Lnl Child Care

Regulation: 3290.24(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance. On 4/6/26 and 5/14/26 the operator did not provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures including accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance. On 4/6/26 and 5/14/26 the facility was unable to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 4/17/25, 5/16/25, 6/11/25, 7/10/25, 8/7/25, 9/5/25, 10/6/25, 11/6/25, 12/5/25, 1/5/26, 2/5/26, 3/5/26, and 4/3/26.

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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3290.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed a cracked Magna Tile with rough edges.

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: 3290.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(8)

Description: Admission date/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #5 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Emergency contact information for Child #5 was signed on 9/12/25 with no review.

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: 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2, a young toddler, lacked DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #2 had documentation of 3 DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of 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).

Regulation: 3290.151(a)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #2 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #2 contained a current health assessment dated 2/21/25 with a previous one dated 4/15/21.

Correction Required: 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: 3290.24(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The files of Volunteer #1 and Staff #2 lacked documentation of emergency plan training on an annual basis (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The files of Volunteer #1 and Staff #2 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training.

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.

Regulation: 3290.24(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures including shelter of children during an emergency including lockdown, shelter in place at the facility, and shelter at locations away from the facility premises; a method to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises; a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instructions as to how parents can safety be reunited with their children; and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of Household Member #3 lacked a DHS FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Household Member #3 contained a DHS FBI Clearance dated 11/10/25 with a previous one dated 10/8/20.

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: 3290.64(c)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: Observed peonies which were accessible to children in the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The facility was unable to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 4/17/25, 5/16/25, 6/11/25, 7/10/25, 8/7/25, 9/5/25, 10/6/25, 11/6/25, 12/5/25, 1/5/26, 2/5/26, 3/5/26, and 4/3/26.

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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2)

Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 12 months (6/15/23-7/8/24) after the previous valid health assessment.

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.