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Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The microwave in the play kitchen in Room 2 had a loose sidewall that left an exposed bolt that posed an injury hazard. 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 microwave in the play kitchen in Room 2 was immediately removed from the classroom upon discovery of the loose sidewall and exposed bolt. The item will be repaired to ensure it is in good condition and free of hazards. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: The mulch under the embedded play structure in the outdoor playground did not measure to a depth on 9", recommended by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The mulch under the embedded play structure on the outdoor playground will be replenished and raked to meet the recommended depth of 9 inches as outlined by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The area will be measured to ensure proper depth is achieved throughout the entire fall zone of the structure. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: There was no written daily activity schedule in the indoor gross motor room that the provider added during the renewal inspection. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written daily activity schedule has been created and posted in the indoor gross motor room to reflect the activities taking place in that space. The schedule is now visible and accessible to staff and children in accordance with DHS regulations. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the address and/or telephone number for the enrolling parent's employment. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for Child #1 was updated to include the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number. The file was reviewed to ensure all required information is now complete and compliant with DHS regulations. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 does not include written parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for Child #2 was updated to include written parental consent for emergency medical care. The required form was obtained, signed by the enrolling parent, and placed in the child's file to ensure compliance with DHS regulations. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #3 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #3 were updated to include complete addresses for all individuals designated for release. The files were reviewed to ensure all required information, including name, address, and telephone number, is now complete and compliant with DHS regulations. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: There was no emergency transportation plan posted in a conspicuous location in the indoor Gross Motor room that the provider added during the renewal inspection. 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.) An emergency transportation plan has been created and posted in a conspicuous location in the indoor Gross Motor room as required. The plan outlines the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. A copy of the plan has also been placed in the emergency binder to ensure accessibility. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on file for Child #4 is dated 11.26.25, more than 60 days after enrollment. The health assessment on file for Child #2, #4, and #5 does not include a signature from the healthcare professional who completed the health assessment, or the date that the health assessment was completed, making the form invalid. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessments for Children #2, #4, and #5 were reviewed and corrected to ensure they include the required healthcare professional's signature and date of completion. Updated documentation was obtained and placed in each child's file to validate the health assessments. For Child #4, the initial health assessment dated 11/26/25 was reviewed in relation to enrollment timing, and documentation was updated to ensure compliance with the 60-day requirement moving forward. All health records were re-verified for accuracy and completeness. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Child #1 does not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and is able to participate in child care. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessment for Child #1 was reviewed and updated to include the required statement indicating that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The corrected documentation has been placed in the child's file to ensure compliance with DHS regulations. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, included 0 of 4 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 1 of 4 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. Correction Required: ·Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 3.20.26 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 was dismissed from care by close of business on 3/20/26 in accordance with DHS and Department of Health immunization requirements. The parent was notified that the child may return to care only upon submission of updated immunization records demonstrating compliance with the ACIP schedule or a signed written exemption letter. The child's file has been updated to reflect dismissal and required documentation procedures. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: There was an unlabeled pink tablet in Room 2 that was not in the original container and was therefore unidentified. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The unlabeled pink tablet observed in Room 2 was immediately removed from the classroom and properly disposed of in accordance with medication safety procedures. Staff were reminded that all medications must be in their original containers and properly labeled before being accepted into the facility. A review of all classroom areas was completed to ensure no additional unauthorized medications were present. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The Shaken Baby Policy submitted by the facility does not include language regarding the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. 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.) Acorn Academy has reviewed and updated its Shaken Baby Syndrome / Abusive Head Trama policy to include specific language on the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The revised policy now includes procedures for recognizing signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, staff responsibilities as mandated reporters, and methods for preventing abusive situations, including appropriate caregiver responses to crying infants. All staff have been retrained on the updated policy and is implemented effective immediately. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 does not include written parental permission for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures. Correction Required: A child's record shall 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.) The file for Child #2 was updated to include signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures. The required form was obtained from the parent and placed in the child's record to ensure compliance with DHS regulations. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency procedures letter provided to parents of enrolled children has been updated to include specific information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The revised letter will be distributed to all currently enrolled families, and documentation of receipt will be maintained in each child's file. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There were 2 outlets in the women's bathroom at the end of the hall that were missing an outlet covers and were accessible to children. There were multiple accessible, uncovered outlets in the new indoor gross motor space that the provider added during the renewal inspection. 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.) New outlet covers were immediately placed in the outlets in the women's bathroom at the end of the hall that were missing and in the indoor gross motor space that the provider added during our annual renewal inspection. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: There was an unlidded trashcan in Room 4-B where soiled facial tissues were observed. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The unlidded trashcan in Room 4-B was immediately replaced with a closed, plastic-lined receptacle upon discovery. All soiled facial tissues were properly disposed of in the corrected container. Staff in Room 4-B were reminded of the requirement that any trash contaminated by human secretions must be placed in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in Room 4-B did not include band aids. 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.) The first aid kit in Room 4-B was immediately restocked to include an assortment of adhesive bandages, along with verification that all other required first aid supplies were present. The first aid kit now meets all DHS requirements. |
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| 2025-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: There were empty plastic shopping bags in an unlatched drawer accessible to children in Room 4B. 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 plastic shopping bags were immediately removed from the drawer and relocated to the office, where children are not permitted. The classroom was checked to ensure that no other plastic bags or hazardous materials are accessible to children. Staff in Room 4B were reminded of safe storage requirements for all materials that could pose a suffocation or safety risk. |
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| 2025-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #1, #3, #4, and #5 does not include the child's date of admission. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each child's agreement has been reviewed and updated to include the correct date of admission. Updated agreements have been signed by the parent/guardian and placed in the children's files. |
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| 2025-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 does not include the work address and telephone number for the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each child's emergency contact form has been updated to include the enrolling parent's current work address and telephone number. Parents were contacted to provide this missing information, and the corrected forms have been placed in the children's files. |
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| 2025-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 does not include written parental permission for the facility to obtain emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will notify the parent of child #3 regarding the missing permission form, obtain the signed written permission, and place it into the child's file. |
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| 2025-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #2, #4 and #5 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Directors will immediately notify the parent of child #2, #4, and #5 regarding the emergency contact form to include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. This will be obtained, filled in, signed, and returned to place in the child's file. |
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| 2025-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: There were no emergency contact forms in Rooms 2, 3, or 4B, where children were observed to be receiving care. The director stated while they had contact numbers for the children in each childcare space, copies of the emergency contact forms were not kept in any of the childcare spaces. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director provided copies of all children's emergency contact forms in a 3-prong folder to be kept in each room, 2,3, and 4B. Each childcare space has a complete and accessible file of emergency contact forms for every child in the space and school. |
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| 2025-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have a Shaken Baby Policy that addresses the following: Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. 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.) A comprehensive Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy will be developed and implemented to meet all regulatory requirements. Documentation of this training will be maintained in staff files. The policy will be included in the staff handbook and reviewed during new staff orientation. |
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| 2025-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 does not include written parental permission for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures. Correction Required: A child's record shall 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.) The director contacted the parent of child #3 to obtain written permission for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures and placed the signed permission form in child #3's file. |
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| 2025-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 includes only 1 written nonfamily reference. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A nonfamily reference was obtained by staff person #1 and placed in their personnel file. |
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| 2025-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4 is not dated, making them invalid (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff person #1 includes a PA Child Abuse clearance that was obtained for volunteer purposes, making it invalid for childcare employment; does not include a complete FBI clearance or proof of being fingerprinted prior to date of hire, required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; and does not include a complete, valid NSOR certificate, required prior to working in a childcare position. The file for Staff person #3 did not include a valid PA Child Abuse clearance, required prior to hire, per CPSL requirements. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Facility Person #!, #2, #3, #4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff files have been reviewed and updated to ensure full compliance with CPSL clearance requirements. The following corrective actions have been completed or are in process: Disclosure Statements: All staff members have completed and signed new, dated disclosure statements. These updated documents are now on file. Staff #1: A new PA Child Abuse clearance obtained for employment purposes has been submitted and placed in the file. An FBI clearance has been completed, and proof of fingerprinting has been obtained and filed. A valid NSOR certificate has been received and added to the staff file. Staff #3: A current and valid PA Child Abuse clearance has been obtained and filed. |
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| 2025-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1, #2, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years' experience with children. The file for Staff person #3, who was classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 and #2 have been reclassified as aides until they obtain verification of additional childcare hours. Staff #1 and #2 will remain supervised at all times while they are aides. Staff person #3 has been reclassified as an assistant group supervisor pending receipt of his/her undergraduate transcript to verify 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field. |
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| 2025-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There was an outlet in Room 2 below the apples and in Room 3 under the alphabet that was missing an outlet cover and was accessible to children. 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 immediately replaced on both outlets in Room 2 and Room 3 to ensure they are no longer accessible to children. The facility was checked to confirm that all other outlets have secure covers in place. |
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| 2025-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: The Art room contained the following items that were on a shelf that was accessible to children and were labeled to keep out of reach of children: Up & Up brand disinfectant wipes; Clorox wipes; hand sanitizer. 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.) The Up & Up brand disinfectant wipes, Clorox wipes, and hand sanitizer were immediately moved to the top of the Art Shelf that are out of reach of children in the Art Room to ensure they are no longer accessible to children. The facility was checked to confirm that all other cleaning supplies have been moved to out of reach areas from children. |
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| 2025-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: There was no lidded trashcan in Room 2 and Room 4; the certification representative observed soiled facial tissues and used band aids in the unlidded cans. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lidded trashcans were immediately placed in Room 2 and Room 4 to ensure that all waste containing bodily fluids (such as tissues and bandages) is disposed of properly and in a sanitary manner. All staff were reminded of the health and safety requirement to use only lidded trashcans for this type of waste. |
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| 2025-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Art room did not include soap. 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.) Soap was immediately added to the first aid kit in the Art Room to ensure it meets all required contents. All other first aid kits in the facility were checked and confirmed to include soap and all other required supplies. |
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| 2025-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: The 2 bathrooms at the end of the hall used by Rooms 3 & 4 did not include a lidded waste receptacle. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lidded waste receptacles were immediately placed in both bathrooms used by Rooms 3 and 4 to ensure proper and sanitary disposal of paper towels and waste that may contain bodily fluids. All other facility bathrooms were checked and confirmed to have appropriate lidded waste receptacles. |
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| 2025-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a fire drill log available to the certification representative at the inspection. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire drill log was found with all documentation of all past fire drills conducted and posted in the office wall. A copy of the fire drill log will be emailed to the certification representative on November 6, 2025. |
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| 2025-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have a fire alarm 30-day test log, as required with Announcement C-23-02. 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)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will post on the wall the fire alarm 30 - day test log, along with the fire drill log, in the office. This paperwork was found in our locked cabinet in our office and will be emailed to our certification representative on November 6, 2025. We will continue to conduct the fire alarm every 30 days and document this on our fire alarm log. |
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| 2024-12-09 | Initial review | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked Mega Block in Room 2. 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 block was thrown away during the inspection. |
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| 2024-12-09 | Initial review | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: There was not 9 inches of mulch under the embedded play equipment in the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will rake the existing mulch in the play space so that there are 9 inches of mulch under and around the embedded equipment. |
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| 2024-12-09 | Initial review | 3270.108(c) - No styrofoam | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.108(c) Description: No styrofoam Noncompliance Area: Styrofoam cups were present in Room 4-A, that were used for arts and crafts projects. Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Styrofoam bowls were removed from the classroom. |
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| 2024-12-09 | Initial review | 3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) - Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff person #1 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 had a new health assessment completed on the DHS approved health assessment form which includes all required information. |
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| 2024-12-09 | Initial review | 3270.27(a)(2) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(2) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacked an evacuation location away from the premises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be updated to include the evacuation location(s) and a map that shows the directions to the emergency evacuation site. |
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| 2024-12-09 | Initial review | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a letter for parents regarding the emergency plan and explaining the emergency procedures. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We developed a letter for parents alerting them of the emergency plan which will be given to all parents of enrolled children. |
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| 2024-12-09 | Initial review | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(e) Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: There were paint dabbers in Room 4-A labeled "Keep out of reach of children" that were accessible to children. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The paint dabbers were thrown away at the time of the inspection. |
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| 2024-12-09 | Initial review | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: There was no first aid kit in each childcare room. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) First Aid kits were added to all of the classrooms. |
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| 2024-12-09 | Initial review | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The bathrooms in Room 2 and Room 4-B, and the bathroom at the end of the hallway did not include handwashing signs at each sink and at each toilet. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We placed the appropriate hand washing signs at each sink and each toilet |
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| 2024-12-09 | Initial review | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The childcare facility did not have proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system in the facility. The childcare facility, which is unable to test the interconnected fire detection system, does not have an annual inspection dated within the last 12 months confirming that the fire detection system in 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)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have requested the church where we are located complete the Act 62 Attestation. |
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