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Adams County Christian Academy

Gettysburg, PA · Adams County
1865 Biglerville Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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1865 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
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CER-00255539
License Issued
Jun 30, 2026
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Jun 30, 2027
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Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
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Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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Adams County Christian Academy is a Child Care Center in Gettysburg PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The director could not provide proof of an emergency drill having been conducted annually.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency drills for Tornado and Active shooter have been completed and documented to have occurred 8/10/26.
2026-07-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 AND PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care 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 person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS 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 person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 has completed the pre-service training Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 AND PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2 on 7/28/26.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.106(e)/3270.119 - Seasonal coverings/Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(e)/3270.119

Description: Seasonal coverings/Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant classroom that a crib sheet being used was not the appropriate size for the mattress in the crib creating a potential suffocation hazard.

Correction Required: Seasonal, appropriate covering, such as sheets or blankets, shall be provided as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents have supplied appropriate sized crib sheets that fit onto the crib mattress snug eliminating the potential for suffocation.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The service agreement for child #1 did not specify the date of the child's admission. (corrected on site)

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The date of admission has been added to the service agreement for child #1.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: The individual files for children #1-8 contained the original agreements.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All original agreements have been sent home to families and copies have been made and placed in child files.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All names, addresses and telephone numbers of the child's physician have been added to the emergency contact for child #1.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for children #2 and #7 do not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The home and work addresses and telephone numbers have been filled in by the enrolling parents for children #2 and #7.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for children #6 and #8 do not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All information on the child's special needs has been filled in on the emergency contact form by the enrolling parents for children #6 and #8.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #8 does not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The policy number for child #8 under a family policy has been entered into the emergency contact form.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for children #3 and #5 do not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released has been entered into the emergency contact form for children #3 and #5.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a staff member in the infant classroom cleaned an able-bodied child's hands with a baby wipe after being diapered rather than using soap and running water.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A step stool has been added and the sink area has been organized of able-bodied children can wash hands using soap and running water.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: Written formula and feeding schedules have not been obtained from the parents of the enrolled infants.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A form for written formula and feeding schedules has been sent home to be filled out by parents of enrolled infants.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant classroom, 2 bottles containing formula and 1 glass container containing breastmilk were not labeled with the children's names.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All bottled containing formula or breastmilk have been labeled with the children's names.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, it was indicated by the director that a second copy of reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses are not maintained at the facility in an accident file.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of all reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses have been placed into the children's files and a separate accident file.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The individual file for staff person #1 does not include verification of education prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Request for documentation of education verification has been submitted and will be placed in the staff file as soon as it is received.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The individual file for staff person #2 does not contain a written report of an initial health assessment. The individual file for staff person #1 does not contain results of an initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2's last day of employment is April 10, 2026 and will no longer work at the facility. Staff person #1 has made an appointment with the dr to obtain the TB test. Once it is obtained the results will be placed in the staff file.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility's emergency plan will be revised to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The individual file for staff person #1 does not include a receipt that an FBI clearance has been requested and does not include a DHS FBI clearance. The individual file for staff person #2 does not include a documentation stating that an NSOR certificate has been requested and does not include an NSOR certificate.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons #1 and #2 may not work in a child care 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. Facility Person #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 one was sent immediately to obtain the FBI clearance and it is now included in the staff file Facility person #2 has obtained the NSOR clearance and it has been placed in the staff file
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the bathroom used by preschool children, Raid insect spray and other cleaning sprays were being stored in the cabinet under the sink that was not locked or made inaccessible to children.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All hazardous materials have been removed and placed in a locked cabinet out of reach of children.
2025-11-19 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-08-18 Change in Location Capacity 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of each of the new childcare spaces, it was found that a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the infant childcare space.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will immediately post daily activity plans for the infant room.
2025-08-18 Change in Location Capacity 3270.71 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of each new childcare space, it was found that the hot water in the hand washing sink tested at 115 degrees Fahrenheit in both the Infant childcare space and the older toddler/preschool childcare space.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider immediately adjusted the hot water take to a lower setting.
2025-08-18 Change in Location Capacity 3270.81 - Glass Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.81

Description: Glass

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of each new childcare space and the entry way doors, it was found that the glass doors did not have a visual strip or other visual identification placed on the glass.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider immediately placed a poster on each glass door.
2025-05-13 Initial review 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: Upon visual inspection of the outdoor equipment, it was found that at least 3-4 pieces of playground equipment were embedded into the ground, but did not have loose fill or other approved playground surface covering.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
-We are working on installing a new play ground. The equipment will not be embedded. There will be a grass area around everything. No PreK children will be using the playground until the proper playground is installed for them to use.
2025-05-13 Initial review 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's records, it was found that Child #2 and Child #4 did not have the written consent signed by a parent for 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
-Parent of Child #2 has completed the missing signatures and will also be withdrawing on May 30th as it is the last day of school. -Child #4 will also be withdrawing on May 30th as it is the last day of school. New enrollment packets with regulatory paperwork have been created and will be given to new families at time of enrollment.
2025-05-13 Initial review 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's records, it was found that Child #2 emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
-Child #2 is withdrawing on May 30th as it is the end of the school year. New enrollment packets with regulatory paperwork have been created and will be given to new families at time of enrollment.
2025-05-13 Initial review 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's records, it was found that Child #3 and Child #4 emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual[s] designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 and Child #4 will be withdrawing on May 30th as it is the last day of the school year. New enrollment packets with regulatory paperwork have been created and will be given to new families at time of enrollment.
2025-05-13 Initial review 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the preschool childcare space, it was found that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not created and/or displayed in a conspicuous location in that space.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every childcare space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
-A written letter to parents will be made to communicate our plans during a medical emergency. This plan will include a list of proper steps taken such as calling 911 and a plan of who will be supervising children left in care and who will be riding with the child to the emergency room. This plan will also include that parents will be contacted and told details and a location for them to meet us. The letter will be included in the parental enrollment package.
2025-05-13 Initial review 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1)

Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that valid health assessments were not on file for Child #1, Child #3 and Child #4.

Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1, #3 and #4 will be withdrawing May 30th as that is the last day of school. New enrollment packets with regulatory paperwork have been created and will be given to new families at time of enrollment.
2025-05-13 Initial review 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Upon discussion with the facility director, it was found that the current facility emergency plans did not include details related to the continuity of operations in the event of a site emergency. In addition, it was found that no record was made of initial employment emergency plan training for either Facility Person #1 or Facility Person #2.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
- The facility's emergency plan will be revised to include comprehensive procedures ensuring continuity of operations during and after a site emergency. -As discussed we did give the emergency training but did not have date documented. After looking back at the calendar I created a document where I can list Employee names and date of training and have them sign.
2025-05-13 Initial review 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Facility Person #1 and #2 did not have a valid health assessments on file at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
-Health assessments of Staff Person #1 and #2 will be completed and file will be updated as soon as documents are available.
2025-05-13 Initial review 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Facility Person #1 and #2 did not have a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
-Health assessments including the TB test will be completed and file will be updated.
2025-05-13 Initial review 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During discussion with the facility director, it was found that the operator had not created or sent a notification to local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare 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 childcare facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
-A letter will be created and taken to local traffic safety authorities. The date sent and date received will be noted in files along with signature of the person who received it.
2025-05-13 Initial review 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's records, it was found that Child #2 and Child #4 record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
-Child #2 and Child #4 will be withdrawn on May 30th. New enrollment packets with regulatory paperwork have been created and will be given to new families at time of enrollment.
2025-05-13 Initial review 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's records, it was found that Child #3 and Child #4 record did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, which the facility acknowledged was part of their programming.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 and Child #4 will be withdrawn on May 30th. New enrollment packets with regulatory paperwork have been created and will be given to new families at time of enrollment.
2025-05-13 Initial review 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(8)

Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's records, it was found that a valid service agreement was not on file for Child #1 - Child #5.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
-Child #1- Child #5 will be withdrawn on May 30th. Agreements will be filled out upon the start of the new school year and will be placed in student files. New enrollment packets with regulatory paperwork have been created and will be given to new families at time of enrollment.
2025-05-13 Initial review 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site area, it was found that the current facility emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
-The facility emergency plan will be immediately posted after it is completed and revised in parent binder located at the entrance of the room where parents can look at and access the plans. All staff and parents will be informed of its location.
2025-05-13 Initial review 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: Upon discussion of the facility emergency plans with the director, it was found that a letter explaining the emergency procedures was not provided to the parents at the facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A letter detailing the current emergency procedures has been prepared and will be ready to give at the time of enrollment of each student. Last day of school is May 30th.
2025-05-13 Initial review 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 does not contain a signed disclosure statement. The file of facility person #2 contains a volunteer copy of a completed child abuse [dated 4.15.22]. The file does not contain a copy of request(s) for the approved PA Child Abuse Clearance.

Correction Required: Facility person #1 must complete the required signed disclosure statement by the close of business [5.13.25]. Facility person #2 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business [5.13.25].

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
-Facility person #1 has been notified of the missing disclosure statement and instructed to complete and sign the required form immediately. -Child Abuse clearance for person #2 has been completed and has been added too staff file. Staff Person #2 was removed from childcare duties until the required clearance was on file.
2025-05-13 Initial review 3270.34(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Associate's, 30 credits + 4 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Associate's, 30 credits + 4 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #2 self-identified as performing in the director role at the facility. An inspection of the personnel file found that documentation of 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field was not included, nor did the file include verification of 4 years of experience with children.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 4 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
-I will make sure to fill out employment verification forms to prove years of experience and add them to file. I will also add the official transcript from college to prove education experience for Staff Person #2.
2025-05-13 Initial review 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection, Facility Person #1 was observed to be performing in an Assistant Group Supervisor role. The personnel file for Facility Person #1 did not contain any records of verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility. Also, a valid college transcript was not included into the file to verify current status and coursework completion.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A letter stating that she is unable to obtain high-school records due to school not open anymore has been placed in her file. I have also placed a copy of her official college transcript in her file to prove her education. Employment verification form has also been filled out and placed in her file.
2025-05-13 Initial review 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site in the preschool childcare space, it was found that the first aid kit was placed in a location accessible to children in care at that time.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
-First Aid kit will be moved immediately. We will be placing a clothing hook up on the wall by the door out of reach of children as discussed during the inspection.
2025-05-13 Initial review 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of all spaces used by children in care, it was found that an area approximately one foot square in the female restroom had peeling paint and damaged wall surfaces on the lower wall of the stall area.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
-I will discuss this with maintenance and get it sanded down and repainted so there is no peeling or damaged paint spots.

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