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Heart Prints Center For Early Education

Mars, PA · Butler County
1170 Freeport Rd, Mars, PA 16046
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Subsidized Program
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Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (724) 741-1008
1170 Freeport Rd
Mars, PA 16046
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252773
License Issued
Mar 11, 2026
Active Through
Mar 11, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3

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About the Provider

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HEART PRINTS CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION is a Child Care Center in MARS PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The release persons were not listed on the agreements on file for children #1, #2, #3, and #4.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 withdrew from HeartPrints and is not a current student. The tuition agreement for children #2, #3, and #4 have been updated and emailed to [certification representative].
2025-12-05 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for child #3 was completed more than 12 months prior. (11/13/24)

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We received the child's current health record on 12/10/25. The child is currently in compliance. It was dated before the 12 month expiration date, but we did not receive it or have it on file timely.
2025-12-05 Renewal 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: There were sample packets of burn cream and triple antibiotic ointment in the first aid kit in the Maple room, not labeled with the name of a child for their intended use.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The burn cream and antibiotic ointment were immediately removed from the first aid kit.
2025-12-05 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: In the Maple Room, children were served a snack without having washed their hands. Hand sanitizer was used by the children prior to being served their snack.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At out staff meeting on 12/9 admin. reviewed with all teachers the DHS handwashing and hand sanitizer expectations. All new staff will be properly informed.
2025-12-05 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 24 months after their previous health assessment on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
F.P. #1 submitted their updated health record on 9/4/2025 and is currently in compliance.
2025-12-05 Renewal 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: In the Maple Room, staff served children a snack without having washed their hands. Hand sanitizer was used by the staff prior to serving the snack.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At out staff meeting on 12/9 admin. reviewed with all teachers the DHS handwashing and hand sanitizer expectations. All new staff will be properly informed.
2025-12-05 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The current NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 60 months after the prior NSOR clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). . A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
F.P. #2 submitted their nsor certification on 10/14/25. She is currently in compliance.
2025-12-05 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The operator has a valid reason they are unable to test their smoke detectors. The most recent documented professional inspection of the smoke detectors on file was dated 11/8/24, more than 12 months prior.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A temporary smoke alarm was placed the same day of inspection. Our head of maintenance presented us with an alternate smoke detector test on 12/8/26. The inspection was completed on 9/2/25, which is before the previous one expired, but we did not have it in our possession on the day of inspection. We are currently in compliance.
2025-09-04 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children #1-#5 do not specify the children's date of admission to the child care program.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New Tuition Agreements have been made and were signed by the parents and school director.
2025-09-04 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: There were no emergency contact form present in the Maple and Juniper rooms for one of children in care in each of those rooms.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The missing emergency contacts have been added to the room binders.
2025-09-04 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #2 has been serving, since 2006, as a volunteer at the facility (in a role where they have had with contact with children, but not counted in the staff:child ratio). The only health assessment and TB test on file for Facility Person #2 were dated 8/14/25 & 8/3/25, respectively.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessment and tb test are now on file for person #2.
2025-09-04 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: There were sharp (adult) scissors on a shelf in the Art Studio, within the reach of children.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cup holding the adult scissors had been moved out of child reach.
2025-09-04 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #1 had child abuse clearances on file dated 7/31/20 and 8/29/25. As per staff statements, Facility Person #1 did not work with children during the program's summer break beginning on 6/6/25, but returned to a child care position on 8/25/25. Facility Person #2 has been serving, since 2006, as a volunteer at the facility since (in a role where they have had with contact with children, but not counted in the staff:child ratio). The only clearances on file for Facility Person #2 are dated as follows: state police - 7/14/21 and 7/26/25 (no child care between 6/6/25 and 8/25/25); child abuse - 7/26/25; FBI 8/21/25. There was no NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #2.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2may not work in a position with contact with children at the facility until all completed clearances are on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All clearances for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 are now current and up to date.
2025-09-04 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: There were an uncovered outlets on a power strip on the floor in the Art Studio, behind a trash can, and in the restroom in the Willow room, on the wall above the paper towel dispenser, both in reach of children.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An outlet cover has been placed in the open outlet.
2025-09-04 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log indicates that fire drills were conducted on 1/8/2025 and then again on 3/13/2025.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills are currently up to date.

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