A Place To Grow
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-26 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-11-07 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed outdoor play space unclean. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will clean outdoor playspace. |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3280.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 and # 3 did not have an agreement in file Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Agreements are completed and signed |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 did not have documentation of child service report in file Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) child service reports are completed |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's emergency contact did not have physician's address listed Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Physician's address has been completed |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3280.124(d) - Excursions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(d) Description: Excursions Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 was transporting Child # 1, took the child # 1 to the library and did not have emergency contacts in the vehicle Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) provider will have copies of emergency contact in vehicle |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have a transportation plan posted in the childcare space Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) emergency transportation plan will be posted in the facility |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) - Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Description: Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child #1's health assessment was dated 4/18/23 Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health assessment was completed on 10/16/24 |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: - Facility did not have documentation of shaken baby syndrome policy -Staff # 1 and # 2 did not have documentation of mandated 1-hr health and safety training in file -The facility's emergency plan did not provide 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility has completed shaken baby syndrome policy. Facility has added continuity of operations to the emergency plan. Staff # 1 and # 2 has completed health and safety training and place in file. |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3280.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.165 Description: Menus Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation of a menu Correction Required: The operator shall discuss the general menu plan with the parent so that the daily nutritional needs of the child can be met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Menu has been posted |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3280.171(a) - Pick up and drop off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.171(a) Description: Pick up and drop off points Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation of written notification to local traffic authority Correction Required: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has sent plan to local municipality |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's emergency contact did not have parental signature for administration of minor first aid and emergency medical care Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) facility will have parent sign the emergency contact for administering minor first aid and emergency medical care. |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include method of contacting persons at the onset of the emergency and at the end of the emergency Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) facility has added method of contacting parents at the onset of the emergency, and at the end of the emergency to the facility's emergency plan |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility provides for 2.5 years and up. facility will make accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions in the plan |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation of annual emergency drill Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility will conduct annual emergency drill and document it |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3280.26(b) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(b) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation to show that the facility's emergency plan has been reviewed and updated annually Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency plan was reviewed and updated 10/8/24 |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and # 2 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 3 1 and # 2 has completed emergency plan training 10/8/24 |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation that the facility's emergency plan was sent to the local municipality or the count emergency management agency Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Copy of emergency plan was hand delivered to local municipality and will be done yearly |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and # 2 did not have documentation of 12clock hours of child care training in file Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 and # 2 has completed 12 hours training |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3280.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and # 2 Pediatric CPR/First aid was dated 10/6/21 Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 and # 2 has 15 days to complete pediatric cpr/first aid training and place in file |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff# 1 and # 2 did not have documentation of out of state clearances in file Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # --1 and 2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Facility Person #--- 1 and 2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 and # 2 will not be in a childcare position at the facility. Facility will be closed until all clearances have been completed and placed in file |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3280.52(a)(2) - Two facility persons on excursions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.52(a)(2) Description: Two facility persons on excursions Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 took Child # 1 alone to the library Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall accompany any number of children on an excursion away from a facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Two persons will always accompany a child away from the facility |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3280.64 - Outside Walkways | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.64 Description: Outside Walkways Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility had chairs compiled in the outdoor childcare space Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Chairs were removed form play area |
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| 2023-10-31 | Renewal | 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.105(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Observed crib unlabeled. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will label all cribs. |
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| 2023-10-31 | Renewal | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: Observed first aid kit missing tape. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will add tape to first aid kit. |
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| 2023-10-31 | Renewal | 3280.95(a) - FIRE DETECTION | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a) Description: FIRE DETECTION Noncompliance Area: Observed fire extinguisher with service tag stating July 2022. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have all fire extinguishers serviced. |
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| 2022-11-15 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-05-12 | Initial review | Initial review | Compliant - Finalized |
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