Cheder Menachem

3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

“The inspector found the window in room 317, on the third floor, to have a broken chain allowing the window to open over 6-inches.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

“The inspector observed tissues in garbage can with a broken lid in the Nursery 1 classroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026

3270.66(b) Original container

“The inspector observed bread on the same shelf as Glass Plus and Dawn dish detergent in the Nursery room.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

“The inspector observed a rusted metal storage locker in Nursery #1 room within reach of children. A broken art easel was observed in the Nursery #2 room within reach of children and a bookshelf in classroom #308 to be broken and unsafe.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

“Staff #7 and #9 were identified as holding the positions of assistant group supervisor on the staff data sheets and neither staff had proof of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years' experience with children.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Staff person # 3 did not complete mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previous documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/27/18 and the most current being dated 8/8/23. Staff # 4 did not complete mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previous documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/30/19 and the most current being dated 8/5/24. Staff #11 did not complete mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previous documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/25/17 and the most current being dated 8/21/22.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

“Staff #3 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous NSOR clearance dated 08/21/20 and an updated NSOR clearance dated 2/02/26. and was working in direct care with children since hire (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Staff #4 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous Pa State Police clearance dated 6/17/19 and an updated Pa State Police clearance dated 8/26/24, a previous PA Child Abuse clearance dated 6/26/19 and an updated PA Child Abuse clearance dated 9/5/24, and a previous FBI clearance dated 6/13/19 and an updated FBI clearance dated 8/28/24. Staff #11 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous Pa Child Abuse clearance dated 7/23/17 and an updated PA Child Abuse dated 8/2/22. Staff #12 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous NSOR clearance dated 8/25/20 and an updated NSOR clearance dated 1/14/26. Staff #15 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous NSOR clearance dated 10/30/20 and an updated NSOR clearance dated 1/28/26. Staff # 10, #12, #13, #14, and #16 did not have the most current disclosure statements signed and on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

“Staff #6, did not update their fire safety training timely as evidenced by having previous fire safety training dated 3/26/24 and the most recent being dated for 12/2/25. Staff #17, did not update their fire safety training timely as evidenced by having previous fire safety training dated 8/07/24 and the most recent being dated for 12/2/25.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“The outdoor embedded climbing equipment was observed to be in disrepair with cracks in the plastic with rough edges within reach of children. A sensory bottle in the Toddler #2 room was cracked and broken and within reach of children.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026

3270.133(1)/3270.133(5) Original container/Original label

“The inspector observed a prescription medication for a child that was not in the original container and was missing the original label and instructions for use.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026

3270.124(c) Each child care space

“Emergency contact information was missing from room #317.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026

3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

“Staff #1 had an expired pediatric first aid/CPR training on file. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training on file which expired 7/2025 and a renewal pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 08/28/25. Staff #2 had an expired pediatric first aid/CPR training on file. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training on file which expired 5/2025 and a renewal pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 08/07/24.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

“Staff #8 obtained a tuberculosis screening result after their initial employment (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH).”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment

“Staff #5 had a health assessment on file that did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

“The inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and found that the facility did not conduct a manual test of the fire alarms every 30 calendar days. The inspector observed a manual test dated for 10/03/25 and the next having been dated for 11/11/25.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

“The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was missing from rooms #301 and #315.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026

3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

“The inspector observed garbage cans with broken lids in the second-floor childcare bathroom and third-floor childcare bathroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026

3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“Updated child service reports were missing from child files #1, and #2.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026

3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

“Staff #9, #14, and # 15 did not update their emergency plan training timely as evidenced by both staff having previous emergency plan training dated 8/27/24 and the most recent being dated for 9/5/25.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“Damaged paint was observed in the Nursery #1 classroom's rear wall within reach of children.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“The ceiling in Pre-Nursery 3 classroom was missing ceiling panels. Pre-K #1 classroom had a hole in the wall behind the door of the bathroom. Childcare classroom #316 was found to have a heater cover broken as well as the mechanical door associated with the heater.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026

3270.75(a) In child care spaces

“The first aid kits were missing from childcare rooms 309 and 317.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026

3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

“An incident involving child #1 needing emergency medical care occurred at the facility on 2/9/26 and was not reported to the Northeast Regional Office until 2/11/26. Child #1 received emergency treatment from the ambulance crew and was taken to the hospital for additional treatment.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

“During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed the staff files and found that staff #3 had a health assessment that did not an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Staff #14 had a health assessment on file that indicated that this staff has a communicable disease.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025

3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination

“During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed the staff files and found that staff #34 and #27 had health assessments that did not indicated that a physical examination was conducted.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025

3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

“During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed the staff files and found that staff #2 had a health assessment on file dated 2/13/24, which was over one year old at the time of hire (see LIS Code Sheet for start date). Staff #5 had a previous health assessment on file dated 10/23/20 and did not update the health assessment until 5/4/23. Staff #19 had a health assessment on file dated 1/10/25 which was obtained after working in direct care with children (see LIS Code Sheet for start date). Staff #20 had a previous health assessment on file dated 9/1/21 and did not update this health assessment until 1/16/24.”

Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

“During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed a broken hands-free garbage can in the diapering area in the infant room. The inspector observed a diaper genie in the diapering area of the Toddler 3 room and Nursery room. The inspector observed an unlined hands-free garbage can in the diapering area of the Prenursery 2 room.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025

3270.133(1) Original container

“During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed Benadryl tablets for child #1 to be missing the original container.”

Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

3270.124(c) Each child care space

“During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed the emergency contact information in each childcare space to only have the parent names and phone numbers and not the completed emergency contact form.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025

3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

“During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed several chairs in the gym and in the second-floor nursery room that had rips in the fabric exposing the foam underneath.”

Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

“During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed plastic gloves within reach of children in the Toddler 3 room, and the Pre-Nursery 2 room, and the 2nd floor Nursery room. Plastic bags were observed to be within reach of children in the Nursery room as well. The inspector also observed mulch chips in the infant and toddler outdoor play area.”

Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025

3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

“During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed that the first-floor bathroom was missing the required handwashing sign.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025

3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

“During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed a broken toilet and sink in the first-floor bathroom.”

Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed a broken wire that appeared to be part of the heater taped to the wall in the infant room, ceiling tiles with nails in them hanging from the ceiling in the Nursery room, missing ceiling tiles, strips of peeling caulking, and exposed wires on the upper wall in the Infant 3 room, a large cord hanging in the outdoor play space within reach of children, molding missing in the 2nd floor Nursery room, Nursery 3 room and PreK 3 room, gapping around the electrical outlet in the Nursery 3 room, broken wooden heater covers in room 304 and room 305, ceiling paint flaking from the ceiling in the PreK 2 room as well as a black foam insert covering a large hole in the ceiling, wires exposed and hanging from the ceiling in the Toddler 1 room, and a broken locker on the third floor.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025

3270.66(b) Original container

“During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed Cheerios and a hand sanitizer and Palmolive dish washing liquid next each other in the Toddler 2 room, bran flakes and Amazon Basics glue on the same shelf in the PreK room, and Purell Hand Sanitizer Amazon Basic glue and oranges together on top of a cubby in the Nursery 2 room.”

Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed missing outlet covers in the Nursery 3 room.”

Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

“During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed the staff files and found that staff # 3 had been a resident of California in the last five years and did not have proof of the required California clearances prior to hire. Staff #8 had a Pa State Police clearance that was incomplete., Staff #17 had been a resident of Florida in the last five years and did not have proof of the required Florida clearances prior to hire. Staff #18 did not update their clearances within 60 months as evidenced by a previous Pa State Police clearance on file dated 12/20/18 and did not update this until 12/26/23, Staff #23 began working in direct care with children without proof of submission for the Pa State Police Clearance and did not obtain this clearance until 12/24/25 (see LIS Code Sheet for start date). Staff #25 did not have proof of having the required FBI clearance. Staff #30 had a volunteer Pa State Police clearance on file, and did not obtain a PA Child Abuse clearance until 3/18/25, which was after direct care with children. Staff #37 had been a resident of New York in the last five years and did not obtain the necessary New York clearances until 9/23/24 and 3/6/25, which were both several months after working in direct care with children (see LIS Code Sheet for start date). Staff #36 did not update their clearances within 60 months as evidenced by a previous Pa State Police clearance on file dated 6/18/19 and did not update this until 8/19/25, a previous Pa Child Abuse clearance dated 6/18/19 and did not update this until 8/24/24.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

“During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed the staff files and found that staff # 6 has a previous fire safety dated 8/27/23 and did not update this training until 2/4/25. Staff #13 had a previous fire safety training dated 8/28/23 and did not update this training until 2/19/25. Staff #17 had a previous fire safety training dated 8/23/23 and did not update this training until 2/12/25.”

Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025

3270.31(b) Staff person - 18 yrs.

“During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed the staff files and found that staff # 12 was hired prior to being 18 years old.”

Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

“Staff #9 completed health and safety training on 1/1/25 which was over 90 days since hire (see LIS Code Shee for start date). Staff #31 completed health and safety training on 3/17/25 which was over 90 days since hire (see LIS Code Sheet for start date). Staff #37 completed health and safety training on 2/27/25 which was over 90 days since hire (see LIS Code Sheet for start date).”

Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025

3270.192(4) CPSL information

“During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed the staff files and found that staff #1, #2, #7, #8, #21, #22, #26,, #27, #28, #29, #30, #31, and #32 did not have the correct disclosure statement signed and on file.”

Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025

3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

“During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed the staff files and found that staff #10, #11, #23, #30, #33, #34, #35, and #36, did not have their education (degree, diploma, or transcripts) from a foreign country and/or foreign language evaluated by an approved organization as is required. Until this has been completed, the proof and level of education cannot be evaluated.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025

3270.31(e) Age and Training

“During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed the staff files and found that staff #13, #17, did not have the required 12 hours of annual childcare training.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025

3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

“During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed unlabeled bottles in the Infant A, and Infant A1 rooms.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025

3270.133(5) Original label

“During the course of the renewal the inspector observed a child's bottle of Benadryl that had expired on 2/2024.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024

3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

“During the course of the renewal the inspector observed two changing mats in room #116 and in the upstairs child bathroom rendering both unable to be cleaned.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024

3270.62(b)/3270.62(c) Play space - 65 square feet/child/Space safe for large muscle activity

“During the course of the renewal the inspector observed childcare children utilizing an outdoor fenced in play space that has not been measured and licensed for play space. This outdoor area has both concrete and a mulched area.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024

3270.107 Refrigerator

“During the course of the renewal the inspector observed that the refrigerator in room #120 was missing a thermometer as is required.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

“Durning the renewal inspection the inspector found that staff #5 began working in direct care (see LIS Sheet for DOH) with children and has not applied for out of state clearances as they resided out of Pa in the last five years. Staff # 12 began working in direct care (see LIS Sheet for DOH) with children and has not applied for out of state clearances as they resided out of Pa in the last five years. Staff #13 began working in direct care (see LIS Sheet for DOH) with children and has not applied for out of state clearances as they resided out of Pa in the last five years. Staff # 21 began working in direct care (see LIS Sheet for DOH) with children and has not applied for out of state clearances as they resided out of Pa in the last five years. Staff # 22 began working in direct care (see LIS Sheet for DOH) with children and has not applied for out of state clearances as they resided out of Pa in the last five years. Staff #24 began working in direct care (see LIS Sheet for DOH) with children and has not applied for out of state clearances as they resided out of Pa in the last five years.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

“During the course of the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #4, #9, #17, #20, #26 and found that these staff either did not have fire safety or did not have at least annual fire safety training completed timely.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024

3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

“During the course of the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #14 and found that that this staff did not complete emergency plan at the time of initial employment and/or annually as is required.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024

3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

“During the course of the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #2 and found that staff person #2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

“During the course of the renewal the inspector observed that staff #6 was hired with a health assessment dated 12/14/20, which was over 12 months from hire date. This staff did not update their health assessment until 1/11/23. Staff #7 was hired with a health assessment dated 6/6/21, which was over 12 months from hire date. This staff did not update their health assessment until 1/17/24. Staff #9 was hired with a health assessment dated 10/9/20, which was over 12 months from hire date. This staff did not update their health assessment until 9/19/22. Further staff #9 was hired with an outdated TB screening dated 10/14/20. Staff #15 was hired with a health assessment dated 12/17/21, which was over 12 months from hire date. This staff did not update their health assessment until 4/1/24. Staff #17 was hired with a health assessment dated 11/2/21, which was over 12 months from hire date. This staff did not update their health assessment until 5/6/24. Staff #23 was hired with a health assessment dated 6/8/23, which was roughly 4 months from hire date. This staff also was hired with a TB screening dated 7/21/21.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024

3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups

“As of the renewal inspection on 5/16-5/17/23, there were four Group Supervisors identified for 259 children attending the program. At least six Group Supervisors would be needed for the amount of children being served at any one time. The facility provided an acceptable plan of correction stating that by 7/28/23 they will have sufficient group supervisors hired. On 8/2/23 during a follow up visit to the facility to verify corrections, the facility had provided documentation for only four staff that qualify for the Group Supervisor position.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023

3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

“During the renewal inspection, there were bottles in Infant A that were not labeled with the child's name.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

3270.31(e) Age and Training

“As of the renewal inspection, staff #2 and #6, who have been employed for over a year, did not have documentation of 12 hours of training.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023

3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

“As of the renewal inspection, the facility had not provided 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.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023

3270.131(a) Health information

“During the file review for the renewal inspection, the health assessment on file for child #4 (see LIS code sheet for start date) was dated 10/13/22, more than 60 days after the first day of attendance. The health assessment on file for child #6 (see LIS code sheet for start date) was dated 7/14/22, more than 60 days after the first day of attendance. The health assessment on file for child #7 (see LIS code sheet for start date) was dated 8/19/22, more than 60 days after the first day of attendance. The health assessment on file for child #8 (see LIS code sheet for start date) was dated 8/10/22, more than 60 days after the first day of attendance. The health assessment on file for child #9 (see LIS code sheet for start date) was dated 8/23/22, more than 60 days after the first day of attendance. The health assessment on file for child #10 (see LIS code sheet for start date) was dated 9/7/22, more than 60 days after the first day of attendance.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“Staff person #13 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety topics.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“During the renewal inspection there was an uncovered outlet accessible to children in the library area in Room 68.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“During the renewal inspection, there was baseboard damage in several areas of Room #65. There were dirty and dusty ceiling vents in Rooms #63 and #68. There were grapes smooshed on the floor throughout Room #68 that had not been cleaned up several hours after the last meal/snack. Numerous floor tiles were missing or damaged in room #79. There was trash throughout the outdoor play space.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023

3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

“During the renewal inspection, there was no handwashing sign posted in the bathroom in room #68.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023

3270.104(a)/3270.135(b) Clean, good repair, proper size/Surfaces cleaned

“During the renewal inspection, the changing pad in the U-Shaped Room was torn and the foam was exposed making it impossible to properly sanitize.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023

3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

“During the renewal inspection on 5/16/23, Child #2 was sleeping in a crib that was labeled for another child. On 5/17/23, there were a set of twins sleeping in the same crib that was labeled for another child.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2023

3270.111(b) Posted in group space

“During the renewal inspection, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in Rooms #63, 72, 77, 78, and 79.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023

3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

“As of the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023

3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“As of the renewal inspection, the facility had not been providing information to the family about the child's growth and development using a form approved by the Department. Child #1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 did not have an assessment on a state approved form.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2023

3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

“Staff persons #9 and #14 have not completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training required by 12/30/22 (see LIS code sheet):”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023

3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups

“As of the renewal inspection, there were four Group Supervisors identified for 259 children attending the program. At least six Group Supervisors would be needed for the amount of children.”

3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

“During the file review for the renewal inspection, the health assessment on file for child #3, a young toddler, was dated 6/30/22.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023

3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

“As of the renewal inspection, there was no documentation that the operator had notified 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.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023

3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record

“During the file review for the renewal inspection, Child #1 was missing Hepatitis B, Pneumococcal, Influenza, and subsequent doses of DTAP, HIB, Hepatitis A, and Polio vaccines. Child #3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 had no documentation of influenza vaccine. Child #6 and #10 have no documentation of [name] The most recent influenza vaccine for child #7 was dated 12/4/19. The most recent influenza vaccine for child #9 was dated 11/10/20. There were no exemption letters on file for these missing vaccinations. All have been attending more than 60 days, and all must be removed from care.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2023

3270.133(3) Name on bottle

“During the renewal inspection, there was an EpiPen and Diphenhydramine in Room #61 that was not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023

3270.133(6) Written consent

“During the renewal inspection, there was no written consent for administration of an EpiPen and Diphenhydramine in Room #61.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023

3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination

“During the file review for the renewal inspection, the health assessment form for staff #5 did not indicate that a physical exam had been completed.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

“During the file review for the renewal inspection, the health assessments for staff #5 and #11 did not indicate that an examination for communicable diseases had been conducted and the results of that examination.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“There are fans located in some of the child care rooms that are accessible to children and create a potential safety hazard”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022

3270.133(5) Original label

“There is a container of allergy medication that has expired for child #1 that is located in the pre-nursery room”

Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

“The phone number for poison control is not listed on the emergency phone number list that is posted by each phone”

Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2022

3270.82(f) Location accompany children

“There are tinfoil containers and a roll of tin paper that are used to contain and cover food located under the changing table located in the pre-nursery bathroom”

Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

3270.21/3270.76 General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces

“There is a broken window located on the 3rd floor the boys bathroom. The window has been covered with cardboard.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022

3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

“The trash cans located in the bathrooms are not lidded”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022

3270.71 Heat Source

“An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted on all 3 floors of the facility. In the 'U' shaped room, the door to the furnace room was left unlocked and these furnace pipes were accessible to children. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/13/21. A verification visit occurred on 1/12/22. The metal covering and grates over the heating system in the following rooms was very hot to the touch: Room 73, Room 67 and the Infant room.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2022

3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) In child care spaces/Has all items

“An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. First aid kits were reviewed in all 28 classrooms. Some of these classrooms did not contain a first aid kit and some first aid kits were missing specific items. The exact classrooms that did not have a first aid kit were discussed with Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 during this inspection. The exact items missing from the first aid kits in certain classrooms were discussed with Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 during this inspection. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/13/21. A verification visit occurred on 1/12/22. In the first room to the right through the café, the first aid kit was missing tweezers. In the pole room, the first aid kit was missing scissors.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022

3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

“An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. All 28 classrooms were reviewed and the exact areas needing to be address were discussed with Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 during the inspection. Classrooms contained areas of exposed wires, peeling paint/plaster, holes in the walls/dividers, areas of water damage, what appeared to be mold, stains on the floors/walls/ceilings, broken windows, broken grates that covered heating vents and doors, molding coming off the walls, exposed insulation, rusty surfaces and floors that contained dirt and food. Metal poles were also being stored on the floor in the gym. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/13/21. A verification visit occurred on 1/12/22. It was discussed with the Administrators that all child care spaces needed a thorough cleaning including bathrooms, play space, stair wells, and hallways. The following rooms also had areas of the physical site that were not in good repair: Room 79, 78, 77, 76B, 76A, 75, 71, 72, 70, 64, café, 1st room to the right in the café, and the middle room had cords in walking areas. Room 76A, 75, 73, 71, 63, and the bathroom across from the 2nd room to the right in the café had peeling paint/plaster hanging from the ceiling. Room 74 contained a broken heating grate. Room 71 had holes in the walls, the floor had broken and missing tiles, and the countertop near the heater was broken. Room 62, 61, 65, and 67 had molding on the floor that had come loose from the wall. Room 61, and the girls locker room had spider webs. The girl's locker room ceiling vents contained leaves and other debris and a hole in the wall. The steps at the front of the building had holes in the wall under the railing and had a black protective piece covering a corner that contained several pieces of chewed gum. In the gym, the partition had a hole in the wall and gum was stuck to this partition. The rear right bleachers at the bottom had a piece of wood that had come loose and was sharp. These bleachers also contained a metal plate that was also sticking out on to the children's play area. The café, 1st room to the right in the café, 2nd room to the right in the café, and the U-shaped room had broken and falling ceiling tiles. The ceiling, walls, floors and other surface in the café had food on them and also in the hallway that contained the piano, there was a brown substance on the piano and on the wall across from the piano. The middle room had holes in the wall.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2022

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted on all 3 floors of the facility. Of the 28 classrooms in the facility, electrical outlets in several of these classrooms had been accessible to children. The exact and accessible electrical outlets were addressed with Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 during the inspection. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/13/21. A verification visit occurred on 1/12/22. Outlet covers were missing in outlets in Room 79, Room 75, Café and Gym.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted on all 3 floors of the facility. In room 73, on the 3rd floor, multi-purpose cleaner was accessible to children. Also on the 3rd floor, the janitor's closet was left unlocked and inside were several cleaning supplies that were accessible to children. In the bathroom to the left, on the 2nd floor joint compound was found accessible to children. In the boys bathroom, on the 1st floor, near the extra large sinks, blown in insulation solution was accessible to children. All of these items indicated the need to be kept out of reach of children. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/13/21. A verification visit occurred on 1/12/22. Clorox Wipes were found accessible to children in Room 64 and these wipes had a warning to keep out of reach of children on the label. A storage room was found unlocked between Room 65 and Room 67 that had a container of acrylic floor finish accessible to children. A fire extinguisher was found accessible to children in a lower cabinet in the infant room.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022

3270.33(b) No more than 50% aides

“An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff files # 1, # 2 and # 3 were presented for review. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 only qualified as an aide. Staff # 3 could not be appropriately qualified as this staff does not have a degree in a related child care field and the transcripts of Staff # 3 were not available for review.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2021

3270.33(a)/3270.34(b) Each staff person meets quals/Director qualifications

“An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff files # 1, # 2 and # 3 were presented for review. None of these staff qualified to be the director of the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021

3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

“An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's emergency plan was conducted. The operator did not have documentation that the facility's emergency plan had been reviewed with Staff # 1, Staff # 2, and Staff # 3.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

“An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire safety system was conducted in regards to Act 62. Fire and Panic Act. At the time of the inspection, facility was unable to provide proof of date of purchase and installation of fire detection system as required by section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §¿1016(c)).”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2021

3270.27(f) Emergency plan

“An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's emergency plan was conducted. The operator did not have documentation that the facility's emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2021

3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

“An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's emergency plan was conducted. A lock-down plan was missing from the facility's emergency plan.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021

3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size

“An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The 2nd floor contained the following rooms: # 61, # 63, # 65, and a classroom labeled women's locker room. The 1st floor contained the following rooms: infants, young toddler, toddler, todds, older toddler A, and older toddler B. These rooms were identified as child care space and the rooms did not contain age appropriate play equipment or materials for children, toys, or furniture.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021

3270.101(a) Age appropriate

“An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The 2nd floor contained the following rooms: # 61, # 63, # 65, and a classroom labeled women's locker room. The 1st floor contained the following rooms: infants, young toddler, toddler, todds, older toddler A, and older toddler B. These rooms were identified as child care space and the rooms did not contain age appropriate play equipment or materials for children.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021

3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

“An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Bathrooms were inspected and several toilets and sinks were not in working order and included sings that indicated 'out of order.' These areas needing repair were discussed during the inspection with Staff # 1 and Staff # 2.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021

3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

“An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. All 28 classrooms were reviewed and the exact areas needing to be address were discussed with Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 during the inspection. Classrooms contained areas of exposed wires, peeling paint/plaster, holes in the walls/dividers, areas of water damage, what appeared to be mold, stains on the floors/walls/ceilings, broken windows, broken grates that covered heating vents and doors, molding coming off the walls, exposed insulation, rusty surfaces and floors that contained dirt and food. Metal poles were also being stored on the floor in the gym.”

3270.75(a) In child care spaces

“An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. First aid kits were reviewed in all 28 classrooms. Some of these classrooms did not contain a first aid kit and some first aid kits were missing specific items. The exact classrooms that did not have a first aid kit were discussed with Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 during this inspection. The exact items missing from the first aid kits in certain classrooms were discussed with Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 during this inspection.”

3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

“An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. All of the 11 classrooms, on the 3rd floor contained windows that opened greater than 6 inches. All of the 13 classrooms, on the 2nd floor contained windows that opened greater than 6 inches. All of these windows that opened greater than 6 inches were discussed with Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 during the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021

3270.71 Heat Source

“An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted on all 3 floors of the facility. In the 'U' shaped room, the door to the furnace room was left unlocked and these furnace pipes were accessible to children.”

3270.69(b) 110º F or less

“An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted on all 3 floors of the facility. All sink temperatures were checked. This Certification Representative was unable to hold their finger under the water for 10 seconds without the water temperature burning their finger.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted on all 3 floors of the facility. In room 73, on the 3rd floor, multi-purpose cleaner was accessible to children. Also on the 3rd floor, the janitor's closet was left unlocked and inside were several cleaning supplies that were accessible to children. In the bathroom to the left, on the 2nd floor joint compound was found accessible to children. In the boys bathroom, on the 1st floor, near the extra large sinks, blown in insulation solution was accessible to children. All of these items indicated the need to be kept out of reach of children.”

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted on all 3 floors of the facility. Of the 28 classrooms in the facility, electrical outlets in several of these classrooms had been accessible to children. The exact and accessible electrical outlets were addressed with Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 during the inspection.”