Kiddie Academy Of Lancaster
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| 2026-05-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 4/10/26, Staff Persons #1 and #2 were on the Playground with their class of young toddlers. Staff Person #2 took a few children inside to change their diapers. When Staff Person #1 later brought the rest of the children inside, one of the children (Child #1), was left alone on the playground. Staff Persons #3 and #4 were on an adjoining playground with prekdg children. Staff Person #3 noticed that Child #1 was left on the playground when the door shut and immediately went to bring Child #1 inside and to the child's classroom to rejoin the group. Child #1 was left unsupervised on the playground for 1 minute. Staff Person #1 was not physically present with the children in their primary care group and left a child unsupervised on the playground. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of in-person training (and 2 sessions of Technical Assistance) regarding supervision of children with a focus on Primary Care Groups and supervision during transitions. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The Operator shall provide a date for when this training and TA will be completed. 3. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children (name-to-face checkmarks, by primary care groups) when transitioning out of one space, at arrival to the new space, at departure and arrival back to the classroom, as documented on the approved tracking sheet (one per primary care group in each classroom daily. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions will be supervised by a staff person at all times while maintaining regulated ratio requirements and utilizing primary care group structures. Additionally: 1. 4/13/26 - Children are supervised at all times, and each staff member is assigned a primary care group and is responsible for knowing the whereabouts of those children. The staff person will be physically present with the children in their group while on facility premises or on facility excursions. This took immediate effect at the time of complaint inspection. 2. 8/31/26 - The legal entity is arranging for all staff persons to receive a minimum 2-hour training regarding supervision with a focus on primary care groups and supervision during transitions. This training will be approved by DHS prior to scheduling and will be completed by 8/31/26. 3. 8/31/26 - The legal entity will submit documentation in an already-approved format (transition tracking document) to prove that the facility procedure for counting children (name to face checkmarks, by primary care group) when transitioning out of one space, at arrival to a new space, at departure and arrival back to the classroom, as documented on the approved tracking sheet (one per primary care group daily) is being followed. Documents will be sent to OCDEL weekly for a period of 3 months beginning 6/1/26 and ending 8/31/26. |
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| 2026-05-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: On 4/10/26, Staff Person #1 was observed (video footage) caring for children (5 young toddlers) alone on the playground from 10:18am - 10:34am and from 11:0am - 11:08am. Staff Person #2 was hired provisionally and did not have documentation showing that the DHS FBI Clearance had been submitted, as required to begin working with children provisionally, requiring that they be supervised at all times by a qualified staff person. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: 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 completed clearance information required under the CPSL. This includes; a copy of the submission of either the DHS FBI Fingerprint Clearance OR the PA State Police Criminal Record Clearance along with the clearance results of the Child Abuse, NSOR and either the DHS FBI Fingerprint Clearance OR the PA State Police Criminal Record Clearance, Out of state clearances (If lived outside of PA in the past 5 years), and a Disclosure Statement. Tiered LIS: 1. Staff Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the results of the DHS Fingerprint Clearance have been received, reviewed and approved to return to a childcare position. 2. The legal entity must arrange for Facility Persons #2 and #3 to attend the in-person "Existing Provider" training. The Operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed. 3. The legal entity must send all potential new staff files to the certification rep for review and approval prior to the staff persons' start date working with children. New staff files must be sent, reviewed and approved to work, for a period of three months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 by: -Ensuring provisional employees work within the vicinity of a permanent employee and -Ensuring facility person's record includes completed information as required under the CPSL. Additional tiered plans of correction include: 1. 4/13/26 - Staff member #1 did not work in a childcare position from the date of the visit until the DHS fingerprint clearance was received, reviewed and approved by certification rep, JE, on 5/6/26. 2. 7/17/26 - Facility persons #2 and #3 are registered to attend in-person existing provider training on Thursday, July 16th. Confirmation of registration forwarded to cert. rep and confirmation of completion to be sent upon attending and completing the training on the 16th. 3. 9/1/26 - The legal entity will submit all new staff files to cert. rep for review and approval prior to start date with children for a period of 3 months, beginning June 1, 2026 and ending Sept 1, 2026. |
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| 2026-04-07 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 noticed that Child #1 had a different shirt on after taking the child to the bathroom. When coming out of the bathroom with the child, Staff Person #1 yelled at Staff Person #3 "Don't put that shirt on" Child #1! "You do that all the time!" Staff Person #3 said that it was the t-shirt the child was wearing under a sweater and that the sweater was taken off because the child was hot. Staff Person #1 walked over and grabbed the shirt off of Child #1 and Staff Persons #1 and #2 began arguing and calling one another disrespectful. This occurred in front of the other children, staff and a parent who was picking up their child. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. Staff Persons #1, #2 and #3 must complete the following online training through Better Kid Care: * Big Emotions and Self-Regulation for Adults and Children (2 hours) * Ethics: A Guide for Professional Behavior (2 hours) |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon receiving the complaint on 4/7/26, Staff Person #1 was placed on administrative leave. Following a review of the incident, Staff Person #1's employment was terminated. Staff Persons #2 and #3 completed the directed training on 4/21/26 - 4/23/26 focused on appropriate guidance strategies, maintaining respectful communication, and supporting children in a positive and developmentally appropriate manner. Classroom expectations regarding developmentally appropriate interactions with children and coworkers, were reviewed with all staff. |
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| 2026-04-07 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 scolded a child and wagged their finger in Child #2's face when the child was playing at the sink and later told Staff Person #2, "I see where (the child) gets it from." Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon receiving the complaint on 4/7/26, Staff Person #1 was placed on administrative leave. Following a review of the incident, Staff Person #1's employment was terminated. Classroom expectations regarding positive guidance and interactions with children were reviewed with all staff, focusing on treating all children and their families with equity and respect. |
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| 2026-04-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Staff Person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff Person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #2 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 persons available to supervise Staff Person #2, they may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon identification, Staff Person #2 completed the required Mandated Reporter training on 4/28/26. Prior to completion, Staff Person #2 did not work alone with children until the training was fully completed and documented on file. Staff training records were reviewed to ensure all current employees have completed required pre-service training. |
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| 2026-04-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 was observed caring for children unsupervised, as an AGS (Assistant Group Supervisor) but did not have 2 years of childcare experience documented in their staff file as required (with a high school diploma/GED) to be qualified as an AGS. 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Although documentation of childcare experience was on file, the total documented hours did not meet the required 2,500 hours to qualify Staff Person #1 as an AGS. Effective 4/8/26, Staff Person #1 was immediately reclassified to the role of Aide, which aligns with their current qualifications. Staffing assignments and classroom coverage were adjusted to ensure that Staff Person #1 is supervised at all times, by a qualified AGS or GS. All staff files were reviewed to verify that each employee is appropriately classified based on documented education and experience. |
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| 2026-04-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff Person #1 did not have the required childcare experience documented, to qualify as an AGS, therefore Staff Person #1 was qualified as an Aide and was not supervised by an assistant group supervisor. Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon review, it was determined that Staff Person #1 does not currently meet the qualifications for an Assistant Group Supervisor and are appropriately classified as an Aide. Effective 4/8/26, Staff Person #1 was immediately reassigned to ensure she is not left alone with children and is always supervised by a qualified Group Supervisor or Assistant Group Supervisor. Classroom staffing and schedules were reviewed and adjusted to ensure that a qualified staff member is present at all times and that aides are not independently supervising children, including during nap periods. All staff roles and qualifications were reviewed to ensure proper alignment with regulatory requirements. |
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| 2026-03-26 | 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: A net tent in the cozy area of the 3's Rm. 2, was torn and had holes in the netting (Corrected on-site). The walkway that the 2-year-olds use to get to the playground, had 2 small sensory bins that were dirty, with standing water and debris. 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.) Upon receiving the citation, the cozy area tent was immediately removed from the room on 3/26/2026. All classrooms were inspected by Administration to ensure that equipment is in good repair and free of hazards. The sensory bins were cleaned and removed from the walkway to the playground. |
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| 2026-03-26 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Diapers and wipes in plastic bags, were found to be accessible to children in a low, storage unit with drawers, in the 2's Rm. 1 bathroom (Corrected on-site). 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.) Upon receiving the citation, the diapers and wipes in plastic bags were immediately moved to an area inaccessible to children. They are now stored in a locked cabinet out of reach of children. All classrooms were reviewed to ensure that all items that could pose a risk are stored out of reach of children. |
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| 2026-03-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(d) - Updated every 6 months/Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(d) Description: Updated every 6 months/Dated signature affixed Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Forms for Children #3 and #4, did not have the enrolling parent's dated signature at the bottom, showing the date that the form was completed and reviewed. Without this, there is no way of knowing if it was on file (and in the children's classroom) when the children started attending and thereby indicating when the forms need to be updated in 6-months. 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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of Children #3 and #4 reviewed, signed and dated their child's emergency contact form the following day on 3/27/2026 and updated forms were placed in the children's files and a copy was distributed to the children's classrooms. A review of all children's files was conducted to ensure all emergency contact forms are complete and signed. |
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| 2026-03-26 | Renewal | 3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) - Original container/Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) Description: Original container/Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: Medications (inhalers) for Children #1 and #2, were not in the original container that identifies the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 3/26/2026, both medications were immediately sent home with the families. Medication for Child #1 was returned to the facility in its original, properly labeled container and is now compliant. Medication for Child #2 has not been returned to the facility. The child does not currently have medication on site. All remaining medications were reviewed to ensure they are in original containers with proper labeling. |
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| 2026-03-26 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(2) Description: Written instructions Noncompliance Area: Children #1 and #2 had medication that did not have written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medication. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 3/26/2026, both medications were immediately sent home with the families. Medication for Child #1 was returned to the facility in its original, properly labeled container, with the prescriber's instructions on the prescription label, and is now compliant. Medication for Child #2 has not been returned to the facility. The child does not currently have medication on site. All remaining medications were reviewed to ensure they are in original containers with proper labeling, including written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medication. |
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| 2026-03-26 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 did not include an initial health assessment and TB test results, conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service at the facility. 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 is no longer employed at the facility as of 3/27/2026. Current staff have been reviewed to ensure all employees have received a health assessment and TB test at initial employment as required. |
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| 2026-03-26 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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.) Staff Person #1 is no longer employed at the facility as of 3/27/2026. Current staff files have been reviewed to ensure all employees have 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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| 2026-03-26 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 did not include documentation of initial training regarding the emergency plan, within 90 days of starting. 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.) Staff Person #1 is no longer employed at the facility as of 3/27/2026. Current staff have been reviewed to ensure all employees have received emergency plan training as required. |
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