Agape Childcare And Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on October 17, 2025, the agreement of child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times, or the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on October 17, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #4 did not include the phone number of the child's physician.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on October 17, 2025, the emergency contact information of children #2 and 4 did not include the health insurance coverage or policy number.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on October 17, 2025, the emergency contact forms of children #1,2, and 4 were not signed/updated at least once in a 6 month period, and the financial agreements of children #1 and #4 were not signed at least once in a 6 month period.

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

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

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on October 17, 2025, the records of staff #1, 2, and 3 did not contain documentation of experience to qualify them as Assistant Group Supervisors.

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 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.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on October 17, 2025, certification representative observed stained ceiling tiles in the toddler room.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on October 17, 2025, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the preschool room and the outdoor play space.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on November 20, 2024, the record of child #1 did not contain an agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on November 20, 2024, the written emergency plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in rooms 2, 3, or 4.

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.

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on November 20, 2024, the record of child #1 did not contain an initial health assessment within 60 days of enrollment.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on November 20, 2024, certification representative observed a broken electrical face plate around the light switch in bathroom 1.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on November 20, 2024, certification representative observed chipped paint in the back section of room 3, and on the walls of the outdoor play space.

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

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on November 29, 2023, the records of staff #1, 2, and 3 did not contain documentation of the Health and Safety training update, and the records of staff #2 and #3 did not include documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR.

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.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on November 29, 2023, the records of staff #1, 2, 3 and 4 did not include documentation of emergency plan training conducted on an annual basis.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on November 29, 2023, the records of staff #1, 2, 3 and 4 did not contain documentation of an annual minimum 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on November 29, 2023, the records of staff #1, 2, and 3 did not contain documentation of fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on November 29, 2023, the records of staff #1 and #4 did not contain the NSOR verification certificate and the record of staff #2 did not contain a mandated reporter training completed within 60 months (dated 11-2-18).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on November 29, 2023, Certification representative observed stained ceiling tiles in the back room and in the hallway.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on November 29, 2023, Certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in rooms 1, 2, and 3.

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

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on November 29, 2023, Certification representative observed a toilet with broken tank cover in bathroom 1.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on November 29, 2023, provider did not have documentation of an annual inspection report on file at the facility.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Regulation: 3270.104(a)/3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size/Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/25/21, two infant children were observed sleeping in pak-n-plays that were torn and had holes throughout. s

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/25/21, the ceiling tiles in the infant classroom and in the hallway near the bathroom used by the children were wet, damaged, and protruding.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There were two doors leaning against the wall in the rear of the facility at the time of inspection on 10/25/21. The doors were not hinged, and loose. The doors may pose a hazard to the children in care.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 10/5/21 and 10/25/21, the glass window at the entrance to the facility was a broken window. The frame had broken glass with pointy edges. The window is to the infant classroom, the broken window was directly in front of a high chair.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The floor near the rear of the facility by the entrance to the outdoor play area was damaged and could pose a tripping hazard.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: on 10/5/21 and 10/25/21, the front door (main entrance) to the child care facility had splintered wood that could pose a hazard to the children in care.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On 10/25/21, in the infant area at the time of inspection, there was broken plaster on the wall.

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

Regulation: 3270.78

Description: Lighting

Noncompliance Area: During naptime on 10/5/21 the preschool area where children were napping did not have adequate lighting. Without the light, It was difficult to see who and how many children were sleeping in the area. There was also toddler children sleeping without proper lighting in the room near the kitchen. On 10/25/21, the hallway used by the facility children to get to the outdoor play area did not have sufficient lighting.

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 10/25/21, The tag on the fire extinguisher at the entrance to the facility did not proof it was recently inspected or served.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: AT the time of inspection on 10/25/21, the smoke detector in the infant classroom was dangling out of the ceiling. It was hanging in an area used by the facility children and could pose a hazard.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There was a broken window at the facility entrance, which was also adjacent to the infant/toddler class.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint observed throughout the facility at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.78

Description: Lighting

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the lighting in two classrooms was not sufficient enough for staff to see all children while napping.

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19, a broken table was observed on the outdoor play space. Additionally, stones, nails and debris with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed accessible to children on the outdoor play space. Foam sealant that can be picked apart causing choking hazard was observed accessible to children in the infant/young toddler room and the older toddler room.

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. 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.

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19, young toddlers were observed sitting on a two seated outdoor love seat to eat lunch. The love seat was not safe or appropriate for the child's size while eating meals. Young toddlers were observed leaning back and moving around on the chairs with food in their mouth potentially causing them to choke.

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

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19, an initial health assessment including results of tuberculosis testing by Mantoux method was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1 (hire date 11/18/19).

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.

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19, a written feeding schedule obtained by the parent was not observed on file for Child #1.

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

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19, requests for Pa Criminal clearance, Child abuse clearance, FBI clearance and NSOR clearance was not observed in the file belonging to provisional Staff #1 (hired 11/18/19). Additionally, mandated reporter training was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #2 (hired 4/10/198)

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. Facility Person #1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19, a bottle of rubbing alcohol was observed accessible to children on a shelf in the back half of the PK room. Toxic foam sealant was observed around the parameter of the flooring in the infant/toddler and older toddler rooms. Additionally, cleaner was observed in a spray bottle out of it's original container. The spray bottle was not labeled specifying the content inside.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19, cigarette butts were observed on the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Ashes and cigarette or cigar butts are prohibited in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area.

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19, exposed foam sealant (toxic) accessible to children where the baseboard meets the flooring was observed on the parameter of the infant/young toddler room and the older toddler room. Wet ceiling tiles were observed in the front room and in the back exit leading to the outdoor play space. Dirty vents were observed in the PK room and in the hallway. Sharp metal edges were observed accessible to children on the water spout located on the outdoor play space. Dead leaves, debris, and trash were observed on the outdoor play space. Damaged plaster was observed in the PK classroom.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19, light was not observed in the back exit hallway leading to the outdoor play space. Additionally, toys and a stroller were observed in the back hallway obstructing the exit door leading to the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Noncompliance Area: On 6/14/19, the outdoor play space contains an open area leading to a wide alley and evacuation stairs leading to apartment on second floor. A tenant with a leashed dog was observed using the evacuation stairs to exit the building. Fencing or natural barriers were not observed restricting children from unsafe conditions near the outdoor play space.

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

Noncompliance Area: On 6/14/19, plug in air fresheners containing toxic liquid were observed accessible to children in all 5 classrooms and the hallway outside the bathroom. Two spray bottles were observed in the art room cabinet. The spray bottles were not labeled specifying the contents inside the bottle. (pine sol/water and vinegar/water)

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Noncompliance Area: On 6/14/19, crumbled pieces of drywall were observed on the window pane accessible to children in Room #2. Wet ceiling tiles were observed in the back of the facility leading out to the outdoor play space. A tall shelf in Room #2 and a tall shelf in the Art Room was easily able to rock back and forth. Brackets or other means of preventing the shelves from falling were not observed.

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

Noncompliance Area: On 6/14/19, lighting was not observed in the rear of the facility leading out to the outdoor play space making the area dark.

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Noncompliance Area: On 6/14/19, a hand washing sign was not observed by the diaper changing table located in the bathroom.

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.

Noncompliance Area: On 6/14/19, evacuation routes were not posted. Emergency medical plan was not posted in the Art room.

Correction Required: Evacuation routes shall be posted. 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.