The Perception Training Center

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 6/10/2026, The plastic playset outside on the toddler playground had cracks inside the playset that left sharp edges exposed.

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: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 6/10/26, preschoolers were observed returning to their classroom after getting their lunch tray from the kitchen. During this time, Staff #1 was assisting with the lunches near the kitchen, and Staff #7 was inside the Oak classroom with other children. When the children left the lunchroom, they walked straight down a hallway, then turned a corner, and walked through the library area toward their classroom. However, there were no adults present in that library area supervising the children.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised by a staff person at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must develop or update their written supervision policies and procedures to be implemented in the facility. The written policy and procedures must address how all children will remain supervised at all times by a staff person during hallway transitions. The written policy must also ensure that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The updated policy and procedures must be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval prior to implementation. Once approved by the Department, the director will ensure that all current employees and any new hires are trained on the policies and procedures and it must be documented in their files. The operator shall provide a date for when this will be completed.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 6/10/2026, Staff persons #3 and #4 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. On 6/12/2026, Staff person #3 was again observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2. Staff person #4 as not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, Staff persons #3 and #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #3 and #4, staff persons #3 and #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Staff #5 did not have any written, nonfamily references on 6/12/2026. Staff #5 now has two written, nonfamily references on file as of 6/29/2026. See LIS code sheet.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 6/10/2026, Staff #6 had current mandated reporter training on file dated 1/20/2026. However, this mandated reporter training was not completed within required 60-month time period, as evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 12/13/2020.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All staff must complete the required mandated reporter training at least once every 60 months.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 6/10/2026, the FBI clearance on file for Staff #1 was observed to be issued from the Department of Education, which is not suitable for employment in a Dept. of Human Services Child Care program. Staff #1 was observed to be working directly with the children on 6/10/2026. Staff #1 did obtain the correct DHS FBI clearance on 6/11/2026. Staff #2 had all required clearances on file on 6/10/2026. However, the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance was not updated within the required 60-month time period. This is evidenced by the updated NSOR clearance on file for Staff #2 being dated 1/22/2026 while the previous NSOR clearance on file was dated 10/30/2020. Staff #2 verified that they had direct contact and routine interaction with children while the NSOR clearance was expired.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. Staff persons must have all required clearances on file prior to working in a child care position with direct contact and routine interaction with children. All required clearances must be updated at least every 60 months.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 6/10/2026 and 6/12/2026, the fire drill/fire detection log was up to date. However, the log showed one lapse in the requirement to manually test the fire alarm system at least once every 30 days. This is evidenced by the log documenting that the alarm system was manually tested on 8/13/2025 then not again until 9/17/2025.

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. The fire detection system must be manually tested at least once every 30 days.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 6/18/2025, Staff #1 had current clearances on file. However, the current National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance was dated 5/28/2025. However, the previous National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance was dated 11/8/2019.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All required staff clearances must be renewed at least every 60 months.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 6/18/2025, one of the electrical outlets in the Maple Room, preschool ages was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Staff person #2 completed this required pre-service training on 1/10/2024.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 did not complete mandated reporter training within a 60-month time period. This is evidenced by the updated mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/7/2024 and previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 12/15/2018.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All staff must complete mandated reporter training at least once every 60 months.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 6/13/2024, Staff #1 had all of the required clearances on file. However, the child abuse clearance was dated 5/3/2024. The CPSL requires the completed child abuse clearance to be on file prior staff working with children at the facility. See LIS code sheet.

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: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Facility person's #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, & 15 did not complete the required health and safety training update by 12/30/22.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Facility person's #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, & 15 must complete the 1 hour health and safety training update by June 20, 2023.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing an updated child service report, date of last report 10/21. Child #2 is missing services to be provided to the family and the child.

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)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Child #4 is missing the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.