Description: AA TO ZZ CHILD CARE AND LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in Harrisburg PA, with a maximum capacity of 96 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-09-09 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/9/20, it was observed that one of the toddler bikes on the infant/toddler playground had a broken, wooden handle. The edges were sharp and splinters were present. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The broken toddler bike was thrown away the day of inspection. Going forward, director and/or class teacher will do daily checks of equipment to ensure any/all safety issues are in compliance. |
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| 2020-09-09 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/9/20, it was observed that small objects were present in the preschool classroom with a child under the age of 3 present. A toddler (age 2) was observed playing with a set of pegs and a board. The pegs were less than 1 inch in diameter and posed a choking hazard. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The child under 3 was removed from the classroom during inspection. Going forward, director and/or class teacher will make sure children under 3 do not have access to toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch to ensure any/all safety concerns are in compliance. |
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| 2020-09-09 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/9/20 it was observed that an outlet cover was missing in the preschool classroom on the left side of the classroom. Children present were ages 2-12. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Outlet covers were replaced during inspection. Going forward, director and/or classroom teacher will do daily classroom checks to ensure all outlet covers and any other safety issues are in compliance. |
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| 2020-09-09 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/9/20, it was observed that there was standing water in a cupboard on the infant/toddler playground. Insects were living in the bucket of water. Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Standing water was dumped and cleaned up on the day of inspection. Going forward, director and/or classroom teachers will do a daily check to ensure all standing water and any other safety issues are in compliance. |
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| 2020-09-09 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/9/20, it was observed that the kitchen door was open allowing the stove to be accessible to children who might be using the hallway. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The kitchen door was closed during inspection. Going forward, director and/or kitchen staff will close door behind them each time entering and exiting the kitchen to ensure any/all safety issues are in compliance. |
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| 2020-02-28 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 2/28/2020 it was observed that the purple, triangle mat in the Older Toddler classroom was torn exposing the stuffing. CORRECTED ON SITE. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Purple, triangle mat in the older toddler classroom was removed from the room. 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, and expose bolts will be kept in good condition. |
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| 2020-01-17 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/17/2020, it was observed that the closed door was broken with a large hole in the classroom side in the Kindergarten/school age classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE. 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.) The closet door was corrected on site. Floors, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces, including the facilities outdoor play space surfaces will be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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| 2019-12-23 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 12/23/19 it was observed that eh hall closet outside the office door was unlocked and slightly ajar. This closet is used to store cleaning supplies and paint. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Closet door was shut and locked during inspection. Going forward, administration and staff will ensure that any closet doors in the facility where toxic materials are stored, will be closed and locked to ensure inaccessibility to children. |
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| 2019-11-18 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 11/18/19 it was observed that the floor mat in the rear school age classroom was ripped and the stuffing was exposed. CORRECTED ON SITE. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Classroom mat was removed from classroom. Going forward, director and teachers will monitor play equipment daily to ensure all play equipment is in good repair. |
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| 2019-09-06 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/6/19 it was observed that there was an uncovered electrical outlet in the Preschool Classroom. Children under the age of 5 were present in the classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) On 9/6/19 the area with a missing outlet cover was replaced immediately, however, all staff are now required to check their work space using a checklist and report any safety concerns to the director for immediate repair, this includes protective receptacle covers in all outlets. |
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| 2019-09-06 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/6/19 it was observed that peeling paint was present in the facility. Peeling paint was observed by the train table in the preschool classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE. 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.Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) On 9/6/19 the area with missing paint was painted over immediately, however, all staff are now required to check their work space using a checklist and report any safety concerns to the director for immediate repair, this includes the walls for peeled or damaged paint or plaster. |
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| 2019-08-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.133 - Child Medication and Special Diets | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/13/19 it was observed that medications were not being administered according to the physicians prescription. Child 1 was to be administered medication at 11:00 AM daily, according to physicians prescription on file. Medications were given late on 4 occasions: on 7/3/19 medication was given at 12:00 PM, on 8/1/19 medication was given at 12:00 PM, on 8/9/19 medication was given at 2:00 PM, on 8/12/19 medication was given at 11:29AM Correction Required: The operator shall make reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws to facilitate administration of medication or a special diet that is prescribed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP as treatment related to the child's special needs. Facility persons are not required to administer medication or special diets which are requested or required by a parent, a physician, a physician's assistant or a CRNP but are not treatment related to the child's special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Medicine has since been given at prescribed time. Going forward, Center Director will ensure all medications within the center be given at the times noted by child's doctor/parent. Classroom Teachers and Director will ensure all medications are taken on excursions and given at the proper times. |
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| 2019-04-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 4/18/19 it was observed that an outlet was uncovered in the rear school age (tigers) classroom. The youngest child in care in this classroom at the time of the visit was age 3. Outlet covers are required when outlet covers are accessible to children under age 5. CORRECTED ON SITE. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Since this event, all staff are provided a weekly room checklist to ensure outlets are covered as well as items such as ripped books and paint chips are checked for safety in their rooms. Outlet was placed at the time of inspection. |
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| 2019-03-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 3/29/19, it was observed that the school age classroom was out of ratio from 8:15 until 8:30 AM. Two staff were present with 25 to 27 older and younger school age children. Required ratio for this age group was 1 staff for every 12 children. At 8:30 AM and third staff person arrived to meet the ratio. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) n this day, the ratio could have been met by moving children to younger classrooms, but communication was a difficult. Walkie Talkies have been purchased and even if all staff are in ratio, we can communicate with every room inside and out to assess space for children and where we can allow a parent to drop off if a room is full due to Staffing/Group Size/Capacity. Staff schedules were adjusted to have one additional staff 30 mins earlier each day to cover unexpected arrivals, early arrivals, and illness of a staff. We have begun process of agreement renewal for all families and will have schedules posted in each room so we can hold families accountable to arrival and departure times. |
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| 2019-03-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 3/29/19, it was observed that 2 of the ceiling tiles in the preschool (Monkey) classroom were broken above the loft area. The children were pulling them down and breaking them. 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.) The preschool room has been renovated to remove the loft and open the wall (no doors). The ceiling tiles are repaired and the children are no longer able to reach them. |
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