Galaxy Beyond Walls Childcare

3280.76 Building Surfaces

“In the main room next to the window air conditioning unit was an outlet that did not have an outlet wall plate cover.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026

3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“In the bathroom next to the sink was peeling paint.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026

3280.103 Small Toys and Objects

“In the main room in the clear 3 drawer art drawers were Styrofoam eggs and plastic beads less than an inch in diameter accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

3280.192(5) Two written references

“Staff persons #1 and 2's files did not contain 2 written nonfamily letters of reference.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026

3280.94(a)(9) Written record

“The facility did not have written proof of completing fire drills every 60 days.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026

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

“The facility did not have written proof of completing fire alarm testing every 30 days.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026

3280.35(1)/3280.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

“The file for staff person #1, who is classified as a secondary staff person, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.”

3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training

“Staff person #3 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 1/2026. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026

3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Staff person #3 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 2/10/21.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

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

“Staff #1's file did not contain DHS FBI Clearance nor did it contain documentation of application of DHS FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026

3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“It was observed that 1 outlet in the main room and 2 outlets in the back room did not contain protective outlet covers.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026

3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Staff #1's mandated reporter is dated 11/12/25 which is more than 90 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

“Child #2's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), most recent health assessment is dated 6/20/24 which is more than 12 months ago. Child #3's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), most recent health assessment is dated 8/20/24 which is more than 12 months ago.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

“The immunization record on file for Child #3, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), includes 4 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 4 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age ; and 2 of 3 Polio vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

3280.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

“Child #3's most recent health assessment dated 8/20/24 does not state 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: Jan 16, 2026

3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

“Staff #1's initial health assessment is dated 5/22/25 which is after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

3280.151(c)(2)/3280.192(3) Mantoux TB /Health assessment, TB test

“Staff #1's TB test is dated 5/22/25 which is after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“The facility did not have proof of fire drills being conducted before 10/2025.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

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

“The facility did not have proof of fire alarm testing being conducted before 10/2025.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

3280.26(b) Emergency plan

“The facility did not have proof that the emergency plan has been reviewed annually.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026

3280.26(c) Training regarding plan

“The file for staff #1 did not contain proof of initial emergency plan training within 90 days of hire. The files for staff 2 and 3 did not contain proof of annual emergency plan training.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

3280.17 Liability Insurance

“The facility did not have proof of Liability insurance.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026

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

“Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PA Required Health and Safety Training”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026

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

“The facility was not able to produce the written policies that address: recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026

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

“Child #1's file did not contain 2 addresses of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“The files for child #1 and 3 did not contain child service reports for children that have been enrolled for more than 6 months(See LIS Code Sheet).”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

3280.104 High Chairs

“At approximately 10am it was observed that an older toddler age child was in a highchair without the t-strap being used. The child was observed trying to climb out the top of the highchair.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

“Child #2's financial agreement did not contain the date of the child's admission.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“In the infant room the window on the right side of the room had peeling paint along the windowsill and frame. Behind the main entrance door was a hole in the wall with exposed damaged plaster.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

3280.75(c) Has all items

“The first aid kit in the book bag was missing tape.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“In the infant room there was a protective outlet cover missing next to the entrance.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

“The file for staff #1, identified as a primary staff person, did not contain proof of education.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

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

“The file for staff #1 was observed to contain a state police clearance dated 11/10/25, child abuse clearance dated 5/5/25, DHS FBI clearance dated 5/2/25 all after the staff's date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #2's two most recent NSOR certificates were dated 7/16/20 and 10/22/25 which are more than 60 months apart.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments

“The file for child #1, who enrolled more than 60 days ago(See LIS Code Sheet), did not contain a health assessment. Child #3's initial health assessment was dated 1/24/23 which was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

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

“The emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

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

“Staff #2 two most recent DHS FBI clearances are dated 4/11/18 and 9/3/24 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #5 contained a Department of Aging FBI clearance which is not acceptable and did not have a receipt that they completed their DHS FBI fingerprints. Staff #5 file contained a state police clearance that did not contain a dissemination date which makes it an unacceptable clearance.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training

“Staff #3 most current pediatric CPR and first aid training is dated 10/25/22 which is more than 24 months prior. Staff #6 2 most recent pediatric CPR and first aid training are dated 3/22/21 and 1/26/24 which are more than 24 months apart.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

3280.31(e) Age and training

“Staff file #1 lacked 2 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 7/2023 to 7/2024. Staff file #2 lacked 7 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 9/2023 to 9/2024. Staff file #3 lacked 2 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 2/2023 to 2/2024. Staff file #6 lacked 12 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 12/2022 to 12/2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

3280.26(c) Training regarding plan

“Staff #2's two most recent emergency plan trainings are dated 10/1/21 and 9/16/24 which are more than 12 months apart. Staff #3's most recent emergency plan training is dated 10/21/23 which in more than 12 months prior.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024

3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

“The tall cabinet in the kitchen area was unlocked it contained bleach which stated keep out of reach of children was accessible to children.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024

3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“In the main room a protective outlet cover was missing from the outlet near the printer.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024

3280.35(3)/3280.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

“The files for staff #4 and 5 did not contain verification of education.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

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

“Staff person #1 and 5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and 5 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“In the infant room there was peeling paint around the window to the right.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“The file for child #4, who have been enrolled for more than 6 months(See LIS Code Sheet), did not contain a child service report.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

“Child #2's financial agreement did not contain the date of the child's admission.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024

3280.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

“The health assessment on file for Child #4 does not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in child care.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

“Staff #6 two most recent health assessments are dated 4/6/21 and 9/3/24 which are more than 24 months apart.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024

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

“The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 10/10/24-11/20/24 which is more than 30 days apart.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

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

“The certificate of compliance that was posted was expired on 2/1/23.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

3280.31(f) Age and training

“Staff person # 1, 4, and 5 has CPR training in a non-approved curriculum and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“The file for Staff #3 (see IS Code Sheet) contained a State Police Clearance dated 11.26.23, with no application available, which was after the start date with children. The file for Staff #4 contained FBI Clearances dated 4.11.18 and 11.8.23, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024

3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.192(2)(iii) Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility

“The file for Staff #5 contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR on 5.22.21, which has expired, and none thereafter.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

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

“The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #2, did not contain the release person's phone number.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024

3280.26(c)/3280.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

“The files for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #4, and Staff #5 did not contain documentation of Emergency Plan Training in 2023, which exceeded the annual requirement.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

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

“The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, did not contain the enrolling parent's work address.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024

3280.76 Building Surfaces

“An unattached floor grate was present in the main room, creating a tripping/scraping hazard for children in care.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022

3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“Peeling plaster/paint was present on the white wall, to the left of the window in the main room, and was accessible to children in care.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022

3280.31(f) Age and training

“The files for Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 did not have documentation of the completion of the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see IS Code Sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR. The file for Staff #5 did not have documentation of the completion of the following required pre-service training within 90 days of the date of hire (see IS Code Sheet): Health & Safety Basics.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022

3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

“Based on a conversation with the operator, an Emergency Drill had not been conducted.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022

3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate

“The rest equipment was not labeled for the use of specific children.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022

3280.106 Refrigerator

“A thermometer was not located in the refrigerator in the Infant Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022

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

“The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #3, did not contain the phone number of the physician or source of medical care.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022

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

“The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #4, did not contain the release person's address.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022

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

“The file for Staff #2 (see IS Code Sheet) contained an NSOR Clearance dated 6.27.22, and did not have proof of applying for this clearance prior to the start date. The file for Staff #3 (see IS Code Sheet) contained: State Police Clearances dated 5.1.17 and 10.27.22, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement, no Child Abuse Clearance, an FBI Clearance dated 4.4.17, which has expired.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2022

3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

“The file for Staff #1 (see IS Code Sheet), contained Health Assessments dated 7.20.22 & and 11.4.22, and a tuberculin skin test on 11.4.22, which exceeded the start date. The files for Staff #2 (see IS Code Sheet) and Staff #3 (see IS Code Sheet), contained a Health Assessment and tuberculin test dated 10.27.22, which exceeded the start dates. The file for Staff #5, contained Health Assessments dated 8.10.20 and 11.4.22, which exceeded the 60 -month renewal requirement.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022

3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

“The Immunization Record, in the file for Child #2, did not contain documentation of the following vaccinations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP: Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, Polio, Influenza, MMR, Varicella, and [name]”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2022

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

“The files of Child #1, Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 did not contain documentation that the parent reviewed and updated the Emergency Contact information and the Financial Agreement once in a 6-month period or as soon as there was a change in the information.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022

3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“The files for Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not contain documentation of completion of the Mandated Reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see IS Code Sheet).”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2022

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

“Based on a conversation with the operator, a Shaken Baby Policy was not created or implemented.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022

3280.192(2)(ii)/3280.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

“The files for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #4 did not contain verification of education.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022

3280.26(f) Emergency plan

“Documentation was not present that the Emergency Plan was sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

3280.32(c) Convicted or awaiting trial

“Upon a second review of the file for Staff #1, who was employed from 11.12.21 to 07.21.22, it was determined that Staff #1 should not have been employed due to felony convictions observed on the State Police clearance. These felony convictions represent crimes of physical violence or moral corruptness.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022

3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

“The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #2 and #3 did not include the insurance policy numbers.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2021

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

“The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the release persons. The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #4 and #5 did not include the addresses of the release persons.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2022

3280.124(c) Each child care space

“Emergency Contact Forms were not present in the child care spaces where children were receiving care.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2021

3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

“The Emergency Transportation Plan was not posted in the Infant Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2021

3280.171(c) Safe routes posted

“Safe routes (pickup and drop-off procedures) were not posted at the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2021

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

“The fee agreements in the files for the five children reviewed were the original agreements.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2021

3280.192(2)(ii)/3280.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

“The file for Staff Person #2 did not include verification of education and child care experience.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2022

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

“The file for Staff Person #1 did not include an FBI Clearance. The file for Staff Person #1 also lacked out of state clearances for Washington and West Virginia, where Staff Person #1 has lived during the past five years.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2021

3280.75(c) Has all items

“The first aid kit did not contain gloves.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021

3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“Observed damaged paint/plaster in the following areas: Peeling paint on the wall behind the toilet in the bathroom. Damaged plaster on the wall of the main room by the smoke detector and on the ceiling in the hall by the smoke detector.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2022

3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

“The Fee Agreement in the file for Child #1 did not specify the child's departure time. The Fee Agreement in the file for Child #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2021

3280.123(a)(5)/3280.123(a)(6) Designated release persons/Admission date

“The Fee Agreements in the files for the five children reviewed did not specify the release persons or the dates of admission.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2021

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

“The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #1 and Child #5 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2021

3280.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations

“The evacuation point, rather than the hypothetical location, was listed as the hypothetical location on the fire drill log.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021

3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points

“The operator had not notified 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.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2022

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 Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2021

3280.61(e) Halls, etc. not included

“The main room to be used for child care included a gated off kitchen area at one end that included a stove.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2021

3280.26(e) Letter to parents

“The letter to be provided to parents explaining the emergency procedures did not include the procedures for a lockdown.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2021

3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“There was no signed disclosure statement on file for Facility Person #1.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2021

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

“Two of the smoke detectors at the facility were not interconnected with the other three smoke detectors.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2021

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

“The operator did not have on file proof of purchase for the interconnect smoke detectors.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2021

3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan

“The facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2021