Sunshine Cottage

3280.131(a) Health Information

“The health assessment on file for child #1 was dated 6/19/25 which was greater than 60 days following the first day of attendance (see code sheet for start date).”

Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026

3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

“Alarm tests were recorded 12/10/24, 1/10/25 , 2/10/25, 3/10/25, and 4/10/25. There were 31 days between 12/10/24 and 1/10/25, 1/10/25 and 2/10/25, and 3/10/25 and 4/10/25. No alarms tests were recorded between 4/10/25 and the inspection on 5/22/25.”

Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025

3280.66(c) Toxic plants not permitted

“There was a Pothos plant, a Dusty Miller plant, a Begonia, a Kalanchoe, and a Peace Lily in the facility, all listed as toxic to humans.”

Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025

3280.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

“The most recent health assessment on file for child #1 was dated 8/20/24. Child #1 is a young toddler (see code sheet for date of birth).”

Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025

3280.192(5) Two written references

“There were not 2 references written by a nonfamily member attesting to the suitability of staff #1 to serve as a facility person.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024

3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

“The fire alarm test log indicated a test of the system on 6/7/24 and not again until 7/12/24, greater than the required 30 days.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024

3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed

“Agreement for child #1 contained a parental signature dated 5/22/23, but no additional dated signature was observed on file attesting to parental review of that form within the last 6 months as required.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024

3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary

“It was observed that the previously issued inspection summary from the inspection date of 11/14/23, has not yet been implemented and was not posted.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“It was observed in the outdoor play space that there was a hole in the siding and a plastic container, which contained insulation attached to the wall, had a hole. Both of these areas would be accessible to children in care.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024

3270.21/3270.132(b) General Health and Safety/Staff person accompany child

“It was observed on video that on 11/13/23 at approximately 12 noon, child #1 was hiding their face in a cubby. Staff person #1 and #2 were both present with the child. When child #1 was asked to get out of the cubby, the child's left eye caught on the hook inside the cubby causing immediate injury in the form of a severely swollen eye, a small cut, and ultimately a ripped tear duck needing same day emergency surgery. At the time of the injury, staff person #1 and #2 could not make a determination on the severity of the child's eye injury due to severe swelling and because child could not open the eye to show staff the condition of the eye itself. Staff person #2 contacted the child's parent but did not call for emergency medical care. Staff were of the understanding that the parent had transportation issues and would need to find a way to the facility in order to seek care for the child. It was observed that emergency medical care was needed due to the extent of the injury, but staff did not accompany the child to the hospital, knowing that the parent could be delayed, and wait for the parent there to assume responsibility for the child's care.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

3270.21/3270.132(b) General Health and Safety/Staff person accompany child

“It was observed on video that on 11/13/23 at approximately 12 noon, child #1 was hiding their face in a cubby. Staff person #1 and #2 were both present with the child. When child #1 was asked to get out of the cubby, the child's left eye caught on the hook inside the cubby causing immediate injury in the form of a severely swollen eye, a small cut, and ultimately a ripped tear duck needing same day emergency surgery. At the time of the injury, staff person #1 and #2 could not make a determination on the severity of the child's eye injury due to severe swelling and because child could not open the eye to show staff the condition of the eye itself. Staff person #2 contacted the child's parent but did not call for emergency medical care. Staff were of the understanding that the parent had transportation issues and would need to find a way to the facility in order to seek care for the child. It was observed that emergency medical care was needed due to the extent of the injury, but staff did not accompany the child to the hospital, knowing that the parent could be delayed, and wait for the parent there to assume responsibility for the child's care.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024

3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

“File for staff person #1 contained a health assessment that did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023

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

“File for staff person #1, see code sheet for hire date, contained an application for the NSOR verification certificate, but did not contain the complete and final results of the NSOR verification certificate. Therefore, staff person #1 was hired provisionally but was observed to be taking children back and forth alone to the bathroom during inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 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 from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“File for staff person #1, hired 12/7/21, did not contain out of state clearances, and staff person #1 has lived outside of PA during the last 60 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2022

3270.75(c) Has all items

“It was observed that the first-aid kit in the front rom was missing tweezers.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022

3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

“Emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain work addresses and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022