Pocono Family YMCA

3270.71 Heat Source

“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 6/30/26. A physical site review was conducted. The preschool child's classroom on the second floor was not restricted from accessing a room that contained a stove. Children were observed receiving care in this room during this inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

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

“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 6/30/26. A physical site review was conducted. Children were observed receiving care on the second- and third-floor levels during this inspection. These classrooms contained accessible windows that were not restricted to opening 6 or fewer inches. The windows in the third-floor bathroom used by the children were not restricted to opening 6 or fewer inches.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

3270.107 Refrigerator

“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 6/30/26. A physical site review was conducted. Refrigerators were observed in the infant and young toddler classroom on the second floor and in the preschool room on the third floor and these refrigerators did not contain thermometers. The temperature of the refrigerators were unable to be determined at the time of this inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 6/30/26. A physical site review was conducted. Children ages 5 years and younger were observed receiving care in classrooms on the second- and third-level floors. Several outlet covers were not protected from access to the children. The outlets needing covers were addressed with staff during this inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

3270.21/3270.76 General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces

“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 6/30/26. A physical site review was conducted. Two in-room air conditioners were observed that required access to water. Five-gallon buckets were observed filled with water and were accessible to children. During this inspection, children were observed receiving care near these air conditioners and accessible water. The protective coverings over the heating units on the third floor were broken and missing parts that exposed and allowed access to the inside heating units. Children were observed receiving care in this room during this inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

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

“CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training, is within 90 days of their date of hire, but was working unsupervised (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR and health and safety training. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 9/10/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training, is within 90 days of their date of hire, and was working unsupervised (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/19/25 that corrections would be made by 10/28/25. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 3/26/26. Staff #1, #11 and #13 have not completed the following required pre-service training, is within 90 days of their date of hire, but was working unsupervised (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff #11 and #13 have not completed the following required pre-service training, is within 90 days of their date of hire, but was working unsupervised (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics. Staff #11 and # 13 are within 90 days of their date of hire but were working unsupervised and did not have the following pre-service training completed (see LIS code sheet): mandated reporter.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026

3270.192(5) Two written references

“CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #3 was observed working in a child care role at the time of this inspection and the file was missing two letters of written reference. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 9/10/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The files of Staff #5, #6 and #7 were missing two letters of written reference. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/19/25 that corrections would be made by 12/10/25. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 3/26/26. A review of staff files was conducted. The files of Staff #5, #7, #10, #11 (1 reference letter only) and #12 were missing two letters of written reference.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026

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

“CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #3 was observed during this inspection providing child care and the file was missing a health assessment. A health assessment is required to be on file prior to a staff providing child care. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 9/10/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Regulation requires staff to update their health assessment at least every 24 months. The following staff did not update their health assessments at least every 24 months: Staff #9 (previous 8/28/23, current 9/4/25). The following staff did not receive a health assessment prior to working in a child care role at the facility: Staff #1 (received 7/23/25) and Staff # 6 (none). An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/19/25 that corrections would be made by 12/14/25. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 3/26/26. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Regulation requires staff to update their health assessment at least every 24 months. The following staff did not receive a health assessment prior to working in a child care role at the facility: Staff #11.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026

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

“CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff were observed in a child care role at the time of this inspection, but their file was missing proof of education, and these staff could not be appropriately qualified to work in a child care role at the facility: Staff #2, #3 and #4. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 9/10/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff were observed in a child care role at the time of this inspection, but their file was missing proof of education, and these staff could not be appropriately qualified to work in a child care role at the facility: Staff #3, #5 and #6. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/19/25 that corrections would be made by 12/10/25. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 3/26/26. The following staff were observed in a child care role at the time of this inspection, but their file was missing proof of education, and these staff could not be appropriately qualified to work in a child care role at the facility: Staff #3, #5, #11, #12 and #13.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026

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

“CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff did not have the correct documents on file to be hired as a provisional hire per the CPSL: Staff #1 and #2 were missing the NSOR clearance and the disclosure statement. Staff #3 was missing the state police clearance, child abuse clearance and the NSOR clearance. Staff #4 was missing the NSOR clearance and was observed working unsupervised with children. These staff were observed working in a child care role at the facility at the time of the inspection but were not hired correctly as provisional hires. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 9/10/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The following staff did not have the correct documents on file to be hired as a provisional hire per the CPSL: Staff #3 was still missing the child abuse clearance. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/19/25 that corrections would be made by 3/19/26. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 3/26/26. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The following staff did not have the correct documents on file to be hired as a provisional hire per the CPSL: Staff #10 did not apply for the DHS FBI clearance prior to working in a child care role at the facility. Staff #10 did not have the correct signed or dated disclosure statement on file either as required by the CPSL. Staff #11 was working unsupervised at the time of this inspection. Staff #11 was hired using a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 5/23/24, which is not an appropriate clearance to work in child care according to the CPSL. Staff #12 did not have the correct signed or dated disclosure statement on file either as required by the CPSL.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff persons #1 and #3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/19/25 that corrections would be made by 10/28/25. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 3/26/26. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #1 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.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026

3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training

“CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the director indicted the children in the program swim, and the following were staff listed as staff that would supervise the children swimming, but these staff files did not contain documentation of current water safety training: Staff #1, #3, #6 and #8. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/19/25 that corrections would be made by 12/10/25. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 3/26/26. At the time of the inspection, the director indicted the children in the program swim, and the following were staff listed as staff that would supervise the children swimming, but these staff files did not contain documentation of current water safety training: Staff #1, #3 and #8.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026

3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff for children prior to admission. Child #6 is enrolled and attends the facility, and the file did not contain consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2025

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

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in 12 hours of annual child care training. At the time of the inspection, Staff #8 was only able to provide 8 of the12 required hours of annual child care training for the training year 5/3/24 to 5/3/25.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025

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

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #7 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 5/23/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025

3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to review the facility's emergency plan on an annual basis. Staff #7 did not review the facility's emergency plan on annual basis (previous review 6/21/21).”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025

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

“CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training, is within 90 days of their date of hire, but was working unsupervised (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR and health and safety training. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 9/10/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training, is within 90 days of their date of hire, and was working unsupervised (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.”

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

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in updated fire safety training on an annual basis. The following staff did not participate in annual fire safety training: Staff #9 (previous 9/26/24, current 10/7/25), Staff #7 (previous 3/15/23, no current) and Staff #8 (previous 9/24/24, no current).”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025

3270.31(e)(4)(iii)/3270.115(a)(6) Lifeguard/Lifeguard training/supervision

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #7 was identified by the director as the facility's lifeguard used when the children swim. The file of Staff #7 did not contain current lifeguard certification (expired 5/21/25) at the time of the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the director indicted the children in the program swim, and the following were staff listed as staff that would supervise the children swimming, but these staff files did not contain documentation of current water safety training: Staff #1, #3, #6 and #8.”

3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires consent for emergency medical care for children prior to admission. Child #6 is enrolled and attends the facility, and the file did not contain consent for emergency medical care.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

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

“CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff were observed in a child care role at the time of this inspection, but their file was missing proof of education, and these staff could not be appropriately qualified to work in a child care role at the facility: Staff #2, #3 and #4. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 9/10/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff were observed in a child care role at the time of this inspection, but their file was missing proof of education, and these staff could not be appropriately qualified to work in a child care role at the facility: Staff #3, #5 and #6.”

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff persons #1 and #3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.”

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

“CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff did not have the correct documents on file to be hired as a provisional hire per the CPSL: Staff #1 and #2 were missing the NSOR clearance and the disclosure statement. Staff #3 was missing the state police clearance, child abuse clearance and the NSOR clearance. Staff #4 was missing the NSOR clearance and was observed working unsupervised with children. These staff were observed working in a child care role at the facility at the time of the inspection but were not hired correctly as provisional hires. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 9/10/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff did not have the correct documents on file to be hired as a provisional hire per the CPSL: Staff #3 was still missing the child abuse clearance. See the code sheet for the date of hire.”

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

“CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #3 was observed during this inspection providing child care and the file was missing a health assessment. A health assessment is required to be on file prior to a staff providing child care. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 9/10/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to update their health assessment at least every 24 months. The following staff did not update their health assessments at least every 24 months: Staff #9 (previous 8/28/23, current 9/4/25). The following staff did not receive a health assessment prior to working in a child care role at the facility: Staff #1 (received 7/23/25) and Staff # 6 (none). See code sheet for the date of hire.”

3270.192(5) Two written references

“CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #3 was observed working in a child care role at the time of this inspection and the file was missing two letters of written reference. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 9/10/25. A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 10/28/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The files of Staff #5, #6 and #7 were missing two letters of written reference.”

3270.192(5) Two written references

“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #3 was observed working in a child care role at the time of this inspection and the file was missing two letters of written reference.”

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

“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training, is within 90 days of their date of hire, but was working unsupervised (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR and health and safety training.”

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

“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff did not have the correct documents on file to be hired as a provisional hire per the CPSL: Staff #1 and #2 were missing the NSOR clearance and the disclosure statement. Staff #3 was missing the state police clearance, child abuse clearance and the NSOR clearance. Staff #4 was missing the NSOR clearance and was observed working unsupervised with children. These staff were observed working in a child care role at the facility at the time of the inspection but were not hired correctly as provisional hires.”

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

“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff were observed in a child care role at the time of this inspection, but their file was missing proof of education, and these staff could not be appropriately qualified to work in a child care role at the facility: Staff #2, #3 and #4.”

3270.52 Mixed Age Level

“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A physical site review was conducted. At the time of this inspection, Staff #4 was observed providing child care in a classroom that contained 14-older school aged children and 3-young school age children. This number of children would have required at least two staff.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025

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

“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #3 was observed during this inspection providing child care and the file was missing a health assessment. A health assessment is required to be on file prior to a staff providing child care.”

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A physical site review was conducted. Staff #5 was supervising a group of 9-younger school aged children in the Main Building 2nd Floor SACC Room. Staff #5 allowed three of these children to leave this room to enter the Main Building 2nd Floor Preschool Room to warm up their lunch. These two rooms are adjacent to each other and only separated by a double door. When the three children left the SACC room to enter the Preschool room, Staff #5 was no longer able to provide appropriate supervision as required by regulation.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025

3270.192(5) Two written references

“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #3 was observed working in a child care role at the time of this inspection and the file was missing two letters of written reference.”

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

“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training, is within 90 days of their date of hire, but was working unsupervised (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR and health and safety training.”

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

“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff did not have the correct documents on file to be hired as a provisional hire per the CPSL: Staff #1 and #2 were missing the NSOR clearance and the disclosure statement. Staff #3 was missing the state police clearance, child abuse clearance and the NSOR clearance. Staff #4 was missing the NSOR clearance and was observed working unsupervised with children. These staff were observed working in a child care role at the facility at the time of the inspection but were not hired correctly as provisional hires.”

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

“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff were observed in a child care role at the time of this inspection, but their file was missing proof of education, and these staff could not be appropriately qualified to work in a child care role at the facility: Staff #2, #3 and #4.”

3270.52 Mixed Age Level

“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A physical site review was conducted. At the time of this inspection, Staff #4 was observed providing child care in a classroom that contained 14-older school aged children and 3-young school age children. This number of children would have required at least two staff.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025

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

“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #3 was observed during this inspection providing child care and the file was missing a health assessment. A health assessment is required to be on file prior to a staff providing child care.”

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 8/4/25. A physical site review was conducted. Staff #5 was supervising a group of 9-younger school aged children in the Main Building 2nd Floor SACC Room. Staff #5 allowed three of these children to leave this room to enter the Main Building 2nd Floor Preschool Room to warm up their lunch. These two rooms are adjacent to each other and only separated by a double door. When the three children left the SACC room to enter the Preschool room, Staff #5 was no longer able to provide appropriate supervision as required by regulation.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025

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

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current certification expiring. The following staff did not participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current certification expiring: Staff #2 (previous 4/1/22, no current); Staff #3 (previous 4/4/22, current 4/13/24); Staff #5 (previous 10/15/22, no current) and Staff #6 (previous 4/1/22, current 4/13/24). An acceptable plan of correction was received 11/13/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 12/17/24. The following staff still did not participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current certification expiring: Staff #2 (previous 4/1/22, no current).”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

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

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of files was conducted. The CPSL requires clearances to be updated every 60 months. The following staff did not update their listed clearance every 60 months: Staff #2 state police (previous 7/15/19, not updated) and child abuse (previous 7/19/19, not updated); Staff #3 state police (previous 3/18/19, current 10/2/24) and Staff #6 state police (previous 4/11/19, current 9/13/24), child abuse (previous 4/22/19, not updated) and FBI (previous 4/10/19, not updated). The CPSL requires mandated reporter training to be updated every 60 months. The following staff did not update their mandated reporter training every 60 months: Staff #2 (previous 7/17/19, no current). An acceptable plan of correction was received on 11/13/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 12/17/24. The following staff still did not update their listed clearance every 60 months: Staff #6 child abuse (previous 4/22/19, not updated).”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires parental consent for emergency medical care to be obtained and maintained in the child's file. Consent for emergency medical care was missing in the following children's files: Child #2, # 6 and # 8. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 11/13/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 12/17/24. Consent for emergency medical care consent was still missing in the following child's file: Child #8.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024

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

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in an updated health assessment every 24 months. The following staff did not participate in an updated health assessment every 24 months: Staff #3 (previous 10/6/21, current 10/8/24); Staff #4 (previous 9/15/22, not updated); Staff #5 (previous 10/25/22, not updated) and Staff #6 (previous 8/13/21, current 1/26/24). An acceptable plan of correction was received on 11/13/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 12/17/24. The following staff still did not participate in an updated health assessment every 24 months: Staff #4 (previous 9/15/22, not updated).”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025

3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff to be obtained and maintained in children's files. The following children's files were missing consent for minor first-aid: Staff #2, #4, #6 and #8. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 11/13/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 12/17/24. The following child's file was still missing consent for minor first-aid: Child #8.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024

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

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in annual fire safety training. The following staff did not participate in annual fire safety training: Staff #2 (previous 2/19/23), Staff #3 (previous 2/7/23), Staff #4 (previous 3/12/23), Staff #5 (10/15/23), Staff #6 (previous 10/15/23) and Staff #7 (previous 7/13/23). An acceptable plan of correction was received on 11/13/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 12/17/24. The following staff still did not participate in annual fire safety training: Staff #2 (previous 2/19/23), Staff #4 (previous 3/12/23) and Staff #6 (previous 10/15/23).”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

“On 12/3/24, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Child #1 got stuck and was left unsupervised in the stairwell of the facility's Annex building while transitioning for gym time at the main building with Staff #1. Staff #1 realized it immediately upon reaching the supervision checkpoint at the main building, and notified Staff #4. In the meantime, Staff #2 heard Child #1 crying in the stairwell, took over supervision of the child. Through the use of the facility's policy on supervision checkpoints, the child was located and placed under the supervision of staff in less than one minute. Staff #4 self-reported the incident of non-compliance.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

“On 12/3/24, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Child #1 got stuck and was left unsupervised in the stairwell of the facility's Annex building while transitioning for gym time at the main building with Staff #1. Staff #1 realized it immediately upon reaching the supervision checkpoint at the main building, and notified Staff #4. In the meantime, Staff #2 heard Child #1 crying in the stairwell, took over supervision of the child. Through the use of the facility's policy on supervision checkpoints, the child was located and placed under the supervision of staff in less than one minute. Staff #4 self-reported the incident of non-compliance.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024

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

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current certification expiring. The following staff did not participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current certification expiring: Staff #2 (previous 4/1/22, no current); Staff #3 (previous 4/4/22, current 4/13/24); Staff #5 (previous 10/15/22, no current) and Staff #6 (previous 4/1/22, current 4/13/24). An acceptable plan of correction was received 11/13/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 12/17/24. The following staff still did not participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current certification expiring: Staff #2 (previous 4/1/22, no current).”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

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

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of files was conducted. The CPSL requires clearances to be updated every 60 months. The following staff did not update their listed clearance every 60 months: Staff #2 state police (previous 7/15/19, not updated) and child abuse (previous 7/19/19, not updated); Staff #3 state police (previous 3/18/19, current 10/2/24) and Staff #6 state police (previous 4/11/19, current 9/13/24), child abuse (previous 4/22/19, not updated) and FBI (previous 4/10/19, not updated). The CPSL requires mandated reporter training to be updated every 60 months. The following staff did not update their mandated reporter training every 60 months: Staff #2 (previous 7/17/19, no current). An acceptable plan of correction was received on 11/13/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 12/17/24. The following staff still did not update their listed clearance every 60 months: Staff #6 child abuse (previous 4/22/19, not updated).”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires parental consent for emergency medical care to be obtained and maintained in the child's file. Consent for emergency medical care was missing in the following children's files: Child #2, # 6 and # 8. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 11/13/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 12/17/24. Consent for emergency medical care consent was still missing in the following child's file: Child #8.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024

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

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in an updated health assessment every 24 months. The following staff did not participate in an updated health assessment every 24 months: Staff #3 (previous 10/6/21, current 10/8/24); Staff #4 (previous 9/15/22, not updated); Staff #5 (previous 10/25/22, not updated) and Staff #6 (previous 8/13/21, current 1/26/24). An acceptable plan of correction was received on 11/13/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 12/17/24. The following staff still did not participate in an updated health assessment every 24 months: Staff #4 (previous 9/15/22, not updated).”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025

3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff to be obtained and maintained in children's files. The following children's files were missing consent for minor first-aid: Staff #2, #4, #6 and #8. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 11/13/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 12/17/24. The following child's file was still missing consent for minor first-aid: Child #8.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024

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

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in annual fire safety training. The following staff did not participate in annual fire safety training: Staff #2 (previous 2/19/23), Staff #3 (previous 2/7/23), Staff #4 (previous 3/12/23), Staff #5 (10/15/23), Staff #6 (previous 10/15/23) and Staff #7 (previous 7/13/23). An acceptable plan of correction was received on 11/13/24. A verification visit occurred at the facility on 12/17/24. The following staff still did not participate in annual fire safety training: Staff #2 (previous 2/19/23), Staff #4 (previous 3/12/23) and Staff #6 (previous 10/15/23).”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

“On 12/3/24, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Child #1 got stuck and was left unsupervised in the stairwell of the facility's Annex building while transitioning for gym time at the main building with Staff #1. Staff #1 realized it immediately upon reaching the supervision checkpoint at the main building, and notified Staff #4. In the meantime, Staff #2 heard Child #1 crying in the stairwell, took over supervision of the child. Through the use of the facility's policy on supervision checkpoints, the child was located and placed under the supervision of staff in less than one minute. Staff #4 self-reported the incident of non-compliance.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

“On 12/3/24, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Child #1 got stuck and was left unsupervised in the stairwell of the facility's Annex building while transitioning for gym time at the main building with Staff #1. Staff #1 realized it immediately upon reaching the supervision checkpoint at the main building, and notified Staff #4. In the meantime, Staff #2 heard Child #1 crying in the stairwell, took over supervision of the child. Through the use of the facility's policy on supervision checkpoints, the child was located and placed under the supervision of staff in less than one minute. Staff #4 self-reported the incident of non-compliance.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024

3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of child files was conducted. Regulation requires children's files to contain health insurance coverage and the policy number. The file of Child #3 was missing documentation of their health insurance coverage and the policy number.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024

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

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in an updated health assessment every 24 months. The following staff did not participate in an updated health assessment every 24 months: Staff #3 (previous 10/6/21, current 10/8/24); Staff #4 (previous 9/15/22, not updated); Staff #5 (previous 10/25/22, not updated) and Staff #6 (previous 8/13/21, current 1/26/24).”

3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff to be obtained and maintained in children's files. The following children's files were missing consent for minor first-aid: Staff #2, #4, #6 and #8.”

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

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing logs were conducted. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least every 30 days. The following tests lapsed occurring at least every 30 days: 7/23/24, 8/23/24 and 9/23/24.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024

3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to review the facility's emergency plan on an annual basis. The following staff did not review the facility's emergency plan on an annual basis: Staff #6 and #7 (previous review 10/9/23).”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024

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

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current certification expiring. The following staff did not participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current certification expiring: Staff #2 (previous 4/1/22, no current); Staff #3 (previous 4/4/22, current 4/13/24); Staff #5 (previous 10/15/22, no current) and Staff #6 (previous 4/1/22, current 4/13/24).”

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

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in annual fire safety training. The following staff did not participate in annual fire safety training: Staff #2 (previous 2/19/23), Staff #3 (previous 2/7/23), Staff #4 (previous 3/12/23), Staff #5 (10/15/23), Staff #6 (previous 10/15/23) and Staff #7 (previous 7/13/23).”

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

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of files was conducted. The CPSL requires clearances to be updated every 60 months. The following staff did not update their listed clearance every 60 months: Staff #2 state police (previous 7/15/19, not updated) and child abuse (previous 7/19/19, not updated); Staff #3 state police (previous 3/18/19, current 10/2/24) and Staff #6 state police (previous 4/11/19, current 9/13/24), child abuse (previous 4/22/19, not updated) and FBI (previous 4/10/19, not updated). The CPSL requires mandated reporter training to be updated every 60 months. The following staff did not update their mandated reporter training every 60 months: Staff #2 (previous 7/17/19, no current).”

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review as conducted. Hand wash, hand lotion and hand sanitizer were found accessible in the annex toddler rear room. Two bottles of hand sanitizer and degreaser were found accessible to children. These items stated to keep out of the reach of children. Children were observed to be receiving care in these rooms during the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024

3270.67(d)/3270.82(i) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle/Lidded waste receptacles

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Several garbage cans were observed throughout the facility in child care spaces and in bathrooms that contained items as described by regulation and these garbage cans did not included lids. Children were observed to be receiving care in these spaces that contained garbage cans with no lids during this inspection. These garbage cans were identified and address with the director at the time of the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024

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

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Several windows on the second and third floors of the facility had windows that were not restricted to opening less than 6 inches. Children were observed to be receiving care in rooms on the second floor of the facility that contained some of these unrestricted windows at the time of the inspection. These windows were identified and addressed with staff at the time of this inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024

3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires the agreement form to contain the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. The file of Child #2 was missing the amount of the fee to be charged per day/week and the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024

3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires an agreement form to specify the child's arrival and departure times. Child file #7 and #9 did not contain the child's arrival and departure times.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024

3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires parental consent for emergency medical care to be obtained and maintained in the child's file. Consent for emergency medical care was missing in the following children's files: Child #2, # 6 and # 8.”

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

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The OCDEL Announcement C-22-06 requires all current child care staff who completed the previous health and safety pre-service training modules prior to October 4, 2022 to complete the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022. The following staff did not complete this training as required prior to December 30, 2022: Staff #3 and #5.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024