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Oasis Development And Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5248 N 5TH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19120
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Capacity
134 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
4

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📞 (215) 455-4595
5248 N 5TH ST
Philadelphia, PA 19120
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258190
License Issued
Aug 18, 2026
Active Through
Aug 18, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Oasis Development & Learning Center provides infants through five year olds with care and a structured academic program based on age, ability of the child, and the requirements of the Department of Education. Reading, math readiness, and other area of curriculum are presented in a loving and enjoyable manner. Music, dancing, exercise, and free play are also part of the daylong program. All students are given ample opportunity to exercise either in our outdoor play area, gym or within each classroom. Regular art activities are also pursued in all classes to help in the development of finite motor skills and each childs pride in his/her creative abilities.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-26 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)

Description: Written plan/Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed in rooms 3, 6 and 7 failed to have written plan of daily activities and routines, posted.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Daily schedule will be posted in each child care space.
2026-05-26 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child 2 and 3, enrolled 6 months or more, failed to have a service report providing information about the child's growth and development.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A service report will be completed for child 2 and 3.
2026-05-26 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed children receiving care in rooms 2 and 4 failed to have emergency contact information present while receiving care in space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information was placed in rooms 2 and 4.
2026-05-26 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child's 1 file failed to include a health report. File only contained immunization records.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent of child 1 will provide a child health report.
2026-05-26 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child 2 failed to have an updated health report completed within 6 months. Health report contained in file was last completed on 09/22/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent of child 2 will provide an updated child health report.
2026-05-26 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child's 2 fee agreement failed to be updated within 6 months.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent of child 2 will update fee agreement.
2026-05-26 Renewal 3270.61(f)/3270.76 - No business simultaneous use/Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(f)/3270.76

Description: No business simultaneous use/Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed room 6, located on the 2nd floor, measured for childcare space, was not being used or set up to care for children in space.

Correction Required: Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered. 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.)
Room 6 will be set up for child care space.
2026-05-26 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed outlets in rooms 2 and 3 failed to have protective receptacle covers

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 outlets in rooms 2 and 3.
2026-05-26 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed a first-aid kit was missing from room 6 on the 2nd floor.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A first-aid kit will be placed in room 6.
2026-05-26 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed first-aid kits in rooms 4 and 9 failed to have an assortment of band aids.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Band-aids was placed in first aid kits in rooms 4 and 9.
2026-05-26 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed chip paint on the main wall to the left of the entrance, in the multipurpose room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Chip paint will be repaired.
2026-05-26 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed various items, materials and equipment being stored in the 2nd floor hallway.

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.)
Hallway will be cleared of items.
2025-10-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/22/25, staff files reviewed and staff person 1's file failed to include a 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 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1 will provide a health assessment.
2025-10-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/22/25, staff files reviewed and staff person 1's file failed to include results of the TB screening by the Mantoux method.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1 will provide TB results.
2025-10-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/22/25, staff files reviewed and staff persons 1 and 2 file failed to include two written, non-family references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 1 and 2 will provide two non-family references.
2025-10-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/22/25, staff files reviewed, staff person 1, a GS, file failed to include transcripts to verify area of studies and verification of 3 years of experience working with children.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff position will be changed to an AGS until additional work experience has been verified.
2025-10-22 Unannounced Monitoring Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-05-28 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 05/28/25, cert rep observed several rest equipment used by children were not labeled with their name.

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.)
The rest equipment will be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
2025-05-28 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to contain a child health report.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A health report will be provided for child 1.
2025-05-28 Renewal 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152

Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 05/28/25, cert rep observed a staff person and child failed to wash their hands after a diaper change.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff and children will wash their hands before eating and after toileting/diapering.
2025-05-28 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 4 file failed to contain two written nonfamily references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 4 will provide two letters of references.
2025-05-28 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of fire safety documents, staff person 2, 3 and 4 failed to have complete annual fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 2, 3 and 4 will complete fire safety training.
2025-05-28 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to contain an updated NSOR certificate. NSOR certificate contained in file was last completed on 05/08/20.

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 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 2 will not return to facility until NSOR certificate is provided.
2025-05-28 Renewal 3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1, a GS, file failed to contain 2 years of childcare experience (2500 hours) caring for children.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1 will provide verification of child care services.
2024-06-05 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed infants in room 5 sleeping in bouncy seats.

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.)
All infants were removed from bouncy seats and placed in their assigned crib. When an infant falls asleep in a bouncy seat or swing, they will be removed and placed in their assigned crib.
2024-06-05 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed a child receiving care in room 5 failed to have their emergency contact information present in the childcare space care was provided.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information was be placed in childcare space.
2024-06-05 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to include documentation of RV3 vaccinations, as required based on the child's age, per the ACIP recommended schedule.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 1 will not return to facility until the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
2024-06-05 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In review of health and safety documents, staff person 7 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.

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. Staff person 7 will have until 07/06/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 7, must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, at minimal, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person 7, staff person 7, may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 7 will have until 07/06/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 7, must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, at minimal, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person 7, staff person 7, may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Staff person 7 will not work unsupervised with children until required health and safety training is completed.
2024-06-05 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff/facility persons 3 and 9 file failed to include an updated health assessment within 24 months.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff/facility persons 3 and 9 will provide an updated health assessment.
2024-06-05 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, facility persons 2, 5, 6, and 8 file failed to include two nonfamily letters of references. Staff persons 5 and 6 file only contained 1 letter of reference.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Two written, nonfamily references will be provided for staff persons 2, 5, 6, and 8.
2024-06-05 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: In review of facility's emergency plan, emergency plan failed to provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents at the beginning and end of an emergency.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan was updated to include a method to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible at the beginning and ending of an emergency.
2024-06-05 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: ·In review of fire safety documents, staff persons 3 and 11, failed to have completed annual fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 3 and 11 will complete annual fire safety training.
2024-06-05 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 1, 4, 9 and 11 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development. Staff persons 1 and 9 file contained 7.5 hour of annual training, staff person 4 file contained 9.5 hours of annual training and staff person 11 file contained 4.5 hour of annual training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 1, 4, 9 and 11 will complete remaining PD training hours.
2024-06-05 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 11 had not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 day. Mandated reporter training on file was last completed on 01/23/19.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person 11 will have until 07/06/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 11, must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, at minimal, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person 11, staff person 11, may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 11 will have until 07/06/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 11, must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, at minimal, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person 11, staff person 11, may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2024-06-05 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 5, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include FBI clearance, staff persons 6 and 10, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include an NSOR certificate and staff person 7 file failed to include the PA state police clearance. Staff person 7 file only contained the request for the PA state police.

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 Persons 5, 6, 7 and 10 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 5, 6, 7 and 10 will be remove from a child position at the facility until required CPSL documents are provided.
2024-06-05 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.34(b) - Comply with CPSL/Director qualifications Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.34(b)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Director qualifications

Noncompliance Area: ·In review of staff files, staff person 4, who resided outside of PA within the last five years, file failed to include out of state criminal history, child abuse and sex offender registry checks required under CPSL.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualifications: the operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 4 will not return to the facility until required CPSL documents are provided.
2024-06-05 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 1 and 11, assistant group supervisors, file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 1 and 11 will provide verification of child care expired.
2024-06-05 Renewal 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 6, an aide, file failed to include, at minimum, verification of an 8th grade education and verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of child care experience prior to employment at facility.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 6 will provide proof of education and 2 years of child care experience.
2024-06-05 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed an aide alone with children in the bathroom.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Aides will not work unsupervised.
2024-06-05 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: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/024, cert rep observed windows on the 2nd floor opened 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.)
Windows will be modified to restrict from opening more than 6 inches.
2024-06-05 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed missing first-aid kits in rooms 7 and 8.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A first-aid kit will be placed in rooms 7 and 8.
2024-06-05 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed in room 4 chip/peeled paint on the wall under the window and behind the door.

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.)
Paint will be repaired.
2023-05-19 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-06-03 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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