Miss Joans Little School
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📞 (610) 277-1604Reviews
Approx. Graduate in 1986 of miss joan's I have always wanted to send our thanks for a great beginning to our son's academic career! He loved your school and we still think fondly of his days with you! He is now a senior chemist and is 31 years old!
As a former teacher, myself, I was reluctant to leave him in the care of others but I have never regretted his pre- school experience with you. From the moment we entered your establishment, my husband and I knew it was a good decision.
Teachers do matter and Julian Popchock is a testament to your loving care. Thank You- still after all these years! Taire
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-01-26 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: The facility reported that staff member #1 left out of the classroom to go to lunch prior to the assistant teacher arriving to supervise 11 PreK children napping in the room. Reportedly, the children were left alone in the room for two to three minutes until the director walked in the room and realized there was no staff present. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #1 was terminated for not adhering to the facility's policies and regulations. The facility has implemented a check-in system for staff members to prevent the noncompliance. Staff members will not leave their assigned classrooms until there replacement is physically present in the classroom so that children will be supervised at all times. |
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| 2025-09-11 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-06-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1's was not signed and dated by the parent in the last 6 months. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will contact the parent of the child listed to have the parent review and/or update the child's emergency contact form with date and signature. |
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| 2024-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | 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: At the time of inspection, the file for child #1 did not include an updated health assessment dated in the last 12 months. 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.) The director will contact the parent of the child listed to obtain a current health report completed by a medical professional within the last 12 months. |
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| 2024-09-05 | 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: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not include an initial health assessment. 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 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.) Staff member #1 will have a medical professional complete and sign the Child Care Staff Health Assessment form indicating a physical examination along with TB testing/ results has been completed for the person in the last 12 months. The director will ensure staff member #1 has a completed initial health assessment on file at the facility, as soon as possible. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: The facility self-reported that staff member #1 struck a preschool child on the head with a book. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members/ facility persons will not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The director met with all the staff members/ facility persons regarding the following topics to ensure compliance. 1. What physical discipline can look like, 2. Perceptions of children when an event happens,3. Behavior Strategies to utilize in the classroom during active learning and rest time,4. How teacher tone can affect an interaction, 5. Classroom Management, 6. Positive Discipline and 7. Utilization of Quiet Kits in classroom during rest time. Also, all staff members were required to take a course via the Better Kid Care by Monday, March 4th and all staff submitted their certificate of completion to the director by March 15, 2024. |
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| 2023-08-25 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/25/2023 the little tyke's climber had an area ((Top step) where the plastic was cracked and damage causing rough edges. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will try to replace part of playground equipment that is damaged; if unable to replace equipment will be removed from played and disposed. |
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| 2023-08-25 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: Medication for child #1 was observed at the facility and expired 6/23. Medication for child #2 was observed and expired 3/23. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider emailed parent of child number one to inform the parent that medication is expired. Today is child's last day in care at this facility. Provider emailed parent of child number two to inform the parent that medication is expired and a new one needs to be brough to school at pick up today. |
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| 2023-08-25 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/15/2023 the rubber mulch on the playground was no longer covering the ground fabric. The ground fabric was exposed causing a tripping hazard. 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 replenish playground mulch and have it raked properly to ensure ground fabric is covered and evenly distributed. Owner is currently inquiring about delivery date for two tons of mulch. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 4/19/2023 a review of the fire alarm test log revealed that the alarm was not tested in January 2023 or March 2023 Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The owner or director will test the alarm evey 30 days as required. Test dates will be scheduled to ensure complaince. |
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| 2022-08-11 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/11/2022 the diapers/pullups were observed being placed in a NON handsfree covered can. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A hands free covered can will be placed in the preschool area bathroom. |
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| 2022-08-11 | 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 the renewal inspection on 8/11/2022 the file for staff person #1 did not contain a DHS FBI clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person # 1may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #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 person #1 will apply and obtain a DHS FBI clearance. Staff person #1 will not work in the child care facility until this clearance is obtained and placed in file. |
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| 2021-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/5/2021 the play fire truck on the outdoor playground had areas of peeling paint and exposed rust. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire truck was repaired and repainted. All equipment is in good repair. |
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| 2021-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the operator did not have verification that the fire detection alarm system was being sounded and tested every 30 days. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A log will be created to capture that the fire alarms are sounded every 30 as required. |
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