Cope Childcare And Learning Center Llc

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal Inspection was conducted on 3/10/2026. The state police clearance on for Staff #1 was not complete due to the clearance reading that it was Under Review. Staff person #2 did not update the NSOR clearance on file every 60 months, as required by the CPSL. This is evidenced by the previously documented NSOR on file dated 3/3/20, and the current clearance dated 10/16/25. The National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file for Staff #3 was dated 3/5/2026. This date was after the first day that Staff #3 had direct contact and routine interaction with children. The disclosure statements on file for Staff #4 and Staff #5 were not signed and dated by a witness as required. The operator verified that Staff #1-5 had direct contact and routine interaction with children while the information noted above that is required under the CPSL was not on file. See LIS code sheet for dates of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. All staff persons must have all required paperwork under the CPSL completed and on file prior to working in a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children. All required staff clearances must be updated at least every 60 months and on file prior to expiration.

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 3/10/2026, peeling paint and rotting wood was observed on the fence outside on the preschool playground.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On 3/27/2025, Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have the completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file. As of 2/1/2025, per the CPSL, the completed NSOR clearance is required to be on file prior to staff working in a childcare position at the facility. See LIS code sheet.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Persons #1 and #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance is on file.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 3/27/2025, the fire detection log was up to date. However, the log showed that the fire alarm was manually tested on 1/12/2025 and not again until 2/17/2025.

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. The fire alarm system at the facility must be manually tested and documented at least once every 30 calendar days.

Regulation: 3270.69(a)

Description: Running water/ safe drinking water

Noncompliance Area: On 1/9/25, the Department of Environmental Protection issued a field order for lack of approval for the well at the facility as a public water system and a noncommunity water system. The field order also included "Do Not Drink" drinking water measures.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17). The operator shall submit an application to DEP and will work toward getting a letter from DEP to verify that they are in compliance with the SDWA. Once the provider receives the letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA, the operator will then be in compliance with this regulation.

Regulation: 3270.69(a)

Description: Running water/ safe drinking water

Noncompliance Area: On 1/9/25, the Department of Environmental Protection issued a field order for lack of approval for the well at the facility as a public water system and a noncommunity water system. The field order also included "Do Not Drink" drinking water measures.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17). The legal entity must comply with the "do not drink order" until the order is lifted by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 12/5/2024, an expired bottle of Benadryl was stored with the child medication in the preschool classroom. The bottle of Benadryl was labeled with an expiration date of February 2024.

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

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 12/5/2024, the diaper changing pad in the infant area was ripped and had foam exposed; thus, it could not be sanitized properly.

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.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On 8/30/2024, Child #1 fell out of the highchair at the facility and was taken to the Emergency Room for medical treatment. On 9/6/2024, it was confirmed through video surveillance and staff interviews that Staff #1 removed the tray and unbuckled Child #1 while the child was still in the highchair. Staff #1 then turned their back to Child #1 when the staff went to get a wipe to clean food off the child. Child #1 fell out of the highchair while Staff #1 had their back turned.

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. Children must be supervised at all times.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On 8/30/2024, Child #1 fell out of the highchair at the facility and was taken to the Emergency Room for medical treatment. On 9/6/2024, it was confirmed through video surveillance and staff interviews that Staff #1 removed the tray and unbuckled Child #1 while the child was still in the highchair. Staff #1 then turned their back to Child #1 when the staff went to get a wipe to clean food off the child. Child #1 fell out of the highchair while Staff #1 had their back turned.

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. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for Staff #1 to receive a minimum of two hours of PQAS-approved training on health and safety practices while working with infant and young toddler children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Operator does not have a plan to address continuity of operations.

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.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Operator has not conducted an annual emergency drill, date of last emergency drill 1/6/23.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Cert Rep reviewed the fire drill log, last documented fire drill was on 8/23/22. This exceeds the 60 day requirement for conducting fire drills.

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.

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Cert Rep reviewed the fire system check log, the last fire system check documented was on 8/29/22 and then again during the unannounced monitoring visit this is a span of 81 days which exceeds the requirement of testing the fire system every 30 days

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: There are several small rocks and mulch throughout the outdoor play space the toddlers use.

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.

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 has an Albuterol inhaler needed for wheezing that expired on 9/2021

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

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 has a health assessment dated 10/5/18 and another 3/29/21, this exceeds the 24 months requirement for an updated health assessment.

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.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Operator admitted to not conducting annual emergency drills.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 has a volunteer child abuse clearance on file dated 3/24/19, date of hire 1/18/22. Staff #3 has an NSOR clearance dated 3/30/21, date of hire 11/5/20 this exceeds the 90 day requirement for provisional hire.

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

Noncompliance Area: On 10/7/19 Cert rep. observed a video at the facility showing facility person #1 tipping over a play car that child #1, a preschool child, was operating on 10/1/19. Child #1 was going towards another child in the car and to stop the situation facility person #1 was observed stopping the car with her hand and tipping it over. The child could be seen falling on his side to the ground The child was not injured during the incident.

Correction Required: The legal entity must arrange for facility person #1 to receive a minimum of three hours of PQAS approved training regarding appropriate discipline and dealing with difficult behaviors in children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content. The legal entity must submit documentation showing attendance by facility person #1.

Noncompliance Area: During site visit on 9/6/19 Cert rep observed an infant sleeping in a swing upon arrival. The infant was moved to a pack and play when the director arrived at the center approximately 10 minutes later by facility person #1.

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The boat sandbox located in the outdoor play space has a vinyl lid that is damaged and has some rough edges

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

Noncompliance Area: Child files #1, 2 and 3 do not have emergency contact forms and fee agreements that have been updated within the last six months

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.

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 does not have documentation on file to verify she has the results from a TB test

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

Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 is missing the addresses of the release persons on the emergency contact form

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Noncompliance Area: Child file #2 does not have an updated health assessment on file

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #3 has a physical on file that is over two years old

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.

Noncompliance Area: Facility persons #1 and 2 are missing two years of child care experience or transcripts to qualify for current positions

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: FACILITY PERSON #2, DOH 3/21/17, DOES NOT HAVE AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR TB SCREENING ON FILE. FACILITY PERSON #3, DOH 11/8/16, HAS AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT DATED 11/26/16 AND A TB SCREENING THAT IS DATED 11/17/14, WHICH IS MORE THAN 1 YEAR OLD AT TIME OF HIRE. FACILITY PERSON #4, DOH 8/22/16, HAS AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT DATED 1/30/15 AND A TB SCREENING DATED 12/07/14, WHICH WERE BOTH MORE THAN 1 YEAR OLD AT TIME OF HIRE. FACILITY PERSON #6, DOH 8/15/16, DOES NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR TB SCREENING ON FILE.

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.

Noncompliance Area: FACILITY PERSONS #1, #2 & #5 DO NOT HAVE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES ON FILE.

Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person`s suitability to serve as a facility person

Noncompliance Area: OPERATOR ISSUED A LETTER TO A PARENT STATING THAT PARENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE "PARENT AREA" DURING PICK UP-DROP OFF TIMES. ALL CHILD CARE SPACE IS NOT ACCESSIBLE OR VISIBLE FROM THE PARENT AREA.

Correction Required: A parent of a child in care shall be permitted free access, without prior notice, throughout the center whenever children are in care, unless a court of competent jurisdiction has limited the parental right of access to the child and a copy of the order is on file at the facility. Opportunity shall be provided for parents to participate in the facility`s program. The operator shall maintain a yearly file which documents general announcements to promote parent participation. The file shall be updated annually.

Noncompliance Area: THE LAST DOCUMENTATION OF REVIEW OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN IS 1/4/16. STAFF PERSON #6, DOH, DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF INITIAL EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING OF FILE.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: FACILITY PERSON #6, DOH 8/15/16, HAD MANDATED REPORTER OF ABUSE TRAINING DATED 3/1/17, WHICH IS PAST THE 90 DAY PROVISIONAL PERIOD.

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

Noncompliance Area: FACILITY PERSON #5 IS EMPLOYED AS AN AGS AND HAS 24 CREDITS IN HUMAN SERVICES ON FILE BUT DOES NOT HAVE 1 YEAR OF EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN DOCUMENTED.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.

Noncompliance Area: FACILITY PERSON #1 IS 18 YEARS OLD AND HAS PROOF OF COMPLETION OF 8TH GRADE ON FILE.. FACILITY PERSON #1 IS EMPLOYED AS AN AIDE. SHE DOES NOT HAVE 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE DOCUMENTED IN THE FILE.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.

Noncompliance Area: OBSERVED TOOTHPASTE ON THE COUNTER IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM THAT IS LABELED "KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN 6 YRS". IT IS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.

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

Noncompliance Area: THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE INFANT/YOUNG TODDLER AREA WAS MIISSING 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.

Noncompliance Area: OBSERVED WIRES HANGING FROM VIDEO EQUIPMENT IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM. THIS CREATES A TIPPING 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.