Lois Johnson Learning & Child Care Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews with Staff at the time of a complaint investigation it was determined that on June 30, 2026 at approximately 10:00am, Staff Person #1 left Child #1, a preschool age child, unattended in the 2 year old classroom when the rest of the classroom transitioned to the outdoor play space for water play. Based on interviews with Staff, it was reported that Child #1 was left unattended for up to 10 minutes. Staff Person #3 had entered the building to use the restroom and heard a child crying and then observed Child #1 sitting alone on their towel crying. Staff Person #3 promptly brought Child #1 to Staff Person #4 who then brought Child #1 to the outside play space and left the child with Staff Person #1. Staff Person #1 was unaware that they had left Child #1 unattended in the classroom. During the course of the investigation, it was also discovered that previously Staff Person #2 had left Child #2, an older toddler, outside in the front outdoor play space when they transitioned inside with their group of children to change diapers. Additional staff were present in the play space, but they were unaware that Child #2 was in the play space until the child's mother arrived and the child came to the gate where Staff were standing. Staff Person #2 had been assigned responsibility for Child #2 and was not physically present with the child nor did staff #2 inform the staff who remained in the outdoor play space that child #2 would be in their supervisory group. This was reported to have occurred sometime in June 2026 between 4-4:30pm. Correction Required: TIERED LIS 1. 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 Children must be supervised at all times. This part of the plan will have an immediate correction date. 2. The Legal Entity shall require all employed staff persons at the facility to attend a 2 hour in person training regarding supervision of children to be presented by the ELRC. This training will occur within 1 month of the approval of this plan of correction. The Legal Entity will submit details of the training course to the Department for approval prior to implementation. The training may count towards the mandatory 12 training hours required by the Department under 3270.31(e). Proof of training of all staff persons will be submitted to the department within 10 days of the completion of the training. The operator shall provide a date for when this will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Correction Date 7.8.26 Effective immediately, all children will be supervised by a staff person at all times while on the facility premises, in the outdoor play space, and during all excursions off the premises. Staff will maintain active supervision and ensure that no child is left unattended at any time. 2. Correction Date 9.11.26 All employed staff will attend a two-hour, in-person child supervision training presented by the ELRC tentatively on August 21, 2026. Training details will be submitted to the Department for approval before implementation. Proof of staff attendance and completion will be submitted to the Department within 10 days following the training. |
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| 2026-07-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews with Staff at the time of a complaint investigation it was determined that on June 30, 2026 at approximately 10:00am, Staff Person #1 left Child #1, a preschool age child, unattended in the 2 year old classroom when the rest of the classroom transitioned to the outdoor play space for water play. Based on interviews with Staff, it was reported that Child #1 was left unattended for up to 10 minutes. Staff Person #3 had entered the building to use the restroom and heard a child crying and then observed Child #1 sitting alone on their towel crying. Staff Person #3 promptly brought Child #1 to Staff Person #4 who then brought Child #1 to the outside play space and left the child with Staff Person #1. Staff Person #1 was unaware that they had left Child #1 unattended in the classroom. During the course of the investigation, it was also discovered that previously Staff Person #2 had left Child #2, an older toddler, outside in the front outdoor play space when they transitioned inside with their group of children to change diapers. Additional staff were present in the play space, but they were unaware that Child #2 was in the play space until the child's mother arrived and the child came to the gate where Staff were standing. Staff Person #2 had been assigned responsibility for Child #2 and was not physically present with the child nor did staff #2 inform the staff who remained in the outdoor play space that child #2 would be in their supervisory group. This was reported to have occurred sometime in June 2026 between 4-4:30pm. Correction Required: TIERED LIS 1. 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 their assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in their group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This part of the plan will have an immediate correction date. 2. Operator will work with the ELRC to implement a hands-free face to name tag system to identify all children in the program. The face to name tag system will be reviewed by Certification prior to implementation. The identification tag will be given to the Staff person who is responsible for the child upon the child's arrival to the program. Tags will be transferred to new staff as applicable during staff breaks and transitions. All staff will utilize the identification method appropriately at all times while on duty at the facility. When a new child enrolls at the facility, a supervision card will be present at the facility on the child's first day of attendance. Operator will provide a correction date as to when the hands-free face to name tag system will be implemented. 3. Operator will post a stop sign image at all points of egress inside and outside the facility. The stop sign will instruct the staff to "stop and complete face to name check using assigned tags". Operator will provide a correction date as to when the stop sign postings will be implemented. 4. Operator will develop a supervision monitoring form that will be submitted to the Department for review. Following the implementation of the hands-free face to name tag system and the stop signs, Operator or designated Director will complete a minimum of 2 supervision checks a week in all classrooms to ensure that Staff are utilizing the face to name tags appropriately as well as the stop signs. At least one of these weekly supervision checks will occur during a transition time at the facility. This will be documented on a supervision monitoring form. Supervision monitoring will occur for a period of 8 weeks. Documentation of supervision monitoring will be maintained on file at the facility and provided to certification representative upon request. Operator will provide a correction date that is 8 weeks past when they will begin implementing the supervision monitoring. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Correction Date 7.8.26 Effective immediately, each staff person will be assigned responsibility for a specific group of children and will know each child's name and whereabouts at all times. Staff will remain physically present with their assigned children while on the facility premises, in outdoor play areas, and during off-site excursions. 2. Correction Date 7.10.26 The operator will submit the hands-free face-to-name tag system to Certification for review and implement immediately upon approval. Each child's tag will be assigned to the responsible staff person at arrival and transferred during breaks, staffing changes, and transitions. New children will have a supervision card available on their first day. 3. Correction Date 7.28.26 Stop-sign images are posted at all interior and exterior points of egress. Each sign instructs staff to "Stop and complete a face-to-name check using assigned tags" before transitioning children through the area. 4. Correction Date 10.5.26 The operator submitted the supervision monitoring form to the Department for review. The designated director will complete at least two supervision checks per week in all classrooms for eight weeks, including at least one weekly check during a transition. Checks will document proper use of the face-to-name tags and stop-sign prompts. |
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| 2026-03-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: Based on staff statements, it was reported that a practice was used during nap time in which staff placed their legs over Child #1's waist in a "bridge-like" position to prevent the child from getting up independently from the mat and attempting to access exits within the facility. Staff indicated they were directed to use this practice, which was implemented by multiple staff. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility acknowledges the cited non-compliance regarding an inappropriate practice used during nap time in which staff placed their legs over a child's waist in a "bridge-like" position to prevent the child from leaving the mat. This practice constitutes a form of physical restraint and is prohibited under Pennsylvania childcare regulations. The use of any physical restraint was immediately discontinued. Staff involved were informed that such practices are strictly prohibited and were directed to cease immediately. The child's supervision plan was revised to ensure safety through appropriate, non-restrictive methods. Facility leadership held an immediate staff meeting to review regulatory requirements, reinforce appropriate supervision practices, and clearly communicate expectations moving forward. A review of the incident determined that the root cause included a misunderstanding of appropriate strategies for managing elopement risk and insufficient procedural clarity regarding nap/rest supervision. In response, the facility has revised its behavior management and supervision policies to explicitly prohibit restraint and to provide clear, detailed guidance on acceptable strategies. Updated procedures emphasize active supervision, appropriate staff positioning, and environmental supports to promote safety. The facility has engaged the Pennsylvania Keystone STARS Rapid Response Team to support corrective actions. This includes reviewing current practices, providing guidance on appropriate supervision strategies, and assisting in the development of individualized supports for children with safety concerns. All recommendations will be implemented and monitored for effectiveness. An individualized supervision and safety plan has been developed for the child involved. This plan includes increased staff proximity during nap/rest time, environmental adjustments to reduce access to exits, and strategies to support regulation and rest. The plan does not include any form of physical restriction and aligns fully with regulatory requirements. |
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| 2026-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3 lacks a valid TB test. The TB test on file exceeds 12 months old. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member had new physical completed 1/14/26. We will seek guidance with questions regarding returning employees. We will confirm actual start date if they left to go to another facility. |
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| 2026-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #2 and #5 contain first aid trainings that were renewed late. The training was due 12/4/25 and was obtained 12/17/25. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will have CPR and pediatric first aid training prior to their expiration date of their most current certification. Staff will be removed from care on expiration date prior to renewal completion. Staff #2 and #5 completed training on 12/17/25 and returned to care. |
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| 2026-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (pediatric first ai and cpr). The training was due 10/1/25 and was completed 10/13/25. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All new hires will complete the preservice trainings within 90 days of their start date. Staff person #1 completed the required pre-service training on 10/13/25. |
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| 2026-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The training was due 10/1/25 and was completed 11/25/2025. Staff #4 renewed the mandated reporter training late. It was due 8/2025 and renewed 11/2025. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All new hires will complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. All staff will renew the mandated reporter training every 5 years before the expiration of the previous training. Staff #1 completed the mandated reporter training on 11/25/25 and Staff #4 renewed training on 11/20/25. |
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| 2026-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed diaper cream in a low plastic shelf in the PreK room labeled "keep out of reach of children" that was 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Diaper cream was removed from child access and put on shelf inaccessible to children. |
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| 2025-11-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 10/23/25. 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 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, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members not renewing their CPR prior to the expiration date will be removed from care until certification can be renewed. [Staff #1 was removed from care until certification was renewed.] |
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| 2025-11-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacks renewed PQAS pediatric first aid/cpr. The training was due 10/23/25. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members not renewing their CPR prior to the expiration date will be removed from care until certification can be renewed. Classes are offered on a monthly basis, free of charge to the employee. [Staff #1 was removed from care until certification was renewed.] |
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| 2025-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 contains a criminal clearance that was updated late. It was due 10/17/24 and updated 10/25/24. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employee was not permitted to work until clearances were received. Employee returned to work when clearances arrived. |
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| 2025-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 does not include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. The verification (diploma) presented in the file is written in a foreign language (not English). 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 acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) High School transcripts and college transcripts from Peru have been sent to ECE for verification of diploma and college courses. |
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| 2024-01-30 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-01-04 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 contains a health assessment that was updated late. The health assessment was due to be updated 1/2021 and was updated 8/2021. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employee's health assessment was due while on laid off status. Employee completed prior to returning to childcare position. |
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| 2023-01-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS code sheet): general health and safety. Staff #1 completed the training on 10/25/22. The training was due 8/26/22. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Member was removed from care until trainings were completed. Staff member returned to work on winter break in December 2022. |
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