Ducklings Early Learning Center
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-20 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-06-09 | 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 the renewal inspection conducted 6/9/25, it was verified that staff person #1 completed the health and safety course titled Get started with center-based care but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 1hr training. 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. Staff person #1 must complete PA required health and safety for centers-group childcare parts 1 and 2. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff was notified right away and asked to complete the needed courses as soon as possible and was not allowed to return until both were completed. |
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| 2025-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 6/9/25, a water stain was observed in the ceiling inside of the gym, indoor play space. 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.) Ceiling tile was removed and a new one put up that is stain free |
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| 2025-06-09 | 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: During the renewal inspection conducted 6/9/25, peeled paint was observed on the windowsills in the ladybug and butterflies' childcare space (Room 5 and 6). Peeled paint was also observed on the blue boarders inside of the gym. 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.) Windowsills were sanded and repainted. Gym boarder was sanded and repainted. |
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| 2024-04-25 | 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: On 4/25/24, at time of inspection, the cubby units located in the Dragonflies 1 & 2 and Fireflies 1 & 2 classrooms were not mounted in order to prevent them from tipping forward and injuring a child. 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.) Cubbies were anchored to the walls. Pictures were taken and sent to DHS. |
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| 2024-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: On 4/25/24, at time of inspection, Staff #1 was observed working in the infant room. Staff #1 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 obtained a health assessment. A copy of the health assessment has been placed in the file. |
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| 2024-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: On 4/25/24, at time of inspection, two bottles located in the refrigerator of the Crickets room were not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bottles were labeled at the time of inspection. |
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| 2024-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: On 4/25/24, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain verification of education. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Verification of education/experience was obtained for Staff #1. Verification of education was placed in the file. |
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| 2024-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: On 4/25/24, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain documentation of training in the facility's 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was trained in the facility's emergency plan. Documentation of training was placed in file. |
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| 2024-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 4/25/24, at time of renewal, Staff #2 file did not contain results of NSOR clearance required by CPSL. Staff #2 was observed working alone during naptime in the Butterflies room, unsupervised by a permanent staff member. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -2- 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 will not be on site at the facility until completed NSOR has been obtained. |
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| 2024-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.82(h)/3270.102(b) - Handwashing signs/Soiled- clean, rinse, sanitize | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h)/3270.102(b) Description: Handwashing signs/Soiled- clean, rinse, sanitize Noncompliance Area: On 4/25/24, at time of inspection, signs with the requirement for handwashing were not posted in the toilet areas located in the childcare spaces. Additionally, infants and young toddlers were observed mouthing toys. The toys were not removed from the play area after mouthing to be sanitized before being used by another child. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. Toys soiled by secretion or excretion shall be cleaned with soap and water, rinsed and sanitized before being used by a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Signs were printed out and laminated during inspection. During final walk through, Director stapled signs in bathroom areas . All toddler rooms/ rooms with children who mouth have a designated bin for toys to be put in and cleaned. |
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| 2024-01-05 | Initial review | Initial review | Compliant - Finalized |
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