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Busy Bees Child Care Center Llc

Lancaster, PA · Lancaster County
794 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602
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Capacity
69 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 740-5066
794 New Holland Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259338
License Issued
Aug 10, 2026
Active Through
Aug 10, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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BUSY BEES CHILD CARE CENTER LLC is a Child Care Center in LANCASTER PA, with a maximum capacity of 69 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 11:15 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 11:15 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:15 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:15 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 11:15 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 11:15 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-05 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: A label with the child's name was not available on a bottle found in the infant room refrigerator. Corrected on site by placing a label on the bottle.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bottle was labeled with the child's name during the inspection.
2026-08-05 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: Documentation showed that the last fire system test was conducted on 6/23/26, exceeding the requirement that fire system tests be conducted at least every 30 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.)
Fire drill was had on 08/05/2026 at 3:15 PM. Fire log was filled out accordingly.
2026-05-27 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: Several plastic bags were observed to be accessible in an unlocked cabinet in the OT-2. Corrected on site by moving bags out of reach of children.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plastic bags will always be kept inaccessible to children at all times.
2026-05-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Insurance company and policy number were not available for child #1.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Insurance information was obtained. Insurance company and policy number will be always available on children's files.
2026-05-27 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) - Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: Documentation that child #1 has received the Hepatitis A vaccination was not available.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation of Hepatitis A administration schedule on 6/29/2026 is now available on child #1 file.
2026-05-27 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The date of the TB test results for staff #2 was not available.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The date of the TB test results for staff #2 is now available and on file.
2026-05-27 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had a health assessment on file that stated they had a communicable disease. No further explanation was available.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 have now a health assessment that stated that she doesn't have any communicable disease.
2026-05-27 Renewal 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: A teacher in the YT-2 classroom was observed to rinse her their hands under water after diapering a child. Soap was not used to wash hands. Corrected on site after prompted to use soap.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Teachers of all classrooms will always wash their hands with soap and water after diapering a child.
2026-05-27 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: An infant bottle was observed to be unlabeled with a child's name. Corrected on site by labeling the bottle.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Infant bottle is now labeled with the child's name.
2026-05-27 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Diaper cream and wipes were observed to be accessible to children in the YT2 classroom. Corrected on site by locking the diaper table cabinet.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Diaper cream and wipes will not be accessible to children in the classrooms at any time.
2026-05-27 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the OT-2 classroom was missing Scissors - Corrected on site by adding scissors to the kit.

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.)
The first aid kit will always have a scissor in all classrooms.
2026-05-27 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: HVAC Ceiling vents in each classroom were observed to have a visible layer of dust on them.

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.)
Vents will be kept clean of dust at all time.
2026-05-27 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Documentation showed that the last fire drill was conducted 3/23/26, exceeding the requirement that a fire drill be conducted every 60 days by 5 days.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation with an updated fire drill is now available. From now on, the fire drill will be conducted every 60 days or less.
2026-03-10 Unannounced Monitoring 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: Documentation of a health assessment at the time of initial service was not available for staff #4.

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.)
A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with children or who works with food preparation will have a Health Assessment conducted within 12 months prior to provide initial service in a childcare 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 medical problems. A facility person's record include a writing 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.
2026-03-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Two written, nonfamily references were not available for staff #1 and staff #4.

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.)
A facility person's record will include two written, non family references from individuals attesting the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Documents are now on file.
2026-03-10 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: It was reported that a staff used a breakable drinking container in the classroom. The container broke and a child injured themselves on a piece of the broken container.

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.)
The conditions at the facility will not pose a threat to the health and safety of the children.
2026-03-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Documentation showed that staff #4 completed pediatric first aid and CPR training on 12/13/25, which was beyond 90 days from the staff's hire date. See LIS for date of hire. Documentation showed that staff #2 completed pediatric first aid and CPR training that was not an approved curriculum or a PQAS trainer.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A facility person will have a Pediatric First Aid & CPR training within 90 days from the staff hire date. The training will be provide from an approved curriculum or PQAS trainer. CPR Certificate for staff #4 is noted as late. Staff #2 is no longer employed at the facility.
2026-03-10 Unannounced Monitoring 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 NSOR clearance for Staff #3 was not available in the staff file at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person will not work in a childcare position at the facility.
2026-03-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of hours of experience was not available for staff #1.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years 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.)
A Group Supervisor will have an associated degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field and 2 years of experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Documentation now on file.
2026-03-10 Unannounced Monitoring 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: Documentation of hours of experience was not available for Staff #4.

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 will have a High School Diploma or a General education Development certificate and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record will include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Documentation is now on file.
2026-03-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Documentation showed that a fire drill had been conducted on 2/2/26 and previously on 12/2/26, exceeding the requirement that fire drills be conducted at least every 60 days.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director or designated staff person will be responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure Fire Drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
2025-05-14 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3's TB screening results are dated 7/18/25, which is a date in the future. Staff person #5's health assessment is dated 4/29/24, which is greater than 1 year prior to providing initial service in the child care facility. See Code Sheet.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3's TB screening results are now dated 7/21/24. Staff person #5's health assessment is dated now 5/22/25.
2025-05-14 Renewal 3270.176(a) - Insured Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.176(a)

Description: Insured

Noncompliance Area: The 2007 Honda Odyssey's used for transporting children had an expired insurance policy (expired January 2025). Corrected during inspection

Correction Required: A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. § § 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The 2007 Honda Odyssey's used for transporting children has now a current registration and insurance's card.
2025-05-14 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.19(a) - Required to report Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.19(a)

Description: Required to report

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 did not report to Childline that a firearm was found in a child #1's diaper bag until Certification Representative informed them to do so.

Correction Required: An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
From now on, all staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to Childline as mandated by the CPSL. If a firearm or anything that could be harmful to a child is discovered in a child's personal belongings at the facility, we will notify Childline immediately.
2025-05-14 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5's record did not include acceptable verification of education. Education on record is from another country and does not include the US equivalency and translation from an accepted agency.

Correction Required: 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 #5's record now include an acceptable verification of education. Education on record is from another country and does include now the US equivalency and translation from an accepted agency
2025-05-14 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4's record did not include 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.)
Staff person #4's record does include now two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
2025-05-14 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21/3270.79 - General Health and Safety/Firearms Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.79

Description: General Health and Safety/Firearms

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 found a firearm in child #1's diaper bag. The director did not immediately call law enforcement to come and assess the situation and take possession of the firearm.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Weapons, firearms and ammunition are prohibited in a child care center.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
From now on, conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health and safety of the children. Weapons, firearms, and ammunition are prohibited in a child care center. Law enforcement will be called immediately if a firearm is ever found in an enrolled child's belongings.
2025-05-14 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's record did not contain a completed PA State Police clearance. It stated that the results are still pending. Staff person #1 also had a rap sheet which was not received and reviewed by DHS. Staff person #2's PA State Police clearance on record was incomplete (results pending) Staff person #2's PA State Police clearance was corrected during the inspection. The time between Staff person #2's NSOR clearances exceed the permitted every 60 months' timeframe (1/21/20, 4/29/25).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until complete clearances and rap sheet have been received and reviewed by DHS.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1's record now contain a completed PA State Police clearance. Staff person #1 also has now a rap sheet which was reviewed by DHS. Staff Person #2's PA State Police clearance is now corrected during the inspection. The time between staff clearances will not exceed the permitted 60 months' timeframe.
2025-05-14 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the vehicle used for transporting children, (2007 Honda Odyssey) had interior leather tears (could peel away) on the two seats in the second row and the driver's armrest.

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.)
The vehicle used for transporting children, (2007 Honda Odyssey) has now seat's covers protecting the children from the interior leather tears on the two seats in the second row and the driver's armrest.
2025-05-14 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the 2 yr classroom (across from office) and the Infant classroom that there were two 1-2 inch spots of peeling paint on the back wall. (all corrected during inspection).

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.)
In the 2-yr old classroom (across from office) and the Infant classroom, both don't have now 1-2-inch spots of peeling paint on the back wall.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there were small (less than 1 inch diameter) pompoms accessible to children in a black metal cabinet in the YT (room that is perpendicular to main hallway). Corrected during inspection.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Smalls materials (less than 1 inch) will be kept in a locked area and inaccessible to children at all times. These items were made inaccessible to children during the inspection.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Infant room, that staff persons were in the other section of the room without that ability to see infants in cribs, behind the partial wall (corrected during inspection)

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A staff person will be always present in the section of the cribs to supervised infants napping in the cribs. A staff person was positioned so that all children could be seen/supervised properly during the inspection.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the first room on left across from the office, that a staff person used a wipe on a child's hands after a diaper change rather than soap and water (child was between 2 and 3 years old). (corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children's hands will be washed with soap and water after diaper change, after toileting, before and after meals and snacks, and after using the outdoor play space. Staff person washed this child's hands as a correction during the inspection.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 have no verification of 2+ years of child care experience on file (in addition to HS), yet were acting as Assistant Group Supervisors (unsupervised).

Correction Required: 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 persons will always have verification of at least 2 years of experience on childcare on file, so they can be acting as Assistant Group Supervisor, and unsupervised by another staff person. Staff persons #2 is not employed at the facility and did not receive proof of experience before termination. Staff persons , #6, 7, and 8 will be utilized as aides until the required experience working with children is on file. Staff persons #1, 3, 4, and 5 will have proof of at least 2 years of childcare experience on file.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Emergency drills on record exceeded the permitted annual timeframe between drills (1/20/23, 4/22/24).

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.)
Emergency drills will not be exceeded from the permitted annual timeframe between drills.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's record contained a PA Criminal Record check with a Pending result. Staff person #1 and #2 had rap sheets which were not provided to OCDEL/DHS office along with the 4 clearances before working at the facility. SEE CODE SHEET. Staff person #9's record contained a Volunteer PA Criminal Record Check clearance and is a staff person.(Staff person #9's citation was corrected during the inspection).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PA Criminal Record check will never be with a Pending result. Rap sheets will be provided to OCDEL office along with the 4 clearances before working at the facility. Staff background checks will be always up to date. Staff person #1's file will contain the results of the PA Criminal Record check. Staff person #1's obtained clearance through DHS to work in a child care facility. Staff person #2 is no longer employed at the facility as of 6/24/24. Staff person #9's file contains the correct PA Criminal Record check.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, largest child care room, that an Acetaminophen bottle was accessible to children in a staff person's backpack on a classroom shelf (corrected during inspection). It was observed, in the Infant room, that several tubes of diaper cream were accessible to children on the diaper changing table (corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Medicines and cleaning materials will not be accessible to children at all times. The medicine and diaper cream were made inaccessible to children during the inspection.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the water temperature of the classroom sink, in room in far hallway next to staff bathroom, measured 120 degrees F (corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The water temperature in all classrooms will be kept at 110 F or less. The water temperature in the classroom near the staff bathrooms was corrected during the inspection.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Older Toddler (1st room on left across from office), Younger Toddler (room at end of hall perp to main hall), Older Toddler (next to staff bathroom), and the YT room (through backdoor of largest room, room on right) that there were several dead bugs in various light covers in each room. It was observed in the largest room (adjoining kitchen) that sharp scissors were accessible to children in the black cabinet. (scissors corrected during inspection). Also in this room, it was observed that there were multiple chairs stacked on each other such that they could topple over onto the children, when children were on rest mats (stacked chairs corrected during inspection). It was observed, on the outdoor play space, that there was an approximate 2'X4" gap in between the foam square pads on the ground (far end of the playground upon entering) creating a possible tripping hazard.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Light covers will be always clean from dust and dead bugs. Bugs have been removed from light covers. Scissors and any other sharp material will be kept in a locked container, inaccessible to children. Scissors were made inaccessible to children during inspection. Chairs won't be stacked in a dangerous way at nap time, to avoid injuries or accidents. Chairs were corrected during inspection by removing chairs from the stack. The foam squares on the playground area will be kept in good condition, without any gap between them to avoid accidents. The gap between the foam squares has been filled/corrected.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the room perpendicular to main hallway, that there were two areas of peeling paint on the back wall (corrected during inspection).

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.)
The walls will be kept from peeling paint at all times. Peeling paint was corrected during the inspection with clear tape.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.78/3270.113(a) - Lighting/Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.78/3270.113(a)

Description: Lighting/Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the classroom in far hallway next to staff bathroom, that the room was too dark during naptime to properly supervise the children. Not enough light during naptime was also observed in the young toddler room (through back door of largest classroom), room on right (the young toddler classroom lighting was corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Enough light will be maintained during nap time to proper supervision of children in the young toddler and the classroom in far hallway next to staff bathroom and all classrooms. Extra light was added to YT room during inspection so all children could be properly supervised. An extra light was added to the classroom in the far hallway so that children could be properly supervised during nap.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(j)

Description: Running water - diapering

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the largest classroom (toddlers require diaper changes) that there is no source of running water for handwashing present.

Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A source of running water for handwashing will be always present in the classrooms. There is now a source of running water for handwashing in the largest classroom for toddler diaper changes.
2023-08-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Young Toddler classroom, that a child was standing on the seat of a feeding chair (low to the ground) and staff person #2 was not aware of this situation (corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the Young Toddlers classroom, children always will be seated in the feeding chair with the proper restrain to avoid accidents. Staff will be always aware of any situation, and children will be supervized all times.
2023-08-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(2) - Supervision on and facility premises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the young toddler classroom, that staff person #1 was not in the young toddler classroom for a few minutes, leaving staff person #2 alone with 9 young toddlers. (corrected during inspection)

Correction Required: The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the Young Toddlers classroom, the necessary staff will be present all time to comply with the staff:child ratio, and to guarantee proper supervision of children.
2023-08-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 left the preschool/school-age classroom for a few minutes leaving one staff person in the room with 18 preschoolers, in violation of the staff:child ratio of 1:10 for this age group (corrected during inspection)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the preschool/school-age classroom, the staff persons will always be present to comply with staff:child ratio , and children will be properly supervised at all times. This violation was corrected during the inspection.
2023-08-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The most recent fire drill on record at the facility is dated 6/9/23, which is greater than the required at least once every 60 days (as of the date of this visit on 8/21/23).

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.)
From now on, the most recent fire drill on record will be dated no more than 60 days from the last one on record. A facility fire drill was conducted and documented on 8/22/23.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the 2 yr old classroom (room across from office) that loose plastic bags were accessible to children in the cabinet under the diaper changing area (corrected during inspection). It was observed in the OT classroom, that there were loose plastic bags and craft items (buttons, googly eyes, foam shapes) less than 1" diameter in plastic bin drawers, accessible to children (corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the 2 yr old classroom (room across from office) the loose plastic bags are not now accessible to children in the cabinet under the diaper changing area
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Infant Room, that a child was seated in a low seat (with a tray) to eat without the seatbelt being utilized (corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: 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.)
In the Infant Room, children are now seated in a low seat (with a tray) to eat with the seatbelt being utilized
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was not two feet of space on three sides of the cribs, in the Infant room (corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the infant room now there are two feet of space on three sides of the cribs while children are sleeping
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and #2's records did not contain child service reports which were completed within the last 6 months. SEE CODE SHEET

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.)
Child #1 and #2's records now contain child service reports
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not conspicuously displayed in the Young Toddler room (corrected during inspection).

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 written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency is now conspicuously displayed in the Young Toddler Room
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the 2 & 3 yr classroom, that staff did not wash children's hand before eating lunch (corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the 2 & 3 yr classroom, now the staff wash children's hand before eating lunch
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the staff persons at the facility have been placing dirty disposable diapers into a plastic bag before discarding it into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff persons at the facility don't now place dirty disposable diapers into a plastic bag before discarding it into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Infant Room, that the diaper changing pad was not sanitized after a diaper change (corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the Infant Room, the diaper changing pad is now sanitized after a diaper change
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2's file did not contain proof of education.

Correction Required: 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's file will contain proof of education.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's FBI clearance was not received within 45 days of first day working with children (provisional hire). It was received on 6/6/23 SEE CODE SHEET

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1's FBI clearance is on file. Staff persons who are hired provisionally will no longer work at the facility if the required clearances are not on file within the first 45 days of working with children.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the young toddler room, that coconut oil hair conditioner (keep out of reach of children) was accessible to children in the grey cabinet (corrected during inspection). It was observed, in the Infant room, that sanitizing wipes (keep out of reach of children) were accessible to children in the cabinet under the changing table (corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the young toddler room, the coconut oil hair conditioner is now unaccessible to children in the grey cabinet. In the Infant room, that sanitizing wipes (keep out of reach of children) are now unaccessible to children.
2023-06-21 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Infant classroom, that the first-aid kit did not contain scissors and tweezers (corrected during inspection).

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.)
In the Infant classroom, the first-aid kit now contain scissors and tweezers
2023-03-09 Initial review 3270.61(c)/3270.61(e) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall/Halls, etc. not included Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(c)/3270.61(e)

Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall/Halls, etc. not included

Noncompliance Area: The kitchen space was not separated from the child care space by walls measuring greater than 50 percent of the distance between the floor and ceiling, making it part of the child care space.

Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. Measured indoor space excludes space occupied by halls, bathrooms, offices, kitchens and locker rooms.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The kitchen will be separated from the child care space by walls that are greater than 50 percent of the distance from floor to ceiling.

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