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Curious Tots Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
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2995 WELSH RD AT HOLME AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19152
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Capacity
26 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 231-4260
2995 WELSH RD AT HOLME AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19152
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00260905
License Issued
Sep 2, 2026
Active Through
Sep 2, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Sabrina Hayes
2019-12-10 02:52:17
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My daughter has been at this facility since 3 months old and she is now 4. The staff, environment and overall experience has been awesome. All my needs and concerns are addressed immediately and accurately. This is an excellent facility.

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CURIOUS TOTS LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 26 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-06-12 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, handwashing was not observed by the school age children before lunch.

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.)
All staff must use hygiene practices at all times. Wash hands before and after eating and also after going to the bathroom.
2025-06-12 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the files of staff #1- #5 did not include the annual emergency plan training.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Elizabeth Cruz reviewed and discussed the safety strategic operation emergency plan. If an event that might happen in any place of the facility at any given time. Also the fire drill procedure was discussed.
2025-06-12 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the files of staff person #1- #5 did not include the annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff complied the minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
2025-06-12 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #4 did not include a health and safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file of staff #4 was updated and includes the health and safety training certificate.
2025-06-12 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the outdoor play space had overgrown weeds and mulch needed near the slide. The wooden base boarding along the outdoor play space fence was disconnected and the metal fasteners were disconnected with sharp edges. The fence on the black top area near the parking lot had sharp protruding wires.

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 outside play space is free of weeds. Mulch was added on the areas needed. The wooden base board is being reinforced with metal plates and screws. The fence near the parking area is being tide to the base.
2024-09-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, observed child #1 being alone in after school area and not supervised by any staff for approximately 20 minutes. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

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.)
Provider called parent to pick up child #1.
2024-09-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, first aid kit in infant/toddler room included a bottle of aspirin that expired in 2019 and a bottle of ibuprofen that expired in 5/24. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will remove expired medication.
2024-09-19 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: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, file of staff person #2 included a health assessment conducted on 2/10/22 which was not valid since it was conducted more than 24 months ago. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

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.)
Staff person #2 will provide an updated health assessment.
2024-09-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, staff did not wash their hands after changing diapers. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

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.)
Staff will wash their hands.
2024-09-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, a written statement of feeding formula and feeding schedule was not obtained from the parents of two infants #2 and #3. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide a schedule.
2024-09-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, information regarding the location of the facility and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility was not prepared and sent to the local traffic safety authorities. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will send a letter to the local police department.
2024-09-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, file of staff person #3 did not include verification of education required prior to service at the facility. File of staff persons #1, #4, and #5 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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 will provide evaluation of their foreign diplomas.
2024-09-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, record of staff persons #1 included only one nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

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 will provide additional reference.
2024-09-19 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: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, file of staff persons #1 did not include Disclosure statement and current PA child abuse clearance required for provisional hire. Child abuse clearance on file was from 8/22/19 and more than 60 months old. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

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. 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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will not work in the facility until clearances will be provided.
2024-09-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, observed toxic cleaning materials in the closet located near the kitchen which was unlocked and accessible to children. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

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.)
Provider will lock the closet.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection agreements of children #1 and #2 did not include fee amount and/or date fee to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update agreement with parents.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection agreements of children #1 and #2 did not specify arrival and/or departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will update agreement.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection agreements of children #1, #2, and #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure agreements are complete.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3, and #5 did not include name and/or address, and/or phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will update emergency contact forms.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will update emergency contact information.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection emergency contact forms of children #2 and #3 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will update emergency contact information.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

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.)
Parents will provide health insurance and policy number.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide information of the release persons.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) - Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record Non Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, a health report of child #3 did not include immunization record.

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.)
Parents will provide immunization record.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, first aid kit in infant/toddler room included hydrocortisone that was expired on 8/2022 and Rosadan cream that expired in 2018. First aid kit in school-age area included triple antibiotic cream that expired on 5/2023. All creams had to be discarded.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider removed medication from first aid kit.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152

Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection staff and a child whose diaper was changed did not wash their hands and child's hands after diapering.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will talk to the staff regarding hand washing.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non 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: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 included a health assessment conducted on 2/10/22, file of staff person #3 included a health assessment conducted on 1/26/22. Both health assessment were not valid since they were conducted more than 24 months ago.

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.)
Staff will provide an updated health assessments.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, health assessment of staff person #4 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.

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.)
Staff will provide documentation of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed lunch box with yogurt in preschool area that was not refrigerated.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will notify staff to review lunch boxes and remove perishable food to the refrigerator.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, a written infant meal statements and feeding schedule obtained from the parents were not observed for two infants #1 and #3 in the infant area.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide a written statement of feeding formula.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed three bottles were not labeled with the child's name in infant area.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will label the bottles.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, information regarding the location of the facility and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility was not prepared and sent to the local traffic safety authorities.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will prepare a letter and send to local traffic authorities.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(e)

Description: Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency information was not updated in after school area.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update emergency contact forms.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, a record of children #3 and #4 didn't contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and/or for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Both consents are required prior to admission.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide consent.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, the record of staff person #7 was not present at the facility. Staff #7 was observed caring for children.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will provide a record.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3, #4, #5, #6 did not include verification of education required prior to service at the facility.

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 will provider verification of education.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection record of staff persons #4 and #5 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 will provide two references.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency drill was not conducted annually, written documentation was not available.

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.)
Provider will conduct emergency drill.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that provider did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will email emergency plan to [email protected].
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff persons #5 and #6 did not include a PA child abuse clearance required 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 #5 and #6 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will provide child abuse clearance. Staff will not work without child abuse clearances.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, files for staff persons #1 and #2 did not include an annual staff evaluation. Last staff evaluation on file for staff person #1 was from 2/7/23, last staff evaluation on file for staff person #2 was from 2/28/23.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will conduct staff evaluation.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, director was not employed by the facility.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will hire the director.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not contain acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency and qualify staff person #1 for the position of an assistant group supervisor.

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 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 will send diploma for evaluation.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.52/3270.113(a) - Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)

Description: Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection staff person #5 left unsupervised her assigned group in infant/toddler area to the kitchen. Infant/toddler area was out of ratio with staff person #4, one infant and 4 young toddlers.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). Two staff must be present with one infant and 4 young toddlers. 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.)
The owner let staff person #5 know that staff is not allowed to leave her assigned group unattended.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed toxic cleaning materials in the closet located near the kitchen which was unlocked and 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will lock the closet with toxic materials.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed overgrown bushes on the playground, no protective surface under the swing area, nails on the wooden platform of play center are coming out, peeling paint observed on the swing set, roof of the structure above the sand area was broken and shingles were missing.

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.)
Provider will not use this part of the playground until it will be fixed.
2024-08-19 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that a toilet area located near Infant/toddler area and a sink area near the kitchen were not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure toilet and sink areas will have lidded waste receptacles.
2023-08-21 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: During the review of the files, it was observed that child 2 and child 3 were missing their flu shot and did not have an exemption letter on file and that child 1 was missing a few immunizations including the flu shot and did not have an exemption letter on file.

Correction Required: 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. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 1, 2 and 3 will obtain proof of the required shots or have an exemption letter on files at all times.
2023-08-21 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the center did not have a Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment Policy.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center will create and keep on site a policy on Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment.
2023-08-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 working unsupervised. Staff #1 has not completed the following pre-service training prior to caring for children unsupervised: 3270.31f(1-9).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Until such time as the required pre-service trainings is completed, Staff #1 must be supervised by a AGS who has completed the required related training to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise, then staff person #1 may not work in the child-care position at the facility.
2023-08-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1, who is considered a provisional hire due to not having their NSOR, was observed alone, outside with 9 school age children, and was not in the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 will not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.
2023-06-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not have 2 non-family references on file during the inspection.

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 1 has submitted two letters of recommendations and it is up to date with personal documents as required by the facility and CSPL.
2023-06-08 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: Staff 1 was observed on the bus with 14 children without having the required clearances needed to be a provisional hire or permanent staff, on file at the time of the inspection.

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. Facility Person # 1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff 1 is currently not working at the facility. she is acquiring all paper work and waiting for response. Once all requested records are complete under CPSL, a position will be assign.
2023-06-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52/3270.173(c) - Mixed Age Level/If school-age, then driver in ratio Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52/3270.173(c)

Description: Mixed Age Level/If school-age, then driver in ratio

Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 (Driver) on the bus had 14 mixed school age children on the bus and was considered the only staff member with the children.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). When school-age children are transported, the driver may be considered part of the staff-child ratio required in §3270.51.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 will not be alone under the care of children without acquiring to the proper child-ratio.
2023-05-25 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following per-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: See 3270.31(f)(1-10).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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 Dept. of Enviromental Resources, the Dept. of Labor and Industry, the Dept. of Health, the Dept. of Education and the Dept. of Transportaion. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health and safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings is complete, staff #1 must be supervised at all times, when interacting with children by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to the citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervised staff person #1, Staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2023-05-25 Unannounced Monitoring 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: While reviewing staff person #1's file, it was observed that staff person #1's file was missing proof of education and experience.

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 1 has submitted all paperwork of education and experience as well as federal and state documents.
2023-05-25 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing files it was observed that staff person #1's file was missing 2 letters of references.

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 #1 has submitted two letters of recommendations and it is up to date with personal documents as required by the facility and CPSL.
2023-05-25 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: Staff person #1 was observed in the porch area working alone with the children. The file of Staff person #1 does not contain complete child abuse and criminal history information required under the CPSL and does not contain a copy of a request for NSOR and fingerprints receipt for the FBI Clearance required for the provisional hiring.

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. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: 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 Person # 1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
2023-05-25 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff person #1 was alone on the porch area with 6 children the youngest child was a young toddler, for approximately 1 to 2 minutes.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will not be left alone under the care of children without having the proper training and documents. She will be under the supervision of an AGS or GS at all times and follow child ratio based on group size accordance.
2023-01-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 was left unattended on a facility's bus for approximately 3 hours.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. Plan of Correction: All children taking the bus will be supervised by staff at all times. The bus driver will keep a written checklist for pick up and drop offs for any ordinary school day or excursion. Upon drop off the bus driver/staff will inspect the bus front to back. All children will be counted at every pickup and drop-off school as well as any other daycare activities that require use of transportation.
2023-01-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 was left unattended on a facility's bus for approximately 3 hours.

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 when entering and exiting the facility's bus. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
2. Plan of Correction: All children taking the bus will be supervised by staff at all times. The bus driver will keep a written checklist for pick up and drop offs for any ordinary school day or excursion. Upon drop off the bus driver/staff will inspect the bus front to back. All children will be counted at every pickup and drop-off school as well as any other daycare activities that require use of transportation.
2023-01-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 was left unattended on a facility's bus for approximately 3 hours.

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 arrange for all facility staff who supervises transportation of the children, to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children during transportation. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
3. Plan of Correction: The facility driver has received the two-hour training regarding supervision of children during transportation.
2023-01-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Upon reviewing Child 1's file, it was observed that child 1's emergency contact form was missing the work information of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
4. Plan of Correction: The child's paperwork, emergency contact information has been review and signed, revised and is up to date as of 2/01/23.
2023-01-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Upon reviewing Child 1's file, it was observed that child 1's emergency contact form was missing written consent from the parent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
5. Plan correction: The child's emergency contact information has been review and all medical care signature has been revised and is up to date as of 2/1/2023.
2023-01-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Upon reviewing Child 1's file, it was observed that child 1's emergency contact form was missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
6. Plan correction: The child's emergency contact information stating address of the individuals designated by parents to whom the child may be released has been review, sign, revised and is up to date as of 2/1/2023.
2023-01-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(d) - Excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(d)

Description: Excursions

Noncompliance Area: Upon reviewing files that were on the bus, it was observed that child 1's emergency contact was not on the bus that was used to transport the child to school.

Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
7. Plan correction: The child's emergency contact information will be up to date, and file on bus folder emergency contact. Staff person will carry updated emergency contact information for each specific child to be use in case of emergency on walking or riding excursions.
2023-01-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Upon reviewing Child 1's file, it was observed that child 1's emergency contact form and the agreement form was not updated within the last 6 months. Last update was 4/5/2021

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
8. Plan of Correction: The child's paperwork, emergency contact and agreement information has been review and signed, revised and is up to date as of 2/01/23.
2023-01-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.177(a)/3270.177(b) - Not unattended in vehicle/During boarding and exiting Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.177(a)/3270.177(b)

Description: Not unattended in vehicle/During boarding and exiting

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 was left on the facility's bus for approximately 3 hours unattended. Child 1 was seen by a neighbor, exiting the back of the school bus by themselves, with no staff present.

Correction Required: Children may not be left unattended in a vehicle. Children shall be supervised during boarding and exiting vehicles by an adult who remains outside the vehicle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
9. Plan correction: All children taking the bus will be supervise by a staff person at all times during boarding and exiting the vehicle. The bus driver must inspect that all children have been drop off at their destination point(school). Bus driver/staff will keep a written checklist for pick up and drop offs. Upon dropping off the bus driver/staff will inspect the bus from front to back. All children will be counted at every pickup and drop off school as well as any other daycare activities that requires use of transportation.
2023-01-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: Upon reviewing Child 1's file, it was observed that child 1's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
10. Plan correction: The child's emergency contact information has been review and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures has been signed, revised and is up to date as of 2/1/2023.
2022-03-17 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #2 did not contain a an updated health assessments, including tuberculin skin tests

Correction Required: 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.)
Staff #2 last health assessment was on 5/25/2021. Has previous health assessment on file stating positive Tuberculin test and negative results on the QuantiFeron-TB-gold plus.
2022-03-17 Renewal 3270.21/3270.95(a) - General Health and Safety/Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.95(a)

Description: General Health and Safety/Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that the provider was unable to submit verification of the inspection of the fire detection system

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An Inspection of the smoke detectors and exit signs at Curious Tots Learning Center was complete. A certificate was receive and the fire detection alarms were in good status and working condition.
2022-03-17 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 and facility person #2 did not include training regarding the emergency plan

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The documents on record has been updated on reference to the emergency plan. All employees at the initial time of employment have receive the emergency plan training and is been kept on file at the facility. The emergency plan it's updated on an annual basis and review by all employees with date and signature.
2022-03-17 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 and facility person #2 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1, #2 are working on completing their child care training of 12 hours. But are contacting PA Keys for the classes taken that have not sent certificate.
2022-03-17 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #2 did not contain verification of completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 will receive her completion of training for CPR on April 23rd, 2022.
2022-03-17 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 and facility person #2 did not contain verification of fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and #2 will receive the fire safety training Monday April 25th, 2022. The same company will come to update the training.
2022-03-17 Renewal 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: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that -the records of facility person #1did not include an updated child abuse clearance, and updated Federal Bureau of Investigations(FBI) clearance as required by the CPSL-documents submitted dated 2/1/2017 and 1/27/2017 respectively -the records of facility person #2 did not include the correct Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance and the National Sex Offender Registry clearance as required by the CPSL

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and #2-- 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has sent the information that was require last Thursday. Awaiting response of documents. Staff #2 has corrected the (FBI) Clearances and has the National Sex Offender registry clearances on file as require by the CPSL.
2022-03-17 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #2 did not include a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 has written evaluation on file as dated on 03/03/2022
2022-03-17 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that an outlet was uncovered in the toddler bathroom

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The toddler's bathroom outlets have been covered/placed.
2022-03-17 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that there was peeling paint over the sink in toddler bathroom, and peeling paint on a table in the pre-school room

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 sink in the toddler's bathroom has been fixed, and the table in the preschool room has been sanded and repainted

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