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Brookside Childrens Early Education Center

Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
675 N Brookside Rd, Allentown, PA 18106
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Capacity
122 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Hindi (India)
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 481-9955
675 N Brookside Rd
Allentown, PA 18106
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Active License
License Number
CER-00259321
License Issued
Sep 28, 2026
Active Through
Sep 28, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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Brookside Children's Early Education Center is a childcare center for children 6 weeks thru 12 years

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-29 Renewal 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.121(a)

Description: Review policies and procedures

Noncompliance Area: Child # 2 enrolled and attending facility effective 2/2/26 did not have the emergency contact form or fee agreements completed, signed and on file until 2/4/26.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director shall review with the parent, at the time of enrollment, the required paper work submitted for the emergency contact form and/or fee agreement is complete and dated prior to the child's start date in care.
2026-06-29 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 has an epinephrine injection at facility with a prescription label written by the doctor that states to discard the medication after 5/19/26.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All medication expiration dates/discard dates shall be followed in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
2026-06-29 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 2 & # 3 have health assessments on file that are over 24 months old. Facility staff # 2 's health assessment was last done on 1/12/24 and facility staff # 3's health assessment on file was last done 5/29/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility staff # 2 & # 3 were required to schedule health assessments immediately and have new ones on file.
2026-06-29 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff #1 has their FBI clearances on file that both expired in 2025.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Effective 6/25/26, Facility Person #1 will be removed from all childcare duties and will not provide care, supervision, or have unsupervised contact with children at the facility. The director will obtain and review all required CPSL clearance documentation before Facility Person #1 is permitted to work in any childcare position.
2026-06-29 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Facility director does not have a staff evaluation on file in over 12 months for facility staff # 1 since 2022.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility director will complete a written performance evaluation for Facility Staff #1 immediately and place the signed evaluation in the staff person's file. The evaluation will be reviewed with Facility Staff #1, signed and dated by both the director and the staff person, and maintained as part of the personnel record.
2025-06-26 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 hired and working at facility over 90 days does not have mandated reporter training on file or PQAS approved pediatric first aid and cpr.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person has completed mandated Reporter training and will have her pediatric first aid and cpr completed on July 29th.
2025-06-26 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 1 does not have a disclosure statement on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person read, reviewed and signed the new disclosure statement on 5/12/25, just not in her file. Disclosures will be placed immediately in the staff files at time of signature.
2025-03-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: There is an epinephrine injection for child # 1 that expired on 10/23/24.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The epinephrine injection was returned to child #1's family on 3/10/25. A new unexpired one will be on file when the family provides one if still needed for child # 1 or the family will document the child no longer requires one and the letter will be placed in the child's file.
2024-06-21 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: There is Albuterol HFA medication for child # 1 that state discard after 4/9/24 on the medication label.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child # 1 Albuterol HFA was sent home with the parent at pick up.
2024-06-21 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 2 did not have a health assessment conducted ion over 24 months from 9/3/20 to 6/18/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 2 was sent home and was required to return with an updated staff health assessment. Staff # 2 was also told to put the date in her calendar for her next health assessment in 24 months.
2024-06-21 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 1 & # 2 hired and working in childcare, does not have 2 references on file.

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 # 1 and # 2 submitted appropriate reference letters for their files.
2024-06-21 Renewal 3270.31(e)(1)(ii) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(1)(ii)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 4 does not have 12 hours of annual childcare training completed.

Correction Required: Training conducted by an entity that is licensed or certified professionally competent in the training topic is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 4 will complete all 12 hours annual childcare training.
2024-06-21 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 2, 3, 5,6 & 7 did not complete fire safety training in over 12 months from 5/9/23 to 6/17/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 2,3,5,6,& 7 completed fire safety training on 6/17/24.
2024-06-21 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 1 does not have their state police clearance on file. Facility staff # 2 did not completed mandated reporter training within 60 months from 8/13/17 to 6/17/24.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 1 found their state police clearance and put it on file. Staff # 2 completed the mandated reporter training on 6/17/24.
2024-06-21 Renewal 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(e)

Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic

Noncompliance Area: There is Sensitive Skin Shave foam for Men in the Preschool arts and crafts closet used for art projects that states "Keep Out of Reach of Children" on back of the container". Facility staff report using it for projects.

Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff removed shaving foam.
2024-06-21 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Facility did not conduct fire drills in over 60 days from 4/1/24 to 6/3/24.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will include weekends when counting and conducting fire drills to ensure they are conducted every 60 days.
2024-06-21 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Facility did not test the alarm system in over 30 days from 5/7/24 to 6/7/24.

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.)
Director will count weekends when testing the fire alarm system to ensure it is tested every 30 days.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, child #2 and child #7 did not have the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.

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.)
All emergency contact information will include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the following children did not have the listed immunizations according to recommendations of the ACIP: Child #1 - DTAP #4 and influenza; child #7 - influenza.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Children #1 and #7 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 6/21/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Request a health report that includes a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Children #1 and #7 were not in attendance on 6/21/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the Avi-Q that was observed in the classroom of child #11 stated to use by 2/21/23 and is therefore expired.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. Medications no longer in use shall be sent home in a timely fashion.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)(i) - Written consent/Name of medication Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)(i)

Description: Written consent/Name of medication

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, there was no medication log signed by the parent for child #11's Avi-Q. There was no medication log signed by the parent for child #12's Epi-Pen and liquid Allergy medicine.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. A medication log shall include the name of the medication.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #11's Avi-Q was sent home, no log is needed. The parent of child #12 will complete medication log for Epi-Pen and liquid allergy meds.
2023-06-21 Renewal 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: During the renewal, the emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations and volunteer emergency preparedness.

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. The operator shall update the sections of their emergency plans that must address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Update the sections of the emergency plans that address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff person #1, staff person #5, staff person #9 and staff person #13 did not have a current health assessment on file. The health assessments on file were dated 3/19/21, 6/19/20, 6/29/20 and 9/1/20, respectively.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1, #5, #9 and #13 will submit a current health assessment. Staff #1 -6/28/23 completed Staff #5-appointment date 7/11/23 Staff #9-appointment date 7/3/23 Staff #13-appointment date 7/13/23
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.171(a)/3270.171(c) - Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)/3270.171(c)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, there was no documentation showing that the local traffic safety authorities are notified annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. The safe routes including pick up and drop off procedures were not posted.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, there was no file for staff #18.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #18 has a current file on site.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal, staff person #16's file only contained one written, nonfamily references 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #16 was asked to submit a written, nonfamily reference from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, all staff excluding staff person #11 did not have annual emergency plan training on file. The date of the last emergency plan training was conducted on 5/11/22.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Each facility person received training regarding the emergency plan. Document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept it is on file at the facility.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -9), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 7/7/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -9), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 7/7/23 to complete the required training. Staff person #1 will be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. Staff will be given completion dates to finish trainings without being in violation.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal, staff person #13 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

Correction Required: Staff person #13 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 7/7/23.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #13 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 7/7/23.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal, staff person #15 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 10/19/15.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person#15 will have until 7/7/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #15 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #15, staff person #15 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person#15 will have until 7/7/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #15 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #15, staff person #15 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff person #6 had expired PA State Police, Child Abuse and FBI clearances on file. The dates of the clearances on file were 4/23/18, 5/23/18, and 4/16/18, respectively. Staff person #11 did not have a dated and signed disclosure statement on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances (and/or mandated reporter training) be updated and on file at least every 60 months. Staff person #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility until clearances are up to date and on file. Staff person #11 will have a signed disclosure statement on file.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal, staff #15 did not have documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours) of child care experience to accompany the high school diploma and therefore is not qualified as an assistant group supervisor

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Aide qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Aide qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff person #3 did not have any education on file and therefore is not qualified as an aide.

Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 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.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff person #8, an aide, was observed in Preschool alone with 4 children.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Complete staff verification form for all staff.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal, the plastic window covering located on the walkway to the playground was cracked and had exposed sharp corners.

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.)
Facility manager will replace the broken window covering.
2022-06-01 Renewal 3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) - Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.104(a)

Description: Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 6/1/22, there was a broken toy bin in the Pre-K 2 room. The television was placed on a shelf and was not securely mounted, this poses a hazard to children playing in that area.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Remove broken bin and replace with a new bin, Mount Tv to the wall.
2022-06-01 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection, child #2 did not have a date of admission on the agreement form.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correct/complete online paperwork for child #2.
2022-06-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 6/1/22, child #3 did not have the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.

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.)
Parent of child #3 was emailed and asked to input an address for emergency pickup people.
2022-06-01 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection, child #1 did not have a health report that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent of child #1 will provide an updated health report on the correct form.
2022-06-01 Renewal 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: During an onsite inspection on 6/1/22, staff #10 did not have an approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR curriculum on file and has been employed for more than 90 days (see code sheet for date of hire).

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. Staff #10 will have an acceptable training relating to Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR. Staff #10 will have 15 days from the date this directed POC is submitted and accepted to implement the corrections. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff persons must be supervised by an AGS who has completed the required training related to Health and Safety Pre-service training topics and Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #10 will complete training.
2022-06-01 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 6/1/22, there was no written documentation that the facility is conducting emergency 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 will conduct an emergency drill annually.
2022-06-01 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 6/1/22, staff #13, staff #17 had not yet completed training relating to Health and Safety Pre-service training topics and Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR and have been employed for more than 90 days (see code sheet for date of hire).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics listed in subsection 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff #13, staff #17 will have an acceptable training relating to Health and Safety Pre-service training topics and Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR. Staff #13, staff #17 will have 15 days from the date this directed POC is submitted and accepted to implement the corrections. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff persons must be supervised by an AGS who has completed the required training related to Health and Safety Pre-service training topics and Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #13 completed Health and safety training 9/11/17 and Pediatric CPR and First Aid on 6/2/22. Staff #17 completed Health and safety training 6/16/22 and Pediatric CPR and First Aid on 6/2/22.
2022-06-01 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 6/1/22, staff #8 had mandated reporter training on file dated 2/22/20. The prior mandated reporter training was taken on 2/17/15. This shows a lapse in the training dates and was not completed within the 60 month requirement. Staff #13 and staff #19 did not have a completed NSOR on file (see code sheet for date of hire).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances (and/or mandated reporter training) be updated and on file at least every 60 months. The CPSL was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance, effective 9/30/19. Facility Person #13 and staff #19 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will submit Mandated reporter training updates every 5 years. Staff #13 and #19 have submitted a request to resend their NSOR through the mail.
2022-06-01 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During an onsite visit on 6/1/22, in the Pre-K 1 room, there was a water damaged ceiling tile.

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.)
Replace all damaged ceiling tiles.
2022-06-01 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During an onsite visit on 6/1/22, there was peeling paint in the Preschool 2 room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Repair/paint the chipped paint areas.

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