Little Hands Curious Minds Childcare Llc

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/1/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #2: Father's home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Child #3: Father's home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers.

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

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/1/2025. At that time, the facility's policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma did not include a section on the identification and prevention 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. The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent. Beginning April 29, 2022, all child care facilities must have a policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The policy must include, but is not limited to: · Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; · Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and · Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Regulation: 3280.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/1/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Last health assessment on file for staff person #1 is dated 3/28/2023 which is over 24 months ago. Last health assessment on file for staff person #2 is dated 3/30/2023, which is over 24 months ago.

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: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/1/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #1 had PSP clearances on file dated 7/1/2020 and 8/15/2025 as well as Child Abuse clearances on file dated 7/6/2020 and 8/23/2025. Both the PSP and Child Abuse clearances were obtained after 60 months. Staff person #2 had PSP clearances on file dated 7/1/2020 and 8/15/2025 as well as NSOR certificates on file dated 8/5/2020 and 8/21/2025. Both the PSP clearance and NSOR certificate were obtained after 60 months.

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.

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/1/2025. At that time, evacuation routes were not posted in the basement or on the third floor of the facility.

Correction Required: Evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/1/2025. At that time, facility's fire detection system testing log was reviewed. Last documented date of testing was 9/17/2025, which is more than 30 days ago.

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

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)/3280.124(b)(7)

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Mother's work address and work telephone number. Child #2: Mother's work address and work telephone number. Child #3: Mother's work address and work telephone number.

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: 3280.24(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, the operator could not produce proof that the parent of each child enrolled was provided with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Regulation: 3280.26(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the operator could not produce the letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures that includes the lockdown procedures.

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.

Regulation: 3280.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, the window to the right in the front room on the second floor (Room 4) was not modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, facility's fire detection testing log reflected that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 6/13/2024 - 7/23/2024, 8/10/2024 - 9/28/2024, 10/24/2024 - 11/30/2024, 12/7/2024 - 1/11/2025. It should be noted that staff also had a difficult time turning alarms off when tested during inspection.

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.

Regulation: 3280.24(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 11/8/23, the operator had not provided the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Regulation: 3280.26(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 11/8/23, the operator had not provided the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures that includes the lockdown procedures.

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.

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On 4/6/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not include procedures for lock-down.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Regulation: 3280.26(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On 4/6/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been submitted to the city and county.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Noncompliance Area: One of the smoke detectors on the 1st floor of the facility was not working at time of inspection

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

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 enrolled at facility since 1/28/19 , does not have amount of fee to be paid or day of week fee is to be paid on fee agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 does not have medical insurance policy information or number on emergency contact form. Child # 1 does not have parental consent for administration of minor first aid.

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. 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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 2, hired and working in child care since 1/28/19, does not have a 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.

Noncompliance Area: Facility person # 1 hired and working in child care since 1/25/19, did not have a state police clearance on file at time of hire. State police clearance obtained 2/14/19.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The kitchen stoves has no guards and is accessible to the children.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency phone list does not have a number for a local fire department.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit does not have 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.

Noncompliance Area: Four children were observed napping at the facility on 7/20/2017. None of the rest mats were labeled for use of a specific child. The rest mat that was being used by the youngest child was ripped and had foam exposed; thus it could not be sanitized properly.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and Child #2 did not have a financial agreement on file at the facility on 7/20/2017.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information that was on file at the facility for Child #2 on 7/20/2017 is dated 2/22/2014.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information

Noncompliance Area: The bathroom that is used by the children at the facility did not have any soap in the soap dispenser on 7/20/2017.

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

Noncompliance Area: On 7/20/2017, the plastic lined hands-free covered can in the upstairs bathroom was not working as hands-free. Used diapers were observed inside of this can.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Noncompliance Area: The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted at the facility on 7/20/2017.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed working alone with four children on 7/20/2017. The first-aid certificate that was on file for Staff #1 on 7/20/2017 expired on 6/25/2017.

Correction Required: One or more facility persons competent in first-aid techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.

Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature for the sink in the bathroom that is used by the children measured 121 F on 7/20/2017.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Noncompliance Area: The following was observed at the facility on 7/20/2017: A broken wooden fence post with sharp edges exposed in the outdoor play area, peeling paint on the building near the steps in the outdoor play area, and peeling paint on the wall in the front room inside by the painted character.

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.

Noncompliance Area: A ripped diaper pad with foam exposed was seen in the upstairs bathroom; thus the diaper pad could not be cleaned properly.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 has an incomplete health assessment on file.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Noncompliance Area: There were two broken fence posts with sharp edges exposed in the outdoor play area.

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.