University Of Scranton Early Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/12/26, child files were reviewed. There is no immunization report or written exemption by the parent on file for child # 1 (see code sheet for date of enrollment).

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/19/21. Staff person # 2 (see code sheet for DOH) does not have a valid NSOR certificate or state police clearance on file. Staff person # 4 does not have proof their FBI clearance was requested prior to their start date (see code sheet for DOH). The child abuse clearance on file for staff # 5 is dated 7/9/21, therefore no longer valid. More than 60 months passed between NSOR certifications for staff # 6 as evidenced by NSOR certifications dated 1/4/20 and 4/25/25. More than 60 months passed between FBI clearances for staff # 7 as evidenced by FBI clearances dated 4/29/20 and 5/7/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 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 person # 1, staff person # 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. 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 # 2, 4, and 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/12/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff # 1 was hired to be an aide. There is no proof of education or training on file to qualify them for this position at the facility.

Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/12/26, certification rep observed hydrangeas in the preschool outdoor play space accessible to children.

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

Regulation: 3270.81

Description: Glass

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/12/26, certification rep observed floor level glass with no visual identification in the PS 2 and PS 3 classrooms.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Staff # 3 did not complete annual fire safety training. This is evidenced by fire safety training certificates dated 2/13/24 and 8/20/25

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons # 1 and 2 did not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid. At the time of inspection, staff # 1 had a Pediatric CPR/First Aid training certificate dated 10/30/25 and staff # 2 had a Pediatric CPR/First Aid training certificate dated 5/25/25.

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

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/28/19 for the renewal the inspector observed several loose diphenhydramine viles for child #1 in the older toddler room. Child #2 had a albuterol inhaler in the K Prep 2 room that was expired as of 04/2019

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/28/19 for the renewal visit the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted a hire date of 7/30/18 and an FBI clearance that is not the DHS approved FBI Clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/28/19 for the renewal visit the inspector observed peeling paint in the young toddler 2 room and the preschool 2 room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/18/18 the inspector observed homemade sensory bottles in the young toddler room that did not have sealed lids making the contents accessible to the toddlers.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child files the inspector observed that child files #1 through #8 had annual signatures on the Emergency Contact and Agreement form versus every six months as is required.

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.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/18/18 the inspector observed ground spikes and a plastic divider (used to hold mulch) exposed in the outdoor play space creating hazards to the children in care.

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.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/18/18 the inspector observed chipped paint in several of the classrooms that children occupy.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.