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Burketts Watch Me Grow Early Lrng Ctr Richland Llc

Johnstown, PA · Cambria County
136 Jaycee Dr, Johnstown, PA 15904
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Subsidized Program
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136 Jaycee Dr
Johnstown, PA 15904
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00248542
License Issued
Dec 5, 2025
Active Through
Dec 5, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6

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Burketts Watch Me Grow Early Lrng Ctr Richland Llc is a Child Care Center in Johnstown PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-13 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 left staff #2 alone in the infant/toddler room with 7 infants to open the door at the main entrance for a visitor.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff at center were trained on processes for answering the door as well as ratio compliance.
2026-05-13 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 left staff #4 alone with 3 young toddlers and 5 older toddlers in the toddler space to open the door at the main entrance for a visitor.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff at center were trained on processes for answering the door as well as ratio compliance.
2026-01-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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: Based on the fire detection testing log, the system was last tested on 12-16-25. Therefore, it was 31 days since the system was last tested at the time on the inspection on 1-16-26.

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 smoke detectors will be checked and documented on the fire detection testing log.
2025-11-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)/3270.182(2) - Signed /Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)/3270.182(2)

Description: Signed /Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #3 lacked an agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director will be retrained on required BWMG and DHS paperwork to be completed for child enrollments to ensure compliance. The Director will obtain the required signature for the agreement for child#3.
2025-11-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with 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.)
The Director will be retrained on the requirements of the Emergency Contact form, including ensuring the complete addresses are listed for individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released prior to the child's first day of enrollment. Child #2 form is now complete. The Director will ensure the required information is added to child#2's emergency contact form.
2025-11-05 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there were not copies of the emergency contact form for children #4, #5, and #6 who were observed in care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director will be re-trained on BWMG processes to ensure all required paperwork is finalized prior to the child starting and also placed in the emergency contact binders at the Richland location prior to the child's first day. The missing emergency contact forms will be placed in the emergency contact binders.
2025-11-05 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was not an emergency transportation plan posted in the pre school room.

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.)
The Director will be re-trained on DHS requirements regarding emergency transportation plan information and posting requirements. This was corrected and posted on 11/5/25.
2025-11-05 Renewal 3270.131(c)/3270.182(1) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Initial and subsequent health reports 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 file of child #1 lacked a health assessment completed and signed by a medical professional. The document in the file was completed by the parent with the child's vaccination record from the medical portal attached.

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 Director will be re-trained on required documentation needed for child files as set forth by DHS. The Director will obtain the required information from the child's parent.
2025-11-05 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 lacked a health assessment. Furthermore, staff #1 was observed caring for children during the inspection.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director will be retrained on DHS requirements for new hires and the paperwork required in order for staff to work at the facility. Staff #1 will not work with children again until the health assessment is completed.
2025-11-05 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 lacked two 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.)
The Director will be retrained on DHS requirements for new hires and the paperwork required in order for staff to work at the facility. Staff #1 now has 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
2025-08-14 Initial review 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the facility lacked liability insurance.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtained liability insurance.
2025-08-14 Initial review 3270.27(a)(2) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(2)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan lacked a location to evacuate away from the facility.

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.)
Updated relocation.

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