Creative Learning Center Of The Lehigh Valley Inc

Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152

Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: On 8/13/26, rep viewed a video from 7/24/26 related to a concern from an RS that a child may have been restrained in some way while getting his hair braided. In that video it could be seen that staff diapering children and not washing their hands or the children's hands.

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

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: On 8/13/26, rep viewed a video from 7/24/26 related to a concern from an RS that a child may have been restrained in some way while getting his hair braided. In that video it could be seen that staff diapering children and not cleaning diapering surface.

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)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During a self-reported noncompliance investigation on 7/8/26, it was verified that Child # 1 was left outside with another group for approximately 5 minutes when child's group went back to the classroom on 7/8/26. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 admitted to not using name to face checks during transition.

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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Tiered LIS: 1. Children will be supervised at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of three hours of training regarding Supervision. The training must be in-person, and outside of childcare hours. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. This portion of the plan shall have a correction date of when the training is complete.

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: A daily schedule was not posted in the infant room.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: An infant bottle was not label with child's name.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Facility has not tested the fire system every 30 days. Testing dates were 4/8/26 and 5/12/26.

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.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Exposed bolts were observed on the fencing in the outdoor play area.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Fee Agreement for children # 1, # 2, # 3, # 4, # 5, # 6 and # 7 did not contain Child's date of admission.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 2 did not contain an initial health assessment and TB test.

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.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for Child # 6 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid by staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 3 did not contain verification of education.

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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain a complete PA State Police Clearance.

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

Regulation: 3270.113(b)/3270.113(c)

Description: No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint inspection on 6/20/25, Rep viewed video footage from 6/16/25 which shows staff #1 deliberately tripping child #1. Staff #1 also admitted to tripping child # 1 to "slow child down". Staff# 1 no longer works at the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. Tiered LIS: 1. Staff will not use physical punishment towards a child and staff will not single a child out. The part of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. Director will create a supervision policy that address physical punishment and singling a child out. All staff will be trained and sign off on the new supervision policy. The part of the plan shall have a correction date of when this will be completed.

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint inspection on 6/20/25, Rep viewed video footage from 6/16/25 which shows staff #1 deliberately tripping child #1. Staff #1 also admitted to tripping child # 1 to "slow child down". Child #1 received a rug burn on the leg as a result of the incident. An incident report was not completed for this incident.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: Several rest mats in the Toddler room were observed to be ripped, causing the foam to be exposed.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Fee Agreement for Children # 1 - # 10 did not contain child's date of admission.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form for Children # 1, # 2, # 3, # 4, # 8 and # 9 did not contain address of release persons.

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: The refrigerator in the Pre-K 1 room had something spill in it that was not cleaned up.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had a volunteer PA State Police clearance. Volunteer clearances are not acceptable for employment.

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

Noncompliance Area: One outlet in the toddler room was missing a protective cover.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Noncompliance Area: There was a small area of peeling paint on a wall in the infant room(near the crib area), and 2 small areas of peeling paint on walls in the Pre-K 3 room(near the trash can and vent).

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

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, an older toddler, does not have any verification of influenza immunization on file. Child #2, a preschool age, last verified influenza immunization was 2016. Child #3, school age, last influenza immunization on file was 2016 and Child #4, preschool age, last influenza immunization on file was 2017. None of these children have a written exemption on file.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Noncompliance Area: On February 21, 2019 staff person #1 told staff person #2 to throw a container of yogurt that child #1 was holding in her hand across the room. Child #1 was climbing on and trying to sit on the lap of staff #2 who was sitting on the floor with another child. Staff person #2 could not get child #1 to stop doing this and when staff person #1 told her to throw the child's yogurt to get child off of her she did it after contemplating that it may not be the best way to get child from climbing on her.

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

Noncompliance Area: On September 20, 2018 staff person #1 was observed on the facility's video system slapping child #1 on the rear end with an open hand. This occurred after child had run out into the hallway and staff had to go and get her and bring her back.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Noncompliance Area: On the infant/toddler outdoor play area there was a kitchen set that had cracks in the door, causing sharp edges and pinch points.

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: Staff persons #1 and 2 both had health assessments that were more than 12 months old at time of starting in a child care position. Staff #1 started on 2/5/18 and her health assessment was 7/25/16. Staff #2 started on 10/31/17 and her health assessment was 8/20/16.

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: Staff person #3 did not verification of age on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Noncompliance Area: Per fire drill log, a fire drill was conducted on 11/17/17 and then not again until 2/21/18. A period of 95 days.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.

Noncompliance Area: On 5/7/18, child #1 was left behind in the preschool room while Staff 1,2, and 3 took the rest of the children to the facility bathroom. Staff person #4 found the child alone sitting on the floor of the preschool and immediately brought him to the Director's office. Staff 1,2, and 3 initially all denied child #1 was in their group. After reviewing groups, its was learned staff person #1 was primarily responsible for supervision of child #1.

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. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed sleeping mats and a seat cushion that were cracked, exposing the foam underneath in the toddler room and pre-k room.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child`s size, age and special needs.

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 identified that there were thirteen children in the Pre-K2 classroom in total and that she was assigned to seven children specifically. Staff #1 had seven child cards attached to her lanyard but only named six of the seven children she was supervising.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.