Childrens Learning Ladder
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file is dated 1/31/25 and 4/1/26. The file for staff person #2 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file is dated 2/11/25 and 4/9/26. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will ensure that staff persons participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training and have the training completed before the annual due date. |
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| 2026-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid state police clearance. The state police clearance did not have a disseminated date on it. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director ensured that staff person #3's State Police Clearance was updated with the date of dissemination. |
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| 2026-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On the wooden steps outside leading up to the office entrance it was observed that the wood on the steps was peeling away creating a visible 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The outside wooden stairs were sanded down and cleared off where the wood had peeled, smoothing over any visible hazard. |
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| 2026-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: In the upstairs bathroom a hand-washing sign was not posted by the changing table. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director printed out and posted a Hand Washing poster above/beside the changing table in the upstairs bathroom. |
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| 2026-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for 30-day smoke detector checks. There were 31 days between 3/13/26 to 4/13/26. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will count and ensure that each fire drill and fire detection log documentation is under 31 days apart since the last drill/detection. |
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| 2025-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 who is a preschool child lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file were dated 10/10/23 and 12/3/24. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will require that the parent provide an updated child health report at least every 12 months for a preschool/Pre-K child. |
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| 2025-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety trainings in the file are dated 5/25/23 and 6/21/24. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 completed the annual Fire Safety Training as soon as possible and submitted it to the staff's file. The staff person will complete, at least annually, and before the year mark the Fire Safety Training, and not go beyond the year mark, for their file. |
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| 2025-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 11/6/19 and 1/16/25. The file for staff person #5 lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed prior to the date they began working with children (See LIS Code Sheet). The NSOR verification certificate in the file is dated 2/4/25. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 completed the NSOR verification certificate as soon as possible and submitted it in their file. The director will ensure that the staff person has this clearance completed before it expires next time/before the next five years passes, so it remains valid for the staff person and to avoid this in the future. |
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| 2025-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 lacked a high school diploma. The file for staff person #4 lacked a valid high school diploma. The high school diploma needs to be translated and evaluated. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will ensure that all staff persons have a valid high school diploma. Also, If [Staff person #4] plans to return to Children's Learning Ladder then the director shall have [Staff person #4's] high school diploma translated and evaluated, if the high school is still standing. |
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| 2025-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: In the downstairs preschool classroom in the restroom right inside the door a hand washing sign was observed not to be posted above the toilet. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A sign was copied and placed/posted above the downstairs preschool/Pre-K restroom toilet. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the policy number for the child's health insurance. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will have the parent(s) of Child #2 fill in/complete the policy number for the child's health insurance, and will update the signature and date of correction on the Emergency Contact Form. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked completion of the updated 1-hour Health and Safety Training within 90 days of starting at the facility (refer to LIS code sheet). 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 Person #1 will have until May 28, 2024 to complete the required 1-hour health and safety training update. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 was informed by the director that they needed to complete the required 1-hour Health and Safety Training update. Staff Person #1 completed the necessary training on May 13, 2024. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked an initial health assessment and tuberculosis screening within 12 months prior to starting in a child care taking position at the facility. The initial health assessment was dated 551 days prior to started. A current health report was not on file until 149 days after starting at the facility. The tuberculosis screening on file was completed 825 days prior to starting. A current tuberculosis screening was not on file at the time of 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will ensure that Staff Person #1 receives a completed tuberculosis screening from a doctor or medical professional, and will keep it on record in their personal file. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.241(b)(10) - Child health. Sections 3270.131-3270.134(a) and 3270.136-3270.138. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.241(b)(10) Description: Child health. Sections 3270.131-3270.134(a) and 3270.136-3270.138. Noncompliance Area: The most recent health reports on file for Children #1 and #3, young school agers, were completed when the children were 4 years of age. These health reports would not be acceptable by a school as documentation for a school age child. Acceptable school health reports are completed at ages 5 and 11. Correction Required: An equivalent health report completed by a school is acceptable as documentation of child health for a school-age child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will ensure that the parents of Children #1 and #3 provide proper School Age Physical Exam forms, which were completed/submitted when said children were 5 years old, upon entering Kindergarten. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 lacked verification of 2500 hours to qualify them for the position they were observed to be performing. The file only contained verification of 1,558.8 hours. Without verification of experience signed by a representative of the experiential entity, Staff Person #2 qualifies as an Aide. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #2 is no longer employed at the facility. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #2 was alone with a group of children while Staff Person #3 came to the first floor of the facility. Staff Person #2 lacked verification of 2500 hours of experience allowing them to be considered an AGS and to be unsupervised. Without the verification of experience Staff Person #2 is an Aide and must be supervised at all times. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #2 is no longer employed at the facility. The director will ensure that children are supervised by an AGS, GS, or an Aide (who is supervised), at all times). Staff Person #3 returned right away to Staff Person #2 and supervised her for the rest of the day. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: One window in Classroom 3 was observed to be unrestricted allowing the window to open more than 6 inches. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The window restriction was put back in place to ensure that the window opened no more than 6 inches. |
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| 2023-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in Classroom #5 (Downstairs Preschool) was observed to be missing an operable thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A thermometer was placed in the refrigerator in Classroom #5. |
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| 2023-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files for Children #1, #2, #3 and #4 lacked current approved developmental assessments that had been completed within the last 6 months. The most recent child service reports on file were completed in October 2022. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility is completing child service reports for the children at this time. |
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| 2023-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The most recent immunization record on file for Child #3 lacked verification that the child had received their Hepatitis A vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. A written exemption was not on file for the missing immunization. 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). Child #3 will be dismissed from the facility at the close of business on 5.11.23. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 will be dismissed from the facility at the close of business on 5.11.23 and will not return until documentation of the recommended Hepatitis A vaccination or a written exemption has been obtained from the parent. |
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| 2023-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The updates to the emergency contact form for Child #4 exceeded 6 months between updates on 5.19.22 and 2.27.23. The agreements on file for Children #1, #2, #3 and #4 have exceeded 6 months since their last review. The last reviews for Children #1, #3 and #4 was in 8.2022 and the last review for Child #2 was 6.2022. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4 is current on their emergency contact form update at this time. Operator will review the agreement forms with the parents and request updated review and signature. |
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| 2023-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation that they had submitted their emergency plan to the County Emergency Management Agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be submitted to the County Emergency Management Agency. |
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| 2023-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 lacked an FBI Clearance that had been completed for DHS purposes. The FBI Clearance on file was completed for DOE purposes and is not acceptable for employment in a child care facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #2 will be removed from the facility 5.11.23 until they have received their completed FBI Clearance for DHS purposes. Staff Person #2 has scheduled their FBI fingerprinting for DHS purposes for 5.12.23. |
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| 2023-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The written staff evaluations on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between evaluations dated 2.3.22 and 3.21.23. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 has a current written staff evaluation on file at this time. |
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| 2023-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in Classroom #3 was missing tweezers. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A first aid kit that included tweezers was placed in Classroom #3. |
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| 2023-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility exceeded 30 days between fire alarm testing on 1.4.23 and 2.7.23. At the time of the inspection on 5.11.23 the last documented testing was 4.3.23. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The alarms were activated at the time of the inspection and observed to be in working order. |
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| 2022-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler Classroom empty plastic bags were observed in a fabric bin in a low cube shelf which made them accessible to children receiving care in the space. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plastic bags were removed and made inaccessible to the children. |
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| 2022-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the complete addresses for the release persons listed. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator has reviewed the child's emergency contact form with the parent and that the missing release person address information was added. |
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| 2022-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on file for Child #1 was completed 189 days after starting at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 has a current health assessment on file at this time. |
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| 2022-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(3) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3) Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment provided for Child #2 was completed in excess of 1 year prior to starting at the facility. Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 has a current health assessment on file at this time. |
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| 2022-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.134(d) - Liquid or powdered soap | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(d) Description: Liquid or powdered soap Noncompliance Area: Bars of soap were observed in the upstairs restroom used by children and staff at the facility. The regulation requires liquid or powdered soap for handwashing. Correction Required: Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bars of soap will be discarded and replaced with liquid soap. |
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| 2022-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Facility Person's #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 were observed to be caring for children alone at the facility. The Facility Person's did not have the required pediatric first aid and CPR training or completion of the required health and safety training. Without the required trainings Facility Person's are required to be supervised by a person competent in the trainings. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Facility Person's are scheduled for Pediatric First Aid and CPR training on 5.5.22. All Facility Person's will complete the required Health and Safety training. |
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| 2022-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The health assessments on file for Facility Person's #3 and #6 lacked information related to an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will contact the physician who completed the assessments and request the missing information be provided. If the missing information cannot be obtained then an updated health assessment will be completed. |
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| 2022-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The files for Facility Person's #3 and #6 lacked verification of experience for the positions that they were observed to be performing. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person's #3 and #6 will obtain verification of experience to qualify them for the position they were hired to perform. |
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| 2022-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #6 lacked two written nonfamily references attesting to their 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #6 will provide two written nonfamily references. |
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| 2022-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: Information as to how parents may access the current regulations was not posted in a conspicuous location. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility has posted information as to how the parents can access the current regulations. |
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| 2022-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.33(d) - Age and Training/General requirements for facility persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.33(d) Description: Age and Training/General requirements for facility persons Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection none of the Facility Person's on staff were determined to be competent in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR as they had not completed training in an approved curriculum or with an approved PQAS trainer. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will have all Staff participate in Pediatric First Aid and CPR with a PQAS trainer on 5/5/22. |
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| 2022-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The 6 hour Health and Safety trainings on file for Facility Person's #2 and #5 were not acceptable as they were completed after 7/1/18. They were required to complete the 10 hour Building Blocks to Quality Child Care training. The files for Facility Person #3 lacked completion of the required Health and Safety training within 90 days of starting at the facility. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete the required 10 hour Building Blocks to Quality Child Care. |
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| 2022-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The updates to the State Police and Child Abuse Clearances on file for Facility Person #1 exceeded 60 months between update. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #1 has current clearances on file at this time. |
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| 2022-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The facility exceeded 60 days between fire drills documented 1/19/22 and 4/8/22. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility is current on their fire drills at this time. |
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| 2022-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked proof of purchase of the interconnected fire alarm system in the facility. The last documentation on monthly testing of the alarm system was completed in November 2021. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility activated the interconnected fire alarms and they responded appropriately. Operator will complete the Attestation Statement indicating the approximate date of purchase. |
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