French Creek Valley Christian Child Care

3270.52 Mixed Age Level

“Based on staff statements, the facility is occasionally out of ratio in the Winnie the Pooh classroom during the timeframe of 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.”

Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026

3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test

“The current health assessment on file for Staff #2 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

3270.75(a) In child care spaces

“The Monkey Room lacked a first aid kit.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

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

“An unlidded garbage can containing used paper towels was observed in the Woodland Room next to the sink.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.71 Heat Source

“In the girl's bathroom and boy's bathroom, the water temperature was observed to be 132 degrees, exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“An outlet cover was missing in the outlet next to the refrigerator in the Frog Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

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

“The two most recent NSOR certificates on file for Staff #4 are dated 3/13/20 & 3/24/25, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent FBI clearances on file for Staff #5 are dated 12/7/20 and 1/6/26, more than 60 months apart.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Staff #5 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 3/11/21.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects

“Foam blocks with teeth marks were observed in the Owl Room, where toddlers receive care. Play mats and climbers in the Woodland Room were observed with torn vinyl less than 1 inch in diameter and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“Staff #6 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. The training was completed on 9/4/25.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“Peeling plaster and paint was observed by an outlet and chalkboard in the [name] and on the beige painted wall of the Frog Room. Peeling paint was observed on the side of the cabinet in the eating area of the Rainbow Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026

3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

“In the Woodland Room, the diaper changing area contained a trash can that was not hands free.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

“The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2 (Preschool Age) are dated 10/22/24 and 3/13/26, more than 12 months apart.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 lacked the child's health insurance policy or medical assistance number.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 lacked the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“Mats with torn vinyl were observed in the Gym. A broken light switch plate with rough edges was observed in the Woodland Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

“Mulch pieces with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed in the Infant and Toddler Playgrounds, where children who are still placing objects in their mouths receive care.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.21 General Health and Safety

“Kitchen scissors were observed in an unlocked drawer in the eating area of the Rainbow Room and were accessible to children.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

“The two most recent emergency plan trainings on file for Staff #1 (6/14/24 & 7/3/25), Staff #2 (6/15/24 & 7/3/25), Staff #4 (6/20/24 & 7/3/25), and Staff #5 (6/13/24 & 7/3/25) are dated more than 12 months apart.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

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

“Staff #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #4 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 3/11/20.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025

3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

“The two most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR trainings on file for Staff #6 are dated 3/28/20 and 3/2/23, more than 24 months apart.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“Staff #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Get Started with Center-Based Care Revised 2022 (dated 11/19/24) and Pediatric First Aid & CPR (dated 9/23/24). Staff #3 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Get Started with Center-Based Care Revised 2022 (dated 11/20/24)”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025

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

“The disclosure statement on file for Staff #3 lacked a date, making it invalid. Staff #4 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 3/11/20.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

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

“The two most recent Pennsylvania State Police clearances on file for Staff #1 are dated 11/28/19 and 12/9/24, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #5 contained a Pennsylvania State Police Clearance with an incomplete rap sheet, dated 9/14/20, making it invalid.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025

3270.75(c) Has all items

“The first aid kit in the Owl Room lacked scissors. The first aid kit in the Space Room lacked tweezers.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“A cracked wood baseboard with splintered edges was observed in the Dinosaur Room. In the Gym, splintered wood was observed on the baseboard and could cause injury to children. In the Rainbow room, an outlet cover was not properly secured to the wall and could be hazardous to children. In the Girl's Bathroom, a hole was observed above the door handle with rough edges, which could cause injury. In the hallway leading to playground, a hole in the wall was observed above the entryway and was not in good repair. In the Cafeteria, a hole in the ceiling was observed with debris and broken ceiling tiles on the floor and accessible to children.”

Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2025

3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“At the end of the school hallway, peeling paint and plaster was observed to the right of the exit door and accessible to children. Peeling paint was observed on the wall in the Monkey Room, the doorframe of the Ocean Room, and baseboard of the Gym.”

Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2025

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“In the Preschool Playground, a swing was observed to be broken and accessible to children. In the Cafeteria, mats used for sleeping were observed with torn vinyl pieces and not in good repair. In the Toddler Playground, a cracked piece of plastic was observed on a play kitchen, which could cause injury. In the Ocean Room, magnatiles were observed with cracks and not in good repair.”

Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2025

3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects

“In the Woodland Room, a climber with torn vinyl edges and a mini trampoline with exposed foam and ripped vinyl was observed and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025

3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

“Mulch pieces with a diameter of less than 1 inch was observed in the Toddler Playground, where toddlers receive care.”

Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2025

3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“The file for Child #1 contained an initial child service report dated 3/20/24, more than 6 months after Child #1's date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The file for Child #2 contained child service reports that are dated 8/28/23 and 3/1/24, more than 6 months apart.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“The 6-month parent review signatures for the emergency contact forms and financial agreement forms on file for Child #2 (dated 7/10/23-6/7/24), Child #3 (dated 7/23/23-4/16/24), Child #4 (dated 8/28/23-4/15/24) are dated more than 6 months apart.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

“The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1 (2/22/23 and 5/17/24) and Child #2 (10/12/23 and 11/21/24) are dated more than 12 months apart.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

3270.133(5) Original label

“In the Rainbow Room, a Children's Ibuprofen medication labeled for use by Child #5 was observed at the time of inspection with an expiration date of 1/2025.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025

3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

“The initial health assessment (dated 6/25/24) and tuberculosis test (6/27/24) on file for Staff #2 are dated beyond their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025

3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

“In the Candyland Room, children's lunch boxes containing potentially hazardous foods (yogurt and various meats) requiring refrigeration, were observed in each child's cubby and not in the refrigerator.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025

3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

“The toilet in the Barnyard Room lacked a handwashing sign. A toilet in the Girl's Bathroom lacked a handwashing sign.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025

3270.20(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours

“The operator did not provide a written report to the Western Regional Office within 72 hour after the parent's report of an ER visit regarding Child #1.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025

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

“The operator did not notify the Western Regional Office within 24 hours of the parent's notification that Child #1 was taken to the ER by the parents, as a result of an injury at the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025

3270.70(a) 65º F minimum

“On 3/26/24, the Pre-K hallway was observed 62.8 degrees F, the Pre-K room was observed at 63 degrees F and the Older preschool room was observed at 63 degrees F.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

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

“In the outside toddler play space inside the grey plastic unit with shelves was a pile of used tissues which lacked a closed, plastic-lined receptable. In the girl's bathroom, observed a garbage can with used paper towels which lacked a lid.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic

“In the older preschool classroom the Barbasol Thick and Rich Shaving Cream labeled Keep Out of Reach of children was being used by children in their art work.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

3270.66(b) Original container

“In the cafeteria there was a labeled spray bottle of Fabuloso on top of the refrigerator not contained in a bin and if it was to fall over, could leak onto the refrigerator, where food is stored.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“In the young toddler room there were Tums-Chewy bites which say Keep out of reach of children in the outside pocket of a staffs lunch box that was hanging on a low hook that was accessible to children. Rexall Hand Sanitizer which is labeled Keep out of reach of children was attached to the outside of the emergency book bag and was accessible to children. In the Pre-K class on a low wooden shelf by the window accessible to children was Purell Hand sanitizer and Equate Hand sanitizer both labeled keep out of reach of children. On the window sill on the right side of the room were 2 air fresheners that were label keep out of reach of children were accessible to children. In the cafeteria the kitchen door was unlocked and accessible to children. The kitchen contained Clorox Germicidal wipes and Clorox Bleach which were labeled keep out of reach of children. In the art room on top of the portable sink was [name]- Clear Acrylic Sealer which is labeled keep out of reach of children was accessible to children. In a blue bin on a table in the middle of the room accessible to children was White Fardenia Botanical Potpourri which was labeled Keep out of reach of children. In the Middle toddler room a spray bottle that was labeled disinfectant spray was left beside the changing pad on the counters ledge making it accessible to children. Purell Hand sanitizer labeled keep out of reach of children was on the diapering counter ledge accessible to children.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“The following areas had uncovered electrical outlets: 2 uncovered outlets in the young toddler room, 3 uncovered outlets on a surge protector on a table in the Pre-K room and 1 outlet in the Pre-K lobby hallway.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

“In the Preschool/School age outdoor play space, observed that the back left corner fence had an opening that did not connect the fence to the facility building and the other opening near the concrete area did not have fencing or a natural barrier to restrict the children from a parking lot and a nearby street. In the Infant Outdoor play space, observed that fencing or natural barriers did not restrict the children from the parking lot used by the parents to enter the building.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

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

“The maximum number of children served in the facility at any given time is 50 and the facility has 1 group supervisor when 2 are required.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2024

3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

“The file for staff #3, who holds the title of assistant group supervisor, lacks 2433 hours of child care experience. The files for staff #4 and 5, who hold the title of assistant group supervisor, lack 2500 hours of child care experience.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

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

“The file for staff #1 lacked an NSOR on or before initial start date in a child care position. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now an NSOR on file and dated 9/6/23. The file for staff #4 lacked a PA State Police which included a dissemination date. The correct form was obtained at the time of inspection which included a dissemination date.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“The files for staff #1 and 4 lacked the 10 hour health and safety training within 90 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now health and safety training on file and dated Staff- 1 1/20/24 and Staff 4- 10/18/23. The file for staff #2 lacked Pediatric CPR/FA from a PQAS instructor within 90 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now training on file and dated 10/23/23.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

3270.21 General Health and Safety

“In the young toddler room, adult scissors were sitting on the counter by the microwave accessible to children. In the middle toddler room in the eating area the unlocked draw to the right of the garbage contained a sharp knife which was accessible to children. On 4/03/24, observed that the drain spouts at the back of the building did not stop the heavy rain from landing in at least three areas of the Preschool/School Age play space where large puddles of standing water were observed. Based on a conversation with staff, the drain spouts need cleaned.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

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

“The facility's emergency plan lacked a continuity of operations plan for the aftermath of a disaster.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

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

“The file for staff #2, who has a 10 hour health and safety training dated 9/12/18, lacked the one hour update by 12/30/22. There is now a one hour update on file and dated 1/6/24.”

Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

“The files for staff #2 and 4 lack a TB screening within 12 months of initial start date in a childcare position.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2024

3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

“The emergency contact information on file for children #1,2, and 6 lack information on the child's special needs.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

“The file for child #2 lacks written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

“The emergency contact information on file for child #1 lacks the enrolling parents work address. The emergency contact information on file for children #2, 5 and 9 lacks the enrolling parents work address and work phone. The emergency contact information on file for child #1 lacks the telephone number and address of all persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information on file for children #2, 5. 6 and 10 lack the address of all persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information on file for child #4 lacks the full telephone number of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

“The emergency contact information on file for child #6 lacks the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the older preschool room.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“The emergency contact and fee agreements on file for children #1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 lack an update/review of the emergency contact and fee agreement within the past six months.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

“The file for children #3 and 10 who were young toddlers at the time, lacked an updated health report within six months of the previous health report. Dates are as follows: Child #3 - 1/5/22 and 5/12/23. Child #10 - 3/22/23 and 12/4/23.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

“The emergency contact information on file for children #4 lacked the full telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact information on file for children #3 and 10 lack the address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

“The fee agreements on file for children #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 were the originals. Therefore, the original was not given to the parents.”

3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

“The file for child #5 lacks, who is of preschool age, lacks an updated health report within the past 12 months. This is evidenced by the current health report on file with date of 1/3/23. There was more than 12 months between the previous and most current updated health report on file for children #7 and 8, who are of preschool age. Dates are as follows: Child #7 - 1/5/23 and 3/14/24 and Child #8 - 10/4/22 - 1/30/24.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

“The file for child #2, contains 1 of 2 Hep B, 0 of 1 Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP for the age of the child. The file for child #6, contains 3 of 4 DTAP and 1 of 2 Hep A vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP for the age of the child.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

“The current health report on file for child #6 lacks the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

3270.133(4) Locked

“In the gym during nap time a staff member left their person bag on the table making it accessible to children and in the bag was Tylenol. In the middle toddler room, a closet to the left of the diapering area was left unlocked and it contained diaper cream on a lower shelf which was labeled keep out of reach of children which was accessible to children.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)(iv) Written consent/Amount to administer

“In Older toddler room, Infant Tylenol was administered to child # 12 on 2/22/23 and 9/6/23 and there was no parent signature on the medication log form. Infant pain and fever medication was administered in the young toddler room to child #11 on 11/7/23 and the amount administered was not written on the medication log.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“There was more than six months between child service reports on file for child #3. There is now a current child service report on file. The files for children #8 and 10 lack a child service report within the past six months.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

3270.123(a)(3)/3270.123(a)(5) Services proceeded/Designated release persons

“The fee agreements on file for children #2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9 and 10 lack the services to be provided to the child. The fee agreements on file for children #2, 6, 8 and 9 lack names of the release persons.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(6) Date fee to be paid/Admission date

“The fee agreements on file for children #5, 7, 8 and 10 lack the date on which the fee is to be paid. The fee agreements on file for children #3 and 10 lack the date of the child's admission.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

3270.123(a) Signed

“The fee agreements on file for children #3, 5 and 6 were not signed by the operator.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space

“No written plan of daily activities was posted in the infant room. Based on a conversation with staff, they are working on a plan of daily activities and routines for the infant room.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

3270.107 Refrigerator

“In the refrigerator of the middle toddler room, the thermometer was observed at 52 degrees F.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

“There was a blue and white shelf in the infant room that is used for extra diapers that was not secured to the wall causing it to be unstable with touched.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2024

3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

“The lock was not working on top and middle drawer on the right counter area of the young toddler room contained batteries, empty plastic grocery bags, push pins accessible to children. In the older Preschool room there were 5 foam blocks that had teeth marks and missing pieces. In the middle toddler room on the counter ledge accessible to children were small colorful plastic hair ties In the eating area on the window ledge with a chair pushed up to it making it accessible to children was screws, staples, brass fasteners, paper clips.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2024

3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

“In the outdoor toddler play area, observed wooden mulch that covered the ground which had a diameter of less than an inch.”

3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

“In the infant room, observed that the exit in the eating area which leads to another room was block by grey plastic four drawer cabinet. In the cafeteria, observed that the exit to the outside by the kitchen was blocked by a room divider panel.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

“In the young toddler room there was no lid on the waste receptacle by the diapering area.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

“The following areas lacked hand washing signs: 2 sinks, diapering station, and toilet in young toddler room, 2 sinks and 5 stalls in the girl's bathroom and 4 stalls in the boy's bathroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

“In the young toddler room there was a brown ring in the toilet and used toilet paper on the floor. In the middle toddler room there was a brown ring in the toilet and a brown substance along the upper inside part of the toilet bowl. In the room closest to the office which is used for child drop off at the beginning of the day, observed that there was a brown ring around the toilet.”

3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height

“In the young toddler room , a staff was observed holding a child up to the sink to the right in the kitchen area to wash the child's hands and not using a platform or steps.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“In the older preschool room there was peeling paint by the windows on the right side of the room. In the cafeteria there was peeling paint by the exit door on the foam. In the art room there was peeling paint above the register on the right side. In the girls bathroom, there was peeling paint by the floor register. In the room located in the old hallway and first room on the left, there was peeling paint beside a gray bear sign and a small area of peeling paint in the back of the room near the electrical outlets.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2024

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“In the young toddler room a child was observed licking a red substance off the floor. In the young toddler room there were screws protruding from the white metal gate. In the cafeteria, a sharp metal strip on the heating unit was loose and accessible to children causing a visible hazard. In the school age room in the old hallway, observed that a large carpet was recently removed and there were many particles on the floor from said carpet. In the Infant outdoor play area, observed that there were 3 large 1 to 2 feet deep holes that were underneath of the fence. In the Pre school and School Age outdoor play space, observed that there was a part of the fence near the back left corner which was facing into the play area and had sharp edges on the bottom. In the Infant play space, the chain link fencing was starting to fall over between the grass and cemented area. In the room located in the old hallway which is the first room on the left, observed a hole in the wall underneath the chalkboard.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2024

3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

“In the gym during nap time, the 2 emergency bags containing first aid kits were sitting on a table accessible to children. The emergency bag in the young toddler room that contained the first aid kit was accessible to children.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

3270.71 Heat Source

“The following areas had hot water pipes for their heating units that were accessible to children that exceeded 110 degrees F: Young toddler room - 125.9 degrees F, Older preschool room -147.2 degrees F, Pre-K room -146.1 degrees F, Art Room -142.5 degrees F.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2024

3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

“In the young toddler room, it was observed that the children did not wash their hands before eating or after diapering before nap. The children were laid directly on to their cot after diapering without washing hands.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

3270.135(c) Diapering area not used for food prep

“In the middle toddler room they were using the counter and sink as their diapering area. They also used this counter area and sink to wash children's dishes and utensils. In the infant room they were using the portable sink that they use to wash their hands after diapering to wash baby bottles.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

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

“Documentation was not on file that the operator notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility within the past 12 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

“The file for child #5, and 6 lacked an initial health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. There is a current health report now on file for child #6.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

3270.27(f) Emergency plan

“The facility file lacked documentation the operator sent a copy of the emergency plan with subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan/Emergency plan

“The facilities emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises, a plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

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

“The last 30 day check of the fire detection system on file is dated 2/14/24.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024

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

“On 3/26/24, based on a conversation with staff, the facility's fire detection system was not operable and hasn't been working correctly since August of 2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024

3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) Emergency plan/Letter to parents

“The facilities emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions and the parent letter lacked the update regarding accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

“The file for child #2 lacked signed parental consent for minor first aid procedures by facility staff and for walking excursions.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

“The facility lacked written notification of safe routes posted at a conspicuous location.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

3270.152 Adult Hygiene

“In the young toddler room, a staff member was observed to not wash hands after changing the children's diapers.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

“On 3/26/24, observed staff #6 and 7 in the gym with 7 YT and 1 OT. Staff #6 named 4 children in her supervisory group and staff #7 was not able to identify the names to the faces of the children in her supervisory group. This left 4 children who were not named in any supervisory group.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

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

“The facility does not have a fire alarm 30-day test log, as required with the 12/19/20 Chapter 3270 regulation updates.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“Staff #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR. 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/Pediatric CPR and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff #1 is dated 5/8/18, which is more than 60 months old.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“The fire drill log on file included fire drills conducted 1/27/23-9/20/23, more than 60 days apart.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

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

“Staff #3 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff #3 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

3270.62(a) Large muscle space provided

“After a discussion with the Director, she confirmed that the facility uses a fenced, large yard and an additional playground that is located onsite directly behind the building where two other licensed play spaces are. The Director was unaware that the open grass area and additional playground were not licensed, as the facility has been using the spaces for a long time.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

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

“The facility does not have a fire alarm 30-day test log, as required with the 12/19/20 Chapter 3270 regulation updates.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“Staff #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR. 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/Pediatric CPR and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff #1 is dated 5/8/18, which is more than 60 months old.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“The fire drill log on file included fire drills conducted 1/27/23-9/20/23, more than 60 days apart.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

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

“Staff #3 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff #3 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

3270.62(a) Large muscle space provided

“After a discussion with the Director, she confirmed that the facility uses a fenced, large yard and an additional playground that is located onsite directly behind the building where two other licensed play spaces are. The Director was unaware that the open grass area and additional playground were not licensed, as the facility has been using the spaces for a long time.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“A 2-3" area of peeling paint was observed in an area accessible to children in care along the door frame of the gym egress.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

3270.21 General Health and Safety

“A sharply pointed steak knife was observed in an unsecured drawer in an area accessible to children in the Mid Toddler Room. Two approximately 5'x4' wooden shelving units in areas accessible to children in the Older Preschool and PreK Rooms respectively were observed to be presenting tipping hazards.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023

3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

“Although the file for Staff #1 contained documentation of the completion of the one-hour health and safety basics training addendum, the completion date was after the due by date of 12/30/22.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“Staff persons #4 and #5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safey Basics Training.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2023

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

“The file for Staff #1 contained an FBI Criminal History Clearance that is not accepted by our department. The file for Staff #3 did not contain PA State Police, DHS Child Abuse, or FBI Criminal History Clearances; nor did said file contain a National Sex Offender Registry Verification. Additionally, the file for Staff #3 did not contain documentation that applications had been submitted for any of the noted clearances/verification. Staff #1 and #3 cannot return to the facility until noted clearances are obtained and placed on file at the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023

3270.71 Heat Source

“Sections of hot water pipes in areas accessible to children in care in the Gross Motor 2 Room and Girl's Restroom were observed.”

Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023

3270.192(5) Two written references

“The files for Staff #4 and #5 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

“The files for Staff #3 and #4 did not contain a high school diploma or GED.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023

3270.151(c)(2)(ii) Record include X-ray results and evaluation

“The file for Staff #2 did not contain the results of a chest x-ray and evaluation for chemoprophylaxis.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023

3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP

“The file for Staff #3 contained a health assessment that was signed by a person who listed their title as Daycare Worker.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023

3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

“The Young Preschool Room lacked a hands-free trash can for the disposal of diapers.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“Sharp edges were observed on the end of a baseboard heater in an area accessible to children in care in the Drop Off Room. A sharply edged metal bracket in an area accessible to children in the gym was observed. Also in the gym, in an area accessible to children, an approximately 5'x3' area of wooden planks were observed to be loose, which created the potential for pinch point injuries.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

“The first-aid kit located in the PreK Room was observed to be accessible to children in care.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023

3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

“Although the file for Staff #2 contained documentation of the completion of mandated reporter training in the past 60 months, the previous training completion was more than 60 months prior to the date that the current training was completed.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022

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

“The file for Staff #3 did not contain a National Sex Offender Registry verification. The file for Staff #6 did not contain acceptable documentation of an FBI Criminal History clearance. Staff #3 and #6 cannot return to work at the facility until required clearances are on file. The file for Staff #5 contained current DHS Child Abuse and FBI clearances; however, the previously completed clearances were processed more than 60 months prior. The file for Staff #4 contained a disclosure statement that was signed after her first date in a child care position.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“The files for Staff #1, #3, #4, and #6, each being employed in a child care position for more than 90 days, did not contain documentation of the completion of Health and Safety Basics training.”

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“An outdoor picnic table located in an area accessible to children in care was observed to have four exposed bolts on the underside of the table. Contact with said bolts could cause laceration injuries.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

“The files for Staff #7 and #8, each listed as Assistant Group Supervisors, did not contain documentation of two years of child care experience.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022

3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

“The files for Child #1 through #4 contained immunization records that did not include record of an influenza vaccine in past year. Additionally, said files contained no documentation that reflected a parent/guardian's belief against influenza vaccines or a physician's written statement that indicated a medical reason that an influenza vaccine was not administered.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2022

3270.192(5) Two written references

“The file for Staff #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2022

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

“Although the file for Staff #2 contained a current health assessment, the previously completed health assessment was administered more that 24 months prior.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022

3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

“The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that did not include written parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff members.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

“The file for Staff #4 included a health assessment that did not include the results of an examination for communicable diseases or an assessment of Staff #4's suitability to provide child care.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022

3270.124(b)(4) Written consent

“The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that did not include written parental consent for emergency medical care.”

Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022