Discovery Time
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About the Provider
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 Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-05-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: At time of unannounced inspection on 5/5/26, a thermometer was not present in the refrigerator in the Toddler #1 room to ensure the temperature remains at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new thermometer will be purchased and placed in the refrigerator in the Toddler #1 room. |
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| 2025-10-07 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 10/7/25, the nap mats in the Pre-K room were observed to have torn edges and exposed foam. The large foam blocks in the young toddler room were observed to have torn edges and exposed foam. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The foam blocks will be removed from the room immediately and not used by the children. The director ordered new nap mats and the order got cancelled. Director will re-order mats or will have children bring in sleeping bags to be used during rest time. |
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| 2025-10-07 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 10/7/25, staff person #1 did not have documentation of completing 12 clock hours of annual child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will complete an additional 6 hours of child care training so there will be a total of 12 clock hours on file. |
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| 2025-10-07 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 10/7/25, the first aid and CPR certification on file for staff person #2 and #3 was not conducted by a PQAS trainer and the certification for staff person #2 was not granted through an approved curriculum. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 and #3 will be notified they need to retake Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR, and the training will be conducted by a PQAS certified trainer using an approved curriculum. |
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| 2025-10-07 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 10/7/25, a ceiling vent in the Pre-K room was observed to be visibly dusty and in need of being cleaned. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The ceiling vent in the Pre-K room will be cleaned. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 10/8/24, chipped white paint was observed on the wall trim in the young toddler room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The chipped white paint will be painted over so there are no areas of chipping paint. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, the tall, plastic shelving units in the Toddler and Pre-School rooms were lightweight and wobbly, posing a tipping hazard. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The shelving units in both rooms will be mounted to the wall or floor so they are stable and secure and do not pose a tripping hazard. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, the health report for child #1 showed an influenza vaccine had not been administered since 11/9/21, and the health report for child #2 showed that no influenza vaccines had been administered. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of child #1 and #2 will be notified to provide an updated vaccination record, or an exemption note in order for the children to return tomorrow. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to meet Federal requirements under 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), which includes having a plan for 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility's emergency plan will be updated to include a plan for Continuity of Operations. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, a review of the health report for staff person #1 showed that questions #2 and #3 were not answered by the physician regarding communicable diseases and suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will be notified to return to the Dr. office to have the form completed in its entirety. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, chipped paint was observed on the lower part of the wall by the tables in the toddler room. Chipped paint and rust were observed on the lower part of the door frame in the pre-school room. The ceiling vents in the Pre-K room were observed to have visible dust/dirt. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The areas of chipped paint/rust in the Toddler and Pre-School rooms will be re-painted so all areas are safe. The ceiling vents in the Pre-K room will be cleaned so there are no areas of visible dust/dirt. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-02-15 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2019-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility staff #1 who had a hire date of 10/30/2019, did not have an initial health assessment in the record. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility staff #1 will obtain a health assessment. The operator will ensure that all facility persons providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation will have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter at all times. |
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| 2019-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.176(f) - Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The operator acknowledged using an 11-15 passenger van to transport children from school to the facility. Correction Required: In accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 171 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger vehicle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will not transport any children in an 11-15 passenger vehicle at any time. The operator will utilize a vehicle that is not an 11-15 passenger vehicle to transport children. |
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