Above And Beyondearly Learners Academy Llc

Regulation: 3270.62(a)

Description: Large muscle space provided

Noncompliance Area: During the follow up inspection on 3/16/2026, it was observed that there were dogs in the facility's designated play space and staff stated that the landlord gave that space to another tenant so there is no designated play space onsite as required.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/11/2026, the files for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 were viewed and the financial agreement did not include an admission date.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(1)

Description: Child's name, birth date

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/11/2026, the file for child #4 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the child's date of birth.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/11/2026, the files for child #2, child #4, and child #5 were viewed the Emergency Contact Form was incomplete. The Emergency Contact Form for child #2, and child #4 did not include the parent information, and the form for child #5 did not include a parent phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/11/2026, the files for child #4 and child #5 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form for child #4 did not include the name of the health insurance company, and the Emergency Contact Form for child #5 did not include the health insurance and policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/11/2026, the file for child #2, child #4, and child #5 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the release person's information. The form for child #2 did not include the name, address and phone number of the release person, child #4 did not include the address and the phone number of the release person, and the form for child #5 did not include the address for the release person.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/11/2026, the file for child #1, child #2, and child #3 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form and the Financial Agreement were not updated within a 6-month period. The Emergency Contact Form for child #1 was dated 8/6/25, the Emergency Contact Form and the Financial Agreement for child #2 was dated 3/12/25, and the Emergency Contact Form for child #3 was dated 7/21/25.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 2/11/2026, it was found that the facility did not have the Workmen's Compensation Insurance.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/11/2026, the file for staff #1 was viewed and the health assessment did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/11/2026, the files for staff #1, and staff #2 were viewed and did not include two non-family reference letters attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/11/2026, the files for staff #1 and staff #2 were viewed and their file did not include verification that an initial emergency planning training was completed.

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 and kept on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/11/2026, the files for staff #2 was viewed and staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The trainings not completed were the Health and Safety Part 1 and Part 2.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by a primary staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff #2, staff #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/11/26, the files for staff #1 and staff #2 were viewed and the file for staff #1 did not include the Child Abuse, PA State Criminal, and the FBI Fingerprinting clearances. The file for staff #1 did not include verification that the Mandated Reporter training had been completed. The file for staff #2 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry Clearance, and verification that the Mandated Reporter training had been completed. (See LIS code sheet for hire date)

Correction Required: Staff #1 and staff #2 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business on 2/11/2026 because she/he does not have all the required clearances.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/11/2026, it was observed that one of the floor tiles was broken and was a tripping hazard.

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.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/11/2026, it was observed in the left room that there was chipped paint on the left wall near the back.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/11/2026, it was observed that there was trash bags directly outside the back door and it was obstructing the exit.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/11/2026, upon request the facility could not provider annual verification that the fire detection system is operable.

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)).

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/6/2025, it was observed that the toilet seat in the bathroom on the right side was cracked and in need of repair.

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.

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/6/2025, it was observed that a corner shelf and cubbies in the left back were not attached to the wall and were a tipping hazard.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/6/2025, the file for child #2 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the physician's phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/6/2025, the files for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form and the agreement were not updated within a 6-month period. The agreement for child #1 was dated 12/15/23, and the emergency contact form (EC) was dated 3/1/24. The agreement for child #2 was dated 3/7/24, and the EC was dated 3/1/24. The agreement and the EC for child #3 was dated 6/17/24. The agreement and the EC for child #4 was dated 9/13/24. The agreement for child #5 was dated 12/7/23, and the Emergency Contact Form was dated 3/1/24.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/6/2025, the file for child #5 did not include a health assessment within 60 days of admission. (See code sheet for start date).

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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/6/2025, the file for child #1 was viewed and the health assessment was not updated within 12 months. The date of the last health assessment was 12/19/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/06/2025, the files for staff #2, staff #3, and staff #6 were viewed. Staff #2 had a CPR/First Aid training that was dated 10/2022 and staff #3 had CPR/First Aid training dated 3/9/2023, and staff #6 did not complete the CPR/First Aid training, and the Health and Safety Training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/6/2025, the file reviewed for staff # 1 did not contain a PA Criminal Background Clearance. The file for staff #2 did not contain an FBI Fingerprinting Clearance. The file for staff #4 did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal Background Clearance, and an FBI Fingerprinting Clearance. The file for staff #5 had a Mandated Reporter Training that was dated 7/25/2019 that was not updated within the 60-month period. The file for Staff #6, did not contain an FBI Fingerprinting Clearance, a PA Criminal Background Clearance, and a Mandated Reporter training and they were working for the facility for more than 45 days. (See Code Sheet for Hire Dates)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #1, staff #2, staff #4, and staff #6 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/6/2025, it was observed that there were 14 children in the room on the left with Staff person #1, and staff person #5, and the youngest child was 1 years old.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff/child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/6/2025, it was observed in the infant room that there were two electrical outlets that did not have protective covers on them, and one outlet on the left side of the facility near the telescope.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/6/2025, it was observed that there was Vaseline that was accessible to the children in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table in the infant room.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/6/2025, it was observed that the bathroom sink was separating from the wall and was a safety hazard to the children.

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.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/6/2025, it was observed that on the left side of the facility, there was chipping paint near the bathroom.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/29/2024, Certification Representative observed that the resting cots were not labeled for each child's individual use.

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.

Regulation: 3270.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/29/2024, Certification Representative observed that there was no emergency contact form in the files of child #2, and child #3.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/29/2024, Certification Representative observed that the child care spaces did not have emergency contact forms in them.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Regulation: 3270.181(a)

Description: Each child

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/21/2024 Certification Representative observed that there was no child file onsite for child #1, and child #4.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection dated 2/29/2024, Certification Representative observed that the infant room was out of ratio. The staff/child ratio is 1:4 and there was 1 staff with 5 infant children.

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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/29/2024, Certification Representative observed that the back doorway on the left side of facility leading outside had tape all around the doorway obstructing it from being opened.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection dated 10/16/2023, certification representative observed that a rug on the right side of facility wrinkled very easily and was a tripping hazard.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 10/16/2023, certification representative observed that OEM and local traffic safety authorities have not been notified in writing of the location of the facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection dated 10/16/2023, certification representative observed that the facility did not have an emergency plan onsite.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection dated 10/16/2023, certification representative reviewed staff person #1 File and staff person #1 has not completed the Mandated Reporter Training required to be the director of the facility per the 3270 CPSL regulations.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #1 will have until 10/31/2023 to complete the Mandated Reporter Training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #1 must be supervised when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection dated 10/16/2023, certification representative reviewed staff person #1 personnel file and the file of facility person #1 did not contain a completed NSOR clearance. The file does not contain copies of request for the NSOR Clearance required for CPSL regulations.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person #1 must not work in a child care position until CPSL clearances are obtained.

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection dated 10/16/2023, certification representative reviewed the director's file and observed that director did not have the proper CPSL qualifications to be the director. The director did not have a completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearance, and staff person #1 had not completed the Mandated Reporter Training. Therefore, a director is not currently employed at the facility.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Regulation: 3270.63

Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection dated 10/16/2023, certification representative observed that there were wires attached to the outside of the building that were hanging in play space and they were accessible to children. Also, there were 3 areas where the wood fencing with nails in it were coming off, and there was a fire hydrant lying on its side that is a safety hazard.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection. certification representative observed that there were no hand washing bathroom signs stating " A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating."

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.