Little Lights Day Care

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 7/8/2026, there was a table on the outdoor playground that had cracks on the bench seat. The cracks left sharp edges 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.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 did not have any completed child service reports on file that were completed on a department approved form. All three children have been attending the facility for longer than 6 months. See LIS code sheet.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, the most recent health report on file for Child #1 was dated 6/24/2025. The most recent health report on file for Child #2 was also dated 6/24/2025. Both children are preschool children.

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.

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, the diapering can used for diapering in the infant area was not hands-free.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: On 7/8/2026, Staff #5 had a current health assessment on file dated 4/1/2026 that included a tuberculosis screening, which was dated 4/3/2026. However, this health assessment was conducted after their initial service in a childcare setting. See LIS code sheet.

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 childcare 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, emergency contact information and the financial agreement on file for Child #2 had not been reviewed and updated in writing by the parent in the previous 6-month period. See LIS code sheet.

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.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, Staff #5, #6 and #7 did not have any written nonfamily references on file. See LIS code sheet.

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.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, Staff #1 did not verification on file that they have had completed the required 12 hours of annual childcare training for the training calendar year from April 2025 to April 2026. Staff #1 had verification of 5 hours of annual childcare training on file. See LIS code sheet.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, Staff #1, #2 and #4 had not completed annual fire safety training. See LIS code sheet.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, Staff #5 did not have verification of childcare experience or education prior to service at the facility on file. Staff #6 did not have verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility on file. Therefore, they were unable to be qualified for the positions they hold without this education and experience. Staff #5 and Staff #6 were both observed working with children on 7/8/2026. See LIS code sheet.

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.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: On 7/8/2026, Staff #2, #3 and #4 did not have any written evaluations on file. All three staff have been employed at the facility for longer than 12 months. See LIS code sheet.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 7/8/2026, the fire drill and fire detection log was in compliance except for one recent lapse in the requirement to manually test the fire alarm system at least once every 30 days as follows: The alarm was tested on 6/3/2026 then not again until 7/7/2026.

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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. The fire alarm system must be manually tested and documented at least once every 30 days.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 2/3/2026, a container of Downy Febreze air freshener was observed to be accessible in a bathroom that is used by children. The air freshener was labeled keep out of reach of 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.

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: It was verified through a recording and staff interviews that on 8/4/2025, Staff #1 made sexually inappropriate comments in the presence of children. Staff #1 was terminated from the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 8/13/2025, it was verified by the operator that the facility has been without a qualified director since 8/6/2025.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: On 7/16/2025, Staff #2 and Staff #4 did not have the required initial health assessment with a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment on file. See LIS code sheet for dates of hire.

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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 and #4 do not have proof of education on file. See Lis code sheet for dates of hire.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1, #2 and #4 do not have any written, nonfamily references on file. Staff #5 only has one written, nonfamily reference on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #5, staff person #5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 7/16/2025, Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have the state police, child abuse or DHS FBI clearances on file. In addition, the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance for Staff #1 and #2 were dated 7/11/2025. This clearance was obtained for both staff after they began working at the facility. Staff #3 did not have the state police clearance or the clearance request on file. Staff #1, #2 and #3 were all observed to be working with children on 7/16/2025. Staff #1, #2 and #3 each applied for and received the state police clearance on 7/16/2025. Staff #4 did not have the child abuse, DHS FBI or the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file and had previously been working with direct contact and routine interaction with children at the facility. Staff #5 had all of the required clearances on file on 7/16/2025. However, the state police clearance was dated 7/10/2025 and the NSOR clearance was dated 5/14/2025. Both clearances were obtained after the staff began working at the facility. See LIS code sheet for dates of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All required staff clearances and clearance requests must be on file prior to staff working in a childcare position. 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. Staff Persons #1, #2 and #4 may not work in a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children at the facility until all missing clearances are complete and on file at the facility. TIERED LIS: 1. Staff #1, #2 and #4 will not work in a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until all of the required clearances are on file. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The Legal Entity, Director or any facility persons responsible for hiring and maintaining files at the facility must register for and attend the Existing Provider Orientation presented by the Northeast Regional Office on 08/06/2025. Registration must be completed by calling: 1-800-222-2108. The operator shall provide a date of when this orientation will be completed.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On 7/16/2025, peeling paint was seen on the door to enter the building from the outdoor play area.

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

Regulation: 3270.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: During the opening inspection on 4/2/2025, the stove in the kitchen did not have a protective stove guard. The located bathrooms that will be used by the children are also located in the kitchen.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the opening inspection on 4/2/2025, the outdoor play area had folded-up carpeting in multiple areas on the ground that posed a tripping hazard.

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.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the opening inspection, the operator did not have proof of purchase/installation for the interconnected fire alarm system at the facility.

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.