Throop Borough Community Civic Center Day Care

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

“Staff persons # # 3 and 5 did not complete 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 1/31/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is dated 6/11/25.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

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

“The health assessment on file for staff # 5 is dated 8/16/23, therefore no longer valid.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

“The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 did not include parental consent for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first aid procedures.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

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

“There is no NSOR clearance on file for staff # 1 - see code sheet for date of hire. The NSOR clearance on file for staff # 2 is dated 3/26/20, therefore no longer valid as per the CPSL. The NSOR clearance on file for staff # 3 is dated 2/21/20, therefore no longer valid as per the CPSL. The NSOR clearance on file for staff # 4 is dated 9/17/25, which is outside the 45-day provisional hire period allowed by the CPSL at the time of their hire (see code sheet). The clearance was requested on 6/12/24.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid. The date of the Pediatric CPR/First Aid training for staff # 1 is 6/11/25 - this training is now current.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

“The most recent staff evaluation on file for staff # 5 is dated 9/19/24. The most recent staff evaluation on file for staff # 6 is dated 9/23/24. There is no staff evaluation on file for staff # 4; they have been working at the facility for longer than 12 months (see code sheet for date of hire).”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

“The fee agreement on file for child # 3 does not have the child's arrival and departure times.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

“The emergency contact forms on file for children # 1 and # 2 were missing the release persons' addresses.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

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

“The health assessment on file for staff person # 1 is dated 6/24/22, therefore it is no longer valid.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024

3270.123(a) Signed

“The fee agreement on file for child # 3 is not signed by the operator.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

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

“The agreement on file for child # 3 does not have the fee amount and the date in which the fee is to be paid.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“There was a missing ceiling tile in the basement preschool classroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

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

“While at the facility unannounced on 12/14/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff person #1 and found that the staff last updated their FBI on 7/10/18. In order to be compliant with the CPSL all clearances are required to be updated every 60 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023

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

“While at the facility unannounced on 12/14/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff person #1 and found that the staff last updated their FBI on 7/10/18. In order to be compliant with the CPSL all clearances are required to be updated every 60 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024

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

“While reviewing the staff files the inspector observed the file for staff #5 and noted that this staff was hired with a PA Department of Education FBI clearances versus the required DHS FBI clearances.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023

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

“While at the facility unannounced on 6/28/23 for the renewal inspection at roughly 9am and the inspector observed 82 children in care. The children were not yet assigned to specific staff. The inspector observed staff making attempts to place children in groups to then be assigned to staff.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

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

“While at the facility unannounced on 6/28/23 for the renewal inspection at roughly 9am and the inspector observed 82 children in care. The children were not yet assigned to specific staff. The inspector observed staff making attempts to place children in groups to then be assigned to staff.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

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

“While at the facility unannounced on 6/28/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the child files and found that the files for child #1 and #3 and found both were lacking the necessary signature for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2023

3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

“While reviewing the staff files the inspector observed the files for staff #1, #2, #7, 8, and #9 and all health assessments to be out of date as well as TB screenings over a year old.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023

3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

“While at the facility unannounced on 6/28/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed several lunchboxes left unrefrigerated containing potentially hazardous food brought from home.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

“While at the facility unannounced on 6/28/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the child files and found that the file for child #2 and noted that it was missing the necessary health insurance coverage and policy number as is required.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2023

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

“While reviewing the staff files the inspector observed the file for staff #5 and noted that this staff was hired with a PA Department of Education FBI clearances versus the required DHS FBI clearances.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

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

“While reviewing the staff files the inspector observed the file for staff #5 and noted that this staff was hired with a PA Department of Education FBI clearances versus the required DHS FBI clearances.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023

3270.62(b)/3270.63 Play space - 65 square feet/child/Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

“While at the facility unannounced on 6/28/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed a large covered outdoor area that was not fenced in. When asked, the inspector was told by staff that this unlicensed space is used for the children, for outdoor play. This space is on the side of the building, close to the roadway.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“Staff persons #2, #3, did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2023

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

“While at the facility unannounced on 6/28/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the child files and found that the files for child #1 and #3 and noted that both were missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2023

3270.71 Heat Source

“While at the facility unannounced on 6/28/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the community center's kitchen area was being used for storage of the children's lunch bags. The kitchen area has a stove located right where the bags were being stored.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

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

“While reviewing the staff files the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted that the staff began direct care with children (see Staff/Child Code Sheet for start date) before obtaining all four clearances. Staff #2 did not obtain an NSOR clearance until 11/17/22 which was several months after direct care with children and a Pa Department of Education FBI not a DHS FBI as is required (see Staff/Child Code Sheet for start date). Staff #3 last had a PA State Police clearance 10/2/17 and did not update it until 12/7/22, a mandated reporter training dated 1/18/16 and did not update it until 11/17/22, and last had a Pa Child Abuse dated 10/25/17 and no updated Pa Child Abuse on file. Staff #4 began direct care with children (see Staff/Child Code Sheet for start date) and did not obtain a PA State Police clearance until 12/11/22. Staff #5 had a Pa State Police clearance which was dated for 10/2/17 and did not update it until 11/14/22, a Pa Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/15/17 and not updated until 11/8/22, and a Mandated Reporter training dated 6/6/16 and not updated until 11/18/22. Staff #7 had a Pa State Police clearance on 10/12/17 and did not update it until 12/7/22, a Pa Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/19/17 and did not update it until 12/9/22, an FBI dated 11/18/17 and did not update it until 12/9/22, and a Mandated Reporter training dated 12/4/17 and did not update it until 12/10/22. Staff #8 began direct care with children (see Staff/Child Code Sheet for start date) and did not obtain a PA State Police clearance until 12/4/19, an Pa Child Abuse dated 12/9/19 all months out of date. Staff #9 began direct care with children (see Staff/Child Code Sheet for start date) and did not obtain a Pa State Police clearance until 05/20/22.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023

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

“While reviewing the staff files the inspector observed the file for staff #2, staff #4, staff #6, and staff #10 and noted that all the staff began direct care with children (see Staff/Child Code Sheet for start date) before obtaining a health assessment and TB screening as is required.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023

3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“During the inspection the inspector observed the fire drill logs and noted that fire drills to have occurred on 12/1/21, 3/1/22, 6-6-22 and 9-5-22, not every 60 days as is required.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2023

3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

“During the inspection the inspector observed the fire drill logs and noted that fire alarm testing to have occurred on 11/3/22 not every 30 days as is required.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2023

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

“While reviewing the staff files the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted that the staff began direct care with children (see Staff/Child Code Sheet for start date) before obtaining all four clearances. Staff #2 did not obtain an NSOR clearance until 11/17/22 which was several months after direct care with children and a Pa Department of Education FBI not a DHS FBI as is required (see Staff/Child Code Sheet for start date). Staff #3 last had a PA State Police clearance 10/2/17 and did not update it until 12/7/22, a mandated reporter training dated 1/18/16 and did not update it until 11/17/22, and last had a Pa Child Abuse dated 10/25/17 and no updated Pa Child Abuse on file. Staff #4 began direct care with children (see Staff/Child Code Sheet for start date) and did not obtain a PA State Police clearance until 12/11/22. Staff #5 had a Pa State Police clearance which was dated for 10/2/17 and did not update it until 11/14/22, a Pa Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/15/17 and not updated until 11/8/22, and a Mandated Reporter training dated 6/6/16 and not updated until 11/18/22. Staff #7 had a Pa State Police clearance on 10/12/17 and did not update it until 12/7/22, a Pa Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/19/17 and did not update it until 12/9/22, an FBI dated 11/18/17 and did not update it until 12/9/22, and a Mandated Reporter training dated 12/4/17 and did not update it until 12/10/22. Staff #8 began direct care with children (see Staff/Child Code Sheet for start date) and did not obtain a PA State Police clearance until 12/4/19, an Pa Child Abuse dated 12/9/19 all months out of date. Staff #9 began direct care with children (see Staff/Child Code Sheet for start date) and did not obtain a Pa State Police clearance until 05/20/22.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2023

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“Staff person #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022 as was required.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“Staff persons #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 all have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2023

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

“While reviewing the staff files the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted that the staff began direct care with children (see Staff/Child Code Sheet for start date) before obtaining all four clearances. Staff #2 did not obtain an NSOR clearance until 11/17/22 which was several months after direct care with children and a Pa Department of Education FBI not a DHS FBI as is required (see Staff/Child Code Sheet for start date). Staff #3 last had a PA State Police clearance 10/2/17 and did not update it until 12/7/22, a mandated reporter training dated 1/18/16 and did not update it until 11/17/22, and last had a Pa Child Abuse dated 10/25/17 and no updated Pa Child Abuse on file. Staff #4 began direct care with children (see Staff/Child Code Sheet for start date) and did not obtain a PA State Police clearance until 12/11/22. Staff #5 had a Pa State Police clearance which was dated for 10/2/17 and did not update it until 11/14/22, a Pa Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/15/17 and not updated until 11/8/22, and a Mandated Reporter training dated 6/6/16 and not updated until 11/18/22. Staff #7 had a Pa State Police clearance on 10/12/17 and did not update it until 12/7/22, a Pa Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/19/17 and did not update it until 12/9/22, an FBI dated 11/18/17 and did not update it until 12/9/22, and a Mandated Reporter training dated 12/4/17 and did not update it until 12/10/22. Staff #8 began direct care with children (see Staff/Child Code Sheet for start date) and did not obtain a PA State Police clearance until 12/4/19, an Pa Child Abuse dated 12/9/19 all months out of date. Staff #9 began direct care with children (see Staff/Child Code Sheet for start date) and did not obtain a Pa State Police clearance until 05/20/22.”

Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023

3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan

“While at the facility unannounced on 11/3/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that this plan did not have a lock-down procedure nor were there any accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2021

3270.27(f) Emergency plan

“While at the facility unannounced on 11/3/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that this plan did not have concurrence with the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency as is required.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2021

3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

“While at the facility unannounced on 11/3/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that this plan was not updated annually with the last update being noted on the cover as 1/29/13.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2021

3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

“While at the facility unannounced on 11/3/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and noted a first day of working in direct care as 10/12/20. The tuberculosis screening was dated 1/9/19 which is over 12 months old from the initial employment.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2021

3270.192(5) Two written references

“While at the facility unannounced on 11/3/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the files for staff #3 and staff #2 and observed that neither had the required two written, nonfamily references on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021

3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

“While at the facility unannounced on 11/3/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the fire drill/detection log and found that the facility was not conducting the required every 30 manual testing of the fire alarm system.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 1921

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“While at the facility unannounced on 11/3/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and staff #2 it was observed that both staff had volunteer child abuse clearances on file and not employment child abuse clearances as is required.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2021

3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

“While at the facility unannounced on 11/3/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #3 and noted that there was no proof of education in the file as is required.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2021