Lifesteps Armstrong PKC
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Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: Child #1's file did not contain the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Child #3's file did not contain the building # and street name of the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 12/10/2025 parents of child #1 and child #3 updated the physician's address on the Emergency Contact Forms. |
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| 2025-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #2 is dated 5/20/25 which is more than 6 months ago. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 12/10/2025 the parent of child #2 reviewed and signed the Emergency Contact Form. |
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| 2025-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: Child #1's initial health assessment is dated 11/19/25 which is more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Health Assessment for child #1 was corrected at the time of the inspection. |
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| 2025-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 930am Staff #1 took 1 child to the bathroom in the hall leaving Staff #2 with 12 preschool age children. At approximately 945am Staff #2 left the main room to go and rinse dishes in another room leaving Staff #1 with 13 preschool age children. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 12/10/2025 program administrators determined the need to purchase a small refrigerator to utilize in the classroom licensed space. |
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| 2024-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement for child #3 was not signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection, Vice President, Early Education signed the agreement on file for child #3. |
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| 2024-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the child care space. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency Transportation Plan that was in the Emergency binder was posted on the wall. |
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| 2024-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #1, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), includes 0 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 12/5/2024 the guardian of Child #1 submitted a medical exemption letter related to Hepatitis A. |
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| 2024-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: Child #2 health assessment dated 12/3/24 did not contain a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 12/05/2024 the Health Report of Child #2 was updated to include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from communicable disease. |
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| 2024-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.165 Description: Menus Noncompliance Area: A menu was not posted in the facility. Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection, the menu laying on a shelf was posted on the classroom wall. |
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| 2024-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures did not contain the method to contact parents when an emergency arises, the method to inform parents an emergency has ended and instructions for how to safely be reunited with their children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 12/23/2024 the Early Care and Educaction Emergency Preparedness Parent Letter was updated to include mehod by which parents will be contacted for emergency situation instructions and reunificaiton with children. Additionally, language related to accommodations of infants, toddler, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions was added to the Emergency Preparedness Parent Letter. |
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| 2024-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: On the shelf with fine motor toys was a philodendron plant which are toxic to children. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection, the philodendron was removed from the classroom |
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| 2024-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 3/14/24-4/29/24 and 10/11/24-11/18/24 which are more than 30 days apart. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection the fire drill inspections were in compliance. |
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| 2023-12-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 was lacking a signed, completed fee agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent of child #1 was notified 01/12/2024 and signed the fee agreement at pick up on the same day. |
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| 2023-12-18 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 was lacking the one hour Health and Safety Update Training that was required for all staff. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 had completed the one hour health and safety update on 09/16/2022. The training was deleted when a duplicate Professional Development Profile in the PD Registry was eliminated by the Keystone STARS Quality Coach. Staff #1 resubmitted the training on the date of the inspection and provided the training certificate to the licensing inspector. |
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| 2023-12-18 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: The hot water in the child size sink in the classroom read at 112 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hot water supply for the child size sink in the classroom was turned off on 01/12/2024. |
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| 2022-12-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking the annual influenza immunization. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent of child #1 provided written exemption for the annual influenza immunization. |
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| 2022-12-14 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility was lacking documentation that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lifesteps Compliance Officer updated the annual emergency letter distribution protocol to include the emergency plan with the letter when submitted to local municipality and county emergency management agency. |
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| 2021-12-10 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2019-12-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1-#3 lacked emergency contact information that included the address of the child's physician. The files for children #1 and #3 lacked emergency contact information that included the phone number of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lead teacher will meet parents today at pick up and add correct information. Going forward paper will be highlighted and lead teacher and supervisor will make sure that addresses and phone numbers are completed. |
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| 2019-12-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lead teacher will meet parents today at pick up and add correct information. Going forward emergency contact form will be highlighted and lead teacher and supervisor will make sure that release person addresses are completed. |
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| 2019-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) - Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When mom picks up today she will sign the form. In the future, the director and second person in charge will review the records to make sure they are complete. |
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| 2019-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked a health report that included the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As soon as the child returns from vacation mom will be contacted to have her contact the doctor to have the doctor provide a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and free from communicable disease. In the future, the form will be attached to the health assessment. |
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