Rainbow Connection Ecdc

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In Room #3 a pink plastic toy container with Mega Blocks in it was observed to be cracked causing rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points. In the outdoor play space a tan with a maroon roof plastic playhouse was observed to have two holes with cracks in the plastic creating rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points. In the toddler outdoor play space, a plastic green slide with red steps was observed to have a sharp piece of plastic sticking out of it creating rough edges and sharp corners.

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: 3270.102(g)

Description: Hazardous toys and equipment

Noncompliance Area: Two Fisher Price swings were observed in Rm #10 that are described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility.

Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 who was an older toddler lacked a health report that was completed 12 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file were dated 3/18/24 and 5/20/25. The file for child #2 who was an older toddler lacked a health report that was completed 12 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file were dated 5/28/24 and 12/1/25.

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.

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in Rm #1 that two children did not have their hands washed by a staff person after getting their diapers changed.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a soiled diaper was not discarded in a hands-free covered can.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

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.

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 for staff person #2 lacked an initial health assessment.

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: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in Rm #1 that a facility person did not wash their hands after diapering two children.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(2)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not provide accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan parent letter lacked lockdown procedures 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. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 4/6/20 and 4/16/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In Room #8 a tube of Desitin, tube of Hello Hello sunscreen, and an aerosol spray can of Blue Lizard sunscreen all labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table.

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