Lois Johnson Learning and Childcare Center
Quick Facts
Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.
Contact Information
📞 (412) 835-7324Reviews
Write a Review
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Lois Johnson Learning and Childcare Center. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
About the Provider
Lois Johnson Learning & Child Care Center, located in Bethel Park and South Park, has been educating and caring for young children in the community for over five decades. Care is provided for children ages 6 weeks -8th Grade. Hours of operation are weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
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
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: There was an infant sleeping in a crib that was not at least 2 feet of space required on three sides of the cribs in the infant room. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) X Marks have been placed on the carpet in permanent marker on the location for crib placement at 2 foot integrals on 3 sides of each crib. |
|||
| 2026-08-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Needs Verification |
| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There were 2 clear cracked lids, one cracked blue lid and, a cracked lid and bin in the red room. 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.) Cracked lids/bins were replaced immediately. Staff instructed on regulations. Director will check daily to ensure compliance. |
|||
| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Non Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: There were 2 infants sleeping in cribs that were not at least 2 feet of space required on three sides of the cribs in the infant room. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member will receive a written warning. Director will continue to monitor daily for crib usage and education to staff member. |
|||
| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 1 lacked address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ECF was given to parent to complete the missing address on contact info. Child will not be in care until ECF is complete. |
|||
| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Staff # 4 did not wash the child's hands after diapering. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member has been educated and a written warning was given for not following proper procedure. Staff member has been removed from the room until additional trainings are complete. Director will monitor staff member when they return to the room for compliance. |
|||
| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 contained a current health report dated 4/2/25 that was not obtained withing 24 months of the previous health report dated 3/27/23. 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.) Director will obtain correct Health Assessment dates even when staff member is on leave. If the staff member does not complete required information within the correct time frame, they will become a new hire and new paperwork will need to be obtained. Staff member will not be allowed to work until correct information has been obtained. |
|||
| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Non Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3 lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Staff health assessments need to be completed on the STAFF HEALTH ASSESSMENT document. Employee's health assessment will be placed on the correct form designating results of communicable disease exam. |
|||
| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Non Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 3 lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Staff health assessments need to be completed on the STAFF HEALTH ASSESSMENT document. Employee's health assessment will be placed on the correct form designating results of communicable disease exam. Director was instructed on correct procedure, and staff member is not eligible to work until correct exam is obtained. Staff members correct health assessment is on file and obtained from staff member on 7/13/26. |
|||
| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked documentation of the proof of education. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Diploma was placed in digital file. Director will maintain all employee files in the digital folders. |
|||
| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There was a power strip with two uncovered electrical outlets in the red room. 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.) Outlet covers were placed in the open outlets on the power strip. Teachers were instructed that the counters must be clear of hazards and electrical outlets can not be placed on the counter. |
|||
| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There was a black bag on top of a shelf that contained body mist and body care label " Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the blue room. There a was a basket with sunscreens and a board cleaner label " Keep out of reach of children" on top of the cubbies in the green room accessible to 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.) Toxic materials were moved from the top of the cubbies to the locked cabinet. Children are supervised and are not allowed to climb on tables, cubbies, chairs, or other tall surfaces not on the floor. Staff belongings are to be kept in locked cabinets. |
|||
| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was a loose metal, rusted vent cover in both bathrooms in the 2's room. There were about 4 exposed bolts in the toddler's playground fence. There were several zip ties holding the fence, the ties had 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All covers have been replaced. All bolt covers have been replaced. Zip tie ends have been covered with waterproof tape to cover edges. |
|||
| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Non Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 1/19/26 to 3/23/26 to 5/13/26. 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.) Fire system test/drills documentation will be placed in both locations on the fire drill log. Monthly checks will continue every 30 days and documented in both appropriate locations on the fire drill log. Yearly maintenance will continue on the current schedule. System was tested during the inspection and will continue every 30 days. |
|||
| 2025-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed one torn grey chair on the floor in the upstairs main room. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The grey chair was removed from the classroom and tossed in the dumpster while the inspector was onsite. |
|||
| 2025-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Observed one unlabeled baby bottle in the infant room. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A tape label with the child's name was created and placed on the bottle while the inspector was onsite. |
|||
| 2024-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the infant room was at 50 degrees F. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The refrigerator was adjusted to assure that it was at 45 degrees or lower. |
|||
| 2024-06-13 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-06-12 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-05-22 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-04-24 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A cracked corner with sharp edges was observed on a plastic toy bin in the Preschool Red Room, which could be harmful to children. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bin that was cracked was immediately thrown away and replaced with a new bin. |
|||
| 2024-04-24 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 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: At the time of inspection, the file for Staff #1 did not include a signed disclosure statement 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediately following the inspection, the new staff member's Disclosure Statement was added to her file. |
|||
| 2024-03-28 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool Red area, two cracked plastic toy bins were observed under the play table and accessible to children. On the Toddler Playground, exposed bolts were observed on the perimeter of the inside of the gate, which is accessible to children. 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.) Bins that were cracked were either taped or thrown away and replaced with new bins. Rubber bolt covers were placed over the exposed bolt ends. |
|||
| 2024-03-28 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.103 Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Peeling paper books with pieces less than 1 inch in diameter were observed in the Toddler (YT), Young 1's, and Older Infants areas and were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. 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. 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.) Books that were peeling and/or ripped were either taped or thrown away. |
|||
| 2024-02-22 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 includes only 1 written, nonfamily reference letter. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The proper paperwork was placed in the employee's hard copy file on site and also in electronic storage on Procare. |
|||
| 2024-02-22 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 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: The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of application of an OK State Sex Offender and and OK State Child Abuse clearance prior to date of hire required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Staff #1 cannot return to work after 2/22/24, until all complete out of state clearances are received. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility after 2/22/24, until all complete out of state clearances are received. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The proper paperwork was placed in the employee's hard copy file on site and also in electronic storage on Procare. |
|||
| 2024-01-22 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-12-14 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(g) - Hazardous toys and equipment | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.102(g) Description: Hazardous toys and equipment Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked plastic toy container lid in the Preschool Red area, which could cause pinch points. Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plastic toy bin was removed from the care area and thrown away. |
|||
| 2023-12-14 | NS- 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: The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 10/25/23-11/25/23 (31 days), more than 30 days apart. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director shall ensure fire alarm tests are within 30 days. The director has put a calendar notice for less than 30 days to complete each test. |
|||
| 2023-11-22 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: Diaper Genies, which are not considered to be hands-free, were observed being used to discard soiled disposable diapers in the infant and toddler rooms. 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.) Diaper Genies were removed from classrooms. Staff will now use their garbage cans with a foot pedal to discard soiled diapers. |
|||
| 2023-11-22 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(5) - Six-months-old held | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.166(5) Description: Six-months-old held Noncompliance Area: A 4 month old infant was observed sitting in an infant seat while being bottle fed by a staff person. Correction Required: An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Infant was picked up by staff member and feeding was continued while in staff person's arms. Also, staff members in the infant room were given a copy of the regulations re: infant meal time to read and sign off on. |
|||
| 2023-11-22 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: A spray bottle containing a mixture of bleach and water was observed being stored on top of a box of graham crackers in the downstairs classroom. 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.) Bleach water bottle was immediately removed from on top of the Graham Crackers and placed on the hook on the wall, which is designated for holding the Bleach Water Bottle. Director visited each classroom to assure that they had hooks/an area to hang such bottles. |
|||
| 2023-11-22 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: The walkway to the door exiting the facility from the infant room was obstructed by infant equipment, a large cardboard box, a storage cart and children's sleep equipment. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Items that were obstructing the walkway along the wall were removed. Staff were also instructed that no items are to be stacked or placed in this area. |
|||
| 2023-10-23 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-09-25 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Protective outlet covers were not placed in an electrical outlet on the wall in the downstairs child care space, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. 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.) Teacher immediately replaced the outlet cover in the outlet. Teachers will perform daily checks to make sure that all outlet covers are in place. In addition, when entering a classroom, the director will do a visual sweep to assure that this regulation is met. |
|||
| 2023-09-25 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A Swiffer Wetjet mop containing cleaning fluid labeled keep out of the reach of children was observed hanging in the toddler area of the upstairs child care space, accessible to children in care. 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.) The cleaning fluid was immediately removed from the swifter mop and placed in a spot up high and inaccessible to children. The fluid will be removed from the swifter mop and placed in this area after each use. |
|||
| 2023-09-25 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Low-growing prickly weeds were observed along the inside of the fence surrounding the preschool outdoor play space. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Lawn Care Company came and cut down the prickly weeds and moved them away from the fence line. This maintenance will continue to be part of our regularly weekly scheduled lawncare procedure. |
|||
| 2023-07-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Two bins and two lids were observed to be cracked in the Downstairs classroom causing a potential pinch and crush point. Torn rest mats, with exposed foam, were also observed in the Downstairs 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.) Bins were immediately removed from the area. Mats were repaired on site. |
|||
| 2023-07-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The rest equipment in the Downstairs Classroom was not labeled for use of a specific child. In the Infant Classroom two cribs for children receiving care in the space were observed to be unlabeled. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Rest Equipment labelling was updated immediately. All infant cribs labels were updated. |
|||
| 2023-07-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Infant Classroom. 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.) Daily Plan of activities was posted in a visible area in the infant room for all to access. |
|||
| 2023-07-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.114 - Outdoor Activity | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.114 Description: Outdoor Activity Noncompliance Area: Staff providing care in the Infant Classroom indicated that they do not take the children receiving care in the Infant Room out doors daily. Correction Required: Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Infants will be taken outside at varying times to accommodate sleep, eat, and play schedules. Extra staff members will be added to help maintain consistent schedules. Director will notify staff of inclement weather, air quality and or poor temperature days. |
|||
| 2023-07-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: The written emergency transportation plan posted in the classrooms lacked staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Transportation plan is posted in each childcare area per classroom. |
|||
| 2023-07-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: The emergency plan lacked continuity of operations as required by Federal Regulations. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Plan Part 3 was updated to add a direct continuity of operations page. Updated plan was sent to county and local officials per regulations. |
|||
| 2023-07-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: The file for Staff Person #2, a rehire, lacked an initial health assessment within 12 months prior to restarting at the facility. The prior assessment was completed 1 year, 11 months, 1 week and 4 days prior to starting. The updated health report was completed 20 days after their rehire. 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.) Health assessment on file is now current. |
|||
| 2023-07-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff Person #1 was not the current version and did not include all needed information as required by the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Disclosure statement for rehired employee was updated immediately. |
|||
| 2023-07-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the Downstairs Classroom a bleach water spray and a bottle of hand sanitizer were observed on a half wall. Also in the Downstairs classroom a container of sanitizing wipes was observed in an unlocked Sterlite drawer. The toxics were all accessible to children receiving care in the space. 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.) Bleach spray, sanitizer and sanitizing wipes were placed out of reach of children. Staff member instructed on proper storage of sanitizing materials. |
|||
| 2023-05-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 20.71(a)(6) - Gross incompetence, negligence or misconduct in operating facility | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 20.71(a)(6) Description: Gross incompetence, negligence or misconduct in operating facility Noncompliance Area: Based on facility person statements, the following incident occurred on 5/23/23 at 3:20 p.m. Facility person #1 was supervising a group of 3 infants in the infant room when Facility person #1 took the water from a crockpot that was set on high and being used to heat bottles and poured it into a plastic container to sterilize pacifiers. Facility person #1 then placed the container on top of a 27-inch shelving unit and this made the container accessible to a 10-month-old infant who then pulled the container onto themselves resulting in 1st degree burns being sustained from their shoulder blade to their belly and 2nd degree burns being sustained to their right shoulder and a spot directly above their belly button. According to facility person #1, their back was turned away from the infant at the time of the incident, and they did not see how it happened. Correction Required: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for gross incompetence, negligence or misconduct in operating facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The directors and staff at Lois Johnsons South Park have worked diligently making sure that compliance and licenses regulations are being met. Following the incident on 5/23/23, we have made changes that include: replacing crockpot bottle warmers with electrical ones (5/24/23), as well as, (by suggestion of Cynthia Tarley on her visit to our center) sending pacifiers home nightly to be cleaned and sanitized. All hazardous materials remain out of the reach of children. Directors and staff have discussed the incident that happened and what could have been done differently to ensure such never happens again. In addition, staff have received emails, videos, and have attended meetings that stress supervision. We have reached out to our ELRC Representative, Kathy Wolfe, and have discussed possible supervision trainings. At the moment we are awaiting the arrival of the certified letter to direct further actions regarding the appeals process. Once the letter is received, we will initiate the appeals process with our legal team. |
|||
| 2023-05-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Based on facility person statements, the following incident occurred on 5/23/23 at 3:20 p.m. Facility person #1 was supervising a group of 3 infants in the infant room when Facility person #1 took the water from a crockpot that was set on high and being used to heat bottles and poured it into a plastic container to sterilize pacifiers. Facility person #1 then placed the container on top of a 27-inch shelving unit and this made the container accessible to a 10-month-old infant who then pulled the container onto themselves resulting in 1st degree burns being sustained from their shoulder blade to their belly and 2nd degree burns being sustained to their right shoulder and a spot directly above their belly button. According to facility person #1, their back was turned away from the infant at the time of the incident, and they did not see how it happened. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Following this occurrence, directors went to each classroom and discussed with the staff how this situation was hazardous and what could have been done differently. At this time, directors and staff also discussed other hazards to children (items on tops of shelves, keeping their drinks up and out of reach, etc.). All hazardous materials will be kept and remain out of the reach of children. In addition, the director has shared with all staff members the recent video put out by the ELRC Health and Safety Coach for Region 5, Holly Cessna. This video focused on not only Health and Safety issues, but Supervision as well. Staff have received emails and we have had staff meetings that stress what supervision is (being able to hear, see, access, and direct all children at all times), the importance of such, and maintaining supervision at all times. Directors continue to walk around the center hourly to observe what is happening in the classrooms and on outside play areas. During this time, directors also share with staff members any possible concerns or barriers to supervision that may be seen. Staff and directors discuss positioning of self so that the requirements of supervision are met. Directors continue to ask staff how many children they have, their oldest child, their youngest child, and names of the children during these walkthroughs. Plans for trainings on Supervision have been discussed with our ELRC Coordinator, Kathy Wolfe. Other changes that have been made include: Pacifiers are now being sent home nightly with the children for their parents to handle cleaning/sanitizing steps and all crockpot warmers in our facility were replaced with electric bottle warmers (5/24/23), which are filled and dumped after each use. |
|||
| 2023-05-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Based on facility person statements, the following incident occurred on 5/23/23 at 3:20 p.m. Facility person #1 was supervising a group of 3 infants in the infant room when Facility person #1 took the water from a crockpot that was set on high and being used to heat bottles and poured it into a plastic container to sterilize pacifiers. Facility person #1 then placed the container on top of a 27-inch shelving unit and this made the container accessible to a 10-month-old infant who then pulled the container onto themselves resulting in 1st degree burns being sustained from their shoulder blade to their belly and 2nd degree burns being sustained to their right shoulder and a spot directly above their belly button. According to facility person #1, their back was turned away from the infant at the time of the incident, and they did not see how it happened. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Directors continue to walk around the center hourly to observe what is happening in the classrooms and on outside play areas. During this time, directors also share with staff members any possible concerns or barriers to supervision that may be seen. Staff and directors discuss positioning of self so that the requirements of supervision are met. Directors continue to ask staff how many children they have, their oldest child, their youngest child, and the names of the children during these walkthroughs. At times of shift change or combining classrooms, directors make sure staff are aware which children they are caring for, the number of children in their care, and the names of those children, etc. |
|||
| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Rest cots in the downstairs main room were observed to be ripped. 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.) Sleep mats will be repaired on seams where they have come apart. This will close any openings. If mats are unable to be repaired, new ones will be purchased. |
|||
| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The mats used for rest time in the downstairs and upstairs main rooms, and the cribs in the Infant Room, were observed to lack labels for whom they were intended. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Classrooms have rest mats labeled with numbers and the corresponding child's name listed on bulletin boards. Classrooms have also have nap mats/ cribs labeled with the individual child's name. The child's name will be placed directly on the crib, not above it. |
|||
| 2022-09-21 | 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: The file for Child #1 contained consecutive health reports dated more than 12 months apart. 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.) Child #1 has a current health report on file. |
|||
| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: Unlabeled Tylenol and cough syrup was observed in the downstairs room, unlabeled Tylenol was observed in the Infant Room and the main upstairs room. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medications were labeled on the day of the inspection. |
|||
| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Staff #1 - approved pediatric first aid and CPR training; Staff #2 - current health and safety training. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 and #2 will have until 12/2/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and #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 #1 and #2, staff person #1 and #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will remain supervised by AGS until completion of required Pediatric First Aid and CPR by a PQAS certified instructor. This will be completed by 12/2/2022 and sent to certification representative. Staff #2 will remain supervised by AGS until completion of the 10 hour Health and Safety training by 12/2/2022. If either staff member is unable to complete trainings, they will be removed from the schedule until trainings are completed. |
|||
| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.62(b) - Play space - 65 square feet/child | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.62(b) Description: Play space - 65 square feet/child Noncompliance Area: Upon assessment of supervision and ratio on the main playground at 10:35 AM, 28 children were observed. The measured capacity for the main playground is 24 children. Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Capacity will be maintained at all times on playground space. Teachers/Staff members will communicate with co-workers to ensure capacities are not exceeded. |
|||
| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: The windows in the main upstairs room, which is above the ground floor, were observed to open more than 6 inches. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The windows were restricted to opening less than 6 inches on the day of the inspection. |
|||
| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed on the bricks on the back of the building, accessible to children on the playground. 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.) Affected outdoor area will be currently be painted to fix any peeling paint spots. Paint will be touched up as needed. |
|||
| 2021-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: The embedded equipment in the preschool outdoor play space lacked 9 inches of loose-fill as required. 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.) Wood chips will continue to be maintained per code. The imbedded equipment sits on 12+ inches of loose fill and is replaced twice a year. The fill was raked prior to use and measured at a depth of 10 + inches before possible settlement. |
|||
| 2021-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.102(e) Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Noncompliance Area: The infant-toddler outdoor play space had gravel and mulch chips that were less than 1 inch in diameter and were infants and toddlers receive care. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New temporary playground surfacing has been placed until permanent materials arrive and are installed. |
|||
| 2021-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: The chair at the square table in the preschool room by the tree on the wall was loose and posed pinch points for the children in care. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Chair has been removed. |
|||
| 2021-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facilities emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director is adding the required information for infants and toddlers. |
|||
| 2021-09-22 | 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: The outlet under the white board in the preschool room lacked a protective outlet cover and was accessible to the children in care who are 5 years and younger. 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.) Teachers/Staff will replace outlet covers as soon as vacuuming is complete. This will be checked multiple times throughout the day, specifically prior to the start of care and after care for the day. |
|||
| 2021-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.70(a) - 65º F minimum | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.70(a) Description: 65º F minimum Noncompliance Area: The temperature in the preschool room measured at 64.6° F. Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Thermostat will remain set at 70 degrees at all times. Director will be the only staff member to adjust thermostat. |
|||
| 2021-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The boys and girls rooms upstairs lacked a handwashing sign at each toilet. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Signs have been replaced at each toilet, sink, and diapering area. The director will maintain integrity of signs and replace as needed. |
|||
If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Looking for Child Care?