Playway Loving Child Care Center

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“On 8/16/2024 observed the preschool playground to be overgrown with weeds. Observed toys to have been thrown in a pile with grass and weeds growing up through the toys as evidence that the grass / weeds had not been mowed. In some areas the weeds exceeded 12 inches tall.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“2nd citation. Previously cited on 7/29/24. Observed that the horizontal support bar of the wooden swing set's frame is cracked exposing splintering wood.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024

3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

“2nd citation. Previously cited 7/29/24. The facility is lacking any documentation regarding the surface tiles which are around the embedded fire truck on the toddler's playground, therefore it cannot be determined if the tiles are a protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024

3270.62(a) Large muscle space provided

“According to staff the children have not been using the outdoor play spaces due to the high weeds covering the ground on the preschool playground and waiting for an approved impact absorbing ground cover to be added under and around the embedded fire truck on the toddler playground.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024

3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

“The facility is lacking any documentation regarding the surface tiles which are around the embedded fire truck on the toddler's playground, therefore it cannot be determined if the tiles are a protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The depth of the mulch which is present under and around the embedded swing set on the preschool playground measured only approximately 6 inches in 3 different areas under the swing set. The required depth is 9 inches.”

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“Observed that the horizontal support bar of the wooden swing set's frame is cracked exposing a screw and causing potential instability to the structure.”

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

“According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 3-28-24 to 6-18-24.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024

3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

“The cots in the OT room were less than 2 feet apart on three sides of the cot during nap time.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm

“On 5/30/24 at approximately, 9:15 am, staff #2 yelled loudly in a demanding voice, "Stop running!" Staff #1 yelled at a child that was crying, "You are fine. Stop!"”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

3270.113(d) No harsh language

“*On 5/30/24 at approximately, 9:15 am, staff #2 yelled loudly in a demanding voice, "Stop running!" Staff #1 yelled at a child that was crying, "You are fine. Stop!" On 5/30/24 at 10:42 am in the older toddler room, staff #1 told the children to sit on their cots. The older toddlers (OT) were supposed to sit on their cots and wait till it was their turn to go to lunch. One child (OT) left their cot and went to play. Staff #1 yelled at the child to go and sit on the cot and proceeded to pick the child up under the arms and carry the child to the cot, then put the child on the cot. The child got up a second time and staff #1 again yelled at the child to return to the cot, then picked the child up and carried them to the cot.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

3270.113(d) No harsh language

“**On 5/30/24 at approximately, 9:15 am, staff #2 yelled loudly in a demanding voice, "Stop running!" Staff #1 yelled at a child that was crying, "You are fine. Stop!" On 5/30/24 at 10:42 am in the older toddler room, staff #1 told the children to sit on their cots. The older toddlers (OT) were supposed to sit on their cots and wait till it was their turn to go to lunch. One child (OT) left their cot and went to play. Staff #1 yelled at the child to go and sit on the cot and proceeded to pick the child up under the arms and carry the child to the cot, then put the child on the cot. The child got up a second time and staff #1 again yelled at the child to return to the cot, then picked the child up and carried them to the cot.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

3270.113(b) No physical punishment

“*On 5/30/24 at 10:42 am in the older toddler room, staff #1 told the children to sit on their cots. The older toddlers (OT) were supposed to sit on their cots, for up to an hour, and wait till it was their turn to go to lunch. One child (OT) left their cot and went to play. Staff #1 yelled at the child to go and sit on the cot and proceeded to grab the child by the upper arms, pick the child up by the upper arms and carry the child across the room to the cot. Staff #1 released the child's arms, above the cot and the child fell onto the cot. The child got up a second time and staff #1 repeated the previous action; yelled at the child to return to the cot, then picked the child up under the arms and carried the child by the arms to the cot, where staff #1 released the child's arms and the child fell onto the cot.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

3270.113(b) No physical punishment

“On 5/30/24 at 10:42 am in the older toddler room, staff #1 told the children to sit on their cots. The older toddlers (OT) were supposed to sit on their cots, for up to an hour, and wait till it was their turn to go to lunch. One child (OT) left their cot and went to play. Staff #1 yelled at the child to go and sit on the cot and proceeded to grab the child by the upper arms, pick the child up by the upper arms and carry the child across the room to the cot. Staff #1 released the child's arms, above the cot and the child fell onto the cot. The child got up a second time and staff #1 repeated the previous action; yelled at the child to return to the cot, then picked the child up under the arms and carried the child by the arms to the cot, where staff #1 released the child's arms and the child fell onto the cot.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

3270.113(d) No harsh language

“On 5/30/24 at approximately, 9:15 am, staff #2 yelled loudly in a demanding voice, "Stop running!" Staff #1 yelled at a child that was crying, "You are fine. Stop!" On 5/30/24 at 10:42 am in the older toddler room, staff #1 told the children to sit on their cots. The older toddlers (OT) were supposed to sit on their cots and wait till it was their turn to go to lunch. One child (OT) left their cot and went to play. Staff #1 yelled at the child to go and sit on the cot and proceeded to pick the child up under the arms and carry the child to the cot, then put the child on the cot. The child got up a second time and staff #1 again yelled at the child to return to the cot, then picked the child up and carried them to the cot.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

“The cots in the OT room were less than 2 feet apart on three sides of the cot during nap time.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm

“On 5/30/24 at approximately, 9:15 am, staff #2 yelled loudly in a demanding voice, "Stop running!" Staff #1 yelled at a child that was crying, "You are fine. Stop!"”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

3270.113(d) No harsh language

“*On 5/30/24 at approximately, 9:15 am, staff #2 yelled loudly in a demanding voice, "Stop running!" Staff #1 yelled at a child that was crying, "You are fine. Stop!" On 5/30/24 at 10:42 am in the older toddler room, staff #1 told the children to sit on their cots. The older toddlers (OT) were supposed to sit on their cots and wait till it was their turn to go to lunch. One child (OT) left their cot and went to play. Staff #1 yelled at the child to go and sit on the cot and proceeded to pick the child up under the arms and carry the child to the cot, then put the child on the cot. The child got up a second time and staff #1 again yelled at the child to return to the cot, then picked the child up and carried them to the cot.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

3270.113(d) No harsh language

“**On 5/30/24 at approximately, 9:15 am, staff #2 yelled loudly in a demanding voice, "Stop running!" Staff #1 yelled at a child that was crying, "You are fine. Stop!" On 5/30/24 at 10:42 am in the older toddler room, staff #1 told the children to sit on their cots. The older toddlers (OT) were supposed to sit on their cots and wait till it was their turn to go to lunch. One child (OT) left their cot and went to play. Staff #1 yelled at the child to go and sit on the cot and proceeded to pick the child up under the arms and carry the child to the cot, then put the child on the cot. The child got up a second time and staff #1 again yelled at the child to return to the cot, then picked the child up and carried them to the cot.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

3270.113(b) No physical punishment

“*On 5/30/24 at 10:42 am in the older toddler room, staff #1 told the children to sit on their cots. The older toddlers (OT) were supposed to sit on their cots, for up to an hour, and wait till it was their turn to go to lunch. One child (OT) left their cot and went to play. Staff #1 yelled at the child to go and sit on the cot and proceeded to grab the child by the upper arms, pick the child up by the upper arms and carry the child across the room to the cot. Staff #1 released the child's arms, above the cot and the child fell onto the cot. The child got up a second time and staff #1 repeated the previous action; yelled at the child to return to the cot, then picked the child up under the arms and carried the child by the arms to the cot, where staff #1 released the child's arms and the child fell onto the cot.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

3270.113(b) No physical punishment

“On 5/30/24 at 10:42 am in the older toddler room, staff #1 told the children to sit on their cots. The older toddlers (OT) were supposed to sit on their cots, for up to an hour, and wait till it was their turn to go to lunch. One child (OT) left their cot and went to play. Staff #1 yelled at the child to go and sit on the cot and proceeded to grab the child by the upper arms, pick the child up by the upper arms and carry the child across the room to the cot. Staff #1 released the child's arms, above the cot and the child fell onto the cot. The child got up a second time and staff #1 repeated the previous action; yelled at the child to return to the cot, then picked the child up under the arms and carried the child by the arms to the cot, where staff #1 released the child's arms and the child fell onto the cot.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

3270.113(d) No harsh language

“On 5/30/24 at approximately, 9:15 am, staff #2 yelled loudly in a demanding voice, "Stop running!" Staff #1 yelled at a child that was crying, "You are fine. Stop!" On 5/30/24 at 10:42 am in the older toddler room, staff #1 told the children to sit on their cots. The older toddlers (OT) were supposed to sit on their cots and wait till it was their turn to go to lunch. One child (OT) left their cot and went to play. Staff #1 yelled at the child to go and sit on the cot and proceeded to pick the child up under the arms and carry the child to the cot, then put the child on the cot. The child got up a second time and staff #1 again yelled at the child to return to the cot, then picked the child up and carried them to the cot.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

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

“The file for child #1 contains emergency contact and financial agreement forms that have not been reviewed or updated during the previous 6-month period.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024

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

“The file for staff person #1, serving as an assistant group supervisor, is lacking documentation of child care experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“Observed electrical outlets lacking protective covers in the Toddler Two classroom in the bathroom by the sink and under the window next to the cubbies and in the staff room and in the main hallway, all accessible to children under the age of 5 years.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024

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

“The file for child #1, school age, is lacking an initial health report and has exceeded 60 days since the first day of attendance.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“Observed assorted cleaning materials labeled 'keep out of reach of children' stored in an unlocked lower cabinet in the staff room that does not have a door or protective gate. Preschool children walk past the staff room on a daily basis to go to the lunchroom and to go outside.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

3270.69(b) 110º F or less

“Observed the hot water in the preschool classroom sink and bathroom sink to measure 120 degrees. These sinks are accessible to the preschool children.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

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

“The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking documentation of 12 hours of child care training completed during the year 12/19/2022-12/19/2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024

3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

“The file for staff person #1 contains TB testing that was conducted after the start date working in a child care position. The file is now current.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024

3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

“The file for child #1 is lacking health insurance information.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024

3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“The files for children #2, #3 and #4 are lacking child service reports completed during the previous 6-month period.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024

3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

“The Toddler Two bathroom is lacking a covered trash container.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“Observed on the toddler playground the chain link fencing to be damaged causing sharp protruding edges. Observed the concrete slab that is located under the gate that separates the toddler playground from the preschool playground to be above the level of the surrounding dirt therefore exposing a sharp jagged edge that could be a hazard to the children using the preschool playground.”

Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024

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

“The file for staff person #1 contains an initial health assessment that was conducted after the start date in a child care position. The health assessment is now current. The file for staff person #2 contains a current health assessment that was completed greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The file is now current.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024

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

“The file for staff person #2 contains current fire safety training that was completed greater than 12 months following the previous fire safety training. The training is now current.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024

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

“The file for staff person #1, hire date see IS code sheet), is lacking a valid state police clearance as required under CPSL.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024

3270.14/3270.21 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: Pediatric CPR/First Aid and Health and Safety Training.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“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/CPR and Health and Safety Training.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024

3270.113(d) No harsh language

“On 12/1/23, at approximately 10:00 AM and while in the preschool room, observed staff #1 yell, "Hey!" towards a preschool age child who was sitting at the carpet area and didn't appear to be causing any problem. This was stated in a very loud and harsh tone. On 12/1/23, at approximately 10:30 AM and while in the front area of the facility next to the office, staff #1 was heard yelling from the preschool room, "Stop!" "Turn them on and sit down!" This was stated in a very loud and harsh tone.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023

3270.52 Mixed Age Level

“****2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:00am on 8/30/2023 in the preschool room staff person #5 identified 10 children including 3 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers in her supervision group. When a mixed age group of preschoolers and older toddlers are in care the maximum staff:child ratio is 1:6. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/13/2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023

3270.52 Mixed Age Level

“***2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:00am on 8/30/2023 in the preschool room staff person #5 identified 10 children including 3 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers in her supervision group. When a mixed age group of preschoolers and older toddlers are in care the maximum staff:child ratio is 1:6. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/13/2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023

3270.27(e) Letter to parents

“2ND CITATION: An updated letter regarding the facility emergency procedures is not given to parents of enrolled children. PREVIOUSLY CITED 10/3/2023”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023

3270.113(d) No harsh language

“**Observed the morning of 11/3/2023 staff person #1 using a loud and harsh voice when directing a child during an activity on the carpet.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023

3270.113(d) No harsh language

“*Observed the morning of 11/3/2023 staff person #1 using a loud and harsh voice when directing a child during an activity on the carpet.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023

3270.51 Similar Age Level

“It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that on 10/13/2023 at approximately 2:10pm staff person #1 left the Toddler classroom leaving 2 YT and 3 OT alone and unsupervised and staff person #2 left the Preschool classroom leaving 10 preschoolers alone and unsupervised.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2023

3270.52 Mixed Age Level

“It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that on 10/13/2023 at approximately 2:10pm staff person #1 left the Toddler classroom leaving 2 YT and 3 OT alone and unsupervised and staff person #2 left the Preschool classroom leaving 10 preschoolers alone and unsupervised.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2023

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

“**2ND CITATION: It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that on 10/13/2023 at approximately 2:10pm staff person #1 left the Toddler classroom leaving 2 YT and 3 OT alone and unsupervised and staff person #2 left the Preschool classroom leaving 10 preschoolers alone and unsupervised. PREVIOUSLY CITED 7/13/2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

“It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that on 10/13/2023 at approximately 2:10pm staff person #1 left the Toddler classroom leaving 2 YT and 3 OT alone and unsupervised and staff person #2 left the Preschool classroom leaving 10 preschoolers alone and unsupervised.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

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

“*2ND CITATION: It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that on 10/13/2023 at approximately 2:10pm staff person #1 left the Toddler classroom leaving 2 YT and 3 OT alone and unsupervised and staff person #2 left the Preschool classroom leaving 10 preschoolers alone and unsupervised. PREVIOUSLY CITED: 7/13/23.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2023

3270.113(d) No harsh language

“**Observed the morning of 11/3/2023 staff person #1 using a loud and harsh voice when directing a child during an activity on the carpet.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023

3270.113(d) No harsh language

“*Observed the morning of 11/3/2023 staff person #1 using a loud and harsh voice when directing a child during an activity on the carpet.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023

3270.51 Similar Age Level

“It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that on 10/13/2023 at approximately 2:10pm staff person #1 left the Toddler classroom leaving 2 YT and 3 OT alone and unsupervised and staff person #2 left the Preschool classroom leaving 10 preschoolers alone and unsupervised.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2023

3270.52 Mixed Age Level

“It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that on 10/13/2023 at approximately 2:10pm staff person #1 left the Toddler classroom leaving 2 YT and 3 OT alone and unsupervised and staff person #2 left the Preschool classroom leaving 10 preschoolers alone and unsupervised.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2023

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

“**2ND CITATION: It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that on 10/13/2023 at approximately 2:10pm staff person #1 left the Toddler classroom leaving 2 YT and 3 OT alone and unsupervised and staff person #2 left the Preschool classroom leaving 10 preschoolers alone and unsupervised. PREVIOUSLY CITED 7/13/2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

“It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that on 10/13/2023 at approximately 2:10pm staff person #1 left the Toddler classroom leaving 2 YT and 3 OT alone and unsupervised and staff person #2 left the Preschool classroom leaving 10 preschoolers alone and unsupervised.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

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

“*2ND CITATION: It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that on 10/13/2023 at approximately 2:10pm staff person #1 left the Toddler classroom leaving 2 YT and 3 OT alone and unsupervised and staff person #2 left the Preschool classroom leaving 10 preschoolers alone and unsupervised. PREVIOUSLY CITED: 7/13/23.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2023

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

“There was no documentation / test log showing that the fire alarm system is being tested at least every 30 days as required by Act 62. The alarm was demonstrated operable on day of renewal inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

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

“The file for staff person #4 contains only 10 of the required 12 annual training hours during the 12/19/2021 to 12/19/2022 time period.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

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

“The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking a completed child abuse clearance as required under CPSL. The file for facility person #3, serving as the cook, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking a signed disclosure statement.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

3270.114 Outdoor Activity

“According to statements from infant room staff, the infants are not going outside daily weather permitting.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

3270.123(a) Signed

“The files for children #1 and #2 contain financial agreements that were not signed by the operator.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

“The files for children #1 and #2 contain financial agreements that do not include the fee amount.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“The file for child #4 is lacking a child service report in the previous 6-month period.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

“The files for children #1 and #2 contain financial agreements that do not include the child's arrival and departure times.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

3270.27(e) Letter to parents

“An updated letter regarding the facility emergency procedures is not given to parents of enrolled children.”

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

“The file for child #4 contains a financial agreement and an emergency contact form that have not been updated during the previous 6 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

“The file for staff person #4 contains PFA/PCPR certification that expired on 4/12/2023 and is lacking updated training.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

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

“The file for child #3 contains a current health report that is lacking a physician statement regarding communicable disease and the child's suitability to participate in child care.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

“Observed the staff and children in the downstairs Toddler 1 Room to not wash their hands prior to eating lunch.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

3270.111(b) Posted in group space

“There was not a posted daily schedule in the upstairs Older Toddler Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

“Observed the cots used as rest equipment in the upstairs Older Toddler Room to lack names to identify their use by a specific child.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

“Observed the fabric seat on an adult sized chair on wheels in the cafeteria room to be visibly stained and soiled.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“Observed the large rug in the upstairs Older Toddler Room to be visibly soiled. .”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“Observed in the downstairs Toddler 1 Room an electrical outlet by the changing table to be lacking a protective cover.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

3270.52 Mixed Age Level

“*2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:00am on 8/30/2023 in the preschool room staff person #5 identified 10 children including 3 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers in her supervision group. When a mixed age group of preschoolers and older toddlers are in care the maximum staff:child ratio is 1:6. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/13/2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023

3270.52 Mixed Age Level

“****2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:00am on 8/30/2023 in the preschool room staff person #5 identified 10 children including 3 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers in her supervision group. When a mixed age group of preschoolers and older toddlers are in care the maximum staff:child ratio is 1:6. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/13/2023.”

3270.52 Mixed Age Level

“***2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:00am on 8/30/2023 in the preschool room staff person #5 identified 10 children including 3 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers in her supervision group. When a mixed age group of preschoolers and older toddlers are in care the maximum staff:child ratio is 1:6. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/13/2023.”

3270.52 Mixed Age Level

“**2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:00am on 8/30/2023 in the preschool room staff person #5 identified 10 children including 3 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers in her supervision group. When a mixed age group of preschoolers and older toddlers are in care the maximum staff:child ratio is 1:6. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/13/2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

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

“The file for staff person #4 is lacking a health assessment conducted during the previous 24-month period.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

3270.152 Adult Hygiene

“Observed the staff and children in the downstairs Toddler 1 Room to not wash their hands prior to eating lunch.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

“The facility was lacking documentation of an emergency drill conducted during the previous 12-month period.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record

“A current fire drill log was not available, therefore it could not be determined if fire drills are conducted every 60 days.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

3270.52 Mixed Age Level

“***On 7/13/2023 at ~10:30am observed staff person #1 to be the only staff person present supervising a group of 12 children. Staff person #1 identified 10 preschool children in their supervision group leaving one preschool child and one young school age child present and not claimed in a supervision group.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“The file for staff person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking verification of completion of Health & Safety Training topics #1-9 within 90 days of hire. The file does contain current health & safety training.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023

3270.52 Mixed Age Level

“*On 7/13/2023 at ~10:30am observed staff person #1 to be the only staff person present supervising a group of 12 children. Staff person #1 identified 10 preschool children in their supervision group leaving one preschool child and one young school age child present and not claimed in a supervision group.”

3270.52 Mixed Age Level

“**On 7/13/2023 at ~10:30am observed staff person #1 to be the only staff person present supervising a group of 12 children. Staff person #1 identified 10 preschool children in their supervision group leaving one preschool child and one young school age child present and not claimed in a supervision group.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023

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

“Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum .”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“Staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum: .”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023

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

“Staff person #3 has not completed the PA Health & Safety Update 2022 as was required to be completed by 12/30/2022.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023

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

“**On 7/13/2023 at ~10:30am observed staff person #1 to be the only staff person present supervising a group of 12 children. Staff person #1 identified 10 preschool children in their supervision group leaving one preschool child and one young school age child present and not claimed in a supervision group.”

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

“*On 7/13/2023 at ~10:30am observed staff person #1 to be the only staff person present supervising a group of 12 children. Staff person #1 identified 10 preschool children in their supervision group leaving one preschool child and one young school age child present and not claimed in a supervision group.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023

3270.52 Mixed Age Level

“***On 7/13/2023 at ~10:30am observed staff person #1 to be the only staff person present supervising a group of 12 children. Staff person #1 identified 10 preschool children in their supervision group leaving one preschool child and one young school age child present and not claimed in a supervision group.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“The file for staff person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking verification of completion of Health & Safety Training topics #1-9 within 90 days of hire. The file does contain current health & safety training.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023

3270.52 Mixed Age Level

“*On 7/13/2023 at ~10:30am observed staff person #1 to be the only staff person present supervising a group of 12 children. Staff person #1 identified 10 preschool children in their supervision group leaving one preschool child and one young school age child present and not claimed in a supervision group.”

3270.52 Mixed Age Level

“**On 7/13/2023 at ~10:30am observed staff person #1 to be the only staff person present supervising a group of 12 children. Staff person #1 identified 10 preschool children in their supervision group leaving one preschool child and one young school age child present and not claimed in a supervision group.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023

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

“Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum .”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“Staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum: .”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023

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

“Staff person #3 has not completed the PA Health & Safety Update 2022 as was required to be completed by 12/30/2022.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023

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

“**On 7/13/2023 at ~10:30am observed staff person #1 to be the only staff person present supervising a group of 12 children. Staff person #1 identified 10 preschool children in their supervision group leaving one preschool child and one young school age child present and not claimed in a supervision group.”

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

“*On 7/13/2023 at ~10:30am observed staff person #1 to be the only staff person present supervising a group of 12 children. Staff person #1 identified 10 preschool children in their supervision group leaving one preschool child and one young school age child present and not claimed in a supervision group.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023

3270.14/3270.21 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: Pediatric First Aid/ CPR”

Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023

3270.14/3270.21 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: Health & Safety training topics 1-9.”

Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023

3270.68(a) No smoking areas

“Based on staff interviews it is verified that staff person #1 has vaped in the child care space when children were in care.”

Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2023

3270.113(d) No harsh language

“Based on staff interviews and observation it is verified that staff person #1 has used harsh language in the presence of children.”

Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2023

3270.14/3270.21 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: Health & Safety training topics 1-9.”

Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023

3270.68(a) No smoking areas

“Based on staff interviews it is verified that staff person #1 has vaped in the child care space when children were in care.”

Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2023

3270.113(d) No harsh language

“Based on staff interviews and observation it is verified that staff person #1 has used harsh language in the presence of children.”

Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2023

3270.113(d) No harsh language

“It was reported and verified through staff interviews that staff person #3 has been observed yelling at children and at other staff.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023

3270.113(b) No physical punishment

“It was reported and verified through staff interview that staff person #2 used physical discipline when they swatted a child on the bottom.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Staff person #1, observed caring for children in the Infant room, is lacking a completed FBI fingerprint clearance within 45 days of hire as required under CPSL.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023

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

“The file for child #3, young toddler, is lacking an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment. The file does contain a current health report.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022

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

“A log documenting tests of the fire detection system every 30 days was not available. The operator did not provide proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022

3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

“The file for staff person #2 is lacking verification of a TB test and the results.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022

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

“The file for staff person #2, serving as the cook and AGS, is lacking a health assessment. The file for staff person #6 contains a current health assessment that was completed greater than 24 month after the previous health assessment. The file is now current.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022

3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

“The files for child #1and #2, preschool aged and child #3, young toddler, are all lacking verification of a flu vaccine in the year 2021 required by the ACIP for children age 6 months and over.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022

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

“The file for child #2, preschool aged, is lacking a current health report completed during the previous 12 month period.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022

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

“The file for child #4, young toddler, is lacking a current health report completed during the previous 6 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022

3270.114 Outdoor Activity

“The infant room teacher self-reported that the infants and young toddlers in the room are not taken outside daily.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022

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

“****Observed at ~2:30pm staff person #4 alone in the preschool room supervising 2 YT, 6 OT, 5 PS and 2 SA. It was the end of naptime and only 2 children remained on cots. Staff person #4 stated that staff person #7 had just left the room to go into the pre-k room to do something. Staff person #4 was observed alone for approximately 4 minutes until staff person #7 returned. Even with staff #7 returning, the room remained over ratio while waiting for other staff to return from break. Cert rep spoke with Staff #8 who then went into the room to bring ratio into compliance.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022

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

“**Observed at ~2:30pm staff person #4 alone in the preschool room supervising 2 YT, 6 OT, 5 PS and 2 SA. It was the end of naptime and only 2 children remained on cots. Staff person #4 stated that staff person #7 had just left the room to go into the pre-k room to do something. Staff person #4 was observed alone for approximately 4 minutes until staff person #7 returned. Even with staff #7 returning, the room remained over ratio while waiting for other staff to return from break. Cert rep spoke with Staff #8 who then went into the room to bring ratio into compliance.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022

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

“***Observed at ~2:30pm staff person #4 alone in the preschool room supervising 2 YT, 6 OT, 5 PS and 2 SA. It was the end of naptime and only 2 children remained on cots. Staff person #4 stated that staff person #7 had just left the room to go into the pre-k room to do something. Staff person #4 was observed alone for approximately 4 minutes until staff person #7 returned. Even with staff #7 returning, the room remained over ratio while waiting for other staff to return from break. Cert rep spoke with Staff #8 who then went into the room to bring ratio into compliance.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022

3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

“Observed an embedded swing set on the outdoor play space that had only 1 to 3 inches of mulch ground cover.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“Observed in the pre-k room a broken pink plastic toy vanity. Observed on the outdoor play space broken and torn cloth play cubes and tunnels. Observed in the toddler outdoor space a plastic play house with an exposed screw on the interior of the roof posing a hazard.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022

3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“Observed on the wall in the preschool room near the block shelf peeling paint.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“In the hallway in the basement near the infant room there is a wooden coat hook rack that is falling off the wall and causing a visible hazard. Observed throughout the outdoor play space excessive weeds that had not been mowed or upkept. Also observed a fast food bag and cup laying on the ground in the playspace. Observed in the preschool room broken window blinds with sharp and jagged edge.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“Observed in the pre-k room a power strip by the teacher's desk with 3 electrical outlets that lacked protective covers. Children age 5 and under were observed receiving care in the space.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022

3270.52 Mixed Age Level

“Observed at ~2:30pm staff person #4 alone in the preschool room supervising a mixed age group of 15 children including 2 YT, 6 OT, 5 PS and 2 SA. It was the end of naptime and only 2 children remained on cots. Staff person #4 stated that staff person #7 had just left the room to go into the pre-k room to do something. Staff person #4 was observed alone for approximately 4 minutes until staff person #7 returned. Even with staff #7 returning, the room remained over ratio while waiting for other staff to return from break. Cert rep spoke with Staff #8 who then went into the room to bring ratio into compliance.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking a completed FBI clearance and was observed working unsupervised in the infant room.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022

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

“Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety topics #1-9.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022

3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

“The files for staff persons #4 and #5 contain current PFA/PCPR training that was completed after the previous training expired.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022

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

“The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking verification of request for a criminal history clearance prior to hire however does contain a completed criminal history clearance so is now complete. The file for staff person #2, provisional hire date (see IS code sheet), contains a signed disclosure statement lacking a witness' signature so is not valid and is lacking a completed criminal history clearance or verification of request for criminal history clearance prior to start date in a child care position as required under CPSL. The file for staff person #3, provisional hire date (see IS code sheet), contains verification of FBI fingerprinting prior to hire date however is lacking a completed FBI clearance and has exceeded 45 days since hire.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022

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

“*Observed at ~2:30pm staff person #4 alone in the preschool room supervising 2 YT, 6 OT, 5 PS and 2 SA. It was the end of naptime and only 2 children remained on cots. Staff person #4 stated that staff person #7 had just left the room to go into the pre-k room to do something. Staff person #4 was observed alone for approximately 4 minutes until staff person #7 returned. Even with staff #7 returning, the room remained over ratio while waiting for other staff to return from break. Cert rep spoke with Staff #8 who then went into the room to bring ratio into compliance.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022

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

“The provider self-reported that staff person #1 is within 90 days since hire and has not yet completed PFA/PCPR certification. Cert rep observed staff person #1 caring for 2 infants unsupervised.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2022

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

“On 11/10/21, during corrections visit for renewal and complaint investigation, the smoke detector in the 2-year old room was not operable. It was also observed that the smoke detector in the small room behind the cafeteria had been removed.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2021