International Montessori Schools

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

“During the renewal inspection conducted 11/5/2024, there were 10 children in the toddler room. Staff #1 named 4 children, staff #2 named 2 children and staff #3 was only able to name 2 out of the 4 children she was responsible for.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024

3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

“During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024, Staff person #1 emergency plan training was not updated in a 12-month period. The last plan reviewed was on 3/30/2023. There was no evidence produced or on file indicating that Facility person #3 and #4 (volunteers) were trained in the facilities emergency plan.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

“During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024 the written record presented and reviewed for the fire alarm system testing was not updated with in a 30day time period. The last noted date that the system was tested was on 11/ 8/2023”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024 the fire drill log presented and reviewed was not updated with in a 60day time period. The last noted date that a drill was conducted was on 9/20/23.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

3270.191 Individual Records

“During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024 there was no file available for review for Facility person #4. (Volunteer)”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

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

“During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024 the record reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain an updated health assessment within a 24-month period. Previous heath assessment was dated 12/22/21.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

“During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024 Facility person #4 (volunteer) was observed alone, supervising one child as they slept in the infant room. Facility person #4 was identified as a volunteer and was not supervised at all times by a staff person.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024 the facilities outdoor play space was observed under construction. The floor turf was pulled up in some areas of the play space. There were wooden poles, a detached sliding board and swings from the broken-down play equipment observed laying on the ground.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024

3270.92(a) No portable space heaters

“During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024 a Honeywell space heater was observed on the floor in the lower-level childcare space.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024 there was no protective cover in one of the outlets in the front main childcare space near the restroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

3270.33(c) Supervised volunteer

“During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024 Facility person #4 (volunteer) was observed alone, supervising one child as they slept in the infant room. Facility person #4 was not in the vicinity of a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

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

“During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024, the record reviewed for staff person #1 did not include updated fire safety training within a 12-month period. There was no evidence produced showing verification that facility person #3 and #4 (volunteers) received any training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

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

“During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024 the file reviewed for facility person #3, (volunteer) (Hire date/ see code sheet) did not contain a completed child abuse Clerance, DHS required FBI Clerance, National Sex Offenders Clerance or a signed disclosure statement. Facility person #4 (volunteer) (Hire date/ see code sheet) did not have a file at all. Did not contain a completed child abuse Clerance, State Police Criminal Background Clerance, DHS required FBI Clerance, National Sex Offenders Clerance or a signed disclosure statement.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

“On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, Staff #3 was observed out of ratio with 10 children. The youngest children were young toddlers.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023

3270.66(a)/3270.82(i) Locked or inaccessible/Lidded waste receptacles

“On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, laundry detergent instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed on the floor of the toddler bathroom. Additionally, an unlidded waste receptacle was observed in the PK bathroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023

3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

“On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, the toddler classroom's cots were observed stacked partially obstructing the means of egress serving as an exit in case of an emergency.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record

“On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, Child #1 has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days. Child #1 immunization record did not contain evidence of annual influenza vaccine recommended by the ACIP.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023

3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

“On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, Staff #3 was observed changing a diaper in the Toddler Room. Staff #3 instructed the child to wash their hands after diapering, however, Staff #3 did not ensure the child's hands were washed with soap. Additionally, Staff #3 did not wash their own hands after diapering the child.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023

3270.166(6) Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep

“On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, four toddlers were observed on their rest cots with bottles in their mouths.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023

3270.181(d)/3270.181(e) Dated signature affixed/Emergency master file updated

“On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, emergency contact information in the childcare spaces where children were receiving care was not updated at least once every six months with an affixed dated signature. (Emergency contact information was updated in the master files).”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, Staff #2 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 9/22/18.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain a completed PA Criminal Clearance and NSOR Clearance as required by CPSL. Additionally, Staff #2 file contained a Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance dated more than 60 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023

3270.31(e)(1)(iv) Age and Training

“On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, Staff #3 file contained only 7 hours of annual childcare training.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023

3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed child #2, #4 and #5's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage. Observed child #1 and #3's emergency contact information did not include health insurance policy number.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5's record dd not contain the date of admission.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

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

“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed child #5's health report 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.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

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

“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed the windows next to the door in the 2nd floor Toddler room opened more than 6 inches opening all the way.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed the sink in the Primary room did not have a hand washing sign above the sink.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

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

“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of evaluation of education and training prior to service at the facility for U.S equivalency.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed the bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the child's name.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of evaluation of education and training prior to service at the facility for U.S equivalency.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed child #1, #2 and #3's agreement did not include services to be provided to the family and the child.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

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

“During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 4 (Hired 1/3/22) did not include verification of education to meet the applicable staff qualification for the position in which the person is performing.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022

3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility

“During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 3 (Hired 1/2/19) did not include documentation verifying current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022

3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

“During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 1 (Hired 1/26/16), Staff 2 (Hired 12/14/20) and Staff 3 (Hired 1/2/19) did not include valid documentation verifying annual fire safety training.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022