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Little Haven Child Care

Reading, PA · Berks County
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1419 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19607
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Capacity
37 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (610) 378-1762
1419 Lancaster Ave
Reading, PA 19607
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247533
License Issued
Jan 21, 2026
Active Through
Jan 21, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13

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reyna
2026-09-07 18:33:56
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I am an employee

I use to work for this daycare, and it was the worst. they don't care about the kids, they let their own children hit the kids. they speak so horrible about the students here. its awful, this place needs to be shut down

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IZZY
2023-12-06 18:54:55
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Day care staff and director are related and have their children in the daycare and very often have preferences with the kids. Daycare director Maria Pena complained of my 1-year-old child scratching her son and approached me in an aggressive behavior about my one-year-old scratching her child and accused me of not disciplining my 1-year-old child. Very unprofessional to say and speak about a toddler at that age. These staff members take it personal against children when an incident involves their child. Obviously not trained on how toddler may behave!!

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About the Provider

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LITTLE HAVEN CHILD CARE is a Child Care Center in READING PA, with a maximum capacity of 37 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-30 Unannounced Monitoring 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: 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 1/22/21.

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, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 has completed and renewed the mandated reporter training. Copies of the completed training certificate have been placed in the staff file.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/9/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #3: Fee amount and date on which the fee is to be paid. Child #4: Fee amount and date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fee agreements were updated with missing information.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/9/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Child Service Reports (CSRs) for the following children were not updated within the past 6 months: Child #1: Last CSR on file is dated 8/21/2024 Child #3: CSR dated 8/7/2025 is not signed by the child's parent. Child #5: Last CSR on file is dated 9/30/2024.

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.)
Updated child service reports will be done for child #1, child #3, and child #5.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/9/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #3: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #4: Both parents' work telephone numbers. Release person's full address.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.)
Emergency contact forms were updated with missing information.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) - Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)

Description: Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/9/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Initial health assessment and immunization record on file for child #3 is dated 1/23/2025, which is more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (see LIS code sheet for date of admission).

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health assessment on file for child #3 is current.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/9/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Immunization summary on file for child #2 indicates that they have received 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccine. First dose of Hep A vaccine was administered on 5/28/2024. There is no exemption on file. Child #2 an older toddler (see LIS code sheet for DOB).

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 10/9/2025 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 will be dismissed from care until the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
2025-10-09 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/9/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Health assessment on file for child #1 does not include a statement that the child is 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health assessment on file for child #1 was sent back to the child's doctor and now includes a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/9/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Health assessment and TB test on file for staff person #3 were dated 6/25/2025, which is after staff person #3's start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet for start date).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health assessment and TB test on file for staff person #3 are current.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/9/2025. At that time, written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Safe routes were posted in the office, which is an area used by parents.
2025-10-09 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/9/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. The following emergency contact forms and fee agreements were not updated within the past 6 months: Child #2: Emergency contact form and fee agreement both last updated on 3/7/2025. Child #3: Emergency contact form and fee agreement both last updated on 2/20/2025.

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.)
Emergency contact forms were updated with the missing information.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/9/2024. At that time, staff person #4 had 8 hours of child care training on file for training year 4/3/2024-4/3/2025.

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.)
Staff person #4 took two 2 hour trainings on 8/4//2025 to make up hours.
2025-10-09 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/9/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Clearances on file for staff person #1 and staff person #2 were not updated within 60 months. Staff person #1 had PSP clearances dated 6/22/2020 and 9/11/2025 and DHS FBI clearances dated 9/12/2020 and 9/17/2025, which were past 60 months. Staff person #2 had PSP clearances dated 6/22/2020 and 9/11/2025 and DHS FBI clearances dated 7/142020 and 9/17/2025, which were past 60 months.

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.)
DHS FBI clearances on file for staff person #1 and staff person #2 are current.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/9/2025. At that time, staff person #4 and staff person #5 were present in the Lower Level Main Room with 13 children, aged young and older-toddlers. Staff person #6 indicated that they were in ratio, but left the room to answer the door and to speak with certification representative in the office.

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). TIERED LIS: 1. 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). This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must post ratio requirements in all child care spaces, including ratios in mixed age groups, 3270.52. The date The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be the date in which the ratios will be posted in each child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. 10/9/2025. Staff person #6 answered the door for certification representative because staff person #1 had left the facility to run an errand. When staff person #1 arrived, she was in ratio for the remainder of the time. 2. 10/24/2025. The legal entity will post ratio requirements in all child care spaces, including ratios in mixed age groups, 3270.52..
2024-10-30 Renewal 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, there were 13 younger toddler, older toddler, and preschool-aged children present in the front area of the lower-level main room. Certification representative conducted supervision/ratio check and only 10 children were accounted for. Staff were aware of groups and all children were accounted for prior to certification representative departing room.

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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff were aware of which children were assigned to them and were able to correctly identify all children in their group before representative departed on 10/30/2024.
2024-10-30 Renewal 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, there were 13 younger toddler, older toddler, and preschool-aged children present in the front area of the lower-level main room. Certification representative conducted supervision/ratio check and only 10 children were accounted for. Staff were aware of groups and all children were accounted for prior to certification representative departing room.

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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The legal entity must create a policy in order to maintain proper supervision. This policy will ensure that all children are properly assigned to a staff person and supervised at all times. This policy must address supervision during transition times, such as visiting the bathroom and supervision on the playground. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision policy.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The legal entity will create a policy in order to maintain proper supervision. This policy will ensure that all children are properly assigned to a staff person and supervised at all times. This policy will address supervision during transition times, such as visiting the bathroom and supervision on the playground. The legal entity will receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity will review policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision policy.
2024-10-30 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted on 10/30/2024, day on which fee is to be paid was missing from the fee agreement of child #1.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Day on which fee is to be paid was added to child #1's fee agreement on the date of inspection.
2024-10-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Release person's address. Child #3: Release person's phone number. Child #4: Mother's work telephone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.)
Missing information was added to emergency contact forms when parents picked their children up on 10/30/2024.
2024-10-30 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 renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, last health assessment on file for child #2 is dated 9/21/2023, which is past 12 months. Child #2 is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).

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.)
Parent of child #2 made an appointment with the doctor for 10/29/2024. She brought the child health report in on 10/31/2024.
2024-10-30 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, the following children's files did not reflect that they are immunized according to the schedule of the ACIP: Child #2: Has 1 of 2 doses of Hepatitis A vaccine. There is no exemption on file. Child #2 is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet). Child #3: Has 1 of 2 doses of Hepatitis A vaccine and 2 of 4 doses of Hib vaccine. There is no exemption on file. Child #3 is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #2 and child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business 10/30/2024 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children were dismissed from care until updated immunization summary was provided. Child #2 has updated immunization summary on file as of 10/31/2024. Child #3 has appointment for vaccine scheduled for 12/17/2024.
2024-10-30 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: During renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, the file for staff person #5 contained two health assessments, one dated 11/6/2021 and one dated 1/18/2024. These dates show that the updated health assessment on file was completed more than 24 months from the previous health assessment.

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.)
Current health assessment is on file. Health assessment was late due to doctor not having availability.
2024-10-30 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

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 renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain signed parental consents for emergency medical care or minor first-aid 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Consents were signed on the day of inspection when the parent came to pick child up.
2024-10-30 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, facility did not have emergency drill log on file.

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.)
Emergency drill was conducted on 11/19/2024 and documented. Documentation will be kept on file at the facility.
2024-10-30 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted on 10/30/2023, staff person #4 and staff person #5 each obtained 5.5 annual clock hours of child care training for training year 12/19/2022-12/19/2023.

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.)
Staff person #4 and staff person #5 each completed 6.5 hours of child care training to make up for training year 12/19/2022-12/19/2023.
2024-10-30 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, pediatric first-aid/CPR certificate on file for staff person #1 expired on 9/30/2024 and was not renewed until 10/15/2024.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Pediatric first-aid/CPR certificate on file for staff person #1 is current. Staff person #1 was unable to update certificate before it expired due to trainer being unavailable until after expiration date.
2024-10-30 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 renewal inspection conduced on 10/30/2024, disclosure statements on file for staff person #2 and staff person #3 were not signed by a witness or dated.

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 person #2 and staff person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until disclosure statements are dated and witnessed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected on site. Staff person #2 and staff person #3 signed disclosure statements.
2024-10-30 Renewal 3270.34(b)(3) - Associate's + 3 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(b)(3)

Description: Associate's + 3 yrs

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, staff person #3 is listed as the facility's director. Staff person #3 has associate's degree in early childhood education; however, 3 years of experience is not documented in the file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
3 years experience has been submitted for facility director.
2024-10-30 Renewal 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 renewal inspection conducted 10/30/2024, fire detection testing log reflected that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 1/2/2024-2/2/2024, 3/1/2024-4/1/2024, 5/1/2024-6/3/2024, 7/1/2024, 8/1/2024, 8/30/2024-9/30/2024, 9/30/2024-10/30/2024.

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.)
Fire detection testing log is current. We did not conduct smoke alarm tests on these days due to the facility being closed. We have marked the days on the calendar when the smoke alarms will be tested to be carried out within 30 days.
2023-12-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

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: On 12/20/23, during a correction verification visit, continued noncompliance was observed. During the facility's renewal inspection conducted on 10/20/23, it was stated by facility staff that the facility was not providing to families reports of illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. In addition, the facility was not maintaining one main facility file containing all reports of accidents, injuries, and illnesses involving children at the facility. The provider's plan of correction submitted on 11/13/23 had a correction date listed as 12/1/23, but this was not corrected as of 12/20/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new file will be created that will contain all incident report forms. These forms will record all incidents of accident, injury or illness for all children at the facility. A copy of the incident report will be completed for any accident, injury, or illness and will be placed in 3 locations: one copy in the child's file, one copy to the parent, and one copy in the main accident/injury/illness file.
2023-12-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21/3270.117(a) - General Health and Safety/Released only to parent or designee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.117(a)

Description: General Health and Safety/Released only to parent or designee

Noncompliance Area: On the morning of 12/19/23, mother of child #1 provided the facility with a Protection From Abuse Order prohibiting the child's father from having any contact with the child. That same day, at approximately 1pm, the child's father arrived at the facility to pick up the child. The staff not only allowed the father access into the building, but also released child #1 to their father. This violated the court ordered PFA and posed a threat to the health and safety of the child.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. A child shall be released only to the child's parent or to an individual designated in writing by the enrolling parent. A child shall be released to either parent unless a court order on file at the facility states otherwise.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New written policies and procedures have been created to address special pick up arrangements as explained in regulation 3270.117, and these written policies will be sent to OCDEL for approval. Staff will be trained on the new policy. No child will be released to anyone, other than mom, dad or designated release person, unless a court order is on file. A court order received that prohibits a parent from picking up their child will be followed at all times. Any time the facility has a question on a court ordered document they will either ask the parent for clarification (prior to caring for the child), OCDEL, or seek legal counsel advice. The facility will make sure they understand the document that is being submitted by the parent prior to caring for a child.
2023-12-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21/3270.117(a) - General Health and Safety/Released only to parent or designee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.117(a)

Description: General Health and Safety/Released only to parent or designee

Noncompliance Area: On the morning of 12/19/23, mother of child #1 provided the facility with a Protection From Abuse Order prohibiting the child's father from having any contact with the child. That same day, at approximately 1pm, the child's father arrived at the facility to pick up the child. The staff not only allowed the father access into the building, but also released child #1 to their father. This violated the court ordered PFA and posed a threat to the health and safety of the child.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. A child shall be released only to the child's parent or to an individual designated in writing by the enrolling parent. A child shall be released to either parent unless a court order on file at the facility states otherwise. The legal entity must develop a written policy and procedure to be implemented at the facility for special pick up arrangements relating to regulation 3270.117(a). The legal entity will submit policy/procedure to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. All existing staff and new hires must be trained on the approved policy and procedure and it must be documented in their files.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New written policies and procedures have been created to address special pick up arrangements as explained in regulation 3270.117, and these written policies will be sent to OCDEL for approval. Staff will be trained on the new policy. No child will be released to anyone, other than mom, dad or designated release person, unless a court order is on file. A court order received that prohibits a parent from picking up their child will be followed at all times. Any time the facility has a question on a court ordered document they will either ask the parent for clarification (prior to caring for the child), OCDEL, or seek legal counsel advice. The facility will make sure they understand the document that is being submitted by the parent prior to caring for a child.
2023-12-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On 12/20/23, during a correction verification visit, continued noncompliance was observed. During the facility's renewal inspection conducted on 10/20/23, It was observed that the facility did not have verification on file showing that the facility's emergency plan was sent to both the county emergency management agency and the local municipality. The provider's plan of correction submitted on 11/13/23 had a correction date listed as 12/1/23, but this was not corrected as of 12/20/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will send their emergency plan to the local city and county emergency management agency as required. This will be documented on the emergency delivery document form and kept on file.
2023-12-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: On 12/20/23, during a correction verification visit, continued noncompliance was observed. During the facility's renewal inspection conducted on 10/20/23 the following was observed: Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. The provider's plan of correction submitted on 11/13/23 had a correction date listed as 11/22/23, but this was not corrected as of 12/20/23.

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 and #4 will have until 1/17/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 and #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2 and #4, then staff person #2 and #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 completed the CPR/First Aid training on 1/10/24. The training certificate was obtained and placed on file.
2023-10-20 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: Agreements for child #1 and #3 did not specify the amount charged by the facility, and did not specify the date in which that fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Agreement will be updated with this missing information. The agreement will be resigned and dated by the parent.
2023-10-20 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: Agreement for child #1 and #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Agreement will be updated with this missing information. The agreement will be resigned and dated by the parent.
2023-10-20 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Agreement for child #1 and #4 did not specify the designated release persons.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Agreement will be updated with this missing information. The agreement will be resigned and dated by the parent.
2023-10-20 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Agreement for child #1 did not specify the child's admission date.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Agreement will be updated with this missing information. The agreement will be resigned and dated by the parent.
2023-10-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #5 did not contain the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact forms will be updated with this missing information. The emergency contact forms will be resigned and dated by the parent.
2023-10-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain the health insurance policy number.

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.)
Emergency contact forms will be updated with this missing information. The emergency contact forms will be resigned and dated by the parent.
2023-10-20 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the lower level space of the child care facility that an emergency contact form was not present in that same space where a child was receiving care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact form will be copied and placed in the same space where the child is receiving care.
2023-10-20 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, see code sheet for enrollment date, contained a health report dated 10/12/23, but no initial health report completed within 60 days of the child's enrollment date was observed on file.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An current health report is on file for child #2.
2023-10-20 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: The health reports observed on file for child #3, see code sheet for date of birth, were dated 7/5/21 and 12/15/22. These dates show that an updated health report was not on file within the 12 month requirement.

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.)
A current health assessment is on file. In addition the parent was notified that the child will need another updated physical form on file by 12/15/23.
2023-10-20 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) - Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)

Description: Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4, see code sheet for enrollment and birth date, did not contain written documentation showing the status of all age appropriate immunizations recommended by the ACIP. The health report observed on file for child #5, see code sheet for enrollment and birth date, had multiple age appropriate immunizations recommended by the ACIP that were missing from the child's health report, and any additional documentation regarding the status of these recommended vaccines was not observed on file.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #4 and #5 will be suspended from care until written verification regarding the status of the missing immunizations is provided and on file.
2023-10-20 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: It was observed and stated that the facility did not have a Continuity of Operations Plan for the facility.

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.)
A continuity of operations plan will be created and added to the overall emergency plan. This continuity of operations plan will include what paperwork and/or records will be backed up electronically. It will include a plan to maintain staff throughout an emergency situation where the center might otherwise be closed. It will include a plan to recover after an emergency situation in order to re-open for care as quickly as possible in the event of a natural disaster, pandemic, or other emergency that might affect the center's ability to operate. This plan may include but is not limited to guidance from local or state emergency management agencies and OCDEL for these specific situations.
2023-10-20 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Non Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2, see code sheet for hire date, contained a health assessment with written TB test results dated 12/23/21. This health assessment was completed more than 12 months from the initial date of hire. The file for staff person #3 contained two health assessments, one dated 1/28/21 and one dated 10/17/23. These dates show that the updated health assessment on file was completed more than 24 months from the previous health assessment. The file for staff person #4, see code sheet for hire date, did not contain written documentation showing a TB screening was completed.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will provide documentation of a health assessment and TB test results completed within 12 months from their date of hire. Staff person #3 has a current health assessment on file. Staff person #4 has until 12/1 to obtain and provide written verification that they completed TB testing.
2023-10-20 Renewal 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed

Noncompliance Area: Agreements for child #2, #3, #4, and #5 all had dated parental signatures observed on the agreement forms. The dates of these signatures were: 12/5/22, 3/14/22, 2/24/22, and 12/22/22 respectively. These dates show that the parents have not attested to the accuracy of these agreements by affixing a dated signature to the record within the last 6 months as required.

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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All agreements will be reviewed, signed, and dated by the parents.
2023-10-20 Renewal 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Non Compliant - Finalized

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: It was stated by facility staff that the facility was not providing to families reports of illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. In addition, the facility was not maintaining one main facility file containing all reports of accidents, injuries, and illnesses involving children at the facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Incident report forms will be used to report to the parents, in writing, any injuries, illnesses, or accidents that take place at the facility. A new file/folder/binder is being created. These reports will be copied the day of the incident and will be put in 3 places: one copy to the parent, one copy in the child's folder, and one copy in the new incident file/folder/binder that the facility is creating.
2023-10-20 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The files for facility person #1 and staff person #4 did not contain 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
These were located in the files by facility after the inspection was completed. Copies are being sent to OCDEL for review.
2023-10-20 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility did not have verification on file showing that the facility's emergency plan was sent to both the county emergency management agency and 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan delivery document form will be completed and placed on file to verify that the full emergency plan has been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
2023-10-20 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Non 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 (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): training of all 10 Health and Safety Topics completed.

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 and #4 will have until 11/22/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 and #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2 and #4, then staff person #2 and #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will completed pediatric CPR and FA training by 11/22/23. The certificate will be placed in their file once received. Staff person #2 will not be left alone until this training is completed. Staff person #4 completed their 10 hours of Health and Safety training. The certificate will be printed and placed on file.
2023-10-20 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Although the facility listed facility person #1 as a volunteer, facility staff verbally confirmed that this person was left unsupervised at times with children. The file for facility person #1, see code sheet for first date in care, contained a state police clearance and a child abuse clearance both showing that they are only to be used for the purposes of volunteering.

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 until adequate clearances are obtained and placed on file. 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.)
These clearances for facility person #1 were re-requested for the purpose of employment.
2022-10-11 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: It was observed and stated that some of the rest equipment used by children in the facility are not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will create a chart with a number and the child's name next to each individual number. The number will also be put on the child's rest mat to show which mat belongs to which child.
2022-10-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the parent's work address or work telephone number.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 is no longer enrolled at the facility.
2022-10-11 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: File for child #1, see code sheet for enrollment date, did not contain an initial health report. File for child #3, see code sheet for DOB, contained a health report on file dated 12/2/21, but no subsequent health report was observed on file.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 is no longer enrolled as of 10/20/22. Parent of child #3 will be asked to get an updated physical form completed and this will be placed on file. Will address with family possible suspension of care if not submitted.
2022-10-11 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: File for child #1 and #3, see code sheet for enrollment dates, did not contain information on the status of the child's influenza vaccine, which is a recommended vaccine according to the ACIP.

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.)
Families will be asked to provide either proof of immunization or a note on file explaining the reason for the exemption.
2022-10-11 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: It was observed and stated that the facility did not send their annual traffic letter to the local traffic authorities notifying them of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A traffic letter will be created and send to the local traffic authority.
2022-10-11 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #2 did not contain acceptable documentation to verify their education. The file contained only a diploma indicating that a degree was obtained, but did not include a transcript to verify the field of study for this degree.

Correction Required: 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.)
Transcripts from the school have been requested to verify the field of study for the degree on file. Once received a copy will be placed on file.
2022-10-11 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #1, #3, and #4 did not contain documentation of completing a minimum of 12 clock hours of annual 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.)
Staff person #1, #3, and #4 will complete their 12 hours of child care training and verification will be placed on file.
2022-10-11 Renewal 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 (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training topics.

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 11/8/22 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, then staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will complete the newest revised version of the Health and Safety training meant for center based care on or before 11/8/22. Documentation of this completion of this training will be placed on file. Staff person #2 will be paired with someone that has the health and safety training completed until documentation of this training is on file.
2022-10-11 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Volunteer #5 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Volunteer #5 will have until 11/8/22 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed volunteer #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 person(s) available to supervise volunteer #5, then volunteer #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Volunteer #5 will complete mandated reporter training on or before 11/8/22, and documentation will be placed on file. Volunteer #5 is not allowed to be left unsupervised and will always be paired with someone that has mandated reporter training and is an AGS.
2022-08-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: It was stated by facility, and written in their plan of correction from inspection dated 6/22/22, that the facility's director is not present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. Facility director was removed due to lacking a needed clearance under the CPSL.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director reapplied several times for the needed clearance. Facility waited for the clearance for over a month. The clearance was received on 9/23/22. Director was not with the children in care until clearance was received. Director is now back and working 40 hours per week.
2022-06-22 Unannounced Monitoring 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: File for staff person #1, hired (see code sheet), did not contain out of state clearances and staff person #1 has lived outside of PA within the last 5 years.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The person of staff has been removed and suspended from facility until all of the clearances are obtained.
2022-06-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(c)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(c)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: Repeated noncompliance from an unannounced monitoring visit dated 3/30/22, it was observed and stated at the time of inspection that a director is not currently employed at the facility. On 6/10/22, facility stated that a director was hired. However, facility does not have on file acceptable documentation of education in the form of a transcript or diploma describing that the degree is in either education or a human services related field.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. 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.)
On the 10th, the transcript for the director was present. The transcript which states credits and degree title, was on file for the director.
2022-03-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) - Name, address, and phone/Age Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)

Description: Name, address, and phone/Age

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and #2 did not have on file their name, address, telephone number or verification of age, and were observed in care and in ratio at the time of inspection

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The first person was only covering one of the staff for maternity leave and it was also their last day. The second person had an emergency and had to go back to Puerto Rico. It was also their last day. Staff #1 and #2 were removed and did not return.
2022-03-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and #2 did not have on file verification of child care experience, education or training, and were observed in care and in ratio at the time of inspection.

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.)
The first person was only covering one of the staff for maternity leave and it was also their last day. The second person had an emergency and had to go back to Puerto Rico. It was also their last day. Staff #1 and #2 were removed and did not return.
2022-03-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and #2 did not have on file an initial health report or results of an initial TB test, and were observed in care and in ratio at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: 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.)
The first person was only covering one of the staff for maternity leave and it was also their last day. The second person had an emergency and had to go back to Puerto Rico. It was also their last day. Staff #1 and #2 were removed and did not return.
2022-03-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and #2 did not have on file two written, nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a staff person, and were observed in care and in ratio at the time of inspection.

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 first person was only covering one of the staff for maternity leave and it was also their last day. The second person had an emergency and had to go back to Puerto Rico. It was also their last day. Staff #1 and #2 were removed and did not return.
2022-03-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection that the emergency plan parent letter, which explains the emergency procedures to parents, did not contain the facility's lockdown procedure or the facility's accommodations made for infants, toddlers, and those with special needs.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The letter was already made and was given to the parents the first time cert rep came to inspect. I couldn't find it because the director didn't tell me where she left it before she stopped working here. She also forgot to put up the new letter. The letter was found.
2022-03-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #1, date of hire (see code sheet), did not contain a PA state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR verification certificate, or a signed disclosure statement. Staff person #1 was observed in care the day of inspection. File for staff person #2, date of hire (see code sheet), did not contain a PA state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR verification certificate, or a signed disclosure statement. Staff person #2 was observed in care the day of inspection.

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.)
The first person was only covering one of the staff for maternity leave and it was also their last day. The second person had an emergency and had to go back to Puerto Rico. It was also their last day. Staff #1 and #2 were removed and didn't return.
2022-03-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #1, date of hire (see code sheet), did not contain a PA state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR verification certificate, or a signed disclosure statement. Staff person #1 was observed in care the day of inspection. File for staff person #2, date of hire (see code sheet), did not contain a PA state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR verification certificate, or a signed disclosure statement. Staff person #2 was observed in care the day of inspection.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The first person was only covering one of the staff for maternity leave and it was also their last day. The second person had an emergency and had to go back to Puerto Rico. It was also their last day. Staff #1 and #2 were removed and didn't return.
2022-03-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: It was observed and stated at the time of inspection that a director is not currently employed at the facility.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A director was hired. They are getting their paperwork ready and everything will be placed on file. Director sent for and is awaiting degree verification before she can begin as director.
2022-03-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: It was observed upon arrival at the facility, staff person #3 was upstairs in the kitchen space, and staff person #4 was not yet present. Staff person #1 and #2 were downstairs with two separate groups, staff person #1 had 5 children, ages infant to older toddler, and staff person #2 had 10 children all preschool age. This left staff person #1 out of ratio.

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). Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To make sure that there is enough staff with the children. Additional staff were called in the day of inspection to meet ratio requirements.
2022-03-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that diaper cream was stored in a plastic container on the lower shelf of the bathroom changing table leaving it 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The creams got taken out and put in a secure place out of reach of children.
2022-03-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record Non Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Every 60 days/Written record

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility did not maintain a written fire drill log, and no written verification was found on file showing that the facility has conducted a fire drill within the last 60 days as required.

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. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We already did it but the director never gave me the paper. A new fire drill log and fire alarm testing log was created. Fire drill was conducted on 3/31.
2022-03-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility did not maintain a written fire alarm testing log verifying that the facility's fire alarms were tested every 30 days as required in the standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility pushed the alarm button to sound the alarms and test them the day of inspection.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the toddler bathroom that the bottom shelf of the changing table contained opened clear plastic bags which contained diapers. These plastic bags were accessible to mouthing children.

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.)
The clear plastic bags that were open and closed were removed from the bottom shelf.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: Agreement for child #1 and #4 did not specify the child's arrival or departure time, and agreement for child #3 did not specify the child's departure time.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Spoke to child #1, #3, and #4 parents about their arrival and departure times and this was added this to the agreement.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Agreement for child #4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Spoke to child #4 parents making an agreement to whom the child may be released and had the parent fill out the form.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Agreement for child #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A document was added to the child file in which it shows the date of the child admission.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provided the form to the child parent in order to provide the child physician phone number. The parent was able to fill at the physician phone number.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #2 did not include the enrolling parent's home address or work telephone number, and emergency contact form for child #3 and #4 did not include the enrolling parent's work address or work telephone number.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All missing information was added to the form by the parent.
2021-10-19 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: Health report on file for child #2 did not contain a statement that the child is 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent provided a statement with the missing information from the physician.
2021-10-19 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: File for staff person #1 contained a health assessment dated 10/7/19; no additional health assessment obtained within the last 24 months was observed on file.

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 #1 obtained an updated physical and this was placed on file.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.161(a) - Wholesome Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(a)

Description: Wholesome

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that items being stored in the upstairs facility refrigerator had spoiled. The cut cabbage observed had turned brown and a cut cucumber was moldy/spoiled.

Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Items listed were thrown away and went through remaining items in the refrigerator.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.173(b) - Driver not counted in ratio - I, T, PS Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.173(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff person #1 transported a preschool aged child alone in a facility vehicle; therefore, staff person #1, was simultaneously being used as both the driver of the facility vehicle and was being used to meet staff-child ratio while transporting.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility is no longer transporting the preschool aged child.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.178

Description: Transportation First Aid Kit

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the first aid kit used when transporting children on the facility vehicles did not contain tape or a bottle of water.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Tape and water was added to the first aid kit used when transporting.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.181(a) - Each child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(a)

Description: Each child

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility did not establish and maintain a complete record for child #5. The file for child #5 did not contain a complete and signed emergency contact form or a complete and signed agreement.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #5 has an emergency contact form and agreement on file.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

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: File for child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent signed for parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #5 did not have an individual record on file at the facility. Facility person #5, currently being used as a volunteer, was missing proof of age, health assessment with results of a TB screening, two letters of reference, all clearances, and a signed disclosure statement.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A file was created with all required information for facility person #5.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility did not provide enrolled families the information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There was a print out form on how to access the regulations with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include a lock-down procedure and did not provide for accommodations for infants or toddlers, and the facility stated they do accept infants and toddlers were present in care at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. 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.)
We made a lockdown and evacuation procedure including accommodations for the infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical problems. The director and the staff went over the procedures and also made an emergency bookbag an evacuation. The updated plan was resent to the local township and emergency management agency.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that documentation on file for staff person #1 verified that they last completed their emergency plan training on 1/16/20, but no additional documentation was found on file verifying that they completed any subsequent trainings, at minimum annually, as required.

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.)
Director reviewed the emergency plan procedures with staff person #1 and also reviewed this with all staff. We documented the training and placed it in the file.
2021-10-19 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: File for staff person #3, hired 9/13/21, verified that they have lived outside of PA within the last 5 years, but no documentation of out of state clearances was found on file. File for staff person #4, hired 1/4/21, did not contain a National Sex Offender Registry verification certificate. This facility staff file verified that because the NSOR application is on file at the time of initial employment that the facility had attempted to hire staff person #4 provisionally, but no provisional hire waiver was ever obtained by the facility. File for facility person #5, currently volunteering at the facility, did not contain a PA state police clearance, a child abuse clearance, a FBI clearance, a National Sex Offender Registry verification certificate, or a signed disclosure statement as required. File for staff person #1, hired 1/6/12, contained the following: PA state police clearance dated 4/16/15 and 6/22/20, child abuse clearance dated 5/12/15 and 8/7/20, and a mandated reporter training certificate dated 4/16/15 and 1/22/21. These dates verify that staff person #1 did not obtain their updated clearances or mandated reporter training within the 60 month expiration date as required by the CPSL. File for staff person #2, hired 1/6/12, contained the following: PA state police clearance dated 4/16/15 and 6/22/20, child abuse clearance dated 5/11/15 and 6/17/20, and a mandated reporter training certificate dated 3/18/15 and 11/4/20. These dates verify that staff person #2 did not obtain their updated clearances or mandated reporter training within the 60 month expiration date as required by the CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #3 and 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility, and facility person #5 may not volunteer in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 did not return to facility until out of state clearances were obtained and placed on file. Staff person #4 did not return to facility until NSOR verification certificate was obtained and placed on file. Facility person #5 did not return to facility until all clearances were obtained and placed on file. Staff person #1 and #2 had the required updated clearances on file.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.33(d) - General requirements for facility persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(d)

Description: General requirements for facility persons

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that only staff person #1 had documentation on file for current pediatric CPR and first-aid training, and staff person #1 left multiple times throughout the day to transport children to and from the facility. This left the facility without someone competent in pediatric first-aid and CPR at those times during the day.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff attended a pediatric CPR and first aid training. All staff obtained their certificates for the training and this was placed on file.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #1 and #2 did not contain a written evaluation completed by the director 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director completed a written evaluation for staff person #1 and #2.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #3, hired on 9/13/21, currently listed as the facility director, did not contain adequate documentation verifying their education or child care experience to qualify them as a director.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). 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.)
Staff person #3 will place adequate documentation on file including education level, degree concentration, and at least three years experience.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the upstairs childcare space that the kitchen door was open allowing children access to the following toxic materials in that kitchen space: under the sink Clorox wipes, laundry detergent, and degreaser cleaner, on the counter by the microwave hand sanitizer, and in the cabinet a bottle of staff's prescription medication.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility locked the kitchen door and placed additional locks where cleaning materials are stored.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the upstairs bathroom that a bottle by the sink was labeled as, "Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer", but when this was addressed with the facility staff they stated the bottle contained liquid hand soap; therefore, these cleaning materials were not being stored in an original labeled container which specified the contents of that container.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility put the hand soap in a bottle that was labeled properly as hand soap.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility was storing the first aid kits on the stairwell between the downstairs childcare space and the upstairs childcare space. These first aid kits were accessible to the children in care.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
First aid kits were all moved and placed in an area out of reach of children.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the entrance foyer/office space that prescription medication was stored on the desk and a large table paper cutter was stored on the floor aside of the desk. The half door between the childcare space and the office space was left unlocked allowing for these items to be accessible to children in care creating a visible hazard. It was observed in the upstairs child care space that the door to the kitchen area was open allowing for access to the blades of the blender left in the sink creating a visible hazard, and the ceiling vent in the upstairs bathroom was dusty and not clean.

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.)
The half door between the preschool child care space and the office/foyer space was locked. The kitchen door was locked and the bathroom vent was cleaned.
2021-10-19 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the following areas of the facility had chipped, peeling, or damaged paint: upstairs on the teal wall by the AC unit and on the yellow wall by the exit door, in the lower level on the preschool side under the TV, and outside the blue stairway leading to the outdoor play space.

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.)
All of the areas that were chipped, peeling or damaged paint were fixed.

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