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| 2026-06-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours Noncompliance Area: The operator did not notify the central regional office within 24 hours of child #1 receiving emergency room treatment. A written report was not provided within 72 hours after emergency room treatment. Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department. Staff person #3 and #4 will be required to attend the Central Region Existing Provider Orientation in-person training to be conducted on 10/15/2026. The owner or director shall contact the Central Regional Office to schedule the training. The hours of the training may not be counted towards the required 12 hours of annual child care training. Documentation of completed training must be submitted to the Regional Office and be kept in the facility person's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator was made aware of the requirement to notify the parent and the regional office within 24 hours and provide a written report within 72 hours of a hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department. Staff person #3 will be taking over as the director. The operator / director will attend the October 15th, 2026 existing provider training. Staff Person #4 is no longer employed with Scholars Academies. |
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| 2026-06-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 05/28/2026, staff stated that the infant classroom and young toddler classroom combined in the infant classroom during naptime. There was a mixed age group of 1 infant and 7 young toddlers in the infant classroom during naptime with 1 staff person. Staff person #1 was over ratio while staff person #2 was on their break. Naptime ratios do not double when there is an infant in care. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff schedules have been adjusted to ensure there is appropriate coverage and ratio support. Staff was trained on the procedure with mixed age groups and now is aware that it is required to remain in ratio at all times. |
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| 2026-05-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 05/28/2026, child #1 received 1st and 2nd degree burns on their hands while at the facility. Staff person #1 did not observe how the injury occurred and did not notice the burns and blisters on the child's hands while in their care. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff and members of the legal entity to complete the Better Kid Care 911: Responding to Medical Emergencies Self-Learning Module. The legal entity will confirm compliance by sending a copy of the training certificate to the Central Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning upon completion of the training. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to complete the Active Supervision -- Infants & Toddlers through ContinuED (PA Keys). 3. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff and members of the legal entity to receive training and technical assistance through the ELRC regarding playground safety and heat-related injuries. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 is no longer employed with Scholars Academies. To ensure staff are actively monitoring children and are trained on best practices, 1. 08/31/2026 All staff will complete the Better Kid Care 911: Responding to Medical Emergencies Self-Learning Module 2. 08/31/2026 All Staff will complete Active Supervision -- Infants & Toddlers through ContinuED (PA Keys). 3. 08/14/2026 ELRC will be coming to conduct a training on safety and supervision. |
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| 2026-05-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Needs Verification |
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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: On 05/28/2026, child #1 received 1st and 2nd degree burns on their hands while at the facility. An incident report was not completed on the date of the injury. A report was not completed until 05/29/2026 after the parent notified the operator and director of the child's injuries. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members will be provided specific training on the reporting procedure for accidents regarding how and when to complete an incident report alongside the Safety and Supervision training with the ELRC. |
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| 2026-05-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 06/02/2026 at 9:45 am, observed the exterior side of the metal door leading from the preschool classroom to the playground reached a temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The playground faces the morning sun and does not have a source of shade. Children at the facility go outside to play in the mornings between 9:00 - 10:30 creating a threat to the health and safety of the children due to surfaces on the playground reaching temperatures over 110 degrees F. 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. The operator will develop a procedure which includes a process for checking and documenting the outdoor temperature and surface temperatures on the playground equipment and surfaces prior to taking the children outside. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for checking outdoor temperatures is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of 3 months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To ensure the metal door leading from the preschool classroom to the playground reduces in temperature, above door awning will be installed to block the sun. Additionally, staff will log the surface, temperature, time and sign daily prior to taking children outside. The log will be sent to the central regional office on a weekly basis. |
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| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.101(a) Description: Age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Observed child #1, a young toddler (see LIS code sheet), in the infant classroom using a Bright Starts Cute Critters Activity Jumper. The recommended age range for use is 6 - 12 months. The manufacturer's instructions warning includes the following statement, "DO NOT allow children who can stand or walk on their own to use the activity jumper." Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member was trained on developmental needs consistent with the age range taught. |
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| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.112 - Infant/Toddler Stimulation | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.112 Description: Infant/Toddler Stimulation Noncompliance Area: During diaper changing, observed 3 young toddlers sitting in highchairs watching a video on a small tablet placed on a nearby shelf in lieu of the children being engaged in an age-appropriate activity with staff interacting with the children. Correction Required: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member was trained on developmental needs consistent with the age range taught. During diaper changing the teacher will place the children into stations to play where the teacher can visually supervise the children. |
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| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #2 standing with their back to the infants and toddlers in the infant classroom. Staff person #2 was unable to supervise a young toddler asleep in a crib on the far side of the room. The crib was placed behind another crib and a Pack N Play which were blocking visibility. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The crib was moved to ensure visual supervision while the infant was sleeping. |
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| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 will be taking a PQAS approved pediatric first aid and CPR training on June 8th, 2026. Staff person #1 will be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS until the training has been completed. |
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| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(6) - Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(6) Description: Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep Noncompliance Area: Observed a bottle with milk or formula in the crib with child #2, a young toddler (see LIS code sheet), while the child was sleeping. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will be reminded there should be no bottles in the crib with an infant or toddler while sleeping and daily random checks will be conducted. |
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| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 did not include a second written, nonfamily reference from individuals 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person will get a second non-family reference. |
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| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. Staff person #1 had documentation of Standard First Aid dated 04/01/2025 through the American CPR CARE Association which is not an approved Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Provider and Curriculum. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 will be taking a PQAS approved pediatric first aid and CPR training on June 8th, 2026. Staff person #1 will be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS until the training has been completed. |
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| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 file for staff person #1 did not include a PA State Police Clearance for employment; a volunteer clearance dated 04/12/2026 was on file. Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 has obtained a PA State Police Clearance for employment. Staff #1 was removed from a position caring for children until the PA State Police Clearance was obtained. |
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| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.72(c)/3270.76 - Good repair/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(c)/3270.76 Description: Good repair/Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 windows open in the preschool classroom next to the door leading to the outside play space. The window on the right had a screen which was damaged creating gaps along the windowsill and frame. The window on the left had damaged wood on the lower right corner of the bottom rail of the window which created a hole and rough splintering wood. Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both window openings in the preschool classrooms have been repaired. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The original agreement is not provided to the parent, the parent is provided a copy and the original is placed in the child's file. The files for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 included the original agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The program has updated its enrollment procedures to ensure that the original parent agreement is provided to the parent/guardian at the time of enrollment, and a copy is maintained in the child's file. For children #1--#5, copies of the agreements have been placed in their files, and parents have been provided with the original signed agreements. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 included an incomplete address of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the name 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact information for child #1 has been updated to include the complete address of the child's physician/source of medical care. The emergency contact information for child #3 has been updated to include name of the child's physician or source of medical care. The child's file has been reviewed to ensure all required information is now complete. |
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| 2026-03-10 | 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 information for child #2 did not include the work address of 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.) The emergency contact information for child #2 has been updated to include the complete work address of the enrolling parent. The child's file has been reviewed to ensure all required information is now complete. |
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| 2026-03-10 | 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 information for child #1, #2, and #3 did not include the addresses for 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact information for child #1-3 has been updated to include the complete address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The child's file has been reviewed to ensure all required information is now complete. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: Observed prescription medication for child #6 which did not have written consent for administration from the parent. The facility created tracking sheet for administration of medication did not request a signature from the parent. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written parental consent for the administration of prescription medication for child #6 has been obtained and placed in the child's file. The facility's medication administration tracking form has been revised to include a required parent/guardian signature authorizing administration. Staff have been retrained on proper medication administration procedures, including obtaining written consent prior to administering any medication. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(iv) - Amount to administer | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)(iv) Description: Amount to administer Noncompliance Area: The facility created tracking sheet for the administration of medication did not include the amount of medication to be administered. Correction Required: A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility's medication administration tracking form has been revised to include the required field for the amount/dosage of medication to be administered. All current medication forms have been updated to reflect complete information, including dosage, and staff have been retrained on properly completing all required fields prior to administration. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #5 use diaper wipes to clean the hands of young toddlers in lieu of handwashing after being diapered. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #5 was immediately retrained on proper diapering and handwashing procedures. Staff were reminded that diaper wipes may not be used in place of handwashing. All children are now required to wash their hands with soap and water after diapering. Classroom practices were corrected to ensure compliance. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: The diapering area in the young toddler classroom had a hands-free covered can which was not functioning properly. Observed staff #5 open the lid using their hand to dispose of a soiled diaper. The diaper genie located in the infant classroom did not open with the foot petal as intended for the proper disposal of soiled diapers. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The non-functioning hands-free covered diaper receptacle in the young toddler classroom was immediately repaired/replaced to ensure proper hands-free operation. Staff were retrained on maintaining sanitary diapering procedures, including the requirement to use hands-free disposal methods and avoid contact with the receptacle lid. |
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| 2026-03-10 | 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 Prevention of Shaken Baby, Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment Policy did not include the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma or address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The facility Emergency Plan did not include a statement regarding the continuity of operations in the event of an emergency at the facility. Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 01/08/2021. 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility updated the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment Policy to include clear recognition of signs/symptoms and prevention strategies. (Correction date 03/13/2026) - (Implemented 03/26/2026) The Emergency Plan has been revised to include continuity of operations procedures. All staff have been retrained on both updated policies. (Correction date 04/30/2026) Staff person 1 completed mandated reporter training on 3/10/2026. (Correction date 03/10/2026) - (Implemented 03/10/2026) |
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| 2026-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 included a health assessment and TB test which was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service at the facility (see LIS code sheet). The health assessment on file was dated 10/05/2025 and the TB test results were dated 10/02/2025. 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #3 has been tested and will maintain up-to-date and timely health records. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #5 did not wash their hands after diapering a child in the young toddler classroom. Staff person #5 used nonporous gloves for diaper changes in lieu of handwashing. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #5 was immediately retrained on proper diapering procedures, including the requirement to wash hands with soap and water after each diaper change. Staff were reminded that the use of nonporous gloves does not replace handwashing. Proper handwashing procedures have been reinforced and implemented in the classroom. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.166(3) - Disposable nursers or parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(3) Description: Disposable nursers or parents Noncompliance Area: Observed bottles provided by the parent which were being hand washed in the sink and reused for infants and young toddlers. The facility does not have a commercial dishwasher to wash bottles. Correction Required: Disposable nursers shall be used for infants unless bottles are provided by the parent or unless a commercial dishwasher is used by the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediately stop using hand-washed bottles for infants and toddlers. Notify parents to provide pre-sterilized bottles or use single-use bottles which will be returned to the parent at the end of the day. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training at facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: The files for staff person #4, #5, and #6 did not include acceptable verification of child care experience following the outset of service at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Acceptable verification of child care experience has been added to the files for person #4 - 6. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility has revised its emergency plan to include specific accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Staff have been trained on these updates and procedures. |
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| 2026-03-10 | 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 parent explaining the emergency procedures did not include information which addresses lock-down procedures in the event of an intruder; accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions; or a statement that an emergency drill is conducted annually. 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 parent emergency procedures letter has been updated to include: Lockdown procedures in the event of an intruder Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions A statement confirming that emergency drills are conducted annually The updated letter has been distributed to all current families. |
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| 2026-03-10 | 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 file for staff person #1 included a PA State Police clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and FBI which were not updated with 60 months of the previous clearance. The current PSP clearance was dated 10/22/2025 with the previous dated 10/07/2020. The current Child Abuse clearance was dated 12/19/2025 with the previous dated 10/09/2020. The current FBI clearance was dated 11/18/2025 with the previous clearance dated 10/26/2020. Staff person/facility person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 01/08/2021. Staff person #2 was observed working unsupervised in the preschool classroom. The file for staff person #2 did not include out of state clearances for states in which they have resided in the previous 5 years prior to working in a child care position at the facility (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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/facility person/volunteer #1, staff person/facility person/volunteer #1 may not work in a child- care position at the facility. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 has completed the mandated reporter training on 03/10/2026. Staff person #2 was removed from a position caring for children and is no longer employed by the facility. Clearances will be updated at least once every 60 months. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed drop ceiling tiles in the infant classroom which was not installed properly on the ceiling brackets. Observed drop ceiling tiles in the older toddler classroom that were missing or not installed properly on the ceiling brackets. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All improperly installed and missing drop ceiling tiles in the infant and older toddler classrooms were immediately addressed. Maintenance staff reinstalled and secured all ceiling tiles properly onto ceiling brackets and replaced any missing or damaged tiles. Both classrooms were inspected to ensure no remaining hazards were present. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(e) Description: Toilet and sinks proper height Noncompliance Area: The portable sink located in the young toddler classroom did not have a platform or steps for the young toddlers to easily approach and use the sink. Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A stable, non-slip platform/steps have been installed at the portable sink in the young toddler classroom to ensure children can safely and independently access the sink for handwashing. Staff were reminded to ensure proper supervision during use. |
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| 2025-12-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: On 12/5/25, it was observed that staff person #1 caring for 3 children unsupervised in the one year old classroom. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR, Mandated Reporter Training, Health and Safety Training. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, or GS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, then staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The certificates have been retrieved from the provider and were emailed to you and placed in their file. Staff person was removed from classroom until certificates were retrieved. |
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| 2025-12-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: On 12/5/25, it was observed that staff person 1 did not have 2 nonfamily references on file. Staff person 1 has 1 reference on file. An additional reference is needed. 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.) The two letters have been obtained and placed in their file. |
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| 2025-12-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 12/5/25, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1 was observed working in a childcare position with 3 children in the 1 year old classroom without documentation of their NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) It has been retrieved and placed in their file. Staff person was removed from classroom until clearance was retrieved. |
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| 2025-05-30 | Initial review | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: On 5/29/25, it was observed that staff person 5 did not have documentation of a physical or TB test on file. 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 5, immediately after being made aware, went to urgent care and had a physical conducted. Staff person 5 will return Monday for TB reading. |
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| 2025-05-30 | Initial review | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: On 5/29/25, it was observed that staff person 1 did not have documentation of 2 written, nonfamily references on file. On reference on file indicated that it was written by the staff person's sister. CORRECTED ON SITE. 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.) This has been completed and will be submitted with the remaining documentation on Monday, June 2nd, 2025. |
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| 2025-05-30 | Initial review | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 5/29/25, it was observed that staff persons 2 and 3 had a mandated reporter training on file that was expired. Mandated reporter training must be updated every 60 months. Staff person 2 had a mandated reporter training on file that expired on 7/22/24 and no update was available. Staff person 3 had a mandated reporter training on file that expired on 7/19/24 and no update was available. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both staff members have worked on this training during nap time today. They are expected to complete this training by Monday, June 2nd, 2025. |
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