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Knowledge Tree Child Development Center Inc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2118 N Van Pelt St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
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📞 (215) 235-6010
2118 N Van Pelt St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00226586
License Issued
Jul 19, 2024
Expired
Jul 19, 2025
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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When it comes to your children, nothing less than the highest standards will do. Our center provides a safe environment for your child to explore his or her full potential. If you're looking for a child care center that meets these stringent demands, look no further! We want to promote the personal and academic development of your children to prepare them as best we can for the challenges that lie ahead in life. Our staff consists of experienced, certified and continually trained educators.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-06-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, children #3, #4, #5 and #6 were missing child service reports in the file. (Continue noncompliance from SIN-00268242)

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will request for staff assigned to the children to complete a CSR on the child provide a copy to the parent and include a copy in the child's file.
2025-06-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #4 was missing a physician's address and phone number on the emergency contact. (Continue noncompliance from SIN-00268242)

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent of the child and request for the parent to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.
2025-06-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #2 was missing the physician's address on the emergency contact form. (Continue noncompliance from SIN-00268242)

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent and request for them to complete the missing information leaving no areas blank on the emergency contact form.
2025-06-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #2 was missing information on disability on the emergency contact form. (Continue noncompliance from SIN-00268242)

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent and request for the parent complete the missing information leaving no areas blank.
2025-06-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #5 was missing their health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form. (Continue noncompliance from SIN-00268242)

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 provider will notify the parent of the child and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.
2025-06-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #4 was missing the release person phone number on the emergency contact form. (Continue noncompliance from SIN-00268242)

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.)
The provider will notify the parent of the child and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.
2025-06-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #1 is the grandchild of one of the staff who frequently accompanies her grandmother to work. There is no complete file for this child who receives care during childcare hours. (Continue noncompliance from SIN-00268242)

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.)
The provider will notify the staff and request for the required documents to include in the children's required for state requirements in order for child #1 to receive care and be included during childcare hours.
2025-06-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #6 was missing a date of the emergency contact and on the financial agreement. (Continue noncompliance from SIN-00268242)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent of the child and request for them to update the emergency contact form and agreement with a current date.
2025-06-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #6 was missing MMR, varicella and the Hep A shots without a written exemption letter in the file. (Continue noncompliance from SIN-00268242)

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent of the child and request for updated shot records or a written exemption letter to be included in the file.
2025-06-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #2, #4 and #6 were missing the statement on their physical that states the child is free from communicable disease. (Continue noncompliance from SIN-00268242)

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parents and request for them to provide a statement from the child doctor that states the child and free from communicable disease.
2025-06-23 Unannounced Monitoring 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: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 was missing an emergency plan training in the file. (Continue noncompliance from SIN-00268242)

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.)
The provider will go over the emergency plan with the staff #3 and include the certificate or sign off sheet in the file.
2025-06-23 Unannounced Monitoring 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: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the shaken baby policy, the policy did not include Maltreatment. (Continue noncompliance from SIN-00268242)

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.)
The provider will update the shaken baby policy and include the identification of child maltreatment.
2025-06-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the letter to the 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 and was unable to do so at the time of the inspection. (Continue noncompliance from SIN-00268242)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will include the letter to the local traffic authority of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
2025-06-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the letter to the 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 and was unable to do so at the time of the inspection. (Continue noncompliance from SIN-00268242)

Correction Required: 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 provider will include the letter to the local traffic authority of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
2025-06-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 and #3 were missing employment verification in the file. (Continue noncompliance from SIN-00268242)

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the staff and request for the staff to complete an employment verification form and include it in the file.
2025-06-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 was missing a criminal clearance, the NSOR and the disclosure statement in the file. (Continue noncompliance from SIN-00268242)

Correction Required: 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 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the staff and request for the staff to submit the missing clearances and include them in the file.
2025-06-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 was missing their second reference in the file. Staff #2 and #3 were missing 2 references in the file. (Continue noncompliance from SIN-00268242)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the staff and request for the staff to submit their missing number of references and include them in the file.
2025-06-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan. The plan was missing the procedures for lockdown. (Continue noncompliance from SIN-00268242)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will include the lock-down procedures in the emergency plan.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered a crib that needed to be replaced or repaired. The crib was leaning due to missing a wheel.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will remove the crib out of the infant room.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, children #3, #4, #5 and #6 were missing child service reports in the file.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will request for staff assigned to the children to complete a CSR on the child provide a copy to the parent and include a copy in the child's file.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #4 was missing a physician's address and phone number on the emergency contact.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent of the child and request for the parent to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #2 was missing the physician's address on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent and request for them to complete the missing information leaving no areas blank on the emergency contact form.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #2 was missing information on disability on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent and request for the parent complete the missing information leaving no areas blank.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #5 was missing their 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent of the child and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #4 was missing the release person phone number on the emergency contact form.

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.)
The provider will notify the parent of the child and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #1 is the grandchild of one of the staff who frequently accompanies her grandmother to work. There is no complete file for this child who receives care during childcare hours.

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.)
The provider will notify the staff and request for the required documents to include in the children's required for state requirements in order for child #1 to receive care and be included during childcare hours.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #6 was missing a date of the emergency contact and on the financial agreement.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent of the child and request for them to update the emergency contact form and agreement with a current date.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #6 was missing MMR, varicella and the Hep A shots without a written exemption letter in the file.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent of the child and request for updated shot records or a written exemption letter to be included in the file.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #2, #4 and #6 were missing the statement on their physical that states the child is free from communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parents and request for them to provide a statement from the child doctor that states the child and free from communicable disease.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the shaken baby policy, the policy did not include Maltreatment.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. 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.)
The provider will update the shaken baby policy and include the identification of child maltreatment.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not observe the plans for continuity of care in the plan.

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.)
The provider will update the emergency plan and include the plans for continuity of care.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 was missing an emergency plan training in the file.

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.)
The provider will go over the emergency plan with the staff #3 and include the certificate or sign off sheet in the file.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the letter to the 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 and was unable to do so at the time of the inspection.

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 childcare facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will include the letter to the local traffic authority of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 and #3 were missing employment verification in the file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the staff and request for the staff to complete an employment verification form and include it in the file.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 was missing a criminal clearance, the NSOR and the disclosure statement in the file.

Correction Required: 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 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the staff and request for the staff to submit the missing clearances and include them in the file.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 was missing their second reference in the file. Staff #2 and #3 were missing 2 references in the file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the staff and request for the staff to submit their missing number of references and include them in the file.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan. The plan was missing the procedures for lockdown.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will include the lock-down procedures in the emergency plan.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see the method to contact parents.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will update the emergency plan and add the method to contact parents.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see the accommodations for infants and children with special needs.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will include the plans for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions to the emergency plan.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 was missing a Pediatric first aid and CPR in the file.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the staff and request for the staff to submit a current and approve pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate.
2025-05-01 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered peeling paint in the infant room on the green wall.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will correct the areas of peeling paint in the infant room.
2025-04-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.241(a) - Requirements specific to school-age programs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.241(a)

Description: Requirements specific to school-age programs

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation the provider was observed providing services to a school age child attending home school virtually online.

Correction Required: If a child is required to be enrolled in public or private school under the Public School Code of 1949 (24 P.S. §§ 1-101-27-2702) and if the child is not enrolled and if the child is not exempted from enrollment under the Public School Code, a child care facility may not admit the child for care during the hours when the child is required by law to attend public or private school.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will no longer care for school age children during school hours.
2025-04-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #5 and #6 were missing a health and safety certificate in the file.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the staff and request for the staff to provide a copy of their health and safety certificate and include it in the file.
2025-04-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation the certification representative conducted an unannounced inspection and discovered staff # 3, #5 and #8 was missing a CPR in the file.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the staff and request for them to obtain Pediatric CPR by an approve PQAS certified trainer
2024-05-17 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed an infant lounge seat that needed to be cleaned.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will clean the infant chair.
2024-05-17 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed a staff member on the phone during nap time.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will have all staff take a supervision training.
2024-05-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children # 1, #2,#3 and #5 were all missing the fee amount of the financial agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will complete the missing information on the financial agreement and provide the parents with an updated copy.
2024-05-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children # 1 #2 #3 and #5 were all missing the date the fee needs to be paid this area was left blank.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will complete the missing information and will provide the parent with a updated copy.
2024-05-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were all missing the services to be provided and a child service report.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will complete the missing information on the financial agreement and will also complete a child service report on 5 children.
2024-05-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #2 and #3 were all missing arrival time and departure times on the financial agreement.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will complete the missing information on the financial agreement and give the parents a updated copy.
2024-05-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children # 1, #2 and #3 were all missing the release person their financial agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will request for the parent to include the release person on the financial agreement.
2024-05-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(7) - Signed /Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Signed /Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #5 was missing any extra services provided and was not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will complete the missing information on the financial agreement and provide an updated copy to the parent.
2024-05-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child # 5 was missing the physician's phone number

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent of the child and request for them to complete the missing information on the emergency contact form for leaving no areas blank.
2024-05-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child # 1 was missing the insurance name and policy number. These areas were left blank.

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 provider will notify the parent and request for them to provide the child's insurance name and policy number.
2024-05-17 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: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #3 was missing the release person address on the emergency contact form.

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.)
The provider will notify the parent and request for them to complete the missing information on the emergency contact leaving no areas blank.
2024-05-17 Renewal 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children # 1 and #2 were both missing a health assessment and shot records in the file. child # 3 was missing health assessment information.

Correction Required: 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 provider will notify the parent of the children and request for them to provide the latest health assessment and updated shot records to be included in the file.
2024-05-17 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: During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the shaken baby abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy there was no policy to view at the time of the renewal inspection.

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.)
The provider will submit a copy of the shaken baby policy or create a policy to be put in place for shaken baby abusive head trauma and child maltreatment.
2024-05-17 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the facility's liability insurance but was not able to do so at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will get the current copy of the liability insurance from the owner and submit it to the certification representative.
2024-05-17 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files. staff #1 was missing an updated child abuse clearance in the file.

Correction Required: 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 #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will obtain a copy of the staff #1 child abuse clearances and put it in the file.
2024-05-17 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the facility emergency drill, and was not able to view the drill at the time of the renewal.

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.)
The provider will submit the annual drill to the certification representative.
2024-05-17 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1, #2 and #3 were all missing the complete the full 12 hours of professional development training. staff #1 was missing 8 hours of training, staff #2 was missing 11 more hours of training and staff #3 was missing 12 hours of training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will request for all staff to complete the missing hours of professional development training.
2024-05-17 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 was missing the health and safety training in the file.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify staff #2 and request for them to provide their health and safety training certificate.
2024-05-17 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative walked in the facility and observed 18 children in one big group with the youngest being 1. with 3 teachers

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff: child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the provider corrected ratio by splitting the groups back to their spaces in the room with their assigned teacher. The provider will have all staff take a ratio training.
2024-05-17 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through a discover peeling paint on the wall in the preschool space under first ais sign and birthday sign.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider stated that peeling paint will be corrected.
2023-08-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/23, child #1, #4, , #5, and #6 did not have their physicians phone number included on their emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will obtain physicians phone number from parent.
2023-08-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/23, the emergency contact form of child #7, did not include their health insurance policy number. The emergency contact forms of child #8, #9, #10, #11, and #12 did not include 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.)
Director will obtain health insurance coverage and policy number address from parents.
2023-08-21 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: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/23, child #1, #2 and #3 did not have the address of release persons on their emergency contact form.

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.)
Director will obtain release address from parent.
2023-08-21 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/23, child#8 did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule on file.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will obtain written feeding schedule from parent.
2023-08-21 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/23, child #8's bottle was not labeled.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will have the bottle labeled.
2023-08-21 Renewal 3270.166(5) - Six-months-old held Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(5)

Description: Six-months-old held

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/23, child# 8 was not being held while being bottle fed.

Correction Required: An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will review with staff that children 6 months and under need to be held during bottle feeding.
2023-08-21 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/23, the facility did not have their current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will always have COC posted in a location where parents can see.
2023-08-21 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/23, the infant/ toddler space was out of ratio. The youngest child was 6 months and the oldest was 2yo. There were 9 children and two staff in the child care space.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will separate the infants and toddler class utilizing additional staff to maintain ratio.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/19/22, Certification Representative observed a broken plastic chair in the facility's outdoor play space. The back of the chair had cracks and was bent backwards.

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.)
All hazardous toys and play equipment will be removed. Play equipment was cleaned.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/19/22, the older toddler classroom did not have a written plan of daily activities and routines.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plan of daily activities and routines will be posted in older toddler classroom.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/19/22, the older toddler classroom and the younger toddler classroom did not have emergency contact information for each enrolled child.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact forms for all children were placed in each childcare space.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/19/21, the facility did not have information on how to access chapter 3270 regulations posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Regulations and contact information for reginal office were posted in front lobby of child care center.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.31(g) - Professional development certificate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(g)

Description: Professional development certificate

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff persons #1 and #2 did contain documentation of required pre-service trainings.

Correction Required: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health and safety preservice trainings for staff will be placed in staff files.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 does not contain NSOR verification. The file for staff person #2 does not contain a child abuse clearance and an FBI clearance. The file for staff person #3 does not contain NSOR verification and mandated reported training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1, # 2, and #3 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 #1, #2, and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will not work in a childcare position until all required CPSL clearances and trainings are obtained.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff persons #3 and #4 did not contain an annual written evaluation.

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.)
Director will complete written evaluations for each staff person.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/19/22, Certification Representative observed a staff person left alone with 10 young toddlers in the young toddler classroom.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Classrooms will be kept with in ratio according to regulations at all times.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/19/21, Certification Representative observed a staff person left alone with 9 preschool children and 3 school age children in the older toddler classroom.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Classrooms will be kept with in ratio according to regulations at all times.
2022-12-19 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: During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/19/22, Certification Representative observed an electrical outlet without a protective cover in the older toddler room on the wall next to the bathroom entrance.

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.)
Protective outlet covers will be kept on all electrical outlets accessible to children.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/19/22, Certification Representative observed a bottle of hand sanitizer on top of a cubbie in the older toddler classroom.

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.)
Hand sanitizer was placed in the bathroom in an area that children cannot access.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/19/22, Certification Representative observed computer monitors, hard drives, and computer cords identified as trash by the provider in the outdoor play space.

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.)
All computer cords, computers, and monitors were removed from play space. Outdoor play area was cleaned.
2022-12-06 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 12/19/22, Certification Representative observed a child from the older toddler classroom in the bathroom unsupervised two times throughout the investigation. Certification Representative also observed a child in the younger toddler classroom fall out of a chair and onto the floor. The child fell so that their head was on the floor. The teachers in the classroom were not positioned so that they can see all the children in the classroom.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will be supervised at all times. Teachers will continue to count children and stay within ratio while taking them to the bathroom. Teachers will also make sure they know where to position themselves in the classroom so that they can observe when children enter the bathroom. All teachers will position themselves in the classroom so that they can see all the children they are responsible for.
2022-01-26 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: DURING AN UNANNOUNCED MONITORING VISIT ON 1/26/22, THE FOLLOWING ROOMS AND DESIGNATED AREAS ARE OBSERVED AS MISSING OR DISTRESSED PLASTER AND CHIPPING PAINT: THE INFANT ROOM, THE YELLOW WALL NEXT TO THE PANTRY, THE PURPLE WALL, THE YELLOW WALL NEXT TO THE COMPUTER, THE TODDLER ROOM ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE HALF WALL, BATHROOM #1 PLASTER AND PAINT ON WALL NEAR THE LIGHT SWITCH, BATHROOM #2 YELLOW WALLS, TODDLER ROOM ON THEINSIDE PILLAR, ORANGE WALL, THE ENTRY WAY WHITE HALF DOOR.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have corrected my non-compliance areas by having painters come to the center to plaster and paint the appoint areas.

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