Hands To Hearts Childcare Learning Center Llc
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed cracked Magna tiles in the Preschool Room. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cracked magna tile was removed from the play space while the certification officer was present. |
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plat at the time of initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 completed emergency plan training. |
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit did not contain soap. 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.) Soap has been placed in the first aide kit. |
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a heat register cover which had partially detached from the wall resulting in exposed screws to the right of the bathroom door. 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.) Heat register has been repaired and attached back to the wall per regulation 3280.76 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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| 2025-10-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling paint at the bottom of 5 white posts in the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Post sleeves will be placed over the 5 posts to avoid exposure to peeling paint or damaged plaster and to ensure the safety of the children are being met while they are playing on the outdoor play space. per regulation 3280.77 (a) |
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| 2025-07-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 6/23/25. Emergency contact information for Child #1 was not present in the Infant/Young Toddler Room when Child #1 was receiving care in the space. 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.) While certification representative was present, emergency contact information for Child #1 was added to the contact book in the infant/toddler classroom. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed a green plastic chair with approximately a 2-inch crack at the table in the Older Toddler/Preschool Room. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The green cracked toddler chair was removed from the childcare space while the inspector was on site. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.105(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Observed rest equipment not labeled for the use of a specific child in the Infant/Young Toddler Room. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director labeled rest equipment while the inspector was on site. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:50 AM Staff #1 left the Infant/Young Toddler Room and went to the kitchen. Staff #1 took an older toddler from the Older Toddler/Preschool Room assigned to Staff #2 to the kitchen but left his/her assigned group which consisted of 1 infant and 2 young toddlers alone in the room. Staff #2 stood in the archway between the 2 rooms until Staff #1 returned to the Infant/Young Toddler Room. Staff #2 had 1 older toddler assigned to him/her while standing in the archway. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The inspector educated the staffs on the importance of maintaining ratio and supervision. ELRC staff came out to the daycare to also educate the staff on supervision. The director assigned a ratio and supervision training from Better Kid Care for the staff to complete. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent of child #2 added the child's arrival and departure times on the agreement form. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #4 contained the original agreement. The fille of Child #5 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the files and give the original to the parent. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director gave the parents the original agreement form and saved a copy of it in the child's file. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the complete home address of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child #1 parent is now employed and has updated the emergency contact form with her work information. The child#3 parent has completed the emergency contact form entirely and filled in any blank spaces. Child#4 parents have entered the missing information on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. Emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents of the children listed above, has signed the emergency contact information form, given consent for medical care. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) The parents have entered a complete address for the children listed above on their emergency contact forms. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.124(c) - Each child care space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information was not present in the Infant/Young Toddler Room for children receiving care in the space. 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.) The director has placed an emergency contact book in the infant/toddler classroom. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the Infant/Young Toddler Room and Older Toddler/Preschool Room. 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.) A written method identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care has been posted in both the infant and toddler room. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: Child #2, a 19-month-old, lacked DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations and Pneumococcal immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #2 had documentation of 2 DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations and 2 Pneumococcal immunizations. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #2 provided a letter to the director stating why the child did not receive those missing immunizations. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.133(4) - Locked | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: Observed medication in the 2nd drawer from the top in the filing cabinet located in the Older Toddler/Preschool Room which was accessible to children. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication was removed from the filing cabinet while the inspector was on site and placed in a locked cabinet. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Staff did not ensure that a child's hands were washed before meals in the Infant/Young Toddler Room. 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 watched a video on proper hand washing and the importance of washing hands before and after meals. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The file of Child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The file of Child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents for children #s 2, 4, and 5 has signed consent for administration of minor first-aid procedure and medical emergencies. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.192(4) - CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.192(4) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #2 lacked a disclosure statement signed at the time of initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained a disclosure statement dated 4/22/25. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff has a disclosure statement on file but it was signed after the start date of working with children. That staff has been terminated. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.26(d) - Plan posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan has been posted at the parents entrance area. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.33(a) Description: Each staff person meets quals Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of meeting one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff has an employment verification form on file but it did not show 2 years of experience. Staff did provide a new updated employment verification form showing the hours worked. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: Observed Great Value Disinfecting Wipes which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" and Bleach water behind the changing table which were accessible to children in the Infant/Young Toddler Room. Observed Colgate Mild Bubble Fruit Toothpaste which indicated "keep out of the reach of children under 6" on a child's chair in the bathtub which was accessible to children. Correction Required: 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and 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.) The Great Value Disinfecting wipes, bleach water, and toothpaste were removed from the childcare space while the inspector was on site. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.66(c) - Toxic plants not permitted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(c) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: Observed Boston Ivy and Tree of Heaven in the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All toxic plants have been removed from the childcare outdoor play space. The area where the toxic plants were located, has been sprayed with weed killer. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed splintering wood and exposed nails on the frame around the garage door in the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The door frame has been replaced. there are no exposed nails or splintering wood. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling paint on the frame around the garage door in the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new door frame has been placed. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire were rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The inspector educated primary staff on how to correctly document and complete the fire drill log while on the site. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility did not have a written record that the fire detection system was tested manually. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The inspector educated primary staff on how to correctly document the fire detection system after manually testing it. |
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| 2025-01-13 | Initial review | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed a cracked square magna tile in the Older Toddler/Preschool Room. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cracked magnetile has been removed from child care play space while inspector on site. |
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| 2025-01-13 | Initial review | 3280.106 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.106 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator lacked an operating thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director placed a new thermometer in the refrigerator. |
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| 2025-01-13 | Initial review | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility had a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, and distraught child, but the policy did not address the 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has added information on prevention and identification of child maltreatment to the policy. |
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| 2025-01-13 | Initial review | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #2 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The file of Staff #2 did not contain a health assessment. 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.) Director has placed staff health assessment in her staff file. |
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| 2025-01-13 | Initial review | 3280.20 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.20 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 cribs with loose sheets in the Infant/Young Toddler Room creating a potential suffocation hazard. Correction Required: 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.) Director has placed sheet straps on mattress. Sheets are securely tightened to mattress to ensure child safety. |
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| 2025-01-13 | Initial review | 3280.26(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter provided to the parent explaining emergency procedures did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has added information in the parents letter addressing how the facility will accommodate infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions during an emergency evacuation |
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| 2025-01-13 | Initial review | 3280.34(b)(1) - HS/GED + 30 credits | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.34(b)(1) Description: HS/GED + 30 credits Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1, who was designated as a primary staff person, lacked documentation of 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. The file of Staff #1 contained a college diploma indicating a Bachelor of Science but did not specify the degree. Correction Required: A primary staff person shall have attained 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the primary staff's college transcript has been placed in the file. |
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| 2025-01-13 | Initial review | 3280.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: The temperature of the electric heat baseboard was 116 degrees F in the Older Toddler/Preschool Room, and it was accessible to children because it was not equipped with protective guards or insulated to prevent direct contact. The temperature of the electric heat baseboard was 165 degrees F in the Infant/Young Toddler Room, and it was accessible to children because it was not equipped with protective guards or insulated to prevent direct contact. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Registers have been covered. |
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| 2025-01-13 | Initial review | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit did not contain soap and scissors. 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.) Director has placed soap and scissors in the first aid kit. |
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| 2025-01-13 | Initial review | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed 6 exposed bolts on the gate to the left of the garage in the outdoor play space. Observed 2 exposed bolts at the corner of the fence to the right of the garage in the outdoor play space. Observed 10 exposed bolts at the corner of the fence to the right of the house in the outdoor play space. Observed an exposed pipe to the right of the house in the outdoor play space. Observed an exposed nail on the right-side corner of the house in the outdoor play space. Observed an exposed screw under the lattice in the outdoor play space. Observed 4 exposed bolts on the gate to the left of the house in the outdoor play space. Observed 14 exposed bolts on the fence to the left of the gate located to the left of the house in the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director covered all exposed bolts with rubber bolt covers. Director removed all exposed nails from outdoor play space. Director placed a seal cap over the exposed pipe. |
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| 2025-01-13 | Initial review | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Observed 5 white posts with peeling paint in the outdoor play space. Observed peeling paint to the right of the door in the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Peeling paint has been scrapped to smooth the surface. Will re-paint in the spring. |
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| 2025-01-13 | Initial review | 3280.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: Observed rest cots obstructing the stairway in the Infant/Young Toddler Room. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Rest cots has been removed while the inspector was on site. |
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| 2025-01-13 | Initial review | 3280.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that evacuation routes were posted in a conspicuous location in the basement and 2nd floor of the facility. Correction Required: The primary staff person 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.) Director has posted evacuation route in the basement and on the 2nd floor of the facility. |
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| 2025-01-13 | Initial review | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked an interconnected smoke detector in the basement. The facility had interconnected smoke detectors on the 1st and 2nd floors. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director placed interconnected smoke detector in the basement. |
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