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3290.31(f) Age and training

“Staff person #1 did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.”

3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

“It was observed that the fire detection devices were not tested at least once in 30 days. Device testing was conducted on 11/15/24, and 12/15/24, which lapsed 30 days. There have not been any device testing's since 12/15/24.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

3290.74(a) Requirements

“It was observed that the kitchen ceiling was partially removed. Operator stated the ceiling was being repaired from water damage (a citation from the annual renewal inspection 8/2024.)”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025

3290.24(e) Emergency plan

“It was observed that the emergency plan is not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025

3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

“It was observed that the current certificate of compliance is not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”

Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

3290.94(a)(1)/3290.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record

“It was observed that the last fire drill conducted was on 1/5/2025. Fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“Documentation of the fire drills on file showed that fire drills were being conducted more than 60 days. A fire drill was conducted on 7/19/23 and again on 9/19/23 which is 62 days; 11/17/23 and again on 1/17/24 which is 61 days; 3/15/24 and again on 5/17/24 which is 63 days; 5/17/24 and again on 7/17/24 which is 61 days.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

3290.24(g) Emergency plan

“Documentation of sending the emergency evacuation plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency was not on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments

“Documentation of the initial health reports on file for child 1, child 3, child 4 and child 5 were obtained more than 60 days of the first day in attendance at the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

“Documentation of the original agreement was on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4, and child 5.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

3290.113(a) Supervised at all times

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the children in care were left alone and unsupervised multiple times so the owner could locate paperwork for the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

3290.106 Refrigerator

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the refrigerator did not have an operable thermometer.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

3290.74(a) Requirements

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the ceiling in the kitchen had water damage, and the drywall was detached from the ceiling.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2024

3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that cleaning supplies were within reach of children. The cleaning supplies were placed out of reach of children during the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the current certificate of compliance wasn't posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the smoke detectors in the facility were not interconnected. The facility did not have an operable fire extinguisher rated for class B fires in the kitchen. Documentation of the alarm testing on file showed that the alarms were being tested more than 30 days apart. That alarms were tested on 10/21/23 and again on 11/21/23, which is 31 days. 1/19/24 and again on 2/19/24, which is 31 days. 3/19/24 and again on 4/19/24, which is 31 days and 5/17/24 and again on 6/17/24 which is 31 days.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024

3290.18 General Health and Safety

“Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training online only portion completed on 8/10/2023. Staff person #1 did not complete the mandatory in-person skills session to completed CPR training. Staff Person #1 has not completed the required one hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2023

3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

“It was observed in the child care room off of the kitchen that the doors were removed from the laundry area making bleach and laundry detergent accessible to children.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2023

3290.115(a)(1) In-ground pool accessible requires fenced/locked gate

“It was observed that there was an uncovered in-ground swimming pool that did not have a fence with a locked gate.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023

3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted

“Upon inspection of the physical childcare space, it was found that a written plan was not conspicuously posted which identified the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the Emergency Contact information did not specify an address for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released for child #1, #2, #4 and #5.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022

3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the Emergency Contact information for health insurance coverage and policy number was left blank for child #1 - #4.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022

3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff was missing from the Emergency Contact information for child #5.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022

3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e) Immunization record/Immunization record

“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that child #1 had an influenza vaccination last recorded in 2020. It was also found that child #2 had no record of an influenza vaccination or Rotavirus vaccination on file. There was no exemption on file at the time of inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“Upon inspection of the the physical site of childcare operation, it was found that [3] electrical outlets did not have protective covers in place and children 5 years and younger were in care.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022

3290.124(b)(5) Information re: disability

“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that information for special needs/disabilities was left blank on the Emergency Contact information for child #1, #2 and #4.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022

3290.111(b) Posted in area used by parents

“Upon inspection of the physical childcare space, it was found that a written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted in a traffic area used by parents”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022

3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care was missing from the Emergency Contact information for child #5.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022

3290.24(a)(4) Contact when ended

“Upon inspection of the facility's emergency plan, it was found that a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children was not specified.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022

3290.24(a)(3) Contact when arises

“Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises was not specified.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022

3290.18 General Health and Safety

“Upon inspection of the facility's required policies on file, it was found that a policy and procedure for the prevention of and responses to Shaken Baby/Head Trauma was not created.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

3290.95(a) System in compliance

“Upon completion of a fire safety inspection of the facility, it was found that a receipt of purchase was not on file for the fire detection system. Further, it was found upon inspection of the testing logs that tests were done on the following dates: 8.1.21, 9.3.21, 10.1.21, 11.5.21, 12.3.21, 1.7.22, 2.4.22, 3.4.22, 4.1.22, 5.6.22, 6.3.22, 7.1.22, 8.8.22 and therefore the minimum required 30 day threshold was exceeded on five occasions.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022

3290.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the copies of health reports on file did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease for child #1 and #2.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022