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Little Creative Hands Corp 2

Hazleton, PA · Luzerne County
W 4th St, Hazleton, PA 18201
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 442-3248
W 4th St
Hazleton, PA 18201
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00256123
License Issued
Aug 2, 2026
Active Through
Aug 2, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11

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Little Creative Hands Corp 2 is a Family Child Care in Hazleton PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday, 6:00 AM - 5:45 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 5:45 PM
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-14 Renewal 3280.104 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.104

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed a highchair that was missing the safety straps. Corrected on-site 5/14/2026.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The highchair was removed and discarded.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed child #1 and #2's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Corrected on-site 5/14/2026.

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 missing information was obtained from the children's parents.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3280.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed child #4 had medication on-site but did not have the parents written consent for administration of medication.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I obtained the parents written consent for administration of medication.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3280.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed two children's bottles in the refrigerator that were not labeled with the child's name. Corrected on-site 5/14/2026.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's name was added to the bottles.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed child #3's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtained the missing signature from the parent.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed hand sanitizer on a shelf that is child accessible in the child care space. Corrected on-site 5/14/2026.

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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The hand sanitizer was placed in a locked cabinet.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed cracked tiles along the outside play space floor.

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.)
The tiles will be fixed so that they are in good repair.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed that the fire drill/detection log and found that the facility did not conduct a manual test of the fire alarms every 30 calendar days. The certification representative observed a manual test dated for 4/2/2026 and the next having been dated for 5/4/2026.

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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire alarms were tested on 5/14/2026.
2025-05-30 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/30/2025 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The footprints of the sexual offender are within the staff documents.
2025-05-30 Renewal 3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/30/2025 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children. 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 experience was introduced, verified, and included in the documents
2025-05-30 Renewal 3280.52(a)(1) - Primary staff person present Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(a)(1)

Description: Primary staff person present

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/30/2025 observed both staff on the premises qualified as secondary staff. There were seven children in care with two secondary staff members.

Correction Required: A primary staff person shall be present in a facility when six or fewer children are in care, unless the staff-child ratio specified in §3280.52(b) or (c) requires a second or third staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection, the primary person was present and the experience was placed in the staff folder.
2025-05-30 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/30/2025 observed the shed located in the outside play space had chipped wood pieces at the bottom.

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.)
the unsafe areas were covered
2025-05-30 Renewal 3280.92(a) - Portable space heaters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.92(a)

Description: Portable space heaters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/30/2025 observed a portable space heater in the childcare space which is not allowed by local ordinance. (Corrected on-site 5/30/2025)

Correction Required: Portable space heaters, if allowed by local ordinance, may be used while children are in care, if the units are used in accordance with the manufacturer's operating instructions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
it was not in use and was removed from the place.
2024-11-27 Complaints- Legal Location 20.71(b)(5) - Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 20.71(b)(5)

Description: Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 11/27/2024 it was determined that staff person #1 smacked child #1 on the head with an open hand after picking him up by his arms from his rest equipment. Certification representative reviewed the video surveillance from the date 9/11/2024.Reviewed outside agency determination received on 1/29/25, and staff person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse.

Correction Required: A facility person who has been named as perpetrator in a founded/an indicated report of child abuse may not be present in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 9/20/2024 I terminated employment for staff person #1 and I told her she was not allowed back on the premises.
2024-11-27 Complaints- Legal Location 3280.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 11/27/2024 it was determined that staff person #1 smacked child #1 on the head with an open hand after picking him up by his arms from his rest equipment. Certification representative reviewed the video surveillance from the date 9/11/2024.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. 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 develop a supervision policy which includes physical punishment of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the policy content and training content prior to scheduling the training and reviewing the policy with staff. The policy will be reviewed by all staff. Staff will sign off on their understanding of the policy and place a copy of the policy in each individual staff person's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will complete supervision training on 2/22/2025 which includes physical punishment of a child. I will formulate a supervision policy to review with all staff. Once the policy is reviewed, I will have all staff sign off and include a copy of the sign-off sheet in their files.
2024-11-27 Complaints- Legal Location 3280.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 11/27/2024 it was determined that staff person #1 smacked child #1 on the head with an open hand after picking him up by his arms from his rest equipment. Certification representative reviewed the video surveillance from the date 9/11/2024.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 9/20/2024 I terminated employment for staff person #1 and I told her she was not allowed back on the premises.
2024-11-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.18(a)/3280.18(b) - Required to report/Child abuse reporting Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.18(a)/3280.18(b)

Description: Required to report/Child abuse reporting

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/27/2024 reviewed information obtained from the provider on 11/14/2024 when it was determined that staff person #2 was terminated from employment on 9/20/2024 when the provider observed video surveillance from 9/11/2024 of her smacking a child #1 on the head. Video surveillance was reviewed by certification representative. The provider stated that she did not report it right away due to the staff person becoming agitated while in the facility when she told her she was terminated.

Correction Required: An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL. A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at 1(800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 11/21/2024 I called ChildLine and reported staff person #2.
2024-11-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.18(a)/3280.18(b) - Required to report/Child abuse reporting Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.18(a)/3280.18(b)

Description: Required to report/Child abuse reporting

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/27/2024 reviewed information obtained from the provider on 11/14/2024 when it was determined that staff person #2 was terminated from employment on 9/20/2024 when the provider observed video surveillance from 9/11/2024 of her smacking a child #1 on the head. Video surveillance was reviewed by certification representative. The provider stated that she did not report it right away due to the staff person becoming agitated while in the facility when she told her she was terminated.

Correction Required: An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL. A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at 1(800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department. The legal entity must develop a mandated reporter policy for current and future staff, which includes the procedure for staff reporting suspected child abuse and neglect. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the policy content prior to reviewing the policy with staff. The policy will be reviewed by all staff. Staff will sign off on their understanding of the policy and place a copy of the policy in each individual staff person's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
. I will formulate a mandated reporter policy to review with all staff on reporting suspected child abuse and neglect. Once the policy is reviewed, I will have all staff sign off and include a copy of the sign-off sheet in their files.
2024-11-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/27/2024 reviewed information obtained from the provider on 11/14/2024 when it was determined that staff person #2 was terminated from employment on 9/20/2024 when the provider observed video surveillance from 9/11/2024 of her smacking child #1 on the head. The provider stated that she did not report the incident to the child's parents.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 11/21/2024 I informed the child's mother of the incident that occurred on 9/11/2024. I provided her with an incident report that she signed and received a copy of the report, and the other copy was placed in the child's file/incident report log.
2024-11-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/27/2024 observed that staff person #1 did not have an individual record at the facility. Corrected on-ste 11/27/2024. TA provided on 90-day time frame for the staff person to complete pre-service trainings.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I brought the staff file from my other location on 11/27/2024.
2024-11-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/27/2024 observed an air freshener child accessible on top of the bathroom sink. Corrected on-site 11/27/2024.

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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The air freshener was placed on a shelf that was inaccessible to children. Corrected while the certification representative was on-site.
2024-05-15 Renewal 3280.105(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.105(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed the space in between the rest equipment while the equipment is in use measured at 6 inches.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
put beds 2 feet apart to avoid any accidents
2024-05-15 Renewal 3280.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #1 and #2 both named the same child when asked the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Training taken and now assign a group each day at the beginning of the day for any emergency that may arise.
2024-05-15 Renewal 3280.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #1 and #2 both named the same child when asked the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the violation was corrected at the moment of the inspection
2024-05-15 Renewal 3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed child #2, #3 and #4's agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the registration paper was reviewed and updated
2024-05-15 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed child #1, #2, #3, and #4's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers 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.)
The parents did not wish to provide their work information and are within their rights.
2024-05-15 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The information has already been provided by the parents.
2024-05-15 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed child #2's emergency contact information was not reviewed/updated within the 6-month period. The last review/update was signed on 6/13/2023. Observed child #3's emergency contact information was not reviewed/updated within the 6-month period. The last review/update was signed on 6/28/2023 and the next date was put in for a future date of 6/28/2024. Observed child #5's financial agreement was not reviewed/updated within the 6-month period. The last review/update was signed on 10/11/2023.

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 paper was review and signed by the parents, the child #3 the paper has the date in the future so the provider can remember when your next checkup should be
2024-05-15 Renewal 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) - Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1)

Description: Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed child #2's record did not contain an initial health report.

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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the vaccination report was provided by the parents
2024-05-15 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of an updated health assessment conducted within the 24-month time period. The last health assessment on file is dated 3/5/2022.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the staff already have the health assessment updated
2024-05-15 Renewal 3280.182(3)/3280.182(4) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(4)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed child #2's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the emergency contact information was updated
2024-05-15 Renewal 3280.182(5)/3280.182(6) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(5)/3280.182(6)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed child #2's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff and for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the paper was updated
2024-05-15 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #1's record did not include verification of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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 reference was put in the file
2024-05-15 Renewal 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #3's file did not include verification of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the correction was fixed at the moment of the inspection.
2024-05-15 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not include verification of the annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the staff made the training
2024-05-15 Renewal 3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #2 and #3's files did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. The diplomas on file are foreign diplomas in another language.

Correction Required: A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children. 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 reference was updated with the correct information
2024-05-15 Renewal 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(c)

Description: Mixed age levels

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #3 left the room for approximately 2 minutes leaving 1 staff person alone with 10 children with the youngest being age 11 months.

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 at §3280.52(b). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff members to receive training regarding ratio. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the staff members have taken training.
2024-05-15 Renewal 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(c)

Description: Mixed age levels

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #3 left the room for approximately 2 minutes leaving one staff person alone with 10 children with the youngest being age 11 months.

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 at §3280.52(b). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
all the staff members have a retraining
2024-05-15 Renewal 3280.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed the first-aid kit did not include tape.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the tape was replaced
2024-05-15 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed the outside play space fence was in disrepair.

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.)
the fence was repair
2024-05-15 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed the fire alarm manual testing log showed that the fire alarm manual testing was not conducted within the 30-day time period. One was conducted on 2/22/2024 and the next testing date was conducted on 3/25/2024.

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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
do the fire test a day before if we don't work on the day what should be the test
2023-05-08 Renewal 3280.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.106

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the refrigerator at the facility did not measure below 45 degrees.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the provider order the right thermometer for the refrigerator.
2023-05-08 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for children # 1 and 2 did not have 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.)
is filled with the information needed
2023-05-08 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for children # 2 and 3 did not have the release persons' addresses.

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 information was filled out we the imformation needed.
2023-05-08 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms and financial agreements for children 1, 2, 3, and 4 were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6 month period. The emergency contact form and financial agreement for child # 1 are dated 9/2022. The emergency contact form and financial agreement for child # 2 are dated 6/2022. The emergency contact form and financial agreement for child # 3 are dated 9/2022. The emergency contact form and financial agreement for child # 4 are dated 6/2022.

Correction Required: 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 emergency contact was review by the parents and signed
2023-05-08 Renewal 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(c)

Description: Mixed age levels

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 5/17/23, certification rep observed one staff person alone with 3 preschool children, 3 Older Toddlers, and 2 Infants from 10:05 AM to 10:13 AM when another staff person arrived.

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 at §3280.52(b). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
always be checking about the ratio and the staff and replace when its neccessary.
2022-06-30 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There is a toy exercise bike in the outdoor play space that is missing the pedals. The metal rod the pedals are to be mounted on is exposed.

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.)
the object that may be dangerous for children will be removed
2022-06-30 Renewal 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: There are plastic bags in an unlocked drawer of the staff desk accessible to children.

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.)
plastic bags or any other object that is dangerous to children will be removed
2022-06-30 Renewal 3280.111(a)/3280.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in area used by parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.111(a)/3280.111(b)

Description: Written plan/Posted in area used by parents

Noncompliance Area: There is no written plan of daily activities posted at the facility.

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. The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the activities are on the information board of the center but it will also be placed where parents can see
2022-06-30 Renewal 3280.134(a)/3280.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.134(a)/3280.152

Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: Cert rep observer staff person # 1 change a child's diaper. Staff person # 1 did not wash their hands or the child's hands after diapering.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
retrain and remember to wash your hands after each diaper change or use of the bathroom etc.
2022-06-30 Renewal 3280.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: Cert rep observed staff person # 1 change a child's diaper. Staff person # 1 brought the child outside immediately after the diaper change and did not clean the diaper changing surface.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
make sure to remind the work team of the steps to follow after a diaper changing hang a sign with diaper changing steps
2022-06-30 Renewal 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 started at the facility on 5/16/22; there is no health assessment or TB test results on file. Staff person # 2 started at the facility on 6/27/22; there is no health assessment or TB test results on file.

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.)
both staff member they going to take the health assessment and tb test soon as possible
2022-06-30 Renewal 3280.165 - Menus Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.165

Description: Menus

Noncompliance Area: Facility provides meals and snacks to children while in care. There is no copy of the menu at the facility available to the parents.

Correction Required: The operator shall discuss the general menu plan with the parent so that the daily nutritional needs of the child can be met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the manu plan will be posted in the traffic area
2022-06-30 Renewal 3280.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 2 started on 6/27/22; there is no proof of education and experience on file.

Correction Required: 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 staff person # 2 will provide the proof of education
2022-06-30 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The cord to the mounted television is accessible to the children. The children are able to reach the cord and pull it.

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.)
the TV string will be covered with something that limits the children from touching it
2022-03-24 Initial review 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: There is only one written reference on file for staff person # 1.

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 operator will have staff person # 1 provide a second written reference.
2022-03-24 Initial review 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There were 3 rusty nails sticking out of the fence in the outdoor play area.

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.)
The operator pulled the nails out of the fence.

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