Jlc Day Care

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator, in Room #1, used for childcare was lacking an operating thermometer.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The Child Service Report(s) for child(ren) #4 and #5 were/was lacking a six-month update from the last. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

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: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The Fee Agreement Form for Child File(s) #4 and #5 lacked the "Date of Admission." (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: Room #1 lacked the required emergency contact information for the children receiving care in the space.

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(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The file for child(ren) #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 (PS) reflects that the most recent Updated Health Assessment was completed more than 12 months after the Initial Health Assessment. Specifically, the initial assessment was dated June 2024 and the updated assessment was dated July 2025. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #1 lacked an updated Health Assessment. The last Health Assessment on file for Staff Person(s) #1 was dated: 06.2023. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 contained a Financial Agreement form that had updates more than six-months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In Room #2 (Toddler Room), the pencil sharpener cord was freely hanging, creating a potential choking hazard.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the children's restroom in an unlocked cabinet below the sink it was observed a can of Lysol spray labeled, "KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN" was accessible to children while in the restroom.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Regulation: 3270.75(d)

Description: On excursions

Noncompliance Area: The facility's main excursion first-aid kit/to go bag lacked a bottle of water and emergency contact forms.

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A green bin in a 2 x 4 bookcase had a cracked corner which posed a pinch point and/or cutting hazard

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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The light fixture cover on the ceiling was observed to have a black substance which appeared to be mold. On the first floor, in the lady's restroom, was a heating unit surrounded by sheet metal covering with a wooden casing had sharp edges which pose a cutting hazard.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During the Allocated Unannounced Inspection on 04.29.2025, the owner/operator/director tested the fire detection system and it was found to be inoperable.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During nap time, there was less than 2 feet of space around two of the resting mats.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.