Forge Early Learning Center Inc
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- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 07/10/2026, the most recent Fire Inspection Report on file, dated 11/05/2025, listed deficiencies with the Fire Detection System. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider contacted the Fire Inspection Company to obtain an updated report indicating no deficiencies with the Fire Detection System. |
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| 2026-02-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit conducted on 02/09/2026, Staff Person #1 was observed on camera on 01/28/2026 completing a series of diaper changes without washing the children's hands after the diaper changes. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 was reminded that a child's hands are to be washed every single diaper change. Many diaper changes have been observed to ensure proper procedures re being followed. Diaper changing procedures were reviewed with all staff members during the in-service day. A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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| 2026-02-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit conducted on 02/09/2026, Staff Person #1 was observed on camera on 01/28/2026 completing a series of diaper changes without washing their hands after diapering each child. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 was reminded that their hands are to be washed every single diaper change. Many diaper changes have been observed to ensure proper procedures are being followed. Diaper changing procedures were reviewed with all staff members. A staff person shall ensure that their hands are washed before meals and snacks, and after toileting and diapering a child. |
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| 2025-08-07 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-05-08 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Investigation conducted on 05/08/2025, it was determined that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 left Child #1 alone and unsupervised on the facility's playground for 4 minutes. Staff Person #2 was also observed on camera stepping out of the Older Toddler Classroom, leaving all the children alone and unsupervised. Correction Required: 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. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. 05/20/2025- Children must be supervised at all times. 2. 07/05/2025- The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. 3. 08/30/2025- The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. Continuing compliance must be documented and kept on file and will be confirmed by on site Monthly Monitoring visits for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 05/20/2025- Children will be supervised at all times. (Implemented 05/20/2025). 07/05/2025- All staff will complete a minimum of two hours of training in supervision. This training will be scheduled upon approval of the content by the Regional Office. (Implemented 06/24/2025). 06/06/2025- Provider will implement Face-to-Name sheets, scan and count, group lanyards. (Implemented 08/07/2025). |
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| 2025-05-08 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Investigation conducted on 05/08/2025, Staff Person #1 was observed on camera leaving the Older Toddler Classroom to get Child #1 from the playground leaving the classroom out of ratio. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will remain with their class to maintain ratios. Provider has implemented the Face-to-Name Sheet in each classroom to ensure that all staff know the correct number of children in their care. |
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| 2025-04-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: As a result of the Complaint Investigation conducted on 04/09/2025, it was determined that the staff:child ratios are not maintained when the children are grouped together in mixed age levels in the mornings during the children arrival times between 7:00am and 8:30am in the Older Toddler Classroom. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Forge ELC always schedules staff accordingly to maintain staff:child ratios, both similar age and mixed age level. When staff call off or arrive late to a shift Forge ELC will utilize the Director to cover the shift of the Staff Person that is out or late. Additional staff will be called to arrive early if needed. In addition, if parents arrive earlier than their normal drop off time, provider may ask them to stay until the next scheduled staff person arrives. |
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| 2025-03-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted on 03/13/2025, during the investigation it was determined that Staff#1 has been rough when handling the children. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A facility person was accused of being too rough with a child. The facility person never caused harm to a child. The facility person #1 was talked to prior to the inspection and the proper handling of children was reviewed. The facility person was being observed on a regular basis since it was brought to the Directors attention. Facility person #1 was observed both in person in the classroom and through the cameras. No mishandling of the children has been observed. All staff will attend and complete the recommended training through the ELRC. Facility person's #1 last day at the facility was 03/21/2025. |
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| 2025-03-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted on 03/13/2025, during the investigation it was determined that Staff#1 has been using harsh language and tones when speaking to the children. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #1 was accused of using harsh language and tones when speaking to the children. The facility person was spoken to prior to the investigation and the proper language and tones were reviewed. Facility person #1 was being observed on a regular basis since it was brought to the Directors attention. No harsh language or tones has been observed. All staff will attend and complete the recommended training through the ELRC. Facility person #1's last day was 03/21/2025. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) - Original container/Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) Description: Original container/Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 06/12/2024, EPPI Pens located in the Raccoons Room were not in the original containers and did not have the name of the medication on them and the name of the child whom the medication was intended for. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Forge ELC will have parents provide EPPI Pens located in the Raccoons Room in the original containers and have the name of the medication on them and the name of the child whom the medication was intended for |
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| 2024-06-12 | 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 06/12/2024, emergency plan on file at facility did not contain information about the facility's continuity of operations in the event of an emergency. 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.) Forge ELC will draft and implement a continuity of operations in the event of an emergency plan and add it to our emergency plan. We will provide a copy to DHS for review and acceptance. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.21/3270.76 - General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.76 Description: General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 06/12/2024, adult sized scissors with a pointed tip were located in the left counter drawer in the Hedgehogs room, accessible to children, posing a potential hazard. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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.) Scissors were relocated to a cabinet above the counter the counter and out of the reach of children |
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| 2024-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 06/12/2024, file of staff person #1 did not contain a completed degree to qualify staff person for position performing (GROUP SUPERVISOR); file contained unofficial transcript that did not contain name nor institution. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Forge ELC will obtain a copy of her high school diploma to keep in her records |
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| 2024-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) - Locked or inaccessible/Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Original container Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 06/12/2024, the following was observed: Vaseline on a low shelving unit in the Hedgehogs bathroom and diapering cream located in the lower cubby shelf; jar of Aquaphor located in the cubby in the Raccoon room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Vaseline, on a low shelving unit in the Hedgehogs bathroom, was placed inside a closed container and made inaccessible to children. Diapering cream located in the lower cubby shelf, was placed inside a closed container and made inaccessible to children. Jar of Aquaphor, located in the cubby in the Raccoon room, was removed and placed in a container above the fridge and made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection 06/12/2024, surface area underneath changing table mat in the Bunny Room had dirt and debris present; ceiling vents in Hedgehog, Raccoons and Turtles classrooms were dusty and need to be cleaned; a stained ceiling tile located near the bathroom was present in the Turtles room. 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.) Forge ELC will clean surface area underneath changing table mat in the Bunny Room. Ceiling vents in Hedgehog, Raccoons and Turtles classrooms were dusty and will be cleaned; a stained ceiling tile located near the bathroom in the Turtles room will be replaced |
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