Little People Day Care School
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #1 & #2 did not have a child service report on file. Child #3's last service report was dated for 1/23/25. Child #4s last dated service report was on 6/19/23. These dates indicate that service reports were not completed and filed within the 6-month requirement. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director provided service report forms to the staff for staff to complete the service reports for all four children. |
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| 2025-10-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: Complaint investigation was conducted on 10/15/25. Based off staff interviews, it was discovered that a parent was not provided an incident report at pick up regarding their child falling and hitting their head. Correction Required: A child's record shall 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An incident report was completed the next day as soon as director found out it was not reported. This report was made available for pick up by the parent, however the parent had already withdrawn the child from the center. A Memo on how to properly report accidents & injuries was sent out on 10/1/25 to all staff for review & was signed and dated. |
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| 2025-10-15 | 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: During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 had a volunteer child abuse clearance on file. Staff #1 had request documentation on two separate dates and email verification of the requests on file, however, was still unable to obtain a complete NSOR clearance prior to working with children. Staff #1 obtained mandated reporter training on 9/23/25. This date indicates that the training was not done and completed within 90 days of hire. (See code sheet for date of hire). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will comply with CPSL. Director provided a paper form of the child abuse clearance to Staff #1 to fill out and mail in order to receive a new clearance. Director instructed staff #1 to make sure to choose the purpose is for employment for the day care. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-07-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1)/3270.113(a)(2) - Staff assigned to specific children/Supervision on and facility premises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)/3270.113(a)(2) Description: Staff assigned to specific children/Supervision on and facility premises Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 8/8/24, Staff admitted to having 13 children in her group. Director later confirmed all children at the center that day were between 4 and 5 years old. 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 requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) While the PK room was in ratio that day, it was a group of PS, PK & K children aged 3-5. We used the 1-10 ratio and had 3 staff in the room. There were 13 PS (3-year-olds), 7 PK (4yrs) & 3K (5-year-olds). The inspector asked how many were in each group and the staff people gave those three numbers. He did not say how many are you responsible for? The ratios for child to children were met by having 3 staff but were not assigned properly. |
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| 2024-06-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During unannounced complaint visit on 6/3, it was observed that the following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not conducted within the 30-day requirement: 6/22/23, 7/26/23, 2/2/24, 3/7/24, 4/9/24. 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.) I plan to pencil in the next due date underneath the block and list 3 previous days to be sure I test in time. |
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| 2023-10-12 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: While at the facility for the annual inspection the director could not provide the inspector with documentation that the facility held an annual emergency drill. 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.) The director used the Emergency Drill Log and conducted a weather emergency drill on 10-26-23. The plan was discussed yearly as well as other emergency plans during our Emergency Plan training each year. Once the director announced the Tornado Alert, staff knew what to do. We did find something to work on for the next drill. It is noted on the Drill Log. |
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| 2023-10-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: While reviewing staff files the inspector observed that staff #1 initially obtained PA Mandated Reporter Training on 9/7/17 and did not update this training until 9/30/22. Pa Mandated Reporter training is required to be updated every 60 months. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will plan to work on a new chart with dates of trainings, physical forms and anything else needed. The new chart will not only include completion dates but due dates as well. |
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| 2023-10-12 | Renewal | 3270.62(c) - Space safe for large muscle activity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.62(c) Description: Space safe for large muscle activity Noncompliance Area: During the inspection the inspector observed large outdoor ground cover tiles against the fencing in the school age outdoor play space creating a hazard for children at play. Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The extra tiles from another play area were already removed. |
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| 2023-10-12 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the inspection the inspector observed the vinyl siding of the building, which is located in the fenced play space areas, to be cracked in places as well as areas with holes and sharp edges. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner was notified and used particular siding tape to fix the cracks in the siding as well as holes and sharp edges in the fenced in area. |
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| 2023-07-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During the course of the complaint investigation the inspector was able to verify that staff #1 did hold a child by their chin preventing the child from being able to move. This was done, according to staff #1, to make the child look at them while disciplining the child in front of a large group of children in public. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the investigation, it was confirmed that Staff #1 held a child by their chin, thereby restricting the child's movement. This action took place in a public setting, in front of a large group of children, under the pretext of discipline. These actions directly contradicted our facility's policy, which explicitly prohibits any form of physical punishment, including the use of corporal discipline. In light of these serious violations, we took immediate and decisive corrective actions. After conducting a thorough internal investigation and speaking with our certification representative it was evident that staff #1 behavior constituted a gross breach of our established policies and procedures. Consequently, we made the difficult but necessary decision to terminate Staff #1 from thier position at Little People Daycare. This termination came into effect on August 9th, 2023. |
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| 2023-07-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: During the course of the complaint investigation the inspector was able to verify that staff #1 left a child behind from a field trip because this child did not have their swimsuit on although time is allotted for children to change. Further staff #1 also has provided candy to some children and not to others while in care. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In response to the complaint investigation findings. Staff #1 has been terminated |
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| 2023-07-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: During the course of the complaint investigation the inspector was able to verify that staff #1 has slammed doors and yelled in day care while children are present. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In response to the complaint investigation findings. Staff #1 has been terminated |
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| 2022-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 10/18/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that staff #7 had a health assessment dated for 7/29/21 which is outdated based on hire date (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 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff was provided with a blank health assessment form to take to the doctor to update the health assessment. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal visit the inspector observed that staff #7 did not have 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director immediately had the staff obtain the missing reference and it was placed in their file. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 has not completed approved pre-service pediatric first aid and cpr training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #5 will have until 11/21/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #5, staff person #5 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.) Register staff person for the Pediatric First Aid and CPR as quickly as possible. |
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| 2022-10-18 | 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: While at the facility unannounced on 10/18/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that staff #2 did not obtain new PA State Police and Child Line clearance prior to their expirations. Staff #3 and staff #6 did not update their Pa Mandated Reporter training prior to the current expiration. Staff #4 was hired with a Volunteer Child Line clearance and not an employment clearance. Staff #5 was hired with a Volunteer PA State Police and Childline clearance. Staff #7 was hired with a Volunteer Child Line clearance. Staff #7 had no proof on file of having submitted for and obtained an NSOR clearance. Staff #4, #5, and #7 have all resided outside of the state in the last five years and do not have their necessary previous state's clearances as is required. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #4, #5, and #7 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4, #5, and #7 have all been suspended effective 10/18/22 and will not be reinstated until they obtain the necessary missing, out of state, and correct employment clearances. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 10/18/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the outdoor play space to have a disassembled climber and play equipment within reach of children and posing a potential risk to children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner will fence in the extra play equipment until spring when we can hire a contractor to assemble the equipment. If this cannot occur it will be disposed of. |
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| 2021-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 10/22/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the contents of the medication box and found that the Albuterol medication for child #1 expired on 6/2020 and the Eppi-Pen medication for child #2 expired on 12/2020. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I sent the expired Epi pen that day and allowed the child to return when she had an updated pen in a box (which was 2 days later 10/26). I also sent home the expired Albuterol that day (new meds returned on 10/25). |
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| 2021-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 10/22/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and noted a first day caring for children date of 10/4/21. This staff was missing proof of education as well as two written, nonfamily references as of 10/22/21 Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 2 written references were received. Staff person was notified to return with diploma. Staff person was told to be sure to have the diploma upon return date of 11/15/21. |
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| 2021-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 10/22/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that there was no concurrence wit the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I sent my plan to Lackawanna County Emergency Management Agency. |
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| 2021-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 10/22/21 for the renewal inspection the director could not supply a receipt proving the date of installation of the fire alarm/smoke detector system as is now required. 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Speak to the owner as I already know the system was in place upon his purchase. The owner wrote a letter explaining this. |
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| 2021-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 10/22/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the fire drill/detection log and found that provider had no documentation of every 30 days manual testing of the fire alarm system which is required. Correction Required: 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.) To have testing and drill be both 30 days from the last ones. Last done 10/22/21 and again 11/6/21. |
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