Learning Minds Education Center

Regulation: 3270.106(j)/3270.119

Description: Prohibit items in crib/Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 06/04/2026. At that time, an 8-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a crib while positioned on a Boppy pillow. Staff in the room stated that there was no physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP statement on file documenting a medical reason for the infant to be placed in this sleeping position.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib. Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Amount of fee/Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/17/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Emergency contact form on file for Child #5 was missing health insurance policy number. Fee agreement on file for Child #5 was missing fee amount.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/17/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Release peoples' addresses. Child #2: Full addresses for release people. Child #3: Release person's address. Child #4: Mother's work address. Child #5: Release people's addresses.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/17/2026. At that time, emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Infant or Young Toddler rooms.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/17/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. File for Staff Person #5 included a health assessment dated 10/9/2025, which was after Staff Person #5's start date (see LIS code sheet for start date).

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.

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/17/2026. At that time, pick-up and drop-off procedures were not posted at a conspicuous location in the facility.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.176(f)

Description: Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/17/2026. At that time, the facility was using a van with a total seating capacity of 12 to transport school-aged children to and from school.

Correction Required: In accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 171 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/17/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following documents were not updated within the past 6 months: Child #2: Fee agreement and Emergency Contact Form last updated 8/26/2025. Child #3: Fee agreement and Emergency Contact Form last updated 4/8/2025. Child #5: Fee agreement last updated 6/9/2025.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/17/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #3 was listed as an Assistant Group Supervisor (AGS); however, there was no documented child care experience on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/17/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Certification representative observed a training certificate dated 4/10/2023 titled "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" in the file of Staff Person #1 The certification representative noted that the formatting and appearance of the certificate differed from other certificates from the same training agency. A copy of the training was sent to the issuing agency, and it was confirmed that the certificate dated 4/10/2023 is not valid. Based on the documentation reviewed, Staff persons #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): CCDBG Health and Safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. For a period of three (3) months, the legal entity must send all preservice training certificates (Pediatric first-aid/CPR from PQAS instructor, mandated reporter training, and health and safety training) to the Northeast Regional Office for all staff hired since 3/17/2026 and for any new staff hired. New staff may not be unsupervised with children until all preservice trainings have been completed and documentation is on file at the facility. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be a minimum of 3 months from the date the Regional Office receives an acceptable plan.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/17/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. File for Staff Person #2 had DHS FBI clearances dated 7/3/020 and 8/9/2025, NSOR verifications dated 2/7/2020 and 3/6/2025, and mandated reporter training certificates dated 7/1/2020 and 8/11/2025 which is past 60 months. File for Staff Person #4 had a PSP clearance request on file dated 1/15/2026, which is not an acceptable clearance.

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. The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. Staff Person #4 may not work in a child care position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until acceptable PSP clearance is on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/17/2026. At that time, the facility's fire detection testing log was reviewed. Log indicated that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 4/2/25-5/5/25, 6/2/25-7/3/25, 9/3/25-10/6/25, and 10/7/25-11/11/25.

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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 who started at the facility on 11/20/23 does not have a complete state police clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #-1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Clearance effective 9/30/2019. The CPSL also states that anyone hired after 9/30/19 was required to have the NSOR clearance to work in childcare. Current staff must have the NSOR clearance no later 7/1/20. CPSL was revised to include new hires that have resided out of Pennsylvania with in the 5 previous years must obtain State Police and Child abuse clearances from the state that they have resided. Facility Person #-1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There are four water-stained ceiling tiles in the Preschool rooms.

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.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 was missing health insurance provider. Child #2 was missing health insurance policy number.

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.

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the toddler room did not have a 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.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 did not have signed parental consent 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 shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did have their health insurance policy number on file.

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.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 did not complete the required Health and Safety training update by 12/30/2022. Facility person #1 completed the training on 4/10/2023. Facility person # 2 did not complete the required pre-service health and safety training within 90 days of hire. Facility person # 2 completed the training on 4/10/23. See code sheet for date of hire. Facility person #3 did not complete the required Health and Safety training update by 12/30/2022. Facility person #3 completed the training on 1/9/2023. Facility person #4 did not complete the required Health and Safety training update by 12/30/2022. Facility person #4 completed the training on 1/2/2023. Facility person #5 did not complete the required Health and Safety training update by 12/30/2022. Facility person #5 completed the training on 1/9/2023. Facility person #6 did not complete the required Health and Safety training update by 12/30/2022. Facility person #6 completed the training on 4/10/2023. Facility person #7 did not complete the required Health and Safety training update by 12/30/2022. Facility person #7 completed the training on 4/11/2023. Facility person #8 did not complete the required Health and Safety training update by 12/30/2022. Facility person #8 completed the training on 4/12/2023.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A ride on toy vehicle in the outdoor play space had a crack and a hole in the seat.

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.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's record did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of an emergency drill.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 has Department of Education FBI clearance and not a Department of Human Services one, which is the only one acceptable for child care. Staff Person #2 does not have a NSOR on file. Staff Person #3 has a volunteer PA State Police clearance which is not valid for employment. Staff Person #4 does not have a completed FBI clearance on file. see code sheets for dates of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons # 1, #2, #3, and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 Persons #1, #2,#3, and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Per review of the facility's fire drill log on October 7, 2021, the last fire drills were conducted 4/30/21 and then not again until 7/19/21. There has not been a fire drill since then.

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Per review of facility's fire drill and detection log on October 7, 2021, the fire detection system was tested 3/23/21 and then not again until 7/19/21. It has not been tested since then.

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.

Noncompliance Area: There is a ripped chair resulting in exposed foam in the Kindergarten room; there are also two ripped play cubes resulting in exposed foam in the Infant/Toddler 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.