CRAFTON CHILDRENS CORNER

Wholesome (3270.161(a))

Commercially packaged, sliced apples, labeled, "keep refrigerated", were found in a lunch box in a backpack in a cubby in the pre-kindergarten room and was at risk of spoilage. Requirement: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. Correction: The lunch box was immediately moved to the refrigerator. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))

Emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 was missing the release person's address. Requirement: 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. Correction: Parents were notified and the addresses were sent via Brightwheel. A copy was printed and attached to the ECF. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

In the pre-kindergarten room, a plastic toy pot, lid was observed to be cracked and broken. Requirement: 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. Correction: The cracked lid was immediately thrown away. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

The toddler room was cardboard blocks were observed to be in poor repair, having corners that were deteriorating, and pieces were flaking off. Requirement: 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. Correction: The cardboard blocks were reviewed, damaged ones were either fixed or thrown away. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed (3270.91(a))

In the one-year-olds room, push toys, observed to be hanging on the gate in front of the exit to the outdoor play area, were obstructing the exit doorway. Requirement: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. Correction: Push toys were removed from the gate and relocated immediately. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

Peeling, yellow paint was observed on the climbing apparatus in the outdoor play area. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Paint chips were covered with yellow duct tape. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3270.75(c))

The first aid kit in the toddler room was observed to be missing soap. Requirement: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Correction: Soap was purchased and added to the kit the next day. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Inaccessible to children (3270.75(b))

The first aid kit in the toddler room was observed on top of stacked items stored behind a low bookshelf and was accessible to the children. Requirement: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Correction: First aid kit was moved to the hooks on the wall out of the children's reach. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety (3270.21)

The hallway garbage can contained a used cup and straw. The garbage can did not have a plastic liner bag. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: Garbage can was emptied that afternoon and a bag was inserted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety (3270.21)

A crib sheet in a crib used for sleeping in the infant room was observed to be loose. Loose crib sheets pose a potential risk of entanglement and suffocation for an infant. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: Crib sheet was tightened immediately by adjusting the sheet clips. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

The annual emergency drill's completed at the facility were dated 12/7/2022 and 12/12/2023, more than 12 months apart. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: This year the emergency drill will be completed by 12/12/2024. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)

The emergency plan on file did not address continuity of operations. The file for Staff Person #5 did not contain the Pa. Health and Safety update 2022 which was required to be completed by 12.30.22, as per Announcement C-22-06. Requirement: 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. Correction: In the future the facility will conform with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. The conditions of the facility will not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Additionally, the continuity of operations has been added to the emergency plan. Staff #5 is no longer employed at Crafton Children's Corner, but did take the training 9/26/2024. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR (3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10))

Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Correction: This staff is no longer employed at Crafton Children's Corner. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

Staff person #2 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: Staff #2 has a scheduled CPR with a PQAS trainer. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii))

The file for staff person #2 was missing a transcript or verification of experience to qualify them as a group supervisor. Requirement: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Center Coordinator mislabeled staff #2, she is an AGS. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

The play kitchen in the preschool room had an exposed bolt sticking out that could be dangerous to the children. The play mats in the 1yo room were cracking and peeling. The rest mats in the 1yo room were also cracking and peeling and not in good repair. Requirement: 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. Correction: I promptly removed the exposed bolt and removed peeled mats from the classrooms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Potentially hazardous food refrigerated (3270.161(d))

Multiple children's lunch boxes were observed in the Pre-K room unrefrigerated, and a yogurt was observed inside of one lunch box and a cheese stick inside of the other lunchbox, which can be hazardous if not properly refrigerated. Multiple children's lunch boxes were observed in the Pre-K Counts room unrefrigerated, and a yogurt was observed inside of one of the lunch boxes, which can be hazardous if not properly refrigerated. Requirement: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. Correction: Children's lunch items that are to be refrigerated with be stored in the kitchen refrigerator. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(5))

The facilities emergency plan did not state they would make accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions. The facilities parent letter did not state they would make accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions. Requirement: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction: I have written an outline procedure for different disabilities that will be added to the emergency binder. This will be reviewed at the next staff meeting. Parents will be provided a letter annually reviewing how we handle such situations. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(f))

The facility does not have documentation verifying that the most recent emergency plan was submitted to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Requirement: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction: After updating the emergency plan I will send the plan to both the municipality and the agency. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e))

The file for staff person #1 was lacking proof of 12 hours of annual PD training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Moving forward I will verify that 12 hours of annual training is completed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).