Chapter 3270. Child Day Care Centers  


Section 3270.1. Introduction
Section 3270.2. Purpose
Section 3270.3. Applicability
Section 3270.3a. Applicability—statement of policy
Section 3270.4. Definitions
Section 3270.11. Application for and issuance of a certificate of compliance
Section 3270.12. Appeals
Section 3270.13. Waivers
Section 3270.14. Pertinent laws and regulations
Section 3270.15. Building codes
Section 3270.16. Dual licensure
Section 3270.17. Service to a child with special needs
Section 3270.18. Liability insurance
Section 3270.19. Child abuse reporting
Section 3270.20. Reporting injury, death or fire
Section 3270.20a. Reporting injury, death or fire—statement of policy
Section 3270.21. General health and safety
Section 3270.21a. [Reserved]
Section 3270.22. Communication with parents
Section 3270.23. Parent access and participation
Section 3270.24. Departmental access
Section 3270.24a. [Reserved]
Section 3270.25. Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
Section 3270.25a. [Reserved]
Section 3270.26. Compliance with nondiscrimination statutes
Section 3270.27. Emergency plan
Section 3270.31. Age and training
Section 3270.31a. [Reserved]
Section 3270.32. Suitability of persons in the facility
Section 3270.33. General requirements for facility persons
Section 3270.34. Director qualifications and responsibilities
Section 3270.35. Group supervisor qualifications and responsibilities
Section 3270.36. Assistant group supervisor qualifications and responsibilities
Section 3270.37. Aide qualifications and responsibilities
Section 3270.51. Similar age level
Section 3270.52. Mixed age level
Section 3270.53. Children of an operator or a staff person
Section 3270.54. Minimum number of facility persons in the child care facility
Section 3270.55. Ratios while children are napping
Section 3270.61. Measurement and use of indoor child care space
Section 3270.61a. [Reserved]
Section 3270.62. Measurement and use of play space
Section 3270.63. Unsafe areas in outdoor space
Section 3270.64. Outside walkways
Section 3270.65. Protective electrical covers
Section 3270.66. Toxics
Section 3270.67. Sanitation
Section 3270.68. Smoking
Section 3270.69. Water
Section 3270.70. Indoor temperature
Section 3270.71. Hot water pipes and other sources of heat
Section 3270.72. Ventilation
Section 3270.73. Telephone
Section 3270.74. Emergency telephone numbers
Section 3270.75. First-aid kit
Section 3270.75a. [Reserved]
Section 3270.76. Building surface requirements
Section 3270.77. Paint
Section 3270.78. Lighting
Section 3270.79. Firearms
Section 3270.80. Stairs
Section 3270.81. Glass
Section 3270.82. Toilet areas
Section 3270.91. Exits
Section 3270.92. Space heaters
Section 3270.93. Fireplaces and woodburning and coalburning stoves
Section 3270.94. Fire drills
Section 3270.101. Type of play equipment
Section 3270.102. Condition of play equipment
Section 3270.102a. [Reserved]
Section 3270.102b. Playground protective surface covering—statement of policy
Section 3270.103. Small toys and objects
Section 3270.104. Furniture
Section 3270.105. High chairs
Section 3270.106. Rest equipment
Section 3270.107. Refrigerator
Section 3270.108. Utensils
Section 3270.111. Daily activities
Section 3270.112. Infant and toddler stimulation
Section 3270.113. Supervision of children
Section 3270.113a. [Reserved]
Section 3270.113b. [Reserved]
Section 3270.114. Outdoor activity
Section 3270.115. Water activity
Section 3270.115a. [Reserved]
Section 3270.116. School-age children
Section 3270.117. Release of children
Section 3270.117a. [Reserved]
Section 3270.118. Pets
Section 3270.119. Infant sleep position
Section 3270.121. Application
Section 3270.122. Admission interview
Section 3270.123. Agreement
Section 3270.124. Emergency contact information
Section 3270.131. Health information
Section 3270.131a. [Reserved]
Section 3270.132. Emergency medical care
Section 3270.133. Child medication and special diets
Section 3270.134. Child hygiene
Section 3270.135. Diapering requirements
Section 3270.136. Reporting diseases
Section 3270.137. Children with symptoms of disease
Section 3270.138. Discrimination based on illness
Section 3270.151. Health assessment
Section 3270.151a. Tuberculosis testing—statement of policy
Section 3270.152. Adult hygiene
Section 3270.153. Facility persons with symptoms of disease
Section 3270.154. Facility persons with skin disorders
Section 3270.155. Discrimination based on illness
Section 3270.161. Food
Section 3270.162. Meals
Section 3270.163. Food groups
Section 3270.164. Food servings
Section 3270.165. Menus
Section 3270.166. Meals for infants
Section 3270.171. Pick-up and drop-off points
Section 3270.172. Consent
Section 3270.173. Transportation ratios
Section 3270.174. Age of driver
Section 3270.175. Safety restraints
Section 3270.176. Vehicles
Section 3270.177. Supervision
Section 3270.178. Transportation first-aid kit
Section 3270.181. Individual records
Section 3270.182. Content of records
Section 3270.183. Confidentiality of records
Section 3270.184. Release of information
Section 3270.185. Record retention
Section 3270.191. Individual records
Section 3270.192. Content of records
Section 3270.193. Confidentiality of records
Section 3270.201—3270.210. [Reserved]
Section 3270.221. Certificate of compliance
Section 3270.231. Staff qualifications
Section 3270.232. Indoor and outdoor space and capacity
Section 3270.233. Play surfaces
Section 3270.234. Stacked cribs and crib slats
Section 3270.241. Requirements specific to school-age programs

Notation

Authority

   The provisions of this Chapter 3270 issued under Articles IX and X of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. § §  901—922 and 1001—1087), unless otherwise noted.

Source

   The provisions of this Chapter 3270 adopted April 3, 1992, effective April 4, 1992, 22 Pa.B. 1651, unless otherwise noted.

Cross References

   This chapter cited in 4 Pa. Code §  7a.1 (relating to definitions); 55 Pa. Code §  168.2 (relating to definitions); 55 Pa. Code §  3041.13 (relating to parent choice); 55 Pa. Code §  3041.16 (relating to subsidy limitations); 55 Pa. Code §  3680.1 (relating to applicability); and 55 Pa. Code §  3800.3 (relating to exemptions).