Kiddie Academy Of Cranberry Twp
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-17 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At approximately 3:15pm on 4/13/26 video footage taken at the facility shows Staff #1 and Staff #2 entering the California classroom to drop off water bottles. At that time, Child #1 enters the bathroom. After the class lines up to leave, Staff #2 enters the bathroom to check for children. Staff #1 and Staff #2 then exit the California classroom with the line of children. Approximately a minute and a half later Child #1 is seen exiting the bathroom. A parent picking up their child enters the room to gather belongings and Child #1 exits the classroom with the parent. Staff #3 was right outside the doorway and took Child #1 to rejoin the group. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 was returned to the group by Staff #3 and assigned to Staff #2's group within the classroom. Staff #1 and #2 were spoken to directly about the incident and the family of Child #1 was notified of the incident. On 4/14/26, Staff #1 and #2 were written up for lack of supervision, were shown camera footage of the incident, and were shown the name to face report. Our supervision policy was reviewed so that children on the facility premises will be supervised by a staff person at all times. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At approximately 3:15pm on 4/13/26 video footage taken at the facility shows Staff #1 and Staff #2 entering the California classroom to drop off water bottles. At that time, Child #1 enters the bathroom. After the class lines up to leave, Staff #2 enters the bathroom to check for children. Staff #1 and Staff #2 then exit the California classroom with the line of children. Approximately a minute and a half later Child #1 is seen exiting the bathroom. A parent picking up their child enters the room to gather belongings and Child #1 exits the classroom with the parent. Staff #3 was right outside the doorway and took Child #1 to rejoin the group. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 returned Child #1 to the class group and made sure Staff #2 was aware the child was joining and had been assigned to their group. Both staff listed their group and were aware that each staff person is assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. Staff were reminded they need to know the names of children assigned to them, know their whereabouts, and be physically present with those children while on facility premises. |
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| 2026-01-05 | 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: In the Michigan Classroom a doll cradle was observed to be broken as the bottom had become detached creating a pinching hazard to the children in care. In the Outdoor Small Grassy Area, a cracked purple gate was observed posing a cutting hazard to the children in care. 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.) Both broken items were immediately removed from the childcare space and discarded, so that remaining items were all in good repair. |
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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the address of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The address of the child's physician has been added to the Emergency Contact form for Child #2. |
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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 lacked written consent signed by a parent 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of Child #1 has update the emergency contact information and provided signed written consent for emergency medical care. |
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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact information has been updated to include the name, address and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) - Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Description: Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report and immunization record. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 was not able to return to the facility until we had the required child health report and immunization record on file. A signed child health report signed 1.7.26 was provided with the child's last well check date being 4.10.25. The child was permitted to return on 1.8.26. |
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| 2026-01-05 | 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: The last two Health Assessments in the files for Staff Person #4 and #5 were dated more than 24 months apart. 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.) Updated health assessments for Staff person #4 and #5 were already on file. Both staff members were removed from the schedule immediately and were sent to receive a health assessment immediately when we became aware that the requirement was past due. |
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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 lacked 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of Child #1 has update the emergency contact information and provided signed written consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. |
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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility had an expired certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The current certificate of compliance was found behind the expired certificate of compliance and was immediately replaced so that it was properly posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. |
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| 2026-01-05 | 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: Staff person #2 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum. 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 #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 person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, 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.) Until staff person #2 completes Pediatric First Aid and CPR training through a PQAS approved curriculum, she will be supervised by an AGS or GS that has completed their preservice trainings and meets all of the qualifications to care for children unsupervised anytime she is interacting with children. If unable to be supervised, staff person #2 will not be placed in a childcare role. Staff person #2 will be completing the course during our in-service day in February. |
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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Although the files for Staff #1 and #3 contained current National Sex Offender Certificate at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #1 and #3 did not obtain their National Sex Offender Certificate within 60 months of the previous 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Renewed clearances are already in the employee files for staff #1 and staff #3. Staff #1(results received late) and #3(missed the deadline to renew) were removed from the schedule until their renewed National Sex Offender Certificate were received. |
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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.61(h) - Exceeding Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(h) Description: Exceeding Capacity Noncompliance Area: At 10:30 AM, 18 children were observed in the middle preschool structure play space that has a designated maximum capacity of 15. Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded except in situations described in § 3270.61(h)(1-3) |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers were advised/reminded to split their groups when using the playgrounds if their total group size exceeds the maximum capacity for that childcare space. It was explained that this is their responsibility and this is why there are additional outdoor play areas available that are not assigned to other groups during their assigned gross motor times. Currently, our only aide is in the Ohio classroom, and if they needed to split their group to meet capacity, supervision would not be an issue because the group would already require three teachers. |
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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: A staff person and four children from the Texas Classroom left the classroom with the first aid kit to go on a walk, leaving a second staff person with three children in the classroom without a first aid kit in the childcare space. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A second first aid kit was made for the Texas classroom and will be kept inside the classroom childcare space at all times. This will allow the class to split while each group will have a first aid kit immediately available to them. |
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| 2025-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The Agreement for Child #2 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) It has been noted on the agreement for child #2 to refer to the emergency contact form for information regarding persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. The parent has reviewed and initialed that the information is correct. |
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| 2025-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3, a Preschooler, contained Health Reports that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health report on file is current, but was submitted in February 2024 and the previous was January 2023. |
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| 2025-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 3rd or 4th dose of the Pneumococcal as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in childcare group settings). Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 1/2/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The family of child #1 was informed of the issue with the child's missing immunizations. They were advised to reach out to the doctor to find out why the child was missing immunizations. The family was told that if the child is not receiving them, we need a written exemption on file prior to the child returning. The medical provider sent an updated immunization record. There was a discrepancy on the record and the immunizations had been received. The error was corrected and an updated immunization record is on file. |
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| 2025-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: In the Delaware Classroom, Child #2 had expired Children's Ibuprofen and Child #4 had expired Children's Tylenol. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication belonging to child #2 and child #4 were disposed of due to being past their expiration date. Families were notified. The families were also reminded that all medications brought into the center require a doctor's note, a medication log with signature authorizing us to medicate the child, and the medication must be in the original container so that it can be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or medical providers instructions. Medications must be within the listed expiration date. |
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| 2025-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.178 Description: Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: One of the transportation first aid kits for the three vehicles lacked a bottle of water. Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A bottle of water was added to the first aid kit that was missing the water. |
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| 2025-01-02 | 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: In Room 6 there was an electrical outlet with Christmas lights that lacked a protective receptacle cover. The outlet was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger. 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.) A safety outlet cover was immediately placed in the string of lights in the Michigan classroom. The regulation was explained to the teacher. |
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| 2025-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: One of the toilets in the Maryland/Delaware Bathroom lacked a posted hand washing sign. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new hand washing sign was placed in the Maryland/Delaware bathroom above the toilet where the sign was missing. |
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| 2024-08-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: The medicine in the Ohio Classroom for Child #1 was observed to be not in the original container. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication in the Ohio classroom that was no longer in the original box with the prescription label was sent home. |
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| 2024-08-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a Disclosure Statement that lacked a date. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The date that the Disclosure Statement was signed was recorded onto the Disclosure Statement form. |
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| 2024-08-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) - Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: Three plants that were found to be toxic were present in the Michigan Classroom in the facility. Two of the toxic plants were accessible to the children in care. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The three plants found to be toxic were immediately removed from the classroom and were sent home with the classroom teacher. |
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| 2024-08-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: In the New Jersey Classroom there was blue peeling paint along the back wall. In the Florida Classroom there was green peeling paint against the back wall. 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 walls with peeling paint were patched, repaired, and painted so that the walls were in good repair. |
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| 2024-08-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 4/23/24-5/29/24 (36 Days) and 6/28/24-8/13/24 (46 Days). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The system was tested during the inspection on 8.13.24, and will be tested again prior to 9.12.24 and documented in the fire testing documentation. |
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| 2024-06-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 6-7-24 at approximately 12:46 p.m. with a total of 14 three-year-olds in the Michigan Room during naptime, staff person #2 was observed sitting on the floor in the back left corner of the room next to two children on cots. From that location in the room, staff person #2 was unable to see one child on a cot in the back right corner of the room due to a shelf that was near the staff person and was obstructing their view and preventing the staff person from seeing the child. Staff person #2 was the sole staff person in the room at the time. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 was immediately asked to move and position herself so that she could see all children and expectations relating to supervision were reviewed with her. Management then went room to room over several days to observe and advise staff to ensure that all children were in direct sight of staff during rest time from any point in the room, and furniture was rearranged as needed to make it easier to provided adequate supervision. Management also met with all teachers/staff at our monthly staff meeting on Tuesday, June 11th and regulations relating to supervision of children were addressed to clarify expectations. |
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| 2024-06-07 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: * * On video, an incident was observed that occurred on 5-29-24 at approximately 11:03 a.m. with staff person #1 observed picking up a preschool child by the arm from the floor and lifting the child off of the ground. Then, staff person #1 was observed pulling the child across the room by their arm while the child was dragging their feet and then placing the child in a chair. Correction Required: The legal entity will develop a written supervision policy detailing appropriate redirection of children by staff that will be implemented with all staff. The policy will be submitted to certification representative/DHS office for review prior to implementation. After review, all staff will be required to sign and date that they have reviewed and understand the policy. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cranberry Earling Learning LLC DBA Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township developed a written supervision policy detailing appropriate redirection of children by staff that will be implemented with all staff. The policy is being submitted to certification representatives/The DHS Office for review prior to implementation. After review and confirmation, all staff will be required to sign and date that they have reviewed and understand the policy. Out of an abundance of caution, concern, and being proactive, behavioral expectations, communication, supervision, and being a mandated reporter were discussed and reviewed at the monthly staff meeting the day after facility person #1 was terminated. |
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| 2024-06-07 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: * On video, an incident was observed that occurred on 5-29-24 at approximately 11:03 a.m. with staff person #1 observed picking up a preschool child by the arm from the floor and lifting the child off of the ground. Then, staff person #1 was observed pulling the child across the room by their arm while the child was dragging their feet and then placing the child in a chair. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #1 is no longer an employee of Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township. After discussions, facility person #1 was terminated due to using a form of physical punishment and harsh language. |
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| 2024-06-07 | 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 #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR training from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. 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 #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 had CPR from an instructor not PQAS certified (out of state). She was placed with a co-teacher until she could retake the course. She attended an approved CPR course on June 18th, 2024 clearing her to work alone. |
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| 2024-03-11 | Initial review | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed a cracked purple toy bin in the Maryland Classroom that created a pinching hazard for the children in care. 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.) The cracked purple toy bin found in the Maryland classroom creating the pinching hazard was immediately discarded. |
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| 2024-03-11 | Initial review | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Observed plastic bags that were next to the changing pad that were accessible to the children in care who are still placing objects in their mouths. 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.) The plastic bags hanging above the changing table in the Maryland classroom were moved into a container on a high shelf out of reach of the children. |
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| 2024-03-11 | Initial review | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: The wooden bookshelf in the Delaware Classroom was observed to be coming apart on two of the sides and created a pinching hazard for the children in care. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sides of the wooden bookshelf in the Delaware classroom that were separating were repaired. There are no longer any gaps present that would create a pinching hazard to the children in our care. |
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| 2024-03-11 | Initial review | 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(1) Description: Child's name, birth date Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained emergency contact information which did not include the birth date of the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for child #1 was updated to include the child's birthdate. |
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| 2024-03-11 | Initial review | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the enrolling parents work telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for child #2 was updated by the parent to reflect that the work telephone number is the same as the primary phone number. |
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| 2024-03-11 | Initial review | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #3 updated the emergency contact information to include the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2024-03-11 | Initial review | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4, a Preschool Aged Child, contained Health Reports that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for child #4, a preschool aged child, already had a current child health report on file; however, the interval between child health reports was greater than 12 months. |
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| 2024-03-11 | Initial review | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: Observed the medication at the facility for Child #5 and Child #6 lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written parental consent was provided for the administration of the medication we had at the facility for both child #5 and child #6, which is located both in the child file and with the medication. |
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| 2024-03-11 | Initial review | 3270.31(b) - Staff person - 18 yrs. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(b) Description: Staff person - 18 yrs. Noncompliance Area: It was determined that Staff Person #1's date of birth was 9/20/06 and therefore was not 18 years of age. Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 is no longer being counted in ratio within the classroom. If in a classroom, she is being used as extra support and is not assigned a group. She is also helping out center wide with tasks outside of the classroom. |
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| 2024-03-11 | Initial review | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained a disclosure statement that lacked a date. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Disclosure statements for staff #2, #3, #4, and #5 that were missing a date were completed with date of hire (which is when we have them completed). |
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| 2024-03-11 | Initial review | 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 #1 identified and acting as an Aide lacked documentation of the qualifications required. 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 child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We thought Staff person #1 qualified as an aide because she had over 2 years of documented experience working with children, although she was still in high school. However, we did not have proof that she had completed a minimum of an 8th grade education. Her high school transcripts have been provided and are now in her file; however, she is still unable to be counted as an aide. |
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| 2024-03-11 | Initial review | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: In the Maryland Classroom at the time of the Initial Inspection Staff #1 and Staff #6 each identified 5 young toddlers as part of their assigned group of children. Upon review of staff files, it was determined that Staff #1 did not have the qualifications to be an Aide including being responsible for a group of children. Therefore, ratio was 1:10 at the time of the Initial Inspection. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An additional staff member was placed in the Maryland classroom to replace Staff Person #1 who is no longer being counted in ratio within the classroom returning the classroom ratio to 1:5. |
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| 2024-03-11 | Initial review | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit located in the New York room lacked 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Soap was placed in the first aid kit in the New York classroom. |
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| 2024-03-11 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed plexi-glass that was installed over the windows in the Delaware, Maryland, and Texas Classroom that was coming detached from the window that created a gap and a pinching hazard for the children in care. The closet door in the Maryland Classroom had a key stuck in the lock preventing the door from being able to properly work and allow and/or prevent access to the items located inside. 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.) In the Delaware, Maryland, and Texas classrooms clear tape was placed across the bottom of the plexi-glass concealing the potential gap created between the windowsill and the plexi-glass if the plexi-glass is pushed on, which eliminated the pinching hazard. The key was removed from the Maryland classroom closet door so that the door could properly work to prevent access to items located inside. |
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| 2024-03-11 | Initial review | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.81 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: The glass door in the Texas Classroom lacked visual identification. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A small sign was placed as a visual identification at child level on the Texas classroom's glass door. |
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