Little Learners Literacy Academy
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-05 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-02-06 | Initial review | 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: At time of initial inspection on 2/6/26, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to meet federal requirement 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), which includes having a plan for continuity of operations. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will add a plan for continuity of operations to the existing emergency plan. It will include how the facility will manage such things as backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. |
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| 2026-02-06 | Initial review | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 2/6/26, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment on file at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was notified and will schedule an appointment with the physician immediately. The completed health assessment will be kept on file at the facility. |
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| 2026-02-06 | Initial review | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: At time of initial inspection on 2/6/26, the receipt of purchase/installation for the fire system was not available and on file at the facility. 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will contact the landlord of the building to get an approximate date of when the fire system was installed. An attestation form will be signed by the operator which include the approximate date of the installation/purchase. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.108(c) - No styrofoam | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.108(c) Description: No styrofoam Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 04/05/24, Cert Rep observed that Styrofoam plates were used during lunch. Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Styrofoam plates will not be used during meals. Replace with child safe plates, including paper plates. (Corrected onsite) |
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| 2024-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 04/05/24, Cert Rep did not observe a policy for Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A policy for Shaking baby syndrome has been developed for the other center at (2501 S Broad Street) and director will transfer over policy content to this facility (1336 W Porter Street) and put on file. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 04/05/24, Cert Rep observed staff person #1 leave staff person #2 with 15 Preschool children in the Main childcare space. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will remain in preschool classroom to maintain required staff: child ratios. |
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| 2023-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the play space did not have a daily schedule. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that all rooms have a daily schedule post in the room. |
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| 2023-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-10, did not have their child service report signed and dated. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that all children receive a CSR every 6 months. |
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| 2023-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have the address to his physician on their emergency contact sheet. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely. |
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| 2023-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 10, did not have their policy number on the emergency contact sheet. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely. |
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| 2023-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 8, 10, did not have the address and/or telephone number of whom they can be release to on their emergency contact sheet. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely. |
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| 2023-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the room in the basement did not have emergency contact sheet for their children. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that all teachers have emergency contact sheet for every child in their room. |
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| 2023-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(3) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3) Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have a current physical. Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that all preschoolers have a current physical once a year. |
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| 2023-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the child 2 did not have a medication log. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that parents complete and sign a medication log for all medicine that is brought into the facility for their child. |
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| 2023-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility had not been practicing or documenting their emergency drills. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will create an emergency drill log and practice different emergencies drills at least once a year. |
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| 2023-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility had not create and sent out their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make that they send their emergency plan subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency annually. |
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| 2023-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the all the first aid kits were missing items. 1. Main Room - bandages 2. Basement - Tweezers Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that all first aid kit always has the follow items in them (adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves). |
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| 2023-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.77(b) - No lead paint | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(b) Description: No lead paint Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the baseboard was peeling from the wall in the main room. Correction Required: When indoor or outdoor surfaces are repaired or when new indoor or outdoor surfaces are painted, the paint may not contain more than .06% lead. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make all necessary repairs to make sure that the facility is always in good repair and free of hazards. |
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| 2023-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have an evacuation route posted. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that all required postings are posted at all times. |
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| 2022-05-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.54(a) Description: Two facility persons present in facility Noncompliance Area: During my investigation of a complaint, I observed there was only one staff member in the building with more than 2 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that there are always 2 staff in the facility when there are 2 or more children. |
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| 2022-04-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61(h)(2)(i) - No more than two 1/2 hour time periods daily | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(h)(2)(i) Description: No more than two 1/2 hour time periods daily Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection on, I observed that the main classroom exceeded the capacity for more than 1/2 hour time periods with preschoolers. On 4/7/22 the room continued to be non-compliant from when I first came out on 3/29/22. A child left before I left bring the room into capacity. Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may be exceeded for no more than two separate 1/2 hour time periods daily when older toddler, preschool or school-age children are participating in a program activity |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will split the class to meet room requirements. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the play space did not have a daily schedule posted. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that all room have a daily schedule posted in the space at all times. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 3, did not have the address for who they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that none of the measure spaces had a posted emergency 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that all required posting are posted at all times. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have their 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that all staff take their 12 clock hours of childcare training annually. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.61(h)(2)(i) - No more than two 1/2 hour time periods daily | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(h)(2)(i) Description: No more than two 1/2 hour time periods daily Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the main classroom exceeded the capacity for more than 1/2 hour time periods with preschoolers. Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may be exceeded for no more than two separate 1/2 hour time periods daily when older toddler, preschool or school-age children are participating in a program activity |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will sperate that classrooms to make sure that each room does not exceed the capacity. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.62(a) - Large muscle space provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.62(a) Description: Large muscle space provided Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the play space did not include any large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding. Correction Required: A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that their pay space includes large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the play space did not have a first-aid-kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that all measure spaces have a first-aid-kit. |
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