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Little Wonders Learning Center Child Care Inc

Dingmans Ferry, PA · Pike County
104 RITZ DR, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
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Capacity
93 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Cambodian, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Hmong, Khmer, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (270) 828-2500
104 RITZ DR
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256267
License Issued
Jul 29, 2026
Active Through
Jul 29, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12

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Little Wonders Learning Center is designed as a comprehensive child care/child development center to serve children 6 weeks to 12 years old.  We are a fully licensed and insured child care facility.  We are a Keystone Stars 2 site and a member of REECHE (Recognizing Excellence in Early Childhood Education)  All of our instructors are certified in early childhood development.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/21/26, child files were reviewed. Child # 1 did not have a child service report within 6 months of their enrollment (see 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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Child Service Report was completed on April 4th, 2026. A copy was on my desk in a pile to be filed and did not make it into the child's file at the time of inspection.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/21/26, certification rep observed several diaper creams in the toddler bathroom that were past their expiration dates.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will check all diaper creams for expiration dates and remove them.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/21/26, staff files were reviewed. The health assessment on file for staff # 1 is dated 4/16/26, which is not within 12 months prior to their initial start date (see 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 1 had a Health Assessment in file dated Feb. 2024. The updated assessment dated 4/16/26 was in the pile on my desk to be placed in staff file.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/21/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff # 2 did not have emergency plan training documented within 90 days of their initial employment (See code sheet for DOH).

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 and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 will have emergency training before she returns to work. She has been out since Jan. 13, 2026, and her return dates is not yet known.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/21/26 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre- service 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 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1 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 # 1, staff person # 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff completed the training.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/21/26, certification rep observed an area of peeling paint on the wall in the school age classroom.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will sand and paint classroom wall.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/21/26, certification rep observed there were more than 60 days between fire drills at the facility. Fire drills were logged on 10/28/25 and then on 3/30/26.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Drills will be done every 60 days, and log was compliant at the time of inspection.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/21/26, certification rep reviewed fire alarm test logs. More than 30 days passed between fire alarm tests as evidenced by logs dated 10/28/25 and then 3/30/26.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will make sure fire alarm tests are completed every 60 days; on the date of inspection log was compliant and alarm was tested.
2025-04-22 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, cert rep observed cracked storage bins in the pre k and preschool classrooms, which created a pinch point. Cert rep also observed a faux leather toddler sized couch with torn edges in the older toddler classroom.

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.)
During inspection, the cracked storage bins were replaced and the couch arms were taped.
2025-04-22 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, cert rep observed the thermometer in the refrigerator located in the young toddler classroom to be registered at 50 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.)
Items were removed from the refrigerator in toddler classroom so the refrigerator could be defrosted and reset to temperature. The items were moved to a refrigerator with a temperature below 45.
2025-04-22 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, the was no child service report on file for children # 1 and 3 (see code sheet for DOE). The most recent child service report on file for child # 2 is dated 3/11/24, the most recent child service report for child # 4 is dated 10/24/23.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will complete child service reports for children # 1, 2, 3, and 4.
2025-04-22 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, the most recent health assessment on file for child # 1 (see code sheet for DOB) is dated 6/25/24, therefore no longer valid. The most recent health assessment on file for child # 2(see code sheet for DOB) is dated 9/9/24, therefore is no longer valid.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will have the parent get an updated health form for children # 1 and 2.
2025-04-22 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, more than 12 months passed between health assessments for child # 4 (see code sheet for DOB). This is evidenced by health assessment forms dated 8/23/23 and 9/27/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health form on file for child # 4 is valid
2025-04-22 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, there was no annual emergency drill log dated within the last 12 months.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will complete an emergency drill.
2025-04-22 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons # 2, and 3 have not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 9/30/24 and current certificate dated 10/7/24 for staff # 2, previous training on file expiring 2/28/24 and current certificate dated 5/18/24 for staff # 3.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Pediatric CPR training certificates are current.
2025-04-22 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, more than 60 months passed between clearances for staff # 1 and 5. This is evidenced by the state police clearances on file dated 10/30/19 and 3/28/25, the child abuse clearances dated 10/30/19 and 3/28/25, and the FBI clearances dated 11/1/19 and 3/29/25 for staff # 1 and state police clearances dated 9/1/19 and 3/28/25, child abuse clearances dated 9/10/19 and 4/9/25, FBI clearances dated 9/4/19 and 3/29/25, and NSOR verification dated 3/31/20 for staff # 5. More than 60 months passed between mandated reporter training certificates for staff person # 1 as evidenced by the certificates of training dated 11/1/19 and 2/20/25.

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. Staff person #5 may not work in a child care position at the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 5 will not work in a child care position at the center until the NSOR verification is on file. All other clearances for staff # 1 and 4 are current and mandated reporter training is current for staff # 1.
2025-04-22 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, more than 12 months passed between staff evaluations for staff # 1, 2, and 3. The most recent staff evaluation on file for staff # 1 is dated 7/12/20, there is no staff evaluation on file for staff # 2 (see code sheet for date of hire), and the most recent staff evaluation on file for staff # 3 is dated 2/23/23.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will complete a staff evaluation for staff # 1, 2, and 3.
2025-04-22 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, cert rep observed the first aid kit in the older toddler classroom to be missing gloves.

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.)
Gloves were added to the first aid kit.
2025-04-22 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/22/25, cert rep observed fire alarm test were not held at least once every 30 days; this is evidenced by the fire alarm test logs dated 4/26/24, 5/28/24, 6/28/24, 7/31/24, 8/30/24, 9/30/24, 10/31/24, 11/27/24, 12/30/24, 1/31/25, 2/28/25, and 3/31/25.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire alarm was tested during inspection and log updated.
2024-04-23 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/23/24. At that time, there was no posted daily schedule in the preschool room.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff immediately posted the daily schedule in the preschool room.
2024-04-23 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/23/24. At that time, two epipens with expiration dates of 9/2023 were observed in the preschool room.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The epipens will be sent home and replacements will be requested to be kept at the facility.
2024-04-23 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/23/24. At that time, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the pediatric first aid/cpr training in an approved course with a PQAS approved instructor that is required prior to caring for children unsupervised.

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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, then staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will be supervised by an assistant group supervisor who has completed the required preservice trainings until such time that Staff Person #1 has completed an approved pediatric first aid/cpr training conducted by a PQAS approved trainer.
2024-04-23 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/23/24. At that time, Staff person #2 had not renewed their pediatric first aid/cpr training prior to the expiration date (2/28/24) of their current training dated 2/28/22.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff person #2 will have until 5/22/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 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 #2, then staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #2 will be supervised by an assistant group supervisor who has completed the required preservice trainings until such time that Staff Person #2 has completed an approved pediatric first aid/cpr training conducted by a PQAS approved trainer.
2024-04-23 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/23/24. At that time, Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: pediatric first aid/cpr in an approved curriculum by a PQAS approved trainer.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #1 will have until 5/22/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 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 #1, then staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will be supervised by an assistant group supervisor who has completed the required preservice trainings until such time that Staff Person #1 has completed an approved pediatric first aid/cpr training conducted by a PQAS approved trainer. Staff Person #1 submitted their notice of resignation.
2024-04-23 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/23/24. At that time, the thirty day testing log for the fire detection system was reviewed. The fire detection system was tested more than 30 days apart. The dates of the testing were: 8/18/23, 9/18/23, 10/17/23, 11/30/23, 12/28/23, 1/29/24, 2/28/24, 3/28/24, 4/23/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator tested the operable fire detection system during the inspection. The fire detection system will be tested at least every 30 days going forward and the operator will be more aware of the calendar days when months have 31 days.
2023-08-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(c)

Description: No ridicule or threaten harm

Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted on 8/4/23. It was discovered that on 7/27/23, Staff Person #1 sprayed Child #1 during a tantrum with a bottle of water. The child ran to the corner of the room after the staff sprayed them one time. Staff Person #1 followed Child #1 to the corner of the room and sprayed the child about ten more times.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will not spray a child with water to calm them down.
2023-08-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(c)

Description: No ridicule or threaten harm

Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted on 8/4/23. It was discovered that on 7/27/23, Staff Person #1 sprayed Child #1 during a tantrum with a bottle of water. The child ran to the corner of the room after the staff sprayed them one time. Staff Person #1 followed Child #1 to the corner of the room and sprayed the child about ten more times.

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. The legal entity must create a discipline policy. This policy must specifically include positives strategies for guiding children's behavior. The discipline policy must include what to do if a staff person observes another staff person not following the discipline policy. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all current staff and have staff sign off that they understand and will follow the discipline policy. All new staff hired must review the discipline policy with the director at their time of hire and must sign off that they understand and will follow the discipline policy.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A discipline policy will be created, and once approved by the NE Regional Office, the policy will be reviewed with all staff who sign that understand and will follow the policy.
2023-08-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 8/4/23. During the inspection the preservice trainings were reviewed for all staff present. The mandated reporter training for Staff Person #2 was dated 6/16/18. The mandated reporter training must be updated every 60 months.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #2 will have until 9/5/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #2 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 person(s) available to supervise Staff person #2, then Staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #2 completed the mandated reporter training.
2023-08-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 8/4/23. During the inspection, Child #1 was observed grabbing Odo-ban from a shelf in the room and spraying the cleaner at Staff Person #1.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff locked odo-ban in the closet the day of the incident.
2023-08-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 8/4/23. During the inspection the fire drill log was reviewed. The last date the fire drill was conducted was 5/15/23.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fire drill was conducted.
2023-08-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 8/4/23. During the inspection the thirty day testing log was reviewed. The last date the fire detection system was tested was 5/15/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire detection system was tested and appeared to be in working order.
2023-04-14 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, the preschool playground contained approximately four inches of rubber mulch under the embedded equipment. Six inches of rubber mulch is required under embedded equipment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will redistribute the rubber mulch on the playground to ensure that there is 6 inches of rubber mulch under the embedded equipment.
2023-04-14 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, plastic bags were observed in an unlocked file cabinet approximately 18 inches high and were accessible to the young toddlers in the room.

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.)
Staff immediately removed the plastic bags.
2023-04-14 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #1 had not been reviewed and updated since 12/8/21.

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 parents of Child #1 will review and update the fee agreements and emergency contact forms.
2023-04-14 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, the file for Child #2, who has been enrolled longer than 60 days, did not contain a 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents of Child #2 will submit a health report.
2023-04-14 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, the immunization record for Child #3 did not include administration of the flu vaccine.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business 4/14/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of Child #3 will submit an updated immunization record or a letter of exemption from the flu vaccine.
2023-04-14 Renewal 3270.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(4)

Description: Locked

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, parent's choice diaper rash ointment labeled "keep out of reach of children" was in an unlocked drawer in the bathroom approximately 18 inches high and was accessible to the children in care.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff immediately removed the diaper rash cream from the drawer.
2023-04-14 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 was observed working unsupervised. Staff Person #1 does not have acceptable pediatric first aid/cpr training completed.

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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, then staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will complete approved pediatric first aid/cpr training and will be supervised by an AGS until this has been completed.
2023-04-14 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, the most recent health assessment for Staff Person #4 was dated 9/6/19.

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.)
Staff Person #4 will have a health assessment conducted and a copy of the health assessment will be placed in the staff file.
2023-04-14 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2 did not include two written letters of reference.

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.)
Staff Person #2 will submit two written, nonfamily letters of reference to be placed in the staff file.
2023-04-14 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4, who has been employed longer than one year, did not contain emergency plan training.

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 and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #4 will participate in emergency plan training and documentation of the training will be kept on file.
2023-04-14 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #5, who has been employed longer than one year, did not contain twelve hours of training completed within 12/19/21 and 12/19/22.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff person #5 must take 12 hours of professional development to fulfill requirement for training year 12/19/21 -12/19/22.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #5 will complete twelve hours of training and documentation of the training will be placed in the staff file.
2023-04-14 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, Staff Person #1, who has been employed longer than 90 days, does not have acceptable pediatric first aid/cpr training completed.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #1 will have until May 13, 2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 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 #1, then staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will complete approved pediatric first aid/cpr training.
2023-04-14 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, Staff Person #5, who has been employed longer than 90 days, has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6/6/16. Staff Person #3 did not have a PA Child Abuse Clearance on file at the facility until 9/18/22, which was after their date of hire.

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. Staff person #5 will have until April 29, 2023 to complete the mandated reporter 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 person(s) available to supervise Staff person #5, then Staff person #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #5 will complete the mandated reporter training and place documentation of the training in the staff file.
2023-04-14 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4, who has been employed longer than one year, did not contain a staff evaluation.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will complete a staff evaluation for Staff Person #4 and place it in their file.
2023-04-14 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, Staff Person #3 did not have documentation of two years' experience working with children. Staff Person #4 did not have documentation of their high school diploma in their file.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years 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.)
Staff Person #3 will provide verification of two years' experience working with children to qualify as an AGS. Staff Person #4 will request proof of completion of high school to qualify as an AGS.
2023-04-14 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 4/14/23. At that time, an unlabeled spray bottle was observed in the toddler room bathroom. Staff identified the solution as bleach and water.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff immediately labeled the spray bottle.
2022-04-26 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/26/22. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the toddler playground, the preschool playground, and the nature playground.

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.)
Provider will cover exposed bolts with rubber coating.
2022-04-26 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/26/22. At that time, the young toddler room did not have a written plan of daily activities posted in the room.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff wrote and posted the plan of daily activities in the young toddler room.
2022-04-26 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/26/22. At that time, the trash can used for diapering in the young toddler and older toddler bathroom was not lidded.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain a hands-free, lidded trash can used for diapering in the toddler bathrooms.
2022-04-26 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/26/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The most recent fire safety training for Staff Person #1 was dated 8/24/2020. The most recent fire safety training for Staff Person #2 was dated 8/23/2020.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 will complete fire safety training.
2022-04-26 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/26/22. At that time, three electrical outlets in the power strip were uncovered and accessible to the four year old children in the Prekindergarten classroom.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider immediately placed protective covers in the power strip.
2022-04-26 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/26/22. At that time, Swiffer mopping cloths were observed on the floor of the preschool room and were accessible to the children. VitalOxide and Clorox wipes were observed on a shelf approximately four feet high in the closet where they were accessible to the children in the prekindergarten room. The door to the closet had broken and was in the process of being repaired. The Swiffer mopping cloths, VitalOxide, and Clorox wipes were all 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff moved the Swiffer mopping cloths to a locked closet. Staff moved the VitalOxide and Clorox wipes to a high shelf in the closet. The locking closet door will be repaired.
2022-04-26 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/26/22. At that time, the trash cans in all classrooms were not lidded. Trash cans were observed being used for soiled tissues and discarded food.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will place lids on trash cans in all classrooms that are used for discarded food or soiled tissues.
2022-04-26 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/26/22. At that time, peeling paint was observed under the window in the older toddler room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will paint area where peeling paint is present.
2022-04-26 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/26/22. At that time, the bathrooms in the school age room, prekindergarten room, preschool room, and foyer are not equipped with trash cans that are lidded.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will place lids on the trash cans in all bathrooms.
2022-04-26 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/26/22. At that time, the thirty day testing log was reviewed. The testing log showed two instances where the system had not been tested every thirty days. The dates of the testing were 9/22/21-10/28/21, which is 36 days and 2/7/22-3/16/22, which is 37 days.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider demonstrated working fire detection system during renewal inspection.

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