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Learning Tree Child Care Llc

Du Bois, PA · Clearfield County
608 W Dubois Ave, Du Bois, PA 15801
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Capacity
89 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 503-4177
608 W Dubois Ave
Du Bois, PA 15801
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Active License
License Number
CER-00249029
License Issued
Feb 22, 2026
Active Through
Feb 22, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 2

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday 6:30AM - 5:30PM
  • Sunday 6:30AM - 5:30PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.106(j)

Description: Prohibit items in crib

Noncompliance Area: Observed child #1 an infant sleeping in a crib with a mobile hanging from the crib, a noise machine present in the crib, and a toy attached to the slat of the crib.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Items were immediately removed from the crib.
2026-06-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Observed child #1 an infant sleeping in a crib with a weighted tube laid across the infant's torso.

Correction Required: 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 item on the child was immediately removed.
2026-06-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Mold and peeling paint on wall in preschool room, hole in building structure allows rainwater to come into facility, and mushrooms growing on carpet in corner where mold and hole are located.

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.)
Director will contact landlord to have moldy wall removed. all mold treated and new drywall put up and painted. Landlord will also take care of covering the hole in outside of building to prevent water getting in.
2025-11-21 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #3 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 5-21-25 and 4-11-23.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person had already received the health assessment but it was late. So nothing to correct currently.
2025-11-21 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation of an emergency drill conducted annually.

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.)
Director will conduct an emergency drill as soon as possible.
2025-11-21 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency annually.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will send a copy of the emergency plan to the local and county municipalities.
2025-11-21 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 of staff #1 had a late NSOR clearance at the time of hire due to the fact it was dated: 2-7-25 (see LIS code sheet). The file of staff #2 had a late NSOR clearance at the time of hire due to the fact it was dated: sent 8-18-25 and clearance dated 8-27-25 (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff's NSOR clearance was in their file at the time of inspection so nothing more is needed to correct this in the moment.
2025-11-21 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the outdoor play space, the right door of the shed had an exposed nail and wood across the bottom detached from the structure.

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.)
Director will repair the shed door by screwing the loose board back onto the shed door.
2025-05-22 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2024-11-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's home address of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director contacted the parent during this inspection and updated this information.
2024-11-20 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: The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection, the director contacted the parent and got the updated info and put it on the form.
2024-11-20 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #2 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 4-12-24 and 4-4-22.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once the director realized the staff was out of compliance on her Health assessment she instructed the staff to get the form completed by her physician.
2024-11-20 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was not written notification of safe routes posted.

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.)
During the time of inspection, the director posted this information in the front parent area.
2024-11-20 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #3 had mandated training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 10-29-24 and 9-12-19.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once the director realized this training was out of date, she had the staff complete the training.
2024-11-20 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Observed loose sheets in the crib labeled for child #1.

Correction Required: 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 crib sheet was replaced with a smaller crib sheet so there was no bunching.
2024-11-20 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 of staff #1 had clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 10-17-24 and 9-26-19 for PA State Police; 10-17-24 and 9-26-19 for PA Child Abuse.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once the director realized that the staff was out of compliance with her clearances she was instructed to apply for them.
2024-11-20 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was not a first aid kit present in the infant room where children were receiving care.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child emergency forms will be copied and put in every classroom backpack which contain the first aid kits so when staff take some of the kids outside they will not have to leave the classroom without a first aid kit
2024-11-20 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: There were no handwashing signs at the tall sink located in the toddler corner and at the 4 toilets in the pre-school space

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Handwashing signs were copied and hung in the appropriate areas.
2024-11-20 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The smoke detection system was tested more than 30 days apart based on the following documentation: 7-9-24 to 8-9-24 = 31 day.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
smoke detection system was tested the day certification rep was here. Smoke detectors will be tested every 30 days.
2024-09-05 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training with 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will complete the Mandated Reporter training ASAP. In the meantime, staff #1 will not work unsupervised.
2024-05-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(5) - Six-months-old held Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(5)

Description: Six-months-old held

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:05 AM Certification Staff observed a 4-month-old infant lying on the floor while staff fed him/her a bottle.

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.)
Issue was corrected immediately as staff picked up the child and placed him in her lap to finish feeding. In the future, staff will be trained on this regulation upon hire and regulation will be reviewed with current staff so that this type of incident does not occur again.
2024-05-15 Change in Location Capacity 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Observed Epson Ink bottles which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer of the two-drawer filing cabinet to the left of the desk which were accessible to children.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The printer ink was immediately removed and placed in a locked cabinet.
2023-11-28 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child #1, lacked the physician's telephone 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.)
Telephone number was added to the form immediately.
2023-11-28 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: There was more than 12 months between health reports on file for child #2, who is of preschool age. This is evidenced by the health report dates on file of 4/27/22 and 6/1/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health reports were completed but not within 12 months.
2023-11-28 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Observed two bean bag chairs in the Young Toddler Room which can pose a suffocation hazard to the children in care.

Correction Required: 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.)
Bean bag chair was removed immediately.
2023-11-28 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The parent letter which explains emergency procedures lacks the update regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with medical conditions and children with disabilities.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All updated info was added to the emergency letter and then resent out to all families with new info.
2023-11-28 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 #1, who was a provisional hire, lacked an NSOR within 45 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now an NSOR on file and dated 10/30/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
NSOR clearance is in staff file.
2023-11-28 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room, observed a mini trampoline which was blocking an exit door near the bathroom area.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The trampoline was removed immediately.
2023-11-28 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: There was more than 30 days between manual checks of the fire detection system which were on 10/1/23 and 11/1/23.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire detection system is checked monthly but didn't realize it was passed the 30 days.
2023-06-06 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: The file for staff #2 lacked the one-hour health and safety update which was to be completed by 12/30/22.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will take the one hour health and safety training and submit the certificate as proof.
2023-06-06 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: Staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety training.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will take required health and safety preservice training. He will be supervised by an AGS until he completes this. Brandon will provide completed training certificate as proof of completing the training.
2022-12-29 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for child #1, lacks verification of a flu shot within the past year as in accordance to the recommendations by the ACIP.

Correction Required: Child(ren) # 1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 2/1/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written letter OR copy of the immunization record showing the current flu shot will be obtained and placed in the child's file. If this is not obtained by 2/1/23 then the child will not be permitted to return to care until this is provided.
2022-12-29 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Building Blocks for Quality: Getting Started with Center Based Care.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person will complete the required pre-service training of Building blocks for Quality: Getting Started with Center Based Care. Staff will not be permitted to work unsupervised until this training is complete. This will be completed and in the staff's file by 1/2/2023.
2022-12-29 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: Observed two infant bottles which lacked a label with the child's name.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Labels with the child's name were placed on these bottles immediately.
2022-12-29 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: Written notification of safe routes were not posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

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.)
Written notification of center policy of Safety Practices for drop off and pick up of children was posted in the front parent area.
2022-12-29 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 files for staff #1, 2, 3 and 5 do not contain the most current disclosure statement as required by the CPSL. The file for staff #4 lacked an FBI clearance on or before initial start date in a child care position SEE LIS CODE SHEET. There is now an FBI clearance on file and dated 11/30/22. The file for staff #5, lacks an FBI clearance on or before initial start date in a child care position. There is no FBI clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 5 may not work 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Disclosure statements will be signed by staff 1, 2, 3 and 5 and added to their staff file. This will be completed ASAP. Also, the FBI clearance for staff #5 will be added to her staff file.
2022-12-29 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #4, who holds the title of assistant group supervisor, lacks 1496 hours of child care experience.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will list staff #4 as an aide for future requirements until proof of more hours can be obtained. So when this staff works directly with children, she will need to be supervised by an AGS or higher.
2022-12-29 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: In the PS Room, observed a container of bleach water which did not specify the contents of the container.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A label with contents of bottle was placed on the bottle immediately.
2022-12-29 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: In the Infant room, observed a child's high chair in front of an emergency exit door. In the Toddler room, observed a child's table and chairs in front of the one of the doors which lead into the Infant room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The high chair and table and chairs were moved immediately from blocking the doors.
2022-12-29 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: There was more than 30 days between manual checks of the fire detection system which were dated 11/10/22 and 12/16/22.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fire system check was conducted on the day of inspection to ensure proper working order.
2022-11-21 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2022-09-21 Initial review 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: On the main front door windows, observed owl decals which, if were to fall off or be picked off by the children, and when rolled will have a diameter of less than 1 inch, and could become a choking hazard to the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will replace the window decals with chalk paint.
2022-09-21 Initial review 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will send the emergency plan to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency and will document.
2022-09-21 Initial review 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 disclosure statement on file for staff #1 was not the most recent disclosure statement required by the CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have her complete the new disclosure statement.
2022-09-21 Initial review 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: All but one electrical outlet in the gross motor room (which will be used by children 5 years of age or younger) did not have protective receptacle covers.

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.)
Outlets were covered.
2022-09-21 Initial review 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: The hot water at the facility exceeded 110 degrees F and was observed at 113 degrees F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will get a water regulator installed and if this doesn't work, we will shut off the hot water.
2022-09-21 Initial review 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the gross motor room, observed that there were 3 shelves which were approximately 6 feet tall which could be pulled over by the children causing a potential visible hazard. In the room which is located on the top floor near the office, observed that all of the storage units were not secured to the wall. If the storage units were to tip over, the top bins of the storage unit could fall to the bottom floor where children receive care, causing a visible hazard to the children in care. In the toddler room, observed that there was a soiled area on the carpeting in the middle of the floor and two soiled areas on the carpeting to the left of the room.

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 will be mounted to the wall. Carpet will be cleaned.
2022-09-21 Initial review 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: An evacuation route was not posted on the second floor of the facility.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Evacuation route will be posted on second floor.

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

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