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Educating The Absorbing Mind

Chester, PA · Delaware County
222 W 8th St, Chester, PA 19013
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222 W 8th St
Chester, PA 19013
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License Issued
Jul 4, 2026
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Jul 4, 2027
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Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
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Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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Educating The Absorbing Mind is a Child Care Center in Chester PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-16 Renewal 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 5;'s file did not have an exemption letter by parent for exemption of immunization

Correction Required: 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.)
Director will make sure handwritten letter is completed and kept in child's file
2026-03-16 Renewal 3270.151(b)/3270.192(3) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(b)/3270.192(3)

Description: Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1 had a health assessment completed on 8/29/24, but did not have health assessment form completed

Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. 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.)
Director will make sure to have the doctor fill out health assessment during a complete physical. Assessment is now complete and in file
2026-03-16 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following : The facility steps leading into the facility , the 2nd step was broken and crumbling

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.)
Step was repaired
2025-10-02 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.112/3270.113(e) - Infant/Toddler Stimulation/Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.112/3270.113(e)

Description: Infant/Toddler Stimulation/Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 10/2/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 had the infant and 1 -2-year-old restricted in highchairs, while the other children were playing. Neither child was eating while in the highchairs

Correction Required: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. 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.)
Effective immediately staff will not use highchairs or any equipment to restrain or contain infants or toddlers. Highchairs will only be used for feeding and for their intended purpose. All staff have been reminded of the regulation and staff will follow at all times
2025-10-02 Allocated 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: During unannounced monitoring on 10/2/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 was observed alone in the facility with 10 children without completing Part 2 of health and safety training without being supervised by a staff with a complete file

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.)
Director hired 2 employees. Director will do better screening who is hired. Staff file is completed and a data check work instrument form is stapled in file as a template to make sure it is completed
2025-10-02 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 10/2/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 has surpassed the 90 days to complete health and safety training. Staff # 1 completed Part 1, but noTdocumentation was in file for Part 2

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.)
Director will make sure all staff files are completed before start . A checklist is stapled in each file along with a checklist of what's missing, what's expired and sign off on it both staff and director. Staff # 2 completed the training and placed in file
2025-10-02 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 10/2/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 was observed with 10 children- 1 infant/ 4 - 2year olds, and 5- preschoolers alone at the facility

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). Tiered LIS 1. The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. 2. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff: child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. 3. The Regional Office will make referral for all staff to complete 2 hours training regarding maintaining ratios of children (Implemented - 12/12/25)

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will maintain ratios at all times. Director will have adequate staff for the children. Infants will not return until a file is completed
2025-10-02 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 10/2/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 was observed alone in the facility with 10 children- 1 infant/ 4- 2-year-olds and 5 preschoolers

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will hire a staff person and as need staff person. Director hires a staff person and as needs staff person
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2 did not have written exemption from immunization in file from parent

Correction Required: 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.)
Along with the 3270.131 health information parent consent to decline child immunization . Provider will ask parent to write a note as well
2025-03-17 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 on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: -The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations -The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include prevention and identification of child maltreatment

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.)
Director will make sure a continuity plan is completed for shaken baby syndrome. Director will ensure that continuity of operations is added to the emergency plan
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include method of contacting parents at the onset and at the end of the emergency

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will correct the method on how the facility persons contact persons when emergency arises. Also correct and put in place a method for facility person to inform parents that emergency has ended. Instruct parent procedure to be reunited with child or children
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 had documentation of 6 hours of childcare training and not the required 12 hours

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 will do 12 hours of training
2025-03-17 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 renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3's file did not have a state police clearance in file

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 3 will not be at the facility until state police clearance is applied for and place in file.
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 had 1558 childcare hours in file, not the mandatory 2500 hours to qualify as an AGS

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 verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will get Staff #2's verification of experience and place in file
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep tested the facility's hot water, and it measured at 122 degrees

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will correct the plan by purchasing a water thermometer to be tested daily signs posted for reminder and have the water temperature down
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's infant/toddler room in the back of the facility had broken blinds at the windows and cobwebs in the ceiling that needed cleaning

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 replace broken blinds and clean the tops of walls on a daily basis
2024-05-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 5/29/24, Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 alone in the facility with 4 preschool children.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will make sure that 2 or more staff is in the building at all times.
2024-04-24 Renewal 3270.101(a)/3270.101(b) - Age appropriate/Facilitate child development Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.101(a)/3270.101(b)

Description: Age appropriate/Facilitate child development

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's classroom did not have sufficient amount and variety of toys to preclude long waits, and did not facilitate the children's emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment shall facilitate the child's emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will purchase shelves, purchase the emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-mote=or toys. director has reached out to lakeshore and Kaplan learning company for catalog.
2024-04-24 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 renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing children's file, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4's emergency contact did not include release person's address and phone number.

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.)
Director will go back through files and have the parent fill out the address and phone number.
2024-04-24 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 on 5/6/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: -the facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations - The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy was incomplete

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 shaken baby syndrome is completed and posted. Parents will get a copy and when our hours of training expires inviting parents to attend.
2024-04-24 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 renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 did not have a health assessment and TB in file - Staff # 3 had a health assessment in file but did not have the 3 questions answered on the department's health form. Staff # 3 did not have documentation of TB in file

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.)
Health assessment is completed and place in file. Staff # 2 is no longer at the facility
2024-04-24 Renewal 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) - Name, address, and phone/Age Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)

Description: Name, address, and phone/Age

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of ID in file to verify address and age

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
director will have staff submit all missing paperwork to complete file. Staff # 2 is no longer at the facility.
2024-04-24 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have 2 non-family reference in file. Staff # 3 had 1 non-family reference in file.

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.)
Director will have staff provide 2 non-family references and place in file. Staff # 2 is no longer at the facility.
2024-04-24 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's emergency plan did not include shelter in place and lock down procedures at the facility.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Educating the absorbing mind emergency plan is posted and completed. Every staff and parent will receive a copy
2024-04-24 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's emergency plan did not include a method of contacting the parents at the onset of the emergency, and the end of the emergency.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The method of contacting parents is completed and located in the emergency plan and typed on a separate letter
2024-04-24 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and 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.)
The emergency plan is completed. It states in the emergency plan we will accommodate infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
2024-04-24 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan is revised completed and posted . Each parent will receive a copy.
2024-04-24 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have the mandatory annual clock hours of childcare 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.)
The training hours are completed.
2024-04-24 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 on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 who is under 45-day provisional waiver hire , did not meet the requirement under the waiver. Staff # 2 did not have child abuse and another clearance and did not have receipts in file to show that clearances were applied for.

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. 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 #--2- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 2 will not return to the facility until all clearances have been completed. Staff # 2 is no longer at the facility.
2024-04-24 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 and # 3 did not have documentation of 2 years' experience working with children to qualify for the position of AGS

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 verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This will be completed and [placed in their file. Staff # 2 is no longer at the facility.
2024-04-24 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 was observed with 11 children total, the youngest child 1-year 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). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
ratios will be maintained at all times. A training was done "staff child ratio" and explained to staff how the staff child ratio ranges, and director have been reading the regulations.
2024-04-24 Renewal 3270.64 - Outside Walkways Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.64

Description: Outside Walkways

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following - The facility's back yard had a broken window screen and blocks that is a hazard.

Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
That is removed and cleaned. person had been hired to periodically check.
2024-04-24 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 renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the infant/toddler room located in the back of the facility was missing outlet cover

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.)
Director will ensure all outlet covers are in electrical outlets at all times.
2024-04-24 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the sink in the middle room was not draining properly, hence the water sitting in the sink

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hired a person to do Maintenace and landscaping.
2024-04-24 Renewal 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: there was no evacuation route posted in the infant/toddler room located in the back of the facility

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The evacuation route for infant/toddler room is typed and posted
2023-09-15 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 09/15/23, staff person #1 confirmed to Certification Representative that the children have been taken outside to play kick ball in the street with facility staff.

Correction Required: 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 children will no longer play any kind of activities in the street.
2023-07-12 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: On July 12, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #1 was missing addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. (Corrected on site).

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.)
At the time of inspection, the parent was at the facility and able to fill missing information on to the emergency contact form.
2023-07-12 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: On July 12, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not provide updated liability insurance at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will send over updated liability insurance and keep the documents on file at the facility.
2023-07-12 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: On July 12, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff #1 did not include the 10hr Health and Safety training.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will complete the 10hr Health and Safety training.
2023-07-12 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: On July 12, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was an outlet uncovered in the middle classroom.

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.)
Provider will cover all uncovered electrical outlets.
2023-07-12 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On July 12, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The sink located in the middle classroom was clogged with water.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have someone come to repair the sink.
2022-12-01 Initial review 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not include verification of childcare experience.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider will have staff person bring in verification of experience form.
2022-12-01 Initial review 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The facility did not have a lockdown plan.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will create an emergency plan and add the required accommodations into the plan.
2022-12-01 Initial review 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The facility did not have an emergency plan. The emergency plan parent letter posted had a method for parents to be contacted when the emergency arises but did not have a method to inform parents once the emergency has ended.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will create an emergency plan and add a method to inform parents once the emergency has ended.
2022-12-01 Initial review 3270.27(a)/3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)/3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The facility did not have an emergency plan that included accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan. 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.)
Provider will create an emergency plan and add the required accommodations into the plan.
2022-12-01 Initial review 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. Staff person #1 and #2 did not have emergency plan training on file.

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.)
Provider will complete emergency plan training with staff.
2022-12-01 Initial review 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: On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted initial inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an NSOR clearance.

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 childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will get NSOR clearance and add to staff file.
2022-12-01 Initial review 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. There was a large tree root sticking up out of the ground located in the outside 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have the tree root removed from the outdoor play space.

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