Hansel and Gretel Early Learning Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-07 | Swimming | Swimming | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-07-01 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person/facility person/volunteer #1 has completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet), however the mandated reporter training does not meet the minimum of three hours. Staff person #2 did not have the results of their NSOR clearance prior to caring for children in the older toddler classroom (see LIS code sheet). The NSOR clearance was not on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will only use the one approved 3-hour training under the University of Pitt School & social work with all staff. Moving forward, NSOR will be on file in the employees file before they start in a classroom. |
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| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The director did not ensure that a manual test of the fire detection system was conducted within 30 days of the previous test between 03/30/2026 - 04/30/2026. Correction Required: 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.) Manual fire detection testing was done, 2/3/2026, 2/13/2026, 03/04/2026, 03/30/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/19/2026 and 06/19/2026. I will remember that some months have 31 days & not 30 days. |
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| 2026-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 2/13/26, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed Staff person 1 did not have documentation of a FBI clearance on file and no provisional paperwork was available. Staff person 1 may not work in a childcare position until completed FBI clearance is on file. Staff person 2 did not have documentation of a State Police clearance on file. Staff person 2 may not work in a childcare position until completed State Police clearance is on file. CORRECTED ON SITE. Staff person 3 did not have a signed, dated disclosure statement on file. Staff person 5 had a Mandated Reporter training on file that expired on 4/10/25 that was not updated until 7/21/25. Staff person 6 had a Mandated Reporter training on file that expired on 4/10/25 that was not updated until 7/20/25. Staff person 7 had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file that expired on 9/3/25. Staff person 7 may not work in a childcare position until and updated NSOR certificate is on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1, 2, and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Clearances will all be completed or processed upon the first day staff is with the children. Staff 1 was completed on 12/31/24. Staff 2, 3, 5, and 6 completed on 7/21 and 7/20/25. Staff 7 is no longer employed. Staff 1 see attached. |
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| 2026-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 2/13/26, it was observed that the ceiling around the window in the K5 classroom was damaged from water. 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.) Roof is scheduled to be looked at on 3/6/26. It will be scheduled to be fixed where it was leaking around the skylight in the room. The ceiling will be painted and free of peeling paint upon the repair of the roof. |
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| 2026-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: On 2/13/26 it was observed that there was peeling paint around the base of the sink in the K5 classroom. 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.) The cabinets around the sink will be replaced with a new one in the K-5 room. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On 2/20/25, it was observed that there was damaged equipment at the facility. The counter in the Kindergarten classroom was broken on the corner. The side of the sink in the Ones classroom was peeling. CORRECTED ON SITE. The blue couch cushion in the Ones classroom was torn exposing the stuffing. CORRECTED ON SITE. The door to the sink in the Pre K 1 classroom was damaged with a hole in it. CORRECTED ON SITE. 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.) All items were covered up with tape so no sharp or peeled areas are exposed. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(v) - Date of administration | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)(v) Description: Date of administration Noncompliance Area: On 2/20/25, it was observed that the medication log for child 9 did not include dates for administration. CORRECTED ON SITE. Correction Required: A medication log shall include the date of administration. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We added "as needed" where it was requesting beginning date on the form. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: On 2/20/25, it was observed that staff persons 1 and 2 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I called and spoke with the references of staff member 1 and 2. I was able to obtain a more discriptive responce to staff member 1 and 2 suitability to served as a facility person. *See attached. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(1) - Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(1) Description: Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases Noncompliance Area: On 2/20/25, it was observed that staff person #2 had a first aid/CPR training on file that did not state that it was a Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. The trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the 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 within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will have a current PQAS certified trainer and to make sure it has the word "Pediatric" on it, not just Infant/child on 4/7/25. After she takes the class on 4/7 I will send over the new certificate for approval. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 2/20/25, it was observed that staff person 3 had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file that expired on 12/24/24 which had not been updated. Staff person 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until updated NSOR certificate is on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member will only work in the kitchen and will not enter any classrooms until the NSOR is received and updated in her staff file. *See attached NSOR for staff person #3. |
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| 2024-11-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-02-26 | Renewal | 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: On 2/26/24, it was observed that staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 11/10/23 that was not updated until 12/13/23. 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.) The director will check the chart for upcoming staff health assessments 2 months prior of the expiration date and send out a written message to that staff. The director will set a reminder on the calendar when closer to the due date to make sure it is in on time. Staff 1 now has an updated health assessments. |
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| 2024-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: On 2/26/24, it was observed that staff persons 3, 4, 5, and 6 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will make sure all references not only have the required hours of childcare experiences but will make sure all references include how suitable that person is when working with children. Suitability was added to the references already in the files for staff 3, 4, 5, and 6. All references are non family related. |
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| 2024-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: On 2/26/23, it was observed that staff person 2 had been employed longer than 90 days and did not have verification of the 10 hour health and safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until _3/15/24__ to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, then staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) By using spread sheets to keep track of dates, the director will check it each month to make sure all ne staff has everything completed on time. Staff person 2 will complete the 10 hour Health and Safety training. |
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| 2024-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: On 2/26/24, it was observed that the outlet behind the couch in the One's classroom was uncovered. CORRECTED ON SITE, Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will remind staff to check and double check outlets throughout each day. Outlet was covered. |
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| 2023-08-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: On 2/24/23, it was observed that balloons were on the floor for the children to play with in the 1's classroom. Children in care in this classroom were under the age of 3. Balloons pose a choking hazard when deflated. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All balloons were removed right away. Later, that same day, I spoke with the staff to remind them that a balloon that would pop would be a choking hazard. |
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| 2023-02-01 | 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: On 2/24/23 it was observed that staff person 3 had completed a 10 hour health and safety training on 9/2/22 but, did not complete the 1 hour health and safety update training as required. 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.) I provided coverage for staff person 3 to complete the updated Health and Safety training. I have attached the completed training in the plan of correction. |
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| 2023-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: On 2/24/23, it was observed that staff person 1 had Emergency Plan Training on 2/1/22 and did not have an updated Emergency Plan Training within 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon staff person 1 next day of work or arrival, before she entered the classroom, we will meet with her and go over the emergency plan, answer any questions, and have her sign for the training. The sheet is included in the PC enter it in the staff spreadsheet. |
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| 2023-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: On 2/24/23, it was observed that staff person had been employed longer than 90 days and did not have completed Health and Safety training on file. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 2 completed the health and safety training immediately. I have entered the date into my staff spreadsheet. The completed training is included in the PC. |
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| 2023-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 2/24/23, it was observed that the baseboard heater was loose, exposing the screw points in the 2's classroom. 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.) New screws were placed and it was repaired so it is tight against the wall. We will continue to remind the children not to step on it. |
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| 2022-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/22, it was observed that the smiley face mat in the K5 classroom was worn and had exposed stuffing. 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.) Items found were immediately discarded and were corrected on site. |
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| 2022-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/22, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the facility. Peeling paint was observed in the One's classroom on the white part of the wall near the kitchen center. CORRECTED ON SITE. Peeling paint was observed in the K5 classroom on the blue trim around the archway to the next classroom. Peeling paint was observed in the Preschool classroom on the gray classroom doors. 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. 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.) We have repainted all items listed above as well as any other items we saw. |
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