Cheder Menachem

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The outdoor embedded climbing equipment was observed to be in disrepair with cracks in the plastic with rough edges within reach of children. A sensory bottle in the Toddler #2 room was cracked and broken and within reach of children.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed a rusted metal storage locker in Nursery #1 room within reach of children. A broken art easel was observed in the Nursery #2 room within reach of children and a bookshelf in classroom #308 to be broken and unsafe.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Updated child service reports were missing from child files #1, and #2.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information was missing from room #317.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was missing from rooms #301 and #315.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every childcare space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(5)

Description: Original container/Original label

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed a prescription medication for a child that was not in the original container and was missing the original label and instructions for use.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Staff #8 obtained a tuberculosis screening result after their initial employment (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH).

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: Staff #5 had a health assessment on file that did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Staff #9, #14, and # 15 did not update their emergency plan training timely as evidenced by both staff having previous emergency plan training dated 8/27/24 and the most recent being dated for 9/5/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had an expired pediatric first aid/CPR training on file. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training on file which expired 7/2025 and a renewal pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 08/28/25. Staff #2 had an expired pediatric first aid/CPR training on file. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training on file which expired 5/2025 and a renewal pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 08/07/24.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Staff #6, did not update their fire safety training timely as evidenced by having previous fire safety training dated 3/26/24 and the most recent being dated for 12/2/25. Staff #17, did not update their fire safety training timely as evidenced by having previous fire safety training dated 8/07/24 and the most recent being dated for 12/2/25.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 3 did not complete mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previous documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/27/18 and the most current being dated 8/8/23. Staff # 4 did not complete mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previous documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/30/19 and the most current being dated 8/5/24. Staff #11 did not complete mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previous documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/25/17 and the most current being dated 8/21/22.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). .

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous NSOR clearance dated 08/21/20 and an updated NSOR clearance dated 2/02/26. and was working in direct care with children since hire (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Staff #4 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous Pa State Police clearance dated 6/17/19 and an updated Pa State Police clearance dated 8/26/24, a previous PA Child Abuse clearance dated 6/26/19 and an updated PA Child Abuse clearance dated 9/5/24, and a previous FBI clearance dated 6/13/19 and an updated FBI clearance dated 8/28/24. Staff #11 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous Pa Child Abuse clearance dated 7/23/17 and an updated PA Child Abuse dated 8/2/22. Staff #12 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous NSOR clearance dated 8/25/20 and an updated NSOR clearance dated 1/14/26. Staff #15 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous NSOR clearance dated 10/30/20 and an updated NSOR clearance dated 1/28/26. Staff # 10, #12, #13, #14, and #16 did not have the most current disclosure statements signed and on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. As of 2/1/25 If staff are going to be hired under the 45-day provisional hire basis, the following conditions must be met; facility received the results of the applicant's PA Child Abuse History Clearance, NSOR Clearance, completed out-of-state clearances (if applicable), a signed disclosure statement, prior to employment and have received the result of the applicant's Pennsylvania State Police OR the FBI finger-print results prior to employment. Proof of submission must be on file for either the FBI or PA State Police Clearance. The employer, administrator, supervisor or other person responsible for employment decisions has no knowledge of information pertaining to the applicant which would disqualify him from employment based on CPSL.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: Staff #7 and #9 were identified as holding the positions of assistant group supervisor on the staff data sheets and neither staff had proof of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years' experience with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years' experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed bread on the same shelf as Glass Plus and Dawn dish detergent in the Nursery room.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.