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Kids Express Preschool

Lancaster, PA · Lancaster County
300 Willow Valley Sq, Lancaster, PA 17602
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Capacity
81 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 464-1439
300 Willow Valley Sq
Lancaster, PA 17602
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257764
License Issued
Jun 17, 2026
Active Through
Mar 7, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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KIDS EXPRESS PRESCHOOL is a Child Care Center in LANCASTER PA, with a maximum capacity of 81 children. It is open Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Friday
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-17 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Toddler classroom, that craft "googly eyes", less than 1" diameter are being used by the children for certain art projects. A staff person confirmed that this is the case.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff will not use items with the toddlers that are less then 1 inch in diameter. The pictures were removed from the bulletin board.
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the refrigerator (miniature) in the Toddler classroom did not contain an operable thermometer.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A thermometer will be purchased and will be placed in the miniature fridge in the Toddler classroom.
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Child #2's emergency contact information did not include the parent'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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form was updated to include the work address and phone number of the child's emergency contact form Child #2's parent added the parent's work address and work telephone number.
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the classrooms did not contain the children's health policy numbers.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The children's health insurance coverage and policy number was added to the emergency contact form used by KEP. Emergency contact information now includes the children's health policy numbers.
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Toddler classroom that the hands-free covered trashcan to disposed of diapers was not functioning.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new hands-free trash can was purchased and put in the toddler classroom for diaper disposal
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The time between staff person #1's and #2's health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 months' timeframe (1/18/23, 4/14/25) and (12/20/23, 2/17/25) respectively.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the administration will ensure the staff health assessments are less than 24 months apart.
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's emergency contact information did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures for the child, by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 emergency contact information consent form was signed by the parent for staff to be able to provide minor first-aid procedures and emergency medical care.
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Documented emergency drills exceeded the permitted annual timeframe between drills (10/2024, 11/24/25). The documented emergency drills did not include special accommodations required and problems encountered during the drill.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency drills will take place within one year of one another and will include special accommodations and any problems encountered.
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The facility's current staff fire safety training did not include proof of the fire safety professional's name and qualifications.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff will get the fire safety professionals qualifications for the fire safety training and will be on record for the current fire safety training conducted.
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's file did not contain a current FBI clearance as evidenced by the most current FBI clearance on file dated 11/16/20. Staff person #2's file did not contain a current Child Abuse clearance as evidenced by the most current Child Abuse clearance on file dated 7/17/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff persons # 1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff will get their current clearances on time. Staff person #1's FBI clearance was on file the day after the renewal inspection. Staff person #2's current child abuse clearance was obtained and on record the day after the renewal inspection. Will comply with CPSL.
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Toddler classroom, that there was a staple remover (sharp object) accessible to the children on the counter. (corrected during inspection).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staple remover was removed from reach of the children in the toddler classroom.
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: The evacuation time and the number of children who participated in the fire drill were not included in the 3/18/25 documented fire drill.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The direcor will list the time of evacuation and number of childen that participated in all fire drills
2025-12-03 Renewal 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The testing of the fire detection system was not conducted at least every 30 days as evidenced by the 10/12/25, 11/16/25 documented testing of the system.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The church personnel will test the facility's fire detection system every 30 days and document the testing.
2024-12-12 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: Children younger than 3 years old have been using the playground which contains mulch and a sandbox filled with rocks with a diameter or less than 1 inch.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children younger than 3 years old will no longer use the playground with contains mulch and a sandbox filled with rocks with a diameter of less than 1 inch.
2024-12-12 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's file did not contain an agreement.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1's file contains the agreement between operator and family.
2024-12-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(6) - Parent home/work address, phone/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's home address and telephone number. It also did not include the policy number for the health insurance.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1's emergency contact information includes the enrolling parent's home address and telephone number. It includes the policy number for the health insurance.
2024-12-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's emergency contact information did not include the release person's telephone number.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1's emergency contact information nowt includes the release person's telephone number.
2024-12-12 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2's file did not contain proof of completing the one-hour Health and Safety Update 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2's contains proof of completing the current six-hour Health and Safety training.
2024-12-12 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the 2-year-old classroom, that children's lunch bags, with perishable items were not refrigerated. (Corrected during inspection)

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Perishable items in children's lunch bags will be refrigerated
2024-12-12 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2's record does not contain verification of education. Staff person #3's record does not contain proof of child care experience.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2's record does now contain verification of education. Staff person #3's record does now contain proof of child care experience.
2024-12-12 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3's file did not contain the NSOR clearance certificate. Staff person #3's Disclosure Statement was not dated.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3's file now contains the NSOR clearance certificate. Staff person #3's Disclosure Statement is now dated
2024-12-12 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Extended Day classroom, that the stacks of chairs were too high, creating a potential toppling hazard (corrected during inspection).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The stacks of chairs were lowered during the inspection so they were not a toppling hazard.
2024-12-12 Renewal 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(j)

Description: Running water - diapering

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the portable sink (used for diaper changes) in the 2-year-old classroom was not functioning.

Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The portable sink (used for diaper changes) in the 2-year-old classroom needed a replacement part which was on order and replaced. It is operating correctly now.
2024-12-12 Renewal 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation of testing the fire detection devices at least every 30 days (1/31/24, 12/9/24).

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility will document testing the fire detection devices at least every 30 days
2023-12-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreements of child #1 through #5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will add arrival and departure times to the agreement with the parents for children #1 through #5.
2023-12-05 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: The parents of child #3 did not receive the original agreement.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The original agreement, for child #3, was given to the family.
2023-12-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and #2's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent'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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information, for child #1 and #2, now includes parents work address and phone number.
2023-12-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information of child #1 and #2 did not include the child's health insurance coverage and policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 now includes child's health insurance and policy number.
2023-12-05 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: In Room 106 (2 year olds), children's hands are cleaned with wipes rather than soap and water after being diapered.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff will take children across the hall to wash their hands after being diapered.
2023-12-05 Renewal 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: in Room 106, staff persons clean their hands with wipes or hand sanitizer rather than soap and water after diapering a child.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff will wash their hands at the bathroom after diapering a child.
2023-12-05 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information and financial agreement of child #4 and #5 were not updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #3's emergency contact information was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The forms of children #3, #4, and #5 will be updated by the parent.
2023-12-05 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and #2's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 and #2's records now contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
2023-12-05 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's time between staff evaluations exceeded the permitted timeframe every 12 months (11/16/21, 1/20/23).

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will write an evaluation for staff person #1 before Jan. 20, 24 and then within 12 months.
2023-12-05 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 and #3's records do not contain proof of 2 years' experience working with children, which will allow them to work unsupervised with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 and #3's records will verify their 2 years experience working with children.
2023-12-05 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Gym (gross motor space)) that there were 6 missing protective outlet covers (corrected during inspection).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director replaced the 6 missing protective outlet covers during the inspection.
2023-12-05 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in Room 106, that 6 containers of Lysol wipes were accessible to children (corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff will make the cleaning materials and other toxic materials inaccessible to children or in a locked cabinet. Corrected during inspection)
2023-12-05 Renewal 3270.78/3270.113(a) - Lighting/Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.78/3270.113(a)

Description: Lighting/Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in Room 107 (Extended Day room) that there was not sufficient light to properly supervise the children during naptime.

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Lighting will be adjusted to allow proper supervision of the children in Room 107 (Extended Day) during naptime.
2023-12-05 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Women's bathroom (in lobby), that there were no handwashing signs posted at sink and at each toilet. (this bathroom is used by staff and children)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Handwashing signs will be posted by the sink and at each toilet.
2023-12-05 Renewal 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(j)

Description: Running water - diapering

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in Room 106, that there is no source of running water for handwashing in the diapering area.

Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff will take the children to the bathroom after diapering the child. Proper staff to child ratios will maintained.
2023-12-05 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in Room 106, that one of the classroom doors (exit) was blocked by toys and classroom equipment.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff will make the door accessible in Room 106.
2023-12-05 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days (1/11/23, 3/27/23).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills will be conducted once every 60 days.
2023-12-05 Renewal 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The operability of the fire detection system from an outside company was not assessed in the accepted annual timeframe (4/26/22, 12/1/23).

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire detection system will be tested every 30 days as required.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.121(b)

Description: Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: At the time of enrollment, parents did not receive, in writing, the facility's supervision policy (corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected on site, the parents will receive in writing the center's supervision policy.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The agreements of child #1 through #4 were not signed by the operator.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will sign the agreements of child #1-4.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #2, and #4's agreements did not specify the date of the child's admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will add the date of the child's admission to the agreements of child #1, #2, and #4.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: The parents of child #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreement. The original agreements were in the children's files.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will make a copy and return the original agreement to the parents of child #1-5.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that emergency contact information was not present in the Extended Day Room for children receiving care in the space (corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information is within the first aid backpack utilized for extended day. This back pack goes with the staff into each room used for the extended day children.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.131(e)(4) - Annual immunization reporting to DOH Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(4)

Description: Annual immunization reporting to DOH

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 and #5's records do not contain proof of current Influenza immunization (Child #2's last on record 10/13/21), (Child #5's last on record 9/27/21).

Correction Required: The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director informed the parents of these 2 students that either proof of current influenza immunization is needed or a religious exemption form.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's initial health assessment was dated after the first day working with children (dated 10/3/22).

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will be sure that the peron doesn't work with children until the health assessment is completed and in their file.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.27(a)(2) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(2)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include a plan for evacuation of children from the facility building on the premises (corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected during inspection - the director added into the center's emergency plan to include evacuation from I the building on the premise. I disagree with the corection required - the actual standard for this being that it is about evacuation to on the premise. When I read that one it says - "to a location away from the facility premises." I do have in my emergency plan, parent letter, parent handbook that we would relocate to Double Tree Hotel or Giant Food store and tell them how we would get there, how pick up would happen, how they would be contacted, etc. I disagree that this should be one that needs corrected.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not include a statement that annual emergency drills will be conducted (corrected during inspection).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected on site by adding the information into the parent letter and handbook that emergency drills are conducted annually. The statement that annual drills will be conducted annually was added during the inspection.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not contain, the plan for evacuation from the building (on the premises) and that annual drills will be conducted (corrected during inspection).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected on site by adding these items evacuation plan from the building, on the premises and that annual drills will be conducted, to the parent letter for emergency procedures.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's Child Abuse clearance is dated after the first day working with children (9/28/22). Staff person #2's file does not include a NSOR certificate.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Person #2 applied immediately for the NOSR and received it already. Director will ensure that all child abuse clearance are received before the person begins working with children. Although this was an emergency situation and we had to wait to receive them from the state.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in Room 104, that in the cabinet about the toilet, the following toxins were accessible to children: Awesome Degreaser spray bottle; Glass Cleaner with ammonia; Disinfectant spray bottle. It was observed in Room 106, that a container of Sanidry Disinfectant wipes (keep out of reach of children) were accessible to children on a shelf on the changing table (all corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected on site by putting a zip tie through the cabinet doors in bathroom outside room 104. Saniwipes were put up out of reach of the children.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: The names of the staff people who participated in the fire drill have not been listed on the fire drill log.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will include the names of the staff persons who participated in the fire drill on the fire log.
2022-11-03 Unannounced Monitoring Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2022-08-25 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2022-03-29 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There were 2 exposed, hanging wires on the outdoor music wall where chimes had come off.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator has taken off the two wires that were exposed on the chimes.
2022-03-29 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: There was no written plan of daily activities posted in the Elevate Rm. 107.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written schedule is posted for the daily activities in room 107.
2022-03-29 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: There was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in every child care space, or in the backpacks that accompany the staff when taking walks, or when on the playground.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written plan has been posted in every child care space and placed in each emergency go bag. This plan was also sent home to the parents.
2022-03-29 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) - Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)

Description: Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 did not include documentation of a completed initial health report within 60 days of enrollment and the child was still enrolled at the facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of Child #2 provided documentation of the health report, dated 4/15/22.
2022-03-29 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The files for Children #1, #2 and #3 did not include documentation of the influenza vaccine this year, in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file for Child #1 also did not include documentation of the HEP A vaccine, in accordance with the recommended schedule by the ACIP.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All files sfor children #1, #2, and #3 have been updated as requested. Children #1 and #2 have acceptable statements of exemption from their parents. The parent of Child #3 provided documentation of the flu vaccine, administered on 9/13/21.
2022-03-29 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

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 Staff Person #2 did not include documentation of a completed health assessment and TB test results that was conducted within 12 months prior to their start date 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person #2 has a documented health assessment and TB test results in her file.
2022-03-29 Renewal 3270.171(a)/3270.171(c) - Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)/3270.171(c)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of the information that had been sent to notify local traffic safety authorities annually of the location of the facility and the use of pedestrian and vehicular routes/safe routes, nor was this info posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator send all emergency information and informed the local traffic safety authorites of the location and routes used for safe pedestrian and vehicular routes. These are now posted at the facility.
2022-03-29 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 did not include parental signed consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The form now has the parent's signed consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid for child #2.
2022-03-29 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) - Emergency plan/Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e)

Description: Emergency plan/Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan and parent letter explaining the emergency procedures, did not include accommodations for toddlers or children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan and parent letter were updated to include the emergency procedures for accomodating a toddler or child with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.
2022-03-29 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of annual emergency plan training for Staff Persons #2, #3, #4 and #5.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator shall provide and document emergency plan training upon initial employment and on an annual basis for each employee. Annual emergency plan training for Staff Persons #2, #3, #4 and #5 was completed on 4/26/22 and documented in their staff files.
2022-03-29 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of annual testing from a fire safety professional in lieu of documentation of testing every 30 days. In addition, there was no proof of purchase of the interconnected fire system.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Vector, our fire safety provider tested all equipment and provided a letter attesting to the fact it is in working order. A letter of proof of purchase is also available and included with the documentation sent to the certification rep.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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