Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part V - Children, Youth and Families Manual
Subpart D - Nonresidential Agencies, Facilities and Services
Article I - Licensing/Approval
Chapter 3270 - CHILD CARE CENTERS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 3270.19 - Child abuse reporting
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL.
(b) A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department.
(c) Within 48 hours, a written report regarding the suspected child abuse shall be submitted by the operator or designated staff person to the CPS unit which has responsibility for investigating the report.
The provisions of this §3270.19 amended under Articles IX and X of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. §§ 901-922 and 1001-1088).
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3270.241 (relating to requirements specific to school-age programs).
