Poconoski Child Care

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 at least every 24 moths. The following did not participate in a health assessment at least every 24 months: Staff #1 (previous 12/11/23, current 1/15/26) and Staff #2 (previous 8/24/23, current 9/2/25).”

Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026

3270.75(a) In child care spaces

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. A first-aid kit is required in all child care spaces per regulation. A first-aid kit was not found in the small front right room. Children were observed receiving care in this room during the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025

3270.75(c) Has all items

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The following first aid kits were missing items as required by regulation: - Main room first aid kit was missing tweezers and tape - Left side room was missing tape.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review as conducted. The outdoor play area contained playhouses. The playhouse furthest from the deck had a hole at the bottom under the sink/grill. The playhouse closest to the deck (office window) was cracked at the window frame. These areas were discussed with the director at the time of the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025

3270.111(b) Posted in group space

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Regulation requires a written daily activity schedule to be posted in child care spaces. The right small room did not have an activity schedule posted and children were observed receiving care in this room during this inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025

3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Regulation requires an emergency medical transportation plan for children to be posted in child care spaces. The small right room did not contain a posted emergency medical transportation plan and children were observed receiving care in this room during this inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025

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. Staff #1 (previous 1/19/24, current 4/6/25) and #2 (previous 1/16/24, current 3/31/25) did not participate in annual fire safety training.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025

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

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #5 was not hired correctly as per the CPSL. Staff #5 did receive their state police clearance until 4/22/24. At the time of this inspection, Staff #5 did not have an NSOR clearance in the file. Staff # 5 was working at the time of this inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #3, #4 and #5 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. Staff #3, #4 and #5 completed the training on 1/17/24. Staff person #3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff #3 completed the 10-hour revised training on 1/28/24.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

3270.21/3270.76 General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The kitchen area was not restricted from entering and inside the kitchen drawer accessible to children were carving knives.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

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 log was conducted. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least once every 30 days. The following tests did not occur at least every 30 days: 8/4/23 - 9/5/23 10/4/23 - 11/4/23 12/4/23 - 1/4/24 2/3/24 - 4/3/24.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires the staff to conduct fire drills once at least every 60 days. The following drills did not occur at least once every 60 days: 8/4/23 - 10/4/23 10/4/23 - 12/4/23 2/2/24 - 4/3/24.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

3270.192(5) Two written references

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The file of Staff #3 was missing one letter of written reference.”

Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2024

3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire of staff. Staff #1 did not update their health assessment as required by regulation. The previous health assessment for Staff #1 was dated 6/10/20 and the most recent health assessment was dated for 4/11/23. Staff #3 did not receive a health assessment or TB conducted prior to providing child care. The health assessment and TB for Staff #3 was dated for 9/27/23.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

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

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Child #4 is preschool age child and requires an updated health report every 12 months. Child #4 has not had an updated health report conducted since 2/27/23.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #1 and #2 have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/20/15. Staff #1 and #2 completed mandated reporter training on 6/12/20.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

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

“During inspection on 5/15/23 record review and interview revealed that staff number 1 does not have a record of a FBI and NSOR clearance as required per CPSL guidelines.”

Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023

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

“Inspection on 5/24/22 revealed that staff number 1 start date 2/15/22 applied for NSOR clearance 2/21/22.”

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022

3270.61(h)(2)(ii) Designated on facility schedule

“During inspection on 5/24/22 observed that the program activities of overcapacity was not posted on daily schedules.”

Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

“Inspection on 5/24/22 revealed that staff number 1, start date 2/15/22 has not completed professional development in the topics of pediatrics first aid and pediatrics CPR.”

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022