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Animal Crackers Playhouse Llc

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
9625 Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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Quick Facts

Capacity
38 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, French
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 952-9132
9625 Perry Hwy
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257841
License Issued
Jun 11, 2026
Active Through
Jun 11, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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Animal Crackers Playhouse Llc is a Child Care Center in Pittsburgh PA, with a maximum capacity of 38 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:45 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:45 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:45 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:45 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:45 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:45 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the operator's signature. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All families were given form CY 321 and asked to complete it in full with accurate signatures [including operator's signature] and resubmit it to Animal Crackers Playhouse.
2026-06-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All families were given form CY 321 and asked to fill out completely including the date on which fees are to be paid and resubmit it to Animal Crackers Playhouse.
2026-06-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked mention of services to be provided. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All families were given form CY 321 and asked to fill it out completely, including mention of services to be provided, and return it to Animal Crackers Playhouse.
2026-06-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the child's arrival and departure times. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All families were given form CY 321 and asked to complete it, including information regarding arrival and departure times, and return it to Animal Crackers Playhouse
2026-06-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All families were given form CY 321 and asked to fill it out completely, including information regarding persons to whom the child can be released to, and return it to Animal Crackers Playhouse.
2026-06-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the date of the child's admission. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All families were given form CY 321 and asked to fill it out completely with the child's date of admission.
2026-06-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack the address of the child's physician. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26

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.)
The family of child #1 was asked to provide the address of the child's physician on the Emergency Contact form. The form was corrected and returned to the child's personal file.
2026-06-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #2 and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack the information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent or physician. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26

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.)
he families of child #2 and child #5 were asked to add any special needs to the Emergency Contact Form and return it to Animal Crackers Playhouse.
2026-06-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATIAON: The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26

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 families of child #1 was asked to add lack the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2026-06-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26

Correction Required: 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.)
The families of children #2,3,4, and 5 were asked to correct their Emergency Contact forms by adding their signatures to allow for consent for emergency medical care for the child.
2026-06-15 Unannounced Monitoring 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: 2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack signed parental consent for emergency medical care for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26.

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.)
The families of children #2,3,4, and 5 were asked to correct their Emergency Contact forms by adding their signatures to allow for consent for minor 1st aid procedures to be administered by staff members. These forms were returned to Animal Crackers Playhouse and placed in personal files
2026-05-12 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)

Description: Written plan/Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: The Library Center, Learning Center, Art Room, and Toddler Room were observed to lack a daily schedule posted in the room.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written schedule for 1, 2, and 3 groups has been created and posted in all childcare spaces. Photo documentation has been provided to our representative.
2026-05-12 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the operator's signature.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The PA Agreement form CY321-12/99 has been provided to call current families. All families will fil out and return this form which will be added to children's personal files. Our Bright wheel partner app financial forms have also been updated and will be held in children's files along with these forms requiring operator's signature.
2026-05-12 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All families were given PA Agreement form CY321-12/99 requiring the date of fee payment. These forms will be filled out and placed in the child's personal files. Our Bright wheel financial form has been updated to include payment dates and this form will be kept in the child's personal file along with form CY-321.
2026-05-12 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked mention of services to be provided.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All families were given PA Form CY-321 which will be updated and placed in the child's individual file. Our Bright wheel app forms were updated to include services provided, amount of fees per week, date of which fees are to be paid, arrival and departure times, person designated to pick up child, date of admissions and extra services.
2026-05-12 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All families were given PA Form CY-321 which will be updated and placed in the child's individual file. Our Bright wheel app forms were updated to include services provided, amount of fees per week, date of which fees are to be paid, arrival and departure times, person designated to pick up child, date of admissions and extra services.
2026-05-12 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All families were given PA Form CY-321 which will be updated and placed in the child's individual file. Our Bright wheel app forms were updated to include services provided, amount of fees per week, date of which fees are to be paid, arrival and departure times, person designated to pick up child, date of admissions and extra services.
2026-05-12 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the date of the child's admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All families were given PA Form CY-321 which will be updated and placed in the child's individual file. Our Bright wheel app forms were updated to include services provided, amount of fees per week, date of which fees are to be paid, arrival and departure times, person designated to pick up child, date of admissions and extra services.
2026-05-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack the address 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This family was contacted and the form was corrected and returned to the child's file.
2026-05-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2 and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack the information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent or physician.

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.)
These families were notified and have filled in the spaces as non-applicable or N/A. The forms were returned to the child's file.
2026-05-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack the address of the individual 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.)
This family was notified and the forms as corrected and returned to the child's file.
2026-05-12 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The Preschool Room, Library Center, Learning Center, Art Room, and Toddler Room were observed to lack a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new written plan requiring transportation of a child during an emergency was added and posted in all childcare spaces. This plan was also placed in the emergency carry bag that will accompany staff that goes outside on an excursion. Photo documentation has been sent to our representative.
2026-05-12 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2 was observed to contain a health report on file that lacked a date. Therefore, it cannot be determined if the health report was provided in accordance with the regulatory requirements.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent returned to the physician and the Health Form was updated and signed with a new date of exam.
2026-05-12 Renewal 3270.131(c)/3270.182(1) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Initial and subsequent health reports Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(c)/3270.182(1)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2 was observed to contain a health report on file that was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant, or a CRNP.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent returned to the physician and the Health Form was updated and signed with a new date of exam.
2026-05-12 Renewal 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

Correction Required: 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.)
These families were notified and the forms were corrected and return to the child's file.
2026-05-12 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack signed parental consent for emergency medical care 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.)
These families were notified and the forms were corrected and return to the child's file.
2026-05-12 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In the lunchroom, two pairs of adult scissors were observed stored inside an unlocked drawer located to the right of the dishwasher and considered accessible to the children who were in the room eating a snack.

Correction Required: 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.)
Both pairs of adult scissors were removed from the drawer and placed in tan upper cabinet that is not accessible to children.
2026-05-12 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a means to provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have posted the QR code that links to the 3270 chapter in all childcare spaces. Photo documentation has been sent to our representative. We have added the QR code to our parent handbook and have contacted all currently enrolled families and provided access to the QR code and information for contacting the regional office.
2026-05-12 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kits in the Preschool Room, Library Center, Learning Center, Art Room, and Toddler Room were observed to lack soap.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Soap has been added to all first aid kits. Photo documentation has been sent to our representative.
2026-05-12 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 2/10/26 - 4/9/26 (58 Days).

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The representative thoroughly explained the regulation. The system was tested on 5/12/26 during the inspection. A new schedule has been created to test the system every 30 days.
2025-11-07 Initial review 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the Playroom, the vinyl on multiple tumbling mats were observed to be frayed or peeling off exposing the foam inside causing it not to be in good repair.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All frayed vinyl edges will be repaired.
2025-11-07 Initial review 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the kitchen area was observed to lack an operating thermometer inside the fridge.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Going to purchase a refrigerator thermometer and put it the refrigerator.
2025-11-07 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: The facility emergency plan was observed to lack information regarding volunteer emergency preparedness and continuity of operations included in their emergency plan.

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.)
We rewrote the emergency plan to include information regarding volunteer emergency preparedness and continuity of operations.
2025-11-07 Initial review 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack two nonfamily references.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 provided two non family refereces.
2025-11-07 Initial review 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan was observed to lack a plan for accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down and for shelter in place at the facility during an emergency.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We rewrote the emergency plan to include accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down and for shelter in place at the facility during an emergency.
2025-11-07 Initial review 3270.27(a)(2) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(2)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan was observed to lack a plan for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and to a location away from the facility premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We rewrote the emergency plan to include accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and to a location away from the facility premises.
2025-11-07 Initial review 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan was observed to lack a plan for accommodating 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.)
We rewrote the emergency plan to include a plan for accommodating infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
2025-11-07 Initial review 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan was observed to lack mention of conducting emergency plan drills 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.)
We rewrote the emergency plan to include mention of conducting emergency plan drills annually.
2025-11-07 Initial review 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked proof of having sent a copy of their emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will send our updated emergency plan to our local municipally and county emergency management
2025-11-07 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 staff file for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were observed to lack a signed disclosure statement. The staff file for Staff person #2 was also observed to lack a National Sex Offender Registry Check.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and #2 provided signed disclosure statements. Staff person #2 contacted the Childline Verification Unit and the NSOR will be resent.
2025-11-07 Initial review 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #2, who is functioning as the director, lacked proof of 1 year of experience working with children.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. 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.)
Staff person #2 provided verification of 1 year of experience working with children.
2025-11-07 Initial review 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked proof of education.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. 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.)
Staff person #1 provided proof of education.
2025-11-07 Initial review 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: The Library Center, Art Room, and Learning Center were all observed to lack a first-aid kit.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Going to by three more first aid kits and hang them appropriately out of reach of children in all childcare spaces.
2025-11-07 Initial review 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The following were observed to not be in good repair: In the Toddler Room a 1.5inch by .5 inch hole from a previous phone line was observed in the wall to the left of the doorway. In the Playroom parts of a cove base located on the yellow wall was observed to be detached from the wall. In the Preschool Room a plastic phone jack rectangular plate was observed to be partially detached from the wall.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A metal plate was installed to cover the 1.5-inch hole. The phone jack with be covered with a metal plate. Cove base in the gym will be replaced.
2025-11-07 Initial review 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler Room, the diapering area was observed to lack a plastic lined handsfree waste receptacle.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An additional hands-free garbage can will be purchased for the diapering area.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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