Loving Academy Childcare And Learning Center Llc
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Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-28 | 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 outdoor playground, there was a basketball hoop, approximately 3' high, with a broken plastic base, which had sharp edges and was not in good repair 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 basketball hoop was removed immediately from the playground area. |
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| 2026-04-28 | 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, in the files for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the address of the physician or source of medical care. 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.) Director immediately reached out to the parent requesting the address of the physician. The address was written down and the form was placed back in the Childs file. |
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| 2026-04-28 | Renewal | 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, in the file for Child #1, did not include the enrolling parent's home phone number, work phone number, or work address. The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #3, did not include the enrolling parent's work address. 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 parent was contacted immediately and the emergency contact form was updated to include the parent's current phone number. The parent stated she is not currently employed and therefore does not currently have a work address or work phone number. The file was updated accordingly. |
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| 2026-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, did not include the health insurance coverage. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Medical Provider on the Emergency contact form was updated immediately. |
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| 2026-04-28 | 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, in the file for Child #1, did not include the release person's address. The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #2, did not include the release person's address or phone 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The release persons address on the Emergency contact form was updated immediately. |
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| 2026-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: In Room C, emergency contact information was not present for the children receiving care in that space. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact information for the children in Room C was printed and posted in the classroom immediately following the inspection to ensure it was accessible in the child care space at all times. |
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| 2026-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The two (2) most recent Health Assessments in the files for Staff #1 and Staff #5 exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #6 contained a Health Assessment and Mantoux Test dated after the first date working with children. 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated health assessments for Staff #1 and Staff #5 were obtained, printed, and placed in the staff files. The updated physicals were completed but were not present in the files at the time of inspection. Staff files were reviewed and updated to ensure required documentation is maintained on-site. |
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| 2026-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #6 did not include documentation of two (2) written, nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Two written nonfamily references for Staff #6 were located in the file. Documentation was reviewed and organized immediately following the inspection to ensure references were clearly identifiable and properly maintained in the staff file. |
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| 2026-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In the Infant Room, a loose crib sheet was located on the far left, occupied crib, which posed a suffocation hazard. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Effective immediately, the loose crib sheet was removed and the crib was corrected to ensure the sheet fits securely and safely. Infant sleep practices were reviewed with staff to ensure all cribs remain free from hazards and comply with safe sleep regulations. |
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| 2026-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of Fire Safety Training on 6.24.24 and 4.21.26, which exceeded the annual requirement. The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of Fire Safety Training on 9.15.24 and 4.29.26, which exceeded the annual requirement. The file for Staff #5 contained documentation of Fire Safety Training on 5.25.24 and 10.10.25, which exceeded the annual requirement. 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 has not worked at this location since September 2025 and is currently assigned to a different site; however, her file remained on-site in the event coverage was needed. Documentation of completed training hours that were available has been added to the file. |
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| 2026-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 did not contain any documentation of child care training between 9.25.24 and 9.24.25. The file for Staff #7 did not contain any documentation of child care training between 2.20.25 and 2.19.26. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 has not worked at this site since September 2025 and has been removed from this facility's active staff roster/file for this location. Staff #7's training documentation was located, printed, and placed in the file immediately following the inspection. Staff files were reviewed to ensure required annual training documentation is maintained on-site. Staff files were reviewed to ensure required annual training documentation is maintained on-site. |
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| 2026-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not contain the required out-of-state clearances, and no applications were available. The file for Staff #6 contained State Police Clearances dated 2.18.21 and 4.8.26, Child Abuse Clearances dated 2.16.21 and 4.14.26, FBI Clearances dated 4.4.21 and 4.8.26, and NSOR Certificates dated 11.16.19 and 1.28.25, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #3 and Staff #4 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.) Applications for the required out-of-state clearances for Staff #3 and Staff #4 were completed and ordered immediately following the inspection (and will not work with children until received). Documentation of the applications will be maintained in the staff files upon receipt. Staff files were reviewed to ensure required CPSL documentation is being maintained. |
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| 2026-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: In Room C, the first-aid kit did not contain band-aids. 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.) The first aid kit was replenished with band-aids immediately. |
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| 2026-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the back of Room A, there were sixteen (16) broken/damaged/chipped yellow floor tiles, which caused a tripping hazard for children in care. In the outdoor play space, approximately 2' of the outdoor carpet, was not tacked down, which posed a tripping hazard for child in care. 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.) The damaged floor tiles in the back of Room A were covered and secured to eliminate the tripping hazard to children in care. The area was addressed immediately to ensure children no longer had access to the damaged flooring. |
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| 2025-12-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In Room A, two (2) changing tables contained ripped plastic covering on the pads, which were accessible to children 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.) Changing table covers were replaced. |
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| 2025-12-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of a Health Assessment. 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The required Health Assessment for Staff #1 has been obtained and placed in the staff file. |
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| 2025-12-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of a tuberculosis screening. Correction Required: 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The required TB test for Staff #1 has been obtained and placed in the staff file. |
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| 2025-12-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 did not contain any nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The required non family references for Staff #1 has been obtained and placed in the staff file. |
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| 2025-12-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(c) Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Noncompliance Area: As confirmed by staff, Staff #2 is not present at the facility a minimum of 30 hours per week, as Staff #2 works at two (2) locations. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director's schedule has been adjusted to ensure the Director is present at the facility a minimum of 30 hours per week in compliance with licensing requirements. Also, a new director is currenty being trained. |
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| 2025-12-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 did not contain verification of experience, and therefore it cannot be determined if Staff #1 qualifies as an AGS. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both childcare experience docs as well as proof of High school diploma were placed in staff #1's file. |
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| 2025-12-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In Room C, the ceiling panel, approximately 18" by 36" was missing, which was not in good repair. In the Infant Room, the wall-mounted sink was pulled away from the wall due to cracked adhesive on both sides and top of sink, which was not in good repair and created a scraping/falling hazard. 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.) The missing ceiling tile in room C as well as the sink in the infant room that is currently not used due to no infants in care at the present moment, have been fixed. |
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| 2025-12-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.92(a) - No portable space heaters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.92(a) Description: No portable space heaters Noncompliance Area: In Room C, a portable space heater was turned on and hot to the touch, which was located on a shelf, approximately 3 1/2 feet high, and was accessible to children in care. Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The portable space heater in Room C was immediately removed from the classroom, and portable space heaters will not be used in the facility. |
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| 2025-12-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The Fire Drill Log contained documentation that fire drills exceeded 60 days: 8.24.25 to 10.29.25, which was the last one documented. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill was conducted immediately, and the Fire Drill Log has been updated to reflect compliance with required timeframes. |
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| 2025-12-31 | 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: The Fire System Testing Log contained documentation that the most recent manual test was conducted on 8.25.25, which exceeded the requirement of every 30 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 required manual fire system test has been completed, and the Fire System Testing Log has been updated. |
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| 2025-05-27 | 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: There was a cracked bin and bid lid in the main room. The playground basketballs hoop base was cracked. 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 bin and bin lid in the main room were removed and replaced to eliminate any safety hazards. The cracked base of the basketball hoop on the playground was also removed from use and will be replaced with a new unit. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The infant room refrigerator lacked a thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new, operable thermometer was immediately placed inside the refrigerator to ensure compliance with food safety regulations. The refrigerator was confirmed to be maintaining temperatures at or below 45°F. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: The Preschool room, "The middle room " lacked daily activities posted in the group space. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A current schedule was created and posted immediately. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 contained a CSR dated 2/4/25, that was updated past 6 months from the previous report dated 6/13/24. The files for children # 3 and 4 lacked a current CSR, the last CSR was date 10/1/24. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The updated CSR has been filed. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 2 lacked the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent has been contacted and the information will be updated in the file immediately upon receipt. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The files for children # 2 and 5 have an emergency contact and agreement form that were not updated in a 6 month period. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the emergency contact and agreement forms for children #2 and #5 were updated immediately to ensure all information is current and accurate. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked an updated health report. The previous health report was dated 4/3/24. 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. 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 child care group settings).Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 5/27/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is provided or when a parent provides a written, signed and dated exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for Child #2 was missing an updated health report due to the child being out of the center for an extended period. The family has been contacted and provided with a health form to be completed by the child¿s physician. The file will be updated upon return. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a prescription medication, Epinephrine injection for child #6. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A medication log was immediately created for the Epinephrine injection prescribed to Child #6 although the pen has never been needed. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Staff # 3 did not wash the child's hands after diapering. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 was immediately reminded of the handwashing procedure following diapering. She re-reviewed the center¿s hygiene policy and was retrained on proper sanitation protocols. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: Staff # 3 discarded the soiled diapers into a garbage can without plastic lined. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 was immediately instructed to discard soiled diapers only in garbage cans lined with plastic. The soiled diaper was properly re-disposed, and the trash can was sanitized. Staff #3 reviewed the proper diaper disposal policy. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 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 #4 has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center -Base Care: Building Blocks for Quality but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staffs health and safety update certificate, with a completion date of 10/17/2023, was placed into Staffs file. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: Staff # 3 did not wash her hands after diapering. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 was immediately reminded of the handwashing procedure following diapering. She re-reviewed the center¿s hygiene policy and was retrained on proper sanitation protocols. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: There were two milk bottles in a backpack hanging on the cubbies at the entry way. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The milk bottles were immediately removed and the family was reminded of the center¿s policy that outside food and drinks are not permitted. Staff were also reminded to check backpacks at drop-off to enforce this policy. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The operator did not 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 childcare 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator has submitted a copy to the local traffic safety authority detailing the facility¿s location and the use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the center 06/2024. Operator only had proof of the submission itself, not the actual letter sent. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.181(a) - Each child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(a) Description: Each child Noncompliance Area: Child #1 lacked an individual record. Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 had not been fully enrolled. Therefore Childs records were not in the file yet. Child was not on site. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 6 lacked verification of education. Correction Required: 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.) Staff #6 transcripts will be placed in her file |
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| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The files for staff # 3 and 5 lacked the Health and Safety training certificates. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both Staffs health and safety training certificates were printed and placed into their individual files. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 1 lacked annual emergency plan update. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All current staff have now been trained or retrained on the emergency plan, and the training dates and staff signatures have been documented and filed appropriately. |
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| 2025-05-27 | 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: The files for staff # 2 and 6 lacked Child Abuse clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 and 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 and 6 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.) Both staffs clearances were completed prior to employment. They were not in the file. The clearances were printed out and put in the file. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There was a hand sanitizer, Aveeno Hydrocortisone cream, Boudreaux's Butt Paste Ointment, Children's Acetaminophen, Aquaphor, Banana Boat sunscreen, A&D ointment, Desitin cream label " Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the main room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The listed items were stored in individual children's bins at a height of approximately 5 feet. While these were not intended to be within reach, a child was able to touch the bin when specifically directed (by licensing) to reach on their tiptoes. All items were immediately relocated to a secured, child-inaccessible storage area. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(1) Description: Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The Health Assessment, for Child #1, an infant, was dated 9.27.23, and the updated Health Assessment, which was due by March 2024, was not in the file. Correction Required: 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 missing Health Assessment for Child #1, dated 1.7.24, was located and promptly added to the file on 6.20.24. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | Initial review | Compliant - Finalized |
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