Lifesteps/South Butler County Primary School
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- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1did not contain the health insurance 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 01/15/2026 [Facility person #2] called mother of child #1 to obtain the insurance policy number. Information was added to Emergency Contact Form the same day. |
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| 2026-01-14 | 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 two most recent annual fire testing were completed 12/30/24 and 1/2/26 which is more than 12 months 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.) 01/17/2026 [Facility person #1] spoke with [Individual #2] to provide notification of the violation and request inspections of School District fire safety system within 365 days annually. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: The outside play space had embedded equipment. The operator was unable to provide the ASTM letter to show compliance with the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission for the unitary playground protective surface covering. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The school district was unable to provide the ASTM letter to show compliance with the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission for the safety surfacing; therefore, effective 01/28/2025 children will not play in the areas where there is safety surfacing. |
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| 2025-01-27 | 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), 2 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age, and 1 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 01/28/2025, parent of child #1 updated the immunization exemption letter on file indicating that child #1 is not in compliance due to personal beliefs. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations in the event of a long-term closure. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the day of inspection the information included in Lifesteps Emergency Preparedness Plan related to continuity of operations in the event of a long-term closure was added to the Annual School District Emergency Plan Review. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3) Description: Contact when arises Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not address the method to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the day of inspection the information included in Lifesteps Emergency Preparedness Parent letter related to the method to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises was added to the Annual School District Emergency Plan Review. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not address the method to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the day of inspection the information included in Lifesteps Emergency Preparedness Parent letter related to the method to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children was added to the Annual School District Emergency Plan Review. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the day of inspection the information included in Lifesteps Emergency Preparedness Parent letter related to accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions was added to the Annual School District Emergency Plan Review. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility two most recent emergency drills conducted on 9/11/23 and 9/4/24 did not include any children participation and both were evacuation drills. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) School District emergency drills were conducted outside of the hours that Lifesteps children were in program. On 01/28/2025 Lifesteps staff conducted a Lockdown emergency drill with children. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: The sanitizing bleach spray was stored on top of the refrigerator not in a protective 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During inspection the bleach water bottle from the top of the refrigerator was placed inside a bin. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: The waste receptacle that the children used in the boys and girl's bathrooms were not lidded. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During inspection, a classroom lidded waste receptacle was taken to the restroom to use during restroom breaks. |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The Shaken Baby Policy submitted by the facility does not include language regarding the prevention and identification of child 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 02/15/2024 Lifesteps VP, Early Education called Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Licensing Supervisor for clarification regarding Lifesteps Shaken Baby, Abusive Head Trauma, Safe Sleep, SIDS Training Information which was updated to include language specific to prevention and identification of child maltreatment. On 02/21/2024 email confirmation of approved update to Lifesteps Shaken Baby, Abusive Head Trauma, Safe Sleep, SIDS Training Information was received. |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 includes criminal history clearances dated 5/3/18 and 5/13/23; child abuse clearances dated 5/11/18 and 5/18/23; and FBI clearances dated 5/11/18 and 5/19/23, all more than 60 months apart. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 had current clearances at the time of inspection. The clearances were obtained previously, as part of the 2023 Butler Center Plan of Correction. |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 did not contain documentation of application of an FBI clearance prior to date of hire or a completed clearance (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under 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. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 received FBI Clearance results on 01/25/2024. Results were provided to DHS licensing inspector prior to staff returning to work 01/26/2024. |
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| 2023-08-18 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
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