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Discover Learn And Grow Center

Bristol, PA · Bucks County
HISTORIC BRISTOL BORO SUITE 206, Bristol, PA 19007
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Capacity
53 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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📞 (215) 458-7333
HISTORIC BRISTOL BORO, SUITE 206
Bristol, PA 19007
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258773
License Issued
Aug 14, 2026
Active Through
Aug 14, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 16

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DISCOVER LEARN AND GROW CENTER is a Child Care Center in BRISTOL PA, with a maximum capacity of 53 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday - Sunday, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Sunday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-26 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Fee agreement for child 1 and 3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add the child's date of admission.
2026-06-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact for child 3 did not specify work addresses and telephone numbers 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.)
Parent will update the child's emergency contact.
2026-06-26 Renewal 3270.181(b)/3270.181(c) - Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(b)/3270.181(c)

Description: Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact dated 7-21-25 and fee agreement dated 7-20-25 for child 2 were expired.

Correction Required: Information in a child's record shall be kept current by the operator. 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.)
Parent will update the child's emergency contact and fee agreement.
2026-06-26 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep observed a hole on the wall near the computers

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 patch up the hole on the wall.
2026-06-26 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep observed chipped paint on the blue wall by the kitchen area and on the wall near the green wall

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.)
Provider will paint over the chipped paint.
2025-08-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1 and 2 were missing child service report (CSR)

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child Service Reports (CSRs) for Child 1 and Child 2 were completed using the Department's approved form and provided to each family. Copies were placed in the children's files and verified for compliance with § 3270.124(f).
2025-08-05 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 2 was missing.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information for Child 2 was obtained and added to their file. The updated form is now present in the child care space, in accordance with § 3270.124(f).
2025-08-05 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: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. The emergency plan was missing 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We revised our emergency plan to incude continuity of operations outlining essential functions staff roles, alternate location and communcication procedures. All staff received training on the updated plan and documentation has been submittd ot the certification rep.
2025-08-05 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(2) - Physical examination/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Physical examination/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 6 was missing physical and TB. Physical for staff 4 was expired (dated 3-28-22)

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 6 completed a physical exam and TB screening using the Mantoux method, and Staff 4 submitted an updated physical dated September 2, 2025. All documentation has been filed in accordance with adult health assessment requirements
2025-08-05 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 (8-18-24) was expired. Fee agreement for child 1 (8-11-24) and 2 (5-2-22) were expired

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated emergency contact and fee agreement forms were completed for Child 1 and Child 2. All documents were signed by parents and filed on-site in accordance with the six-month update requirement.
2025-08-05 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 and 6 were missing 2 years experience. Staff 5 was missing 1 year 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 3 and 6 submitted documentation verifying two years of child care experience, and Staff 5 provided verification of one year. All records have been reviewed and filed to meet the requirements outlined in § 3270.231.
2025-08-05 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. Emergency plan was updated 7-1-24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We completed an annual review of the emergency plan and updated it on September 1, 2025. The review and update were documented in writing and filed on-site, in accordance with OCDEL regulations.
2025-08-05 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 2 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 member completed the missing 2 clock hours of child care training on September 5, 2025, bringing her total to the required 12 hours. Documentation has been added to her personnel file
2025-08-05 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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing out of state clearance for New Jersey. NSOR for staff 2 was expired (dated 2-12-2020), Staff 6 was missing state police and child abuse, Staff (Volunteer) 7 was missing child abuse. Mandated reporter for staff 5 was expired (dated 7-3-2020). Staff 5 was missing disclosure statement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -1,2,6,5,7- 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 #-1,2,6,5,7-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 submitted the required New Jersey clearance; Staff 2 renewed their NSOR clearance; Staff 6 completed both state police and child abuse clearances; Volunteer Staff 7 submitted their child abuse clearance; and Staff 5 renewed their mandated reporter training and completed a disclosure statement. All documents have been filed and verified. Staff without valid clearances were not permitted to work with children until all requirements were met.
2025-08-05 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 6 was missing education from their file.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff is no longer employed
2025-08-05 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed 34 children grouped together with 4 teachers. The youngest child in the group was 4 months and the oldest child was 11 years old.

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.)
We immediately restructured the group to ensure compliance with mixed-age ratio requirements. The youngest child was placed in an infant-designated group, and staff-to-child ratios were adjusted accordingly. All staff were briefed on § 3270.51 to prevent recurrence.
2025-07-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.112 - Infant/Toddler Stimulation Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.112

Description: Infant/Toddler Stimulation

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification an infant sitting on a bouncer. The bouncer was inside a playpen. The child's teacher, staff 1 was sitting about 1-2 feet away from the playpen.

Correction Required: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
- Staff retrained on infant engagement standards: holding, talking, playing, and carrying. - Classroom routines adjusted to include scheduled one-on-one interaction time.
2025-07-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep observed staff 2 put the child in time out (Child was sat in a chair alone and away from the group).

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
-Staff retrained on positive behavior guidance and prohibited restraint practices. - Time-out methods will be removed and isolation methods reviewed and shared with staff.
2025-07-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep observed 13 children with one staff sitting a table. The age of the youngest child was 2. (Staff corrected ratio)

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.)
1) Staff Training: Conducted a refresher training for all staff on mixed-age group ratio requirements, emphasizing that the youngest child's age determines the ratio and group size. - Training included review of §3270.51 and real-life scenarios to reinforce understanding. 2)Visual Ratio Chart: - Posted a color-coded ratio chart in each classroom and common area to provide quick reference for staff during transitions and groupings. 3) Daily Ratio Checks: - Implemented a daily ratio chart where staff record group sizes and ages during each transition (e.g., arrival, lunch, outdoor play). -This is displayed on the main wall in the center
2025-07-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit, certification rep observed diaper cream in bathroom and a gallon of Mistolin in the kitchen area.

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.)
All cleaning supplies are stored in locked closest out of children reach
2025-06-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(f) - Indoor climbing- protective surface Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(f)

Description: Indoor climbing- protective surface

Noncompliance Area: The climbing equipment was not installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment.

Correction Required: Indoor play equipment for climbing shall be installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the climbing equipment has been removed from play area until it is stable. Equipment has been ordered
2025-06-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep observed diaper cream accessible in the bathroom

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.)
All diaper cream and ointments have been place in cabinet away from child access.
2025-06-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep observed plaster on the blue wall, chipped paint on the blue near the kitchen (dramatic play) in the bathroom behind the trashcan.

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.)
all damaged walls have been covered
2025-06-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep checked the fire extinguishers. The tag on the fire extinguisher showed last date serviced was 10/2023.

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)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All fire extinguishers have been updated
2024-04-22 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-06-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 6/20/2023 children unlabeled pack and plays and nap time mats were observed at the facility. Children were observed sitting on mats and using pack and plays that were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Labels were placed on all pack and plays and mats. A chart was created to assign children to the mat or pack and play.
2023-06-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(a)/3270.119 - Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)/3270.119

Description: Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 was observed sleeping in a swing.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Be sure that if a child falls to sleep while in the swing. He/she is placed in the crib.
2023-06-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 was observed in the facility having contact with the children. Individual #1 was identified as a person who is training to be a staff but not counted in the ratio. Facility person #1 did not have a file.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 is a provisional hire employee. Whose employment began effective. 6/20/2023.
2023-06-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 6/20/2023 1 infant, 4 young toddlers, 3 older toddlers and 1 preschool aged child was observed in care with two staff persons and one person who was identified as a person training to be a staff but was not counted int he ratio. The children were still awake and in the process of getting ready for nap time.

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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff in question was a provisional hire. Facility person #1 employment was effective as of 6/20/23. She will now be counted in the ration and will be responsible a group of designated children while working.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the emergency contact form for child #1 and Child #2 did not include the address and telephone 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.)
Emergency contact information has been updated
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the emergency contact form for child #1 and 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.)
Emergency information has been updated to include all information
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the file for child # 1 and #2 did not include the addresses for 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.)
all information has been filled out
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the immunization record for child # 3 did not include the MMR.

Correction Required: 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.)
Parent has been asked to have the child complete a new Health Assessment
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.14/3270.31(f) - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.31(f)

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the file for staff persons # 2 did not include the one-hour health and safety update.

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. 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.)
staff files have been updated to include the health and safety update
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the emergency plan did not provide for accommodation for infants in care.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency Plan has been updated to include plans for infants
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the operator did not have verification /documentation log that a drill was held in the emergency plan as required.

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.)
Log was up to date and posted during inspection
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the operator did not have verification that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates was sent 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.)
The Emergency plan has been delivered to local county office
2023-05-03 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 5/3/2023 the file for staff person #1 did not include fire safety training..

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.)
Fire Safety plan has been completed and placed in staff files.
2022-12-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 did not have the required health and safety training - Get Started in Center based care Building Blocks to quality care training on file at the facility.

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.)
Staff person #2 will obtain the required health and safety training. It will be placed on file. Staff person #2 will be supervised at all times until the training is placed on file.
2022-12-07 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: During the unannounced inspection on 12/7/2022 Staff person #1 did not have an FBI Clearance on file. Staff person #2 did not have an FBI clearance on file. Staff person #3 Did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff person #4 did not have and NSOR on file and Staff person #5 had an expired PA Child Abuse Clearance and FBI clearance on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person # 1 #2 #3 #4 and #5 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 #2 #3 #4 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have the required CPLS clearance information required Including staff person #1 #2 #3 #4 #5. These items will be requested and placed on file. Staff persons #1 #2 #3 #4 and #5 will not work at the facility until these clearances are placed on file
2022-07-26 Renewal 3270.105 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.105

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 a high chair was observed in use with a broken buckle on the safety strap.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Buckle has been fixed
2022-07-26 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 the Child #1 #2 and #3 did not have a current health assessment on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents were given notice of health assessment updates were needed ASAP and they were given two weeks to have done.
2022-07-26 Renewal 3270.15(a) - Building Codes Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.15(a)

Description: Building Codes

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/26/22 the operator did not have verification of the Occupancy permit as required.

Correction Required: A certificate of compliance will not be granted by the Department until the legal entity provides a certificate of occupancy as proof of compliance with the applicable requirements of the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 (relating to child day care facilities) and under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtain copy from Township. Request was made and 5 - 7 days notice was given to be sent.
2022-07-26 Renewal 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: During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 staff persons #1 #5 and #8 did not have a current health assessment on file at the facility.

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.)
All staff will have assessments completed in 5 days of notice.
2022-07-26 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 the operator did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant from the parent.

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 have included a written feeding schedules to be added to file
2022-07-26 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/26/22 staff persons # 4 #5 #6 and #7 did not have 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.)
References will be obtained and added to the staff files
2022-07-26 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 the emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Appendix was add in the Emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, Toddlers, children with disabilities.
2022-07-26 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 staff persons #4 #6 #7 and #8 did not have verification that they have received training in 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.)
All staff received recent training for the emergency plan.
2022-07-26 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 7/26/22 the staff persons # 1 #2 #3 and #9 did not have verification of fire safety training and have been employed for over a one year period.

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.)
Fire safety training is required of all staff and to be taken within 5 to 10 days after notice.
2022-07-26 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 Staff persons #1 #3 #5 and #9 ( ALL employed beyond 90 days) did not have verification "Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality" training .

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff have been assigned to take the required Health and Safety course.
2022-07-26 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 7/26/2022 Staff person #3 did not have an NSOR on file at the facility . Staff person#4 did not have an FBI clearance or NSOR on file at the facility. Staff person #5 did not have an NSOR clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #8 did not have an NSOR or FBI clearance on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff person #8 #5 #3 and #4 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.)
All staff have reapplied for documents needed. Copies of the application for request have be placed in their files. Staff person #8 #5 #3 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility until documents are received.
2022-07-26 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 the utility closet located across from the children's bathroom was unlocked.

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.)
Keeping door locked at all times/

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