Lifesteps

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: In the Cookie Monster Infant Room, there were 2 cribs with children sleeping that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides.

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.

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, a preschooler, had health assessments that exceeded 12 months between assessments.

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: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5 had a disclosure statement that lacked the signature of a witness.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #10 had emergency plan trainings that exceeded a year between trainings.

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(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 completed the following required pre-service training on 10-18-25 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 completed mandated reporter training on 4-1-26 that was over 90 days after their date of hire. (see LIS code sheet)

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: The file for staff person #1 had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date. The file for staff person #2 had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date. The file for staff person #5 had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date. The file for staff person #6 had an FBI clearance and an NSOR verification certificate that were dated after their start date. The file for staff person #7 had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date. The file for staff person #8 had an FBI clearance that was dated after their start date.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #13, functioning as the director, lacked verification of experience to qualify as the director.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #12 had staff evaluations that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In the Count Room, there was a power strip in the back left corner of the room that had one outlet that lacked an outlet cover and was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: In the Twiddle Bugs Room, the blue fabric cushion on the bench had multiple areas with tears in the fabric.

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

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 had an initial health assessment that was dated over 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3, a 4 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 4th DTAP, 2nd Pneumococcal & Hepatitis A vaccinations, and 1st MMR and Varicella vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 5-30-25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(b)

Description: Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 had an initial health assessment that was signed by a health professional that was not a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.

Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.