Friendly Faces

3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

“Blue Lizard sunscreen labeled, "keep out of reach of children", was observed in a bookbag that was hanging from a wooden cubby shelf in the Main Room. This was accessible to school aged children who were being supervised in the Main Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026

3280.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

“The back exit door was locked shut from the inside, creating an obstruction while children were observed in care.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

3280.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

“Child #2 (see code sheet for date of birth) had health assessments on file dated 7/29/24 and 6/9/26. However, this was required to be completed annually.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

“The record for Child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026

3280.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

“The record for Child #4 did not contain a copy of any written agreements between the parent and the operator.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026

3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

“The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 2/5/26 and 3/24/26.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026

3280.131(a) Health Information

“The initial health assessment for Child #1 (see code sheet for admission date) was dated 7/10/26, and this child has been enrolled for more than 60 days.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

3280.123(a)(3)/3280.123(a)(6) Services proceeded/Admission date

“Child #2 did not have any child service reports on file which provided information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. Also, the agreements on file for Child #2 and Child #3 were observed to be missing each child's date of admission.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026

3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

“The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 was observed to be missing the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026

3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“The most recent emergency contact and financial agreement information on file for Child #2 were dated 7/15/25. The most recent emergency contact information on file for Child #3 was dated 5/9/25 and 6/3/26. The most recent emergency contact information on file for Child #4 was dated 8/18/25. More than 6 months had lapsed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed the emergency contact and financial agreement forms.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026

3280.26(e) Letter to parents

“Staff #1 acknowledged that the parents of each enrolled child are not provided with a letter explaining the emergency procedures.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026

3280.31(e) Age and training

“Staff persons #1 and #2 only had 6.5 hours of child care trainings on file. Both staff did not have the required 12 hours of annual child care trainings on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026

3280.52(c)/3280.113(a)(2) Mixed age levels/Supervision on and facility premises

“During the renewal inspection on 7/27/26, Staff #2 was observed to leave the facility at 11:52 a.m., which left Staff #1 alone at naptime with 8 children: 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler, 2 preschoolers, 3 young school-age children and 1 older school-age child. Staff #2 did not return until 12:21 p.m. This number of children requires at least 2 staff persons at all times.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026

3280.76/3280.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

“There was an approximately 6.25 inch deep drop off in the ground near the rain gutter in the Outdoor Play Area. This created a potential tripping hazard. A small plastic blue chair in the Outdoor Play Area had a cracked seat with jagged edges. The jungle gym with the red slide in the Outdoor Play Area had a plastic light blue step with jagged cracks in it.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026

3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“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 11/21/2020. During the inspection on 1/28/26, Staff #1 was observed having routine interaction and direct contact with children.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“An electrical outlet that was observed on the wall near the air conditioner in the Main Room was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover. This outlet was accessible to the toddlers who were being supervised in that room.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

“The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as evidenced by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 8/4/25 to 9/25/25 and 10/21/25 to 12/10/25.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

3280.76/3280.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

“A hole was observed in the wall near the entrance to the Main Room. Chipped plywood was observed on the exterior surface of the restroom cabinet. Chipping paint was observed on the wall near the Main Room entrance, the wall adjacent to the blue couch, and the walls surrounding the kitchen.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

“The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 did not include the home and work phone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

3280.123(a)/3280.123(a)(5) Signed /Designated release persons

“The agreement on file for Child #4 was not signed by a parent and did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

3280.131(a) Health Information

“Child #4 and Child #5 (see code sheet for date of admission) did not have proof on file that they completed a health assessment within the 60 days following their first day of attendance at the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025

3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

“Child #4, a nine-year-old, and Child #5, a five-year-old, did not have any vaccination records on file, and there was no letter of exemption on file for the missing vaccinations.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025

3280.31(e) Age and training

“Staff person #1 only had 2 hours of child care trainings on file and Staff person #2 only had 6 hours of child care trainings on file. Both staff did not have the required 12 hours of annual child care trainings on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025

3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

“The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 1/24/2025 to 2/24/2025.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025

3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“Chipping paint was observed on the blue wall by the television in the Main Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

3280.76/3280.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

“Chipping concrete was observed on the steps that were located at the entranceway to the facility. The front porch banister and railings were rusted and posed a scratching hazard. The jungle gym with the red slide in the Outdoor Play Area had a crack on its step. The multicolored climber in the Outdoor Play Area was observed to be cracked.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

“Two red begonia plants were observed on the pathway that leads to the Outdoor Play Area. These toxic plants were accessible to the children who used the pathway to access the Outdoor Play Area.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025

3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“The most current financial agreement information on file for Child #1 was dated 11/29/21 and for Child #2 was dated 6/7/24. More than 6 months had passed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed a financial agreement form.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

3280.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

“The records for Child #3 and #5 did not contain a copy of any written agreements between the parent and the operator.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

“The financial agreement on file for Child #2 through Child #5 did not include the names of the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024

3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“The financial agreements on file for Child #1 were dated 11/29/21 and 4/17/24; the only financial agreement on file for Child #3 was dated 12/8/23; and the financial agreements on file for Child #5 were dated 8/29/23 and 4/17/24. More than 6 months had lapsed between parental reviews, updates, and signature on the financial agreement forms.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024

3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

“The files for Child #1 through Child #4 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care or the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

“The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as evidenced by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 5/2/24 and 6/3/24.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

“Staff person #2 (see code sheet for date of hire) had State Police clearances on file dated 9/18/18 and 10/20/23 and FBI clearances on file dated 9/24/18 and 10/24/23. More than 60 months had lapsed between the clearances which were required to be updated by 9/2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

3280.31(e) Age and training

“Staff person #2 only had 6.5 hours of child care training on file and not the required 12 hours of annual child care training.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024

3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

“The emergency plan on file did not include a continuity of operations.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2024

3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“The files for Child #1, Child #3, and Child #5 (see code sheet for date of admission) did not contain any child service reports which provided information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024

3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

“Coppertone sunscreen, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed to be about shoulder height, in a bag, on a wooden shelf in the Main Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

3280.76/3280.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

“The front porch steps were observed to have splintered wood and a torn carpet was covering them. A light blue and a black pack and play in the Main Room were observed to have a hole in the mesh. The stairs on the outdoor play ship were observed to have a jagged crack in it.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024

3280.121(a)/3280.121(b) Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing

“The facility did not have dismissal, meal, or supervision policies on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024

3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/23. In the bathroom cabinet under the sink was a container of hand sanitizer and liquid hand soap, that is labeled keep out of reach of children, and is accessible to children. There was no lock on the cabinet,”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023

3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/23. Staff person #1 has an expired PSP clearance dated 9/18/18, Child Abuse clearance dated 10/10/18, and FBI clearance dated 9/24/18.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023

3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/23. Staff #1 does not have an updated health assessment completed in the last 24 months. The last health assessment was completed on 12/9/20. Staff #2 did not have an updated health assessment completed within 24 months. Staff #2's previous health assessment was completed on 11/30/20 and then updated the health assessment on 9/5/23.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023

3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/23. Child #1's immunization record indicates the child does not have the flu vaccine for 2022 and no exemption letter is in child's file. The child is over six months of age.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

3280.124(b)(3)/3280.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/23. Children #1, #4, and #5 did not list the release persons address on the emergency contact form. Child #3 did not list the release persons address and phone number on the emergency contact form. Children #3 and #4 did not list the parents work address and work phone number on the emergency contact form.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023

3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/23. The fire drill log indicates that the alarms are tested during each fire drill. The log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on four occasions, 2/14/23 to 3/24/23, 3/24/23 to 4/27/23, 7/21/23 to 8/28/23 and 9/15/23 to 10/20/23.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023

3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan

“During the renewal inspection on 10/20/23, the emergency plan does not provide information for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023

3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/23. Child #1 and Child #2 do not have updated fee agreements in the child files. Child #1's fee agreement was dated 11/28/22 and Child #2's was dated 1/3/22. Child #4's file does not contain a fee agreement.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023

3280.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/23. The operator acknowledged that there are no accident or injury reports kept in a facility file.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023

3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/23. Child(ren) #1 and #2 do not have updated Child Service Report's every 6 months. Child #1's last Child Service Report was dated 11/22/22 and Child #2's is dated 7/20/20.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023

3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/23. The operator did not have documentation notifying local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility. The operator acknowledged that this letter was not sent to local authorities.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023

3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/23. The outside gates in the playground area have exposed, sharp bolts and are accessible to children.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023

3280.26(a)(1) Emergency plan

“As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the emergency plan did not include lock down procedures.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022

3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

“As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the operator 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: Nov 17, 2022

3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

“As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, fire drills were recorded on 11/22/21 and 1/11/22. Monthly alarm tested was recorded on 1/11/22. No additional drills or testing were recorded.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022

3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

“As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, there was no emergency drill conducted and documented in the previous year.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022

3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan

“As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers, which the facility has enrolled.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022

3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

“As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, there was no signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff for child #1.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022

3280.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

“During the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the changing pad had a cloth cover and it was not sanitized after changing the diaper of child #3.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022

3280.134(a) Child's hands washed

“During the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the hands of child #3 were not washed after diapering. None of the children's hands were washed prior to eating lunch.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022

3280.133(3)/3280.133(5) Name on bottle/Original label

“During the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, there was Acetaminophen for child #6 that expired 9/2022 and it was not labeled with the child's name.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022

3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the most recent fee agreement on file for child #5 was dated 11/21/21.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022

3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

“As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022

3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

“As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include parent consent for emergency medical care.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022

3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

“As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address for the physician.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022

3280.123(a)(6) Admission date

“As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the child's admission date was not in the file for child #1, #2, #3, #4, or #5.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022

3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

“As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the fee agreement of child #4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022

3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the most recent Child Service Reports for child #4 and #5 were dated 11/18/2021.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022

3280.123(a) Signed

“As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, there was no fee agreement for child #2.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022

3280.75(c) Has all items

“During the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the first aid kit did not contain soap, scissors, or tweezers.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022

3280.52(c) Mixed age levels

“During the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, Staff #2 left the facility for 30 minutes leaving Staff #1 with 5 children, including an infant.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022

3280.31(e) Age and training

“As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, Staff #1 had 5 annual hours of training. There was no documentation of annual hours of training on file for Staff #2.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022

3280.14/3280.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents

“As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the facility did not have the required policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022

3280.26(f) Emergency plan

“As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, there was no documentation that the emergency plan had been submitted to the county and the local municipality.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022

3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Facility person #1 had been removed from child care service during the renewal inspection conducted on 12/17/21 for having clearances on file that were over 60 months old. The PA Criminal Clearance was dated 3/10/16, the PA Child Abuse was dated 3/15/16 and the FBI Clearance was dated 3/11/16. Cert rep. conducted a verification visit to the facility on 1/20/22 and facility person #1 was able to provide copies of her current PA Criminal Clearance and her FBI Clearance. Facility person #1 stated that she still had not received the PA Child Abuse Clearance. Cert rep observed facility person #1 supervising six children along with an additional staff person upon arrival. The group of children included 2 young toddlers and 4 older toddlers. Facility person #1 admitted that she was supervising children even though her current child abuse clearance had not been received.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022

3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Facility person #1 had been removed from child care service during the renewal inspection conducted on 12/17/21 for having clearances on file that were over 60 months old. The PA Criminal Clearance was dated 3/10/16, the PA Child Abuse was dated 3/15/16 and the FBI Clearance was dated 3/11/16. Cert rep. conducted a verification visit to the facility on 1/20/22 and facility person #1 was able to provide copies of her current PA Criminal Clearance and her FBI Clearance. Facility person #1 stated that she still had not received the PA Child Abuse Clearance. Cert rep observed facility person #1 supervising six children along with an additional staff person upon arrival. The group of children included 2 young toddlers and 4 older toddlers. Facility person #1 admitted that she was supervising children even though her current child abuse clearance had not been received.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2022

3280.20 General Health and Safety

“The fire extinguisher for the kitchen area is located on a shelf that if the extinguisher would tip over it could possible hit a child”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2021

3280.26(c)/3280.26(d) Training regarding plan/Plan posted

“The operator does not have documentation on file to verify that staff have received annual emergency plan training. The emergency plan is not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2021

3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Facility person #1 has clearances on file that are over 60 months old. The most recent PA Criminal Clearance is dated 3/10/16, the PA Child Abuse 3/15/16 and the FBI Clearance is dated 3/11/16.”

3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

“There are exposed bolts located on the fence in the outdoor play space”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022

3280.123(a) Signed

“Child file #2 does not have a fee agreement on file”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022

3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

“Child file #1 does not have the parent work phone number and address on the emergency contact form”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022

3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

“Child file #1 does not have the health insurance name and policy number listed on the emergency contact form”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022

3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

“Child file #1 is missing the addresses and phone numbers of the release persons on the emergency contact form”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022

3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

“The operator does not have documentation on file that testing of the fire alarm system was being completed at least every 30 days since the regulation went into effect on 12/19/20.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022

3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

“The operator does not have the instructions to access the regulations electronically including instructions to contact the regional office posted at the facility in an area accessible to the parents”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022

3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

“There is a bottle on hand sanitizer located on the bathroom counter accessible to children”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2021