimated to be 1.75 ML too much.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Policy and procedures have been reviewed with staff. Staff will not administer any medication to children. Specifically designated and trained personnel will be the only ones to administer and log all medications.
2022-11-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Getting Started with Center Based Building Blocks.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f 1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 2 will have until 12/6/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 2 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 available to supervise staff person # 2, staff person # 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provide time during building work shifts to ensure that all new staff complete trainings within the allotted 90 day timeframe advised.
2022-11-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire - Pediatric CPR/First Aid.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3 will have until 12/6/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, 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 available to supervise staff person # 3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will compete Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
2022-11-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: 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 10/12/15.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person # 1 will have until 12/6/22 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1 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 # 1, staff person # 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have staff complete the updated training to be within the 5 year period before expiration.
2022-11-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: On 11/14/22, the fire drill log reviewed was out of compliance. More than 60 days passed between fire drills. A fire drill was logged for 11/7/22 and prior to that, 6/20/22.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Created a fire log binder for easier location during inspections and for completion of needed testing and exercises. Plan designated location for binder to be at all times. Fire drill exercises will be at least every 60 days.
2022-11-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 11/14/22, operator could not locate the fire alarm testing logs to verify fire alarms were tested every 30 days as required by Act 62.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Created a fire log binder for easier location during inspections and for completion of needed testing and exercises. Plan designated location for binder to be at all times. Fire alarm systems will be at least every 30 days.
2022-03-02 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 is a 6 month old. The child has only received one dose of the DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio vaccines. Child # 2 is an 8 month old; they have, only received one dose of the DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio vaccines. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommendations and neither child has a written exemption on file.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's parent will provide an updated vaccine record.
2022-03-02 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for child # 1 does not include a statement that the child can participate in child care.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The owner will have the parent provide an updated health assessment with a statement that the child is free to participate in child care.
2022-03-02 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 started on 1/17/22; there is no health assessment or TB screening results on file. Staff person # 6 started on 8/16/21; the health assessment is dated 10/18/21 and not prior to their initial service.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 6 has a valid health assessment on file. Staff person # 1 will get a health assessment and TB screening immediately.
2022-03-02 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: The cert rep observed a bottle in the infant room refrigerator with no label.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff labeled the bottle during the inspection.
2022-03-02 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 was hired as a group supervisor; there is no proof of education or experience in their file. Staff person # 4 was hired as an assistant group supervisor; there is no proof of education or experience in their file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will have staff # 1 and 4 provide proof of education.
2022-03-02 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 5 has one written reference on file. Staff person # 1 has no written references on 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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will have staff # 1 and 5 provide the missing references.
2022-03-02 Renewal 3270.26 - Compliance/Nondiscrimination Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.26

Description: Compliance/Nondiscrimination

Noncompliance Area: There is no civil rights compliance letter posted at the facility.

Correction Required: A legal entity must comply with The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P. S. §§951-962.2), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.A. §§6101-6107), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000d-2000d-4a). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000e-2000e-5), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.A. §794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.A. §§12101-12514).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The owner will submit the civil rights compliance application and post the compliance letter when it is received.
2022-03-02 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: There is no emergency drill logged at the facility for 2021.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will do an emergency drill and log it for 2022.
2022-03-02 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 2 started on 10/21/21 and did not complete mandated reporter training until 2/6/22. Staff person # 3 started on 9/2/21 and did not complete mandated reporter training until 1/17/22. Staff person # 5 started on 8/2/21 and has not completed mandated reporter training. Staff person # 6 started on 8/16/21 and has not completed mandated reporter training.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons # 2 and 3 have current emergency plan training. Staff persons # 5 and 6 will finish the mandated reporter training.
2020-03-04 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Book shelf in the School Age area was observed to be broken, the back was coming off the frame.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider repaired the book shelf in the School Age area. Provider will ensure that all facility furniture is safe and durable.
2020-03-04 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Files for Children # 1 and # 2 did not contain Child Service Reports completed every 6-months. Child # 1 last one was dated 6/19/19. Child # 2 has one in the file that does not contain a date, child began on 8/27/17.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have a Child Service Report completed and reviewed by parent for Children # 1 and # 3. Provider will ensure that a Child Service Report is completed every 6-months.
2020-03-04 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 3 did not contain an updated health assessment, last one was dated 1/23/18.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 1 will obtain an updated Health assessment and provide verification for file. Provider will ensure that staff obtain an updated health assessment every 24-months.
2020-03-04 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 did not contain verification of child care experience, staff began on 8/15/19.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 1 will obtain verification of child care experience for file. Provider will ensure that staff provide child care experience for file. Provider will ensure that all files are complete.
2020-03-04 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 2 contained Volunteer clearances for State Police and Child Abuse clearances. Staff began on 2/5/19. File for Staff # 2 contained an FBI Clearance dated 3/26/19, staff began on 2/5/19. File for Staff # 4 contained a Dept. of Ed FBI Clearance, dated 3/29/18.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 2 and # 4 will not work in child care until all clearances are complete. Provider will ensure that all CPSL requirements are followed and all files are complete and up to date.
2020-03-04 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: First-aid kit in the One Year Old Room was missing tape.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility added tape to the first-aid kit in the One Year Old Room. Provider will ensure that all facility first-aid kits contain all required items.
2019-03-06 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 does not have a updated Child Service Report. Child # 1 started at facility on 2/14/18, only one Child Service Report in file, not dated.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will complete a Child Service Report and review with parents. Provider will ensure that a Child Service Report is complete and reviewed with parents every 6-months.
2019-03-06 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for Child # 1 did not contain an updated Health Assessment, last on in file is dated 10/18/17.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain an updated health assessment from parents. Provider will ensure that a health assessment is provided by parents at least every 12-months for toddler or preschool child.
2019-03-06 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Diaper area in the Infant and Toddler Rooms did not contain a hands-free covered can.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider placed a hands-free covered can in the diaper area in the Infant and Toddler Rooms. Provider will ensure that diaper areas contain a hands-free lidded can.
2019-03-06 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Fee Agreement for Child # 1 was not updated every 6-months, last update was 6/29/18.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents review and sign the Fee Agreement. Provider will ensure that the Fee Agreement is reviewed and updated every 6-months.
2019-03-06 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 did not contain a valid FBI clearance. Staff # 1 has a Department of Justice clearance. File for Staff # 2 did not contain verification of being fingerprinted at start date, Staff # 2 started on 2/11/19. Staff # 2 was not fingerprinted at time of inspection, staff is a volunteer.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 1 will not work in child care until she obtains a DHS FBI clearance. File for Staff # 2 will not work in child care until she obtains a complete FBI clearance. Provider will ensure that all CPSL regulations are followed.
2018-06-19 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 began at facility on 6/11/18 did not receive Emergency Plan Training. Staff # 2 began at facility on 6/5/18 did not receive Emergency Plan Training.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 will receive Emergency Plan Training and verification will be placed in their files. Provider will ensure that all new staff receive Emergency Plan Training at time of initial employment.
2018-06-19 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 did not contain an FBI Clearance. File contains a receipt for fingerprinting dated 9/7/17.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider placed Staff # 1 on suspension until Staff #1 obtains a complete FBI Clearance. Verification of clearance will be placed in file. Provider will ensure that all CPSL regulations are followed and files are complete.
2018-03-19 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Beige and blue soft stages in the Young Toddler Room was observed to have a rip in the fabric.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider covered the rip in the soft stages in the Young Toddler Room. Provider will ensure that all play equipment are in good repair and free of visible hazards.
2018-03-19 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Plastic bags were observed under the sink in the School Age Room bathroom. All facility children use this bathroom.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider removed the plastic bags from under the sink in the School Age Room bathroom. Provider will ensure that all plastic bags and choking hazards are inaccessible to children.
2018-03-19 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 did not contain a current health assessment, last on in file is dated 8/15.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 1 obtained a current health assessment for file. Provider will ensure that all files are complete and up to date.
2018-03-19 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Electrical outlet in the Infant room did not contain a protective cover.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider placed a protective cover on the electrical outlet. Provider will ensure that all electrical outlets contain a protective cover.
2017-06-09 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 5/24/17 facility person #1 verified that she did leave a group of 19 school-age children on the play yard alone with one staff person for a short period of time while she went inside to get drinking water.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person was told that leaving another staff person alone with children and out of ratio, no matter how short a period of time, is against regulations. The facility provides walkie talkies for staff to communicate with indoor staff when in back yard. We have been doing this for years and staff know this. Staff are to contact indoor staff to assist them with anything they need so that they remain on play yard and in ratio at all times.
2017-03-06 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The embedded equipment located in the preschool/school-age outdoor play space does not have the required amount of loose-fill underneath it

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will rake the mulch to create enough loose-fill underneath the equipment and also purchasing new mulch and sand for play space
2017-03-06 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility persons # 3, 4 and 5 do not have updated health assessments on file. Facility persons #4 and 5 are also missing TB tests that were less than a year old from date of hire.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
These facility persons work during the summer months. Will not allow them to return until they have updated physicals and TB tests.
2017-03-06 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2 does not have verification of education on file to verify child care position and facility person #2 is also missing emergency plan training at time of hire

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. A facility person`s record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain education, experience and emergency plan training for facility person #2 and fax to the Regional Office. Will makes sure to have this information on file at time of hire.
2017-03-06 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 and #2 have the certification form printed out for the PA Criminal Clearance but the actual copies of the PA State clearances are not in the files. Facility person #5 is listed as a lifeguard and does not have a signed disclosure statement or FBI clearance on file. Facility person #5 has been working at the facility since the prior summer.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons #1, 2 and 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will print out the actual PA criminal clearances to place in facility persons #1 and 2's files. Will make sure to print out the official clearance from now on. Facility person #5 will not return until a disclosure statement is signed and an FBI clearance is on file.
2017-03-06 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is some peeling wood stain located on a shelf in the preschool room

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will repair the stain on the shelf. Will maintain in the future.

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