Lotus Academy
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About the Provider
independent, private school that was
founded in 1974, and has operated
since that time on the basis of one
primary objective: creating an
academically superior and culturally
affirming institution that develops
future leaders, life-long learners,
and world citizens. The focus of the
Lotus Academy program is on laying a
strong foundation for the proper
academic, cultural, and social
development of its students. It
consists of a state-licensed day care
for kindergarten and pre-kindergarten
children, a Lower School for grades
one through four, and an Upper School
for grades five through eight.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, Child 2's emergency plan did not contain the enrolling parent's work information. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The enrolling parent's work information for Child 2 has been obtained, and is now recorded on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2026-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, Child 1 and Child 3's files did not contain their immunization record nor an exemption letter. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 1's enrolling parent has submitted and executed a written immunization exemption letter that applies to all of the immunizations and shots that are required for a child in a PA licensed child care center. Child 3's enrolling parent has provide the school with an updated, completed immunization record form that is signed and dated by the child's physician. |
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| 2026-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The written notification of safe routes will be re-printed, labeled, and placed in the vestibule of the school main entrance. |
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| 2026-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the Emergency Plan was not posted. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency Plan will be re-printed, labeled and placed in the vestibule of the school main entrance. |
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| 2026-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the first aid kit in Room 3 did not contain soap. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The appropriate soap for a child care first-aid kit has been ordered and will be included in the first-aid kits upon delivery. |
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| 2026-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the dividing bathroom stall walls appeared rusty, and the paint was flaking along the bottom and one of the doors has a piece pulling away from the bottom. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The dividing bathroom stall walls will be scraped, primed, and painted. All of the toilet areas, fixtures, and floors will be scrubbed thoroughly and sanitized daily. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 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: At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have the Continuity of Operations in their emergency plan. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has prepared an addendum to the submitted Emergency Plan, "Continuity of Operations", and will e-mail the document on the above corrected date. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have the safe routes posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare center. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will post "Safe Route Notices" in several "conspicuous locations" where Lotus Academy parents and staff can easily see and read them so as to be adequately informed as to the information that is contained in those notice. Photos of the posted notices will be sent as evidence of compliance with this particular requirement. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the facility didn't have proof of having an annual emergency drill Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has prepared the report that evidences proof of Lotus Academy's annual emergency drill in the fall of 2024. It will be e-mailed on the above correction date as an addendum to the Emergency Plan that has already been submitted. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have proof that the Emergency Plan was sent to the required agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider corrected Violation 3 via a January 245,2025 e-mail to [email protected] that was forwarded to you on February 11,2025. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: In room 4 The metal heater vents at the top of the heater temperature was measures at 120 degrees. The area on the heater that was missing a cover was measured at 135 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has already corrected Violation 4 by having our heating contractor replace the missing radiator cover that exposed the radiator surface which allowed for possible contact with it by one of the students in the classroom. Photos of the necessary repairs to the radiator were e-mailed on the above correction date. |
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| 2024-05-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the bottom part of the bathroom stall dividers, by the toilets, were rough and had what looked to be rust flaking off. One of the bathroom doors liked to be missing the edge piece exposing a rough edge. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The rough, rusty areas of the bathroom stalls will be sanded and repainted. The edge piece will be replaced or fixed. |
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| 2024-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no proof of file that the operator sent the emergency plan to the required agencies. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator sent the emergency plan to the required agencies and had a log as proof. |
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| 2024-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.70(a) - 65º F minimum | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.70(a) Description: 65º F minimum Noncompliance Area: During the inspection the heating system was not working resulting in the indoor temp to be under 65 degrees F. Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The heater was inspected by a repair person and will be fixed as soon as the needed parts come in. |
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| 2023-03-23 | Renewal | 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: During Renewal Inspection on March 23, 2023, the facility did not have a Continuity of Operations plan for the facility in accordance with Federal and State laws and 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has created a continuity of operations plan. |
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| 2023-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(1) Description: Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on March 23, 2023, the records of children #1 and #2 did not include health assessments. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children #1 and #2 will not return to the facility until complete health assessments are provided by the parent. |
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| 2023-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(8) Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on March 23, 2023, the record of child #3 did not include a financial agreement. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has completed a financial agreement with the child's parent and placed in the child's file. |
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| 2023-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on March 23, 2023, the record of staff #1 did not contain a PA State Police clearance conducted within 60 months (dated 9-24-17). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- 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.) Provider has obtained a current PA State Police Clearance for this staff. |
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| 2022-11-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.101(a) Description: Age appropriate Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on November 28, 2022, Certification Representative did not observe any play equipment or materials in Room 2 (room contained furniture only - was previously being used as a storage space at the time of inspection on 9/22/22.) Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children in sufficient amounts and variety to preclude long waits for use. |
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| 2022-11-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on November 28, 2022, the thermometer placed in the refrigerator in room 3 read at a temperature of 50°F. Provider previously cited for not having a thermometer in the refrigerator in room 3 on 9/22/22. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has adjusted the refrigerator to maintain a temperature of 45 degrees or less. |
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| 2022-11-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on November 28, 2022, Certification Representative observed a broken radiator cover with jagged edged in Room 2. Provider was previously cited for broken radiator cover in room 3 on September 22, 2022. Continued non-compliance. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will repair all areas that are in need of repair. |
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| 2022-11-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on November 28, 2022, Certification Representative observed areas of chipped paint in room 2. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will repair/repaint all areas of chipped paint. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE PRESCHOOL 3 ROOM DID NOT CONTAIN A THERMOMETER. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Additional thermometers for all classroom refrigerators were purchased and placed in the refrigerators. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, STAFF #2 LEFT 10 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED AT 10:43 AM TO ANSWER THE DOOR. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff was reminded that they are not to open the main door or to engage in any activity whereby the students are left unsupervised for any period of time. Parents have been advised in writing to only use the main office entrance in the event that they have to gain entry to the building during school hours where office personnel can accommodate them. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE DID NOT OBSERVE THE EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN IN ANY OF THE CHILD CARE SPACES AT THE FACILITY. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency transportation plan has been prepared and posted in all of the ELC classrooms. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, THE RECORD OF CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT WITHIN 60 DAYS FOLLOWING FIRST DAY OF ATTENDANCE. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1's heath assessment has been updated and placed in the child's school file. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, THE RECORDS OF CHILDREN #2 AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH ASSESSMENTS CONDUCTED WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF PREVIOUS HEALTH ASSESSMENTS. 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.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 and 3's heath assessment has been updated and placed in the child's school file. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, PROVIDER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF PROVIDING PARENTS INFORMATION ON HOW TO ACCESS REGULATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE REGIONAL OFFICE. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A notice to parents with link to PA Code Chapter 3270 and regional office contact information is posted in each classroom and at the main entrance. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 CONTAINED AN FBI CLEARANCE OBTAINED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. 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 childcare position at the facility until all correct documentation is obtained and on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF #1 WILL OBTAIN AN FBI CLEARANCE CONDUCTED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #2 ALONE IN THE KINDERGARTEN ROOM WITH A TOTAL OF 11 PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The four-year old students in the Kindergarten class have been transferred to the Pre-K 3 class and will remain there until their 5th birthday. There will be a "teacher to child ratio" training on October 20, 2022 for Early Learning Center staff at our Professional development session. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.61 - Measurement and use of indoor child care space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61 Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, ROOM 2 WAS BEING USED AS A STORAGE SPACE AND WAS NOT SETUP FOR CHILDCARE. Correction Required: Measurement and use of inodoor child care space |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will clear classroom 2 of any and all material that is not for child care. The room will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, and will be furnished with appropriate tables, chairs, and cabinets. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE BATHROOM MEASURED AT 115.5°F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plumber made the proper adjustments to the hot water heater to ensure that it was set so that the heater will shut off when the temp reaches 100 degrees. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED AREAS OF DAMAGED/BROKEN CEMENT/PLASTER ON THE CEILING, BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND A HOLE IN THE RADIATOR WITH A JAGGED METAL EDGE IN THE PRESCHOOL 3 ROOM. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has repaired all areas that were in need of repair. |
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| 2022-05-13 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2021-10-01 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, certification representative observed the tops of three tables were peeling in pre-school room (3-to-4-year old's). Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All three of the tables in question were removed and replaced with pre-kindergarten sized tables that are in excellent condition. (See "Attachment F") |
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| 2021-10-01 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, certification representative observed no daily schedule posted in the pre- k classroom. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The "Daily Pre-Kindergarten Class Schedule" was posted on the information board inside of the pre-kindergarten classroom on the above date. (See "Attachment G"). |
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| 2021-10-01 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed child file. There were no signatures on emergency contact list for seeking emergency care medical care and administering first aid. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Emergency Contact forms were completed (with missing parent signatures for emergency medical care and administering first aid) on October 22, 2021, the date when they and staff personnel files were e-mailed as a part of our submissions for renewal. |
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| 2021-10-01 | Renewal | 3270.161(c) - Food served discarded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(c) Description: Food served discarded Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, certification representative observed unrefrigerated lunches and orange juice in pre-school room (3-to-4-year old's) and in the pre - k classroom. Correction Required: Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Center Director prepared a memo and met with both kindergarten and prekindergarten teaching staff to review the procedures around lunch and snacks: at the conclusion of each lunch and snack time, all food and drink leftovers must be collected, placed in trash bags, and placed in a trash can with a secure lid. That trash can is to be emptied daily by maintenance staff at the end of the day. |
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| 2021-10-01 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, certification representative observed the posted emergency plan has a staff listed that are no longer employed in pre-school room (3-to-4-year old's). Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An up-to-date copy of Checklist A from the Annual Emergency Plan that lists the person in charge in case of an emergency has been visibly posted in the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classrooms as of the above date. (See "Attachment A"). |
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| 2021-10-01 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, certification representative observed missing outlet covers in pre-school room (3-to-4-year old's). Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The receptacle covers were taken from our supply stock on the above date and placed in every one of our electrical outlets in our kindergarten and pre-kindergarten classrooms. (See "Attachment B") |
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| 2021-10-01 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, certification representative observed toxics (Glade and Lysol air freshener and Mr. Bubbles cleaning spray) in an area accessible to children in pre-school room (3-to-4-year old's). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cleaning materials, disinfectants, hand sanitizer, and any substance that could in any conceivable way be toxic were removed from "public access" in the classrooms on the above date, and placed in the locked cabinets in the classroom or in the closed maintenance closets outside of the classrooms. |
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| 2021-10-01 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative observed the trash can in the bathroom in the lower level of the building had no lid. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The trash can in the bathroom for the kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students was replaced with one with a secure lid, and the liner is required to be emptied and replaced by maintenance staff once at noon and once again daily at the start of dismissal time (3:30 pm). (See "Attachment C"). |
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| 2021-10-01 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, certification representative observed torn blinds in pre-school room (3-to-4-year old's) and in the pre- k classroom, broken, cracked glass on door in downstairs hallway at the lower level of the building and torn carpet in entry way. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The blinds and shades that were "worn" were all replaced and installed in those windows in the kindergarten and pre-kindergarten classrooms. (See "Attachment D") The door with the "cracked glass" in the hallway (though it was safety glass that could not shatter or break into pieces) was taken off the hinges and removed. It was sent out for repair and will be reinstalled once the glass has been replaced. (See "Attachment D"). |
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| 2021-10-01 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative observed the bathroom in the lower level of the building was unclean and had a strong urine odor. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Center Director has already contracted with a new maintenance company, "All Quality Service, LLC", who also is responsible for our enhanced disinfecting and sanitizing for the entire building. Thus far, their cleaning materials and workmanship have already made a pronounced difference in the cleanliness of the bathroom as well as the classrooms and common space. |
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| 2021-10-01 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative observed the hand washing sign did not say to wash hands before and after eating in the bathroom in the lower level of the building. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Signs titled "When To Wash Your Hands" with written information and illustrations including 'washing hands before and after you eat' were posted on the above date at each toilet and above each sink in the kindergarten and pre-kindergarten bathroom. (See "Attachment E") |
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