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Faith Factory Learning Center

Mount Joy, PA · Lancaster County
Saint Marks Umc 37 E MAIN ST, Mount Joy, PA 17552
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Capacity
205 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
4

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📞 (717) 653-8201
Saint Marks Umc, 37 E MAIN ST
Mount Joy, PA 17552
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Active License
License Number
CER-00248874
License Issued
Jan 16, 2026
Active Through
Jan 16, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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FAITH FACTORY LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in MOUNT JOY PA, with a maximum capacity of 205 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: According to the log on file at the time of inspection, more than 30 days lapsed between the following manual tests of the fire detection system: 12/5/25 and subsequently more than 30 days later on 1/8/26 1/8/26 and subsequently more than 30 days later on 2/19/26

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)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will adhere to a strict timeline of manually testing the fire alarm within the thirty-day requirement.
2025-10-24 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The transportation plan was not available in the Bumblebee classroom. Corrected on site by posting the transportation plan.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The required transportation plan was posted in the classroom.
2025-10-24 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: Documentation that the emergency contact form had been reviewed every 6 months was not available for child #4 (9/2024 - 8/2025) and child #5 (8/2024 - 7-2025). Past review date noted as missing.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff was apprised of this omission, and we are on track to have all families update their signature on the emergency contact forms.
2025-10-24 Renewal 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: Medication logs were not available for children #1, #2 and #3.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The required medicine logs were completed in entirety and placed in emergency binders.
2025-10-24 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: Documentation showed that late heath assessments for staff #3 (4/2023 - 5/2025) and Staff #8 (3/2023 - 5/2025). Heath assessments up to date, but noted as late.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person's health assessments will be turned in before they expire (within 24 months).
2025-10-24 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: Documentation showed that staff #2 had a communicable disease at the time of the physical evaluation. Evidence of an explanation of the communicable disease was not available.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Note from the doctor stating that staff #2 was free from communicable diseases was obtained. It had been marked positive in error.
2025-10-24 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Office supplies that were sharp, including tacks, were observed to be stored in a drawer that was accessible to children in the Bumblebee room. Corrected on site by moving the items to a secured drawer.

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.)
Items deemed unsafe were moved to a drawer that had a child safety lock on it.
2025-10-24 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: Information about accommodations made for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities/chronic medical conditions during emergency events was not available in the emergency plan letter to families.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Letter to parents that has information on procedures in case of an emergency was rewritten to include a statement that would include accommodations for toddlers as well as children with special needs/chronic medical conditions.
2025-10-24 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: Documentation showed that staff # 5 had a fire safety training dated 10/2/25 and a previous fire safety training dated 9/26/24, exceeding the requirement that fire safety training be completed within 12 months (annually). Training is noted as late.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.)
The staff will complete the required fire safety training within 12 months, rather than just annually.
2025-10-24 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Documentation that staff #1 obtained CPR/first aid within 90 days of employment was not available. Date of CPR certification is 5/13/25. See LIS for date of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person's CPR/First Aid training was not completed within the necessary time frame. She was not permitted to be unsupervised until training was taken.
2025-10-24 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: Documentation showed late mandated reporter training for staff #4 (9/30/17 - 10/24/22), staff #5 (2/17/20-9/25/25), and staff #6 (10/10/17-10/20/22). Mandated reporter training is up-to-date and noted as late for these staff members. Documentation showed that staff #7 had a state police clearance dated 6/1/22 and a previous state police clearance dated 3/20/17, which exceeds the requirement that clearances are renewed every 60 months. Clearance is up to date but noted as late.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 # 4,5,6,7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff with expired clearances or mandated reporter training will not work in a child care role until required CPSL documentation is obtained. Both mandated reporter training and clearances for the listed staff persons will be completed before they expire, within 5 years.
2025-10-24 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: Emergency telephone numbers were not available in the Bumblebee classroom. Corrected on site by posting the emergency telephone numbers.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The required emergency telephone numbers were posted in the classroom.
2025-10-24 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: A patch of peeling paint was observed on the wall of the Parrot classroom. Corrected on site by covering the peeling paint.

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.)
Peeling paint was noted and covered up.
2024-10-28 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: In room 203, the 2 year old room, a sensory bin was observed to contain pom-pom balls with a diameter less than an inch.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The sensory table in the toddler classroom had small pom-poms mixed with large pom-poms. The small pom-poms were removed from the table.
2024-10-28 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: Agreement form for child #1 was missing the fee amount.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The contract that parents complete at the start of the school year has a space for tuition amount. The parents for child #1 had missed completing and the director filled in the missing amount and sent contract to parents.
2024-10-28 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: Health assessment for staff #6 stated that the staff was not suitable to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 had a health exam completed and doctor mistakenly checked the wrong box. Another form was completed by the doctor which indicates she can work in this setting.
2024-10-28 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: Financial agreement for child #2, 3, and 4 were not updated within 6 months. Agreement was updated on 8/23 and again on 8/24 with no update in between.

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.)
Emergency contracts have been updated within 6 months but contract did not have line where parents could sign that contract had been reviewed within 6 months.
2024-10-28 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: Staff #7 was missing verification of education and experience prior to employment.

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 #7 did not have diploma and transcripts on file at time of hire, due to difficulties with registrar at Messiah. Diploma and transcripts are now on file.
2024-10-28 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Staff #5 was missing two written, nonfamily references. Corrected on site.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #5 was still waiting for two references to be submitted for her file. At time of inspection, two references were completed for file.
2024-10-28 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Emergency plan on file did not contain accommodations for toddlers.

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 amended to reflect that toddler follow the same procedures as the older children in the center. We do not have infants at our center.
2024-10-28 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: Parent letter on file did not contain with provisions for toddlers and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent letter on file did not give information pertaining to the toddler class. The letter has been amended.
2024-10-28 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: Staff #4 did not have record of fire safety training on file.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #4 did not have 2024 fire safety completed at time of inspection. He is a seasonal employee so I have asked him to complete the training and he did on 11/18/24
2024-10-28 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had mandated reporter training completed on 9/19/19 and updated on 10/28/24, which is greater than 60 months. Staff #2 had mandated reporter training completed on 10/2/18 and updated on 10/22/23, which is greater than 60 months.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and #2 had mandated reporter trainings that were expired. Both completed the training.
2024-10-28 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the lower classroom an electrical cord with exposed wires was observed to be plugged into the wall.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cord that led from the ceiling to outlet in lower room had exposed wire protruding, the cord was repaired and wire covered by electrical tape.
2023-10-23 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Provider self reported that child #1 hid from staff #1 and staff #2 while transitioning from the playground to the fellowship hall. The child was unsupervised for approximately 3-5 minutes before another teacher found the child and returned the child to the classroom. Provider notified certification on the day of the incident.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will be supervised at all times while they are in our care and we will take extra measures to ensure that all children are safe and accounted for while they are at Faith Factory. We are using our Procare app to facilitate name to face counts when transitioning between areas in center. ID tags will now be color coded for each room to make identifying children more efficient. We have placed signs on every door to serve as reminders to teachers to count children. Staff will also be stationed in front and back of class when transitioning between areas.
2023-10-20 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor, mulched Preschool playground, a picnic table was observed to be in disrepair. The bench used to sit at the table was observed to be unsecured, popping up and showing an exposed screw. Corrected on the day of inspection by removing the table from the area.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The picnic table that was in disrepair was inspected by church trustee. Decision was made to throw table away immediately.
2023-10-20 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: Staff person #1 had a health assessment dated 3/16/21 and updated on 4/27/23, which is greater than 24 months.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 submitted health assessment late and understands that the health assessment must be completed within 24 months.
2023-10-20 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: Staff #2 did not have verification of experience on file. Staff #3 did not have verification of experience on file.

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 persons #2 and #3 completed the childcare employment verification forms which detailed past employment and volunteer positions
2023-10-20 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 was missing a health and safety update at the time of inspection. Health and safety update was completed on 11/13/23. Staff # 4 was missing a health and safety update at the time of inspection. Health and safety update was completed on 11/13/23. Staff #5 had a 6 hour health and safety training dated 9/29/16 at the time of inspection, which is not accepted. Staff #5 obtained the 10 hour health and safety training on 11/13/23

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 members 3,4 and 5 completed required health and safety trainings and submitted them.
2023-10-20 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff number 6 did not have pediatric CPR/First Aide on file. Training was not completed within 90 days.

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 pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 was hired but did not complete the required CPR/First Aide training within 90 days. She has completed the required training at this time.
2022-10-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #3 did not include the phone number for child's physician.

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.)
The phone number has been added to the child's emergency contact form
2022-10-19 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, 2, 3, and 4 did not include updated documentation for the influenza immunization. The last record for child 1 was 11/11/19, for child 2 was 11/27/20, for child 3 was 10/11/21 and child 4 was 9/16/20.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children have received their flu shot
2022-10-19 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 (volunteer) does 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.)
All documents needed for the volunteer have been received and submitted to DHS
2022-10-19 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3, 4, 5, 7 and 9 did not complete the following required pre-service training by 4/29/22: (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements. (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices. (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent. (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic. (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) within the meaning of those terms under section 602(a)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 5195a(a)(1)). (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of biocontaminants. (9) Precautions when transporting children.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development by 4/29/22 as listed in subsections (f)1-9.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3, 4, 5, 7 and 9 will have until 11/29/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3, 4, 5, 7 and 9 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3, 4, 5, 7 and 9 staff person #3, 4, 5, 7 and 9 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Staff person #5 left on maternity leave and will have completed training in order to return in February 2023.
2022-10-19 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff #6 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/21/17.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #6 will have until 11/29/22 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #6, staff person #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2022-10-19 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #8 included Clearances that were not updated within the 60 months as required by CPSL, evidenced by the following: previous State Police dated 11/29/16, previous Child Abuse dated 11/28/16, previous FBI dated 12/13/16, all 3 clearances were updated on 2/22/22.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated clearances are now on file for staff person #8.
2022-10-19 Renewal 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, a hydrangea bush was observed growing on the playground, against the building. This plant is toxic to humans and animals.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The hydrangea bush will be removed by December 9, 2022 until that time, children will not have access to the playground.
2022-10-19 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: During inspection, it was observed that the emergency telephone numbers were not posted in the Fellowship Hall and in the room used for the Morning 4 year old class.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The list of emergency numbers was placed in the areas listed above.
2021-10-29 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in room 203 (2 year olds) that plastic bags were accessible to the children in the bathroom and in a bin at floor level. **COS

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director removed the plastic bags from the floor level bin and placed them on a high shelf. Director took the clothing out of all the plastic bags in the bathroom, stored the clothes in the pockets of the shoe rack and removed the plastic bags from the room.
2021-10-29 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the School Age room (Fellowship Hall) that the Epi Pen and Allergy Relief medication for child #1 was expired. The Epi Pen expired 4/2021 and the Allergy Relief medication expired 3/2021. **COS

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director removed expired medication from the school age room and will have parent bring non-expired medication in.
2021-10-29 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during the renewal inspection that the pick up and drop off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director created document that outlines the pick up and drop off procedures as well as safe routes. This document was printed and is now posted at our parent board inside our main door as well as at parent table.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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